Day Conducts Public Hearing on Guardianship System

Oct. 26, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Gary W. Day (R-Lehigh/Berks), majority chairman of the House Aging and Older Adults Services Committee, conducted a public hearing today reviewing the guardianship system in place for older adults and included an overview of House Bills 1356, 1890 and 1928.

Now is the Time to Improve Overall Health Outcomes, Speaker Says

Oct. 26, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – As Pennsylvanians recover from a once-in-a-generation pandemic and the opioid crisis continues to impact countless communities, a package of bills to improve health care providers’ abilities to treat the overall health of patients received bipartisan support today in the House Human Services Committee.

House Appropriations and Education Committees to Hold Hearing with PASSHE

Oct. 26, 2021 /

WHAT: The House Appropriations Committee will hold a joint public hearing with the House Education Committee on the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s (PASSHE) report pursuant to Act 50 of 2020 and the system’s implementation plan for improvement of operations.

Pennycuick’s Lobbying Reform Bill Advances

Oct. 26, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Tracy Pennycuick (R-Montgomery) is just one in a package of 11 bills that have advanced to the full state House for a vote after passing the House State Government Committee this week.

Delozier to Host First Responders Dinner

Oct. 26, 2021 /

WHAT:Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) will pay tribute to first responders of the 88th Legislative District. The district is made up of the following municipalities: the townships of Lower Allen and Upper Allen; and the boroughs of Lemoyne, Mechanicsburg, New Cumberland, Shiremanstown and Wormleysburg.

Williams Legislation Requiring Disclosure of Referral Payments by Lobbyists Approved by House Committee

Oct. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester), which would require lobbyists to report payments to or from other lobbyists for the referral of clients, was unanimously approved earlier today by the House State Government Committee. This bill was part of a package of bills designed to limit the influence of lobbyists and political consultants in state government.

State House Posthumously Honors Life, Contributions of Fred McIlhattan

Oct. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously voted Monday to posthumously honor the late Fred McIlhattan, who served as the state representative for the 63rd District from 1997 to 2008, said Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), author of the resolution.

Key House Committee Approves Kaufer Gift Ban Bill

Oct. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House State Government Committee today in Harrisburg voted to advance legislation introduced by local state Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) that would prevent lobbyists from offering gifts to public officials or public employees.

Committee Approves New Rules for Lobbying in Pennsylvania

Oct. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Working to make sure the voices of Pennsylvania outweigh the wallets of lobbying firms that pay to influence policymakers, the House State Government Committee approved with bipartisan support a package of legislation to modernize and reform lobbying laws, Rep. Seth Grove (R-York), chairman of the committee, announced today.

Legislative Leaders Call for Answers on Testing Delays

Oct. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – As COVID-19 testing continues to be a crucial component of tracking the impact of the virus on Pennsylvanians, state legislative leaders are requesting access and an explanation of testing processes at the Pennsylvania Department of Health Bureau of Laboratories.

Dowling on Leave from PA House Session This Week

Oct. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) will be placed on official leave for purposes of this week’s legislative session in the state House as he continues to recover from a serious automobile accident earlier this month.

Committee Vote Advances New Rules for Lobbyists, Cutler Says

Oct. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Ensuring that the voices of the people of Pennsylvania are not silenced by those who try to pay for access and influence, a package of legislation that would establish new rules for lobbyists in Harrisburg passed a crucial State Government Committee vote with bipartisan support.

Ortitay to Lead Hearing on Commonwealth Procurement

Oct. 25, 2021 /

WHAT: Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny), chair of the House State Government Subcommittee on Government Operations, will lead a subcommittee public hearing on Commonwealth procurement procedures.

Grant Workshops Available in November, Says Wentling

Oct. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) announced today the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is hosting a virtual grant workshop for Western Pennsylvania on Tuesday, Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Gleim Announces Nov. 5 Veterans Breakfast

Oct. 22, 2021 /

CARLISLE – Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) today announced her free Veterans Breakfast for those living in the 199th District. The event will be held on Friday, Nov. 5, at 8:30 a.m. at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center, 950 Soldiers Drive, Carlisle.