Sep. 28, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Gary W. Day (R-Lehigh/Berks), chairman of the House Aging and Older Adults Services Committee, announced the passage of House Bills 291 and 1260 and Senate Bills 323 and 668. These bills seek to amend the Pennsylvania State Lottery law to provide further pharmaceutical assistance to older Pennsylvanians.
Sep. 28, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – A bill to close a legal loophole and keep firearms from being carried by convicted felons passed the House Judiciary Committee today, according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. John Hershey (Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin).
Sep. 28, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) announced today that his bill, which would create a more transparent and modern home mortgage market, unanimously passed the House Urban Affairs Committee.
Sep. 28, 2021 /
WHAT: Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) and Sen. Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York) will co-chair a hearing about the Liquor Control Board’s supply chain disruption.
Sep. 28, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation designed to protect voters’ rights and assist poll workers when conducting smoother, fairer elections emerged from the House State Government Committee this week, according to Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair).
Sep. 28, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, House Bill 1839, sponsored by Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) to encourage and permit cooperative agreements and joint purchasing between municipalities and Common Interest Owned Communities (CIOCs), was advanced for full House consideration by the House Urban Affairs Committee.
Sep. 27, 2021 /
Educators endorse legislation to bring fairness to charter school regulations
Sep. 27, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Seeking to further modernize, enhance and secure Pennsylvania’s elections, the House State Government Committee today approved an amended version of the Voting Rights Protection Act, House Bill 1800, its sponsor, Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) said.
Sep. 27, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) that would provide further qualifications of electors was passed in the House State Government Committee on Monday.
Sep. 27, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) today introduced legislation that seeks to change the makeup of the Judicial Conduct Board and Court of Judicial Discipline to better ensure the appropriate balance of power among all three branches of state government.
Sep. 27, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – In an effort to help older drivers maintain sharp driving skills, Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) is teaming up with Seniors for Safe Driving to offer a PennDOT-approved course to seniors living in the 48th Legislative District.
Sep. 27, 2021 /
WHAT: The House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), will hold a voting meeting to consider four proposals on a variety of education topics.
Sep. 27, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) has sponsored legislation that would define what natural gas companies can and cannot deduct from landowners. Pennsylvania currently has a Guaranteed Minimum Royalty Act, enacted in 1979, that stipulates that natural gas companies must pay landowners at least one-eighth of the value of the gas harvested from their property. However, industry standards and lack of clarity in the law has led to some landowners receiving less than a one-eighth royalty payment. House Bill 1763 would clarify how royalty payments are calculated.
Sep. 25, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The leadership of the Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus released the following statement following the news of the arrest of Rep. Kevin Boyle (D-Philadelphia):
Sep. 24, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Following a noontime gathering in his office with representatives from various levels of local, state and federal government, state Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) issued the following statement regarding the effort to convince United States Steel Corporation to expand and build its new mill in Johnstown:
Sep. 24, 2021 /
WHAT: PA House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will convene an informational meeting to determine if PJM Interconnection’s, America’s largest power grid operator, proposed Minimum Offer Price Rule (MOPR) would adequately maintain competitive and reliable energy markets.
Sep. 24, 2021 /
BLAKESLEE – In an effort to help the public with the disposal of unwanted paperwork and certain other items, Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) is hosting a shredding event at Pocono Raceway in Long Pond on Saturday, Oct. 2, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The free service is for Monroe County residents only.
Sep. 24, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland/Somerset) announced today that her Ligonier and Mount Pleasant district offices are both officially open for business to serve the citizens of the 59th Legislative District.
Sep. 24, 2021 /
BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is again offering area veterans the opportunity to work with a representative from the American Legion to ensure they get the services and support they need.
Sep. 24, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Mifflin/Centre) is hosting an upcoming Seniors for Safe Driving program to help improve the driving skills of older motorists. The program will be held on Thursday, Oct. 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fairfield Inn and Suites, 9970 Shaner Blvd. in Huntingdon.