Sep. 21, 2020 /
HARRISBURG– At a committee hearing in the state Capitol earlier this week, state Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster ), Chester Water Authority Board Chair Cynthia Letizell and Penn Township Chief of Operations Karen Versuk spoke with passion in favor of the continued independence of Chester Water Authority (CWA) and in support of House Bill 2597, which would block any sale of CWA without ratepayer approval.
Sep. 21, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) to freeze Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) for state government officials through 2021 received unanimous approval today in the state Senate. House Bill 2487 is now on its way to the governor’s desk.
Sep. 18, 2020 /
ABBOTTSTOWN – In light of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s ruling allowing for ballots to be received and counted for up to three days following the election day deadline, among other things, Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) issued the following statement:
Sep. 18, 2020 /
HANOVER – The Hanover-based For the Love of a Veteran Inc. received a $45,000 grant, essentially saving it from closing, Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) announced. The Veterans Trust Fund grant will be used to supply care packages to members of the United States Armed Services who are serving throughout the world.
Sep. 18, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – At the request of Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), the House Majority Policy Committee will convene a public hearing next week in Carbon County to discuss issues related to the ongoing reevaluation study of the Francis E. Walter Dam and Reservoir by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The committee is chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter).
Sep. 18, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) today condemned the “decision” by the 5-2 majority of partisan Democrats on the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to allow unattended drop-off boxes for ballots and removal of a party from the ballot for the Nov. 3 elections.
Sep. 18, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Reps. Seth Grove (R-York) and Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) are calling on Gov. Tom Wolf’s Office of Administration to answer questions it failed to respond to when previously asked.
Sep. 18, 2020 /
BRADFORD – In an effort to ensure area veterans receive the services and support they need, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) announced he will host a veterans service representative from the American Legion at his local offices in October.
Sep. 17, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Supreme Court today sided with the Wolf administration and the Pennsylvania Democratic Party in allowing for ballots to be counted that are received up to three days after the election day deadline as long as they are postmarked on Nov. 3. The court’s decision also allows for the use of secure drop boxes for ballots.
Sep. 17, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Thousands of Pennsylvania families relying on unemployment compensation benefits to put food on their tables and roofs over their heads may have to begin applying for those benefits using a brand-new system beginning Oct. 5.
Sep. 17, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) issued the following statement in response to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling impacting the upcoming election. Specifically, the court ruled that mail-in ballots received up to three days following the election day deadline may be counted and allowed for both satellite election office locations and the use of drop boxes.
Sep. 17, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Today, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court sided with the Wolf administration and the Pennsylvania Democratic Party in allowing for ballots to be counted that are received up to three days following the election day deadline, for satellite election office locations and the use of drop boxes.
Sep. 17, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) issued the following statement regarding the U.S. District Court ruling that actions taken by the Wolf Administration relating to business closures were unconstitutional:
Sep. 17, 2020 /
HARRISBURG—The House Commerce Committee today passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) to help restauranteurs who have been financially hobbled by the coronavirus pandemic.
Sep. 17, 2020 /
GROVE CITY – As one of the plaintiffs in the case of County of Butler v. Wolf, Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) issued the following update on Monday’s historic U.S. District Court ruling that Gov. Tom Wolf’s and Health Secretary Rachel Levine’s COVID-19 congregate gathering, stay-at-home and business shutdown restrictions are unconstitutional.
Sep. 17, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Financing Authority this week approved grants to offset lost operating revenue experienced by the Hershey-Derry Township Historical Society, Pennsylvania State Police Museum and Hershey Story Museum, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin).
Sep. 17, 2020 /
HARRISBURG—Legislation introduced by Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) to require the establishment of a registry of medical directors in nursing homes, personal care homes and assisted living facilities has passed the Health Committee.
Sep. 16, 2020 /
WHAT: With so many Pennsylvanians relying on Unemployment Compensation benefits due to the economic ramifications of the COVID-19 pandemic, the House Labor and Industry Committee will convene an informational hearing to discuss whether the Department of Labor and Industry is ready to proceed with its transition to a new benefit application process in early October or if such a transition could hamper unemployed Pennsylvanians’ access to their benefits.
Sep. 16, 2020 /
WHAT: The House Commerce Committee, chaired by Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) will consider legislation that would raise from 25% to 50% the restriction on indoor seating capacity set by Gov. Tom Wolf for restaurants and event venues. In addition to House Bill 2832, the committee will vote House Bill 2615, which would create the Small Restaurant Grant Program to assist restaurants impacted by COVID-19. Both pieces of legislation have bipartisan support.
Sep. 16, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by House Health Committee Majority Chairman Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) that would safely allow family members to visit long-term care facilities as essential caregivers for Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable citizens was unanimously reported out of the Health Committee today.