Jun. 13, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – With local emergency medical services organizations struggling to attract and retain certified emergency medical technicians (EMTs), emergency medical responders (EMRs) and paramedics, the state House Health Committee today in Harrisburg approved a bill introduced by local state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) aimed at reversing the trend.
Jun. 13, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Twardzik’s (R-Schuylkill) bill to provide more secure health care ID badges was approved by the House Health Committee. House Bill 2604 would amend the Health Care Facilities Act’s (HCFA) requirements regarding photo identification badges in health care facilities
Jun. 13, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – On Monday, Reps. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) and Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) announced they are starting the process of impeachment of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner. Since the beginning of the year, there have been nearly 1,000 people injured or killed by gun violence in Philadelphia with over 220 people murdered in the city.
Jun. 13, 2022 /
HARRISBURG—Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) released the following statement on the investigation into the Articles of Impeachment on District Attorney Larry Krasner:
Jun. 13, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – After several House Republican members announced they would be starting impeachment proceedings against Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner, Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) made the following statement:
Jun. 13, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Recognizing the contributions of veterans who hail from the community of Westline, a new state law designates the Westline Veterans Memorial Bridge, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), who sponsored the legislation.
Jun. 13, 2022 /
WHO: Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland), Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington), others.
Jun. 10, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) today announced the awarding of more than $1.1 million in state funding for community improvements in the 176th Legislative District. Rader played a key role in securing the Local Share Account (LSA) grants for the projects.
Jun. 10, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ann Flood (R-Northampton) today announced the awarding of over $600,000 in gaming grants for the 138th Legislative District. Flood played a crucial role in securing this funding for her district.
Jun. 10, 2022 /
WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee will hold the third of four planned hearings about inflation, this time focusing on its impact on working people and their families.
Jun. 10, 2022 /
WHAT: PA House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will convene a public hearing to gather input on two pieces of legislation (House Bills 2153 and 2331) which seek to help local businesses and communities more effectively comply with the federally mandated municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4).
Jun. 10, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) along with Sens. John Yudichak (I-14) and David Argall (R-29) today announced the awarding of more than $1 million in state funding for community improvements in Carbon County.
Jun. 10, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) today announced the awarding of over $650,000 in gaming grants for the 137th Legislative District. Emrick was a strong advocate in support of this funding for his district.
Jun. 10, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) took part in public hearings conducted by the House Majority Policy Committee this week at the state Capitol that examined the inflation crisis and its devastating impact on Pennsylvania families, communities and employers. Committee members heard from a variety of experts on the reasons for the alarming rise in the inflation rate and possible solutions.
Jun. 10, 2022 /
WHAT: The House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), will hold a voting meeting to consider a bill that would establish a process for the recognition of out-of-state career and technical instructional certificates in Pennsylvania (House Bill 2646).
Jun. 10, 2022 /
HARRISBURG-- The House unanimously approved a resolution sponsored by Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) to declare June 19, 2022, “Korean-American Citizenship Day” in Pennsylvania.
Jun. 10, 2022 /
HARRISBURG—The House unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) to end the criminality of “homosexual” acts in the Pennsylvania Crimes Code.
Jun. 09, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) announced seven state grants totaling $985,000 to assist with affordable housing in Crawford, Erie, Lawrence and Mercer counties.
Jun. 09, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Misguided and out-of-touch government policies have driven inflation to historic highs across the Commonwealth and the country. Members of the House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), heard testimony during two public hearings this week about how those policies are devastating hard-working Pennsylvanians and their families, as well as employers.
Jun. 09, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) has been successfully amended into a bill that would increase benefits for emergency responders and is now on its way to the Senate following overwhelming bipartisan support in the House.