Feb. 17, 2022 /
WHAT: Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) will hold a Capitol news conference next week on his legislation to establish reliable funding sources for Pennsylvania schools while eliminating property taxes that threaten to price middle- and lower-income residents out of their homes.
Feb. 17, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Today the House Appropriations Committee held its third day of budget hearings. The committee heard from the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED):
Feb. 16, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Today the House Appropriations Committee held its second day of budget hearings. The committee heard from the Department of Corrections (DOC), the Department of General Services (DGS) and the Office of Administration (OA):
Feb. 15, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Today the House Appropriations Committee held its first day of budget hearings. The committee heard from the Department of Revenue, the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) and the Department of Aging. Here are the key takeaways from the day:
Feb. 15, 2022 /
WHAT: State Rep. Carrie Lewis DelRosso (R-Allegheny/Westmoreland) will host a joint press conference with the Alzheimer’s Association, the Presbyterian SeniorCare Network and others who played a part in getting the Early Detection and Diagnosis of Alzheimer’s or a Related Disorder Act signed into law.
Feb. 15, 2022 /
As the General Assembly prepares for the 2022-23 fiscal year, the governor’s eighth and final budget address didn’t shy away from proposing a plan that if it were to ever take shape, it would crater Pennsylvania’s economy and financial standing. There’s a difference between targeted investments to improve our economy, education system and business climate, and emptying the monetary tank on anything and everything.
Feb. 15, 2022 /
PUNXSUTAWNEY – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced today that 20 volunteer fire and ambulance companies throughout Jefferson and Indiana counties have qualified to receive approximately $278,949 from a grant program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
Feb. 15, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Reps. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) and Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) recently introduced legislation to allow an already established grant program to also fund law enforcement activities to address animal fighting.
Feb. 15, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Buter) has introduced legislation that would make it a first-degree misdemeanor for any public official of a municipality to vote for, direct or induce any law enforcement officer to not enforce a state law or to establish penalties for traffic or criminal violations other than as provided by state law.
Feb. 15, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) congratulates several fire companies and emergency medical services (EMS) within the 143rd Legislative District on receiving grant funding to support their ability to provide medical support and emergency relief.
Feb. 14, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would restrict where landfills may operate in the Commonwealth has been introduced by Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler).
Feb. 14, 2022 /
WARREN — Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) announced today that 30 fire departments and ambulance organizations throughout Crawford, Forest and Warren counties have been awarded approximately $381,541 from a grant program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
Feb. 14, 2022 /
MOUNT PLEASANT – Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland/Somerset) announced today that 18 volunteer fire and ambulance companies throughout the 59th District have qualified to receive approximately $232,801 from a grant program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
Feb. 14, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Meghan Schroeder (R-Bucks) issued the following statement:
Feb. 14, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation to review teacher training mandates and save taxpayer dollars, sponsored by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Berks/Lehigh), was unanimously adopted by the House of Representatives last week.
Feb. 14, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – As efforts continue to advocate for the safety of children, Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) wrote a letter urging the Wolf administration to swiftly implement House Bill 1139, signed into law five years ago, which would allow parents to safely leave their child in the care of a hospital, police station or emergency services provider without being criminally liable.
Feb. 14, 2022 /
The citizen-drawn congressional redistricting map received a resounding endorsement when Commonwealth Court Judge Patricia McCullough recommended to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court that it be used in the upcoming election.
Feb. 11, 2022 /
Commission works to prevent animal viruses, protect Pennsylvania’s food supply
Feb. 11, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Twenty-seven fire and emergency medical services (EMS) organizations in the 110th Legislative District were awarded more than $365,000 in funding support through the 2021-22 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) announced today.
Feb. 10, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Twenty-five fire and emergency medical services (EMS) organizations in Carbon County were awarded nearly $360,000 in funding support through the 2021-22 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. John Yudichak (I-Luzerne/Carbon) announced today. The grant amounts range from $8,325 to $30,000.