Apr. 09, 2020 /
HARRISBURG - Nearly two years ago, Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) sent letters to Gov. Tom Wolf and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) expressing concern about public health following the discovery of asbestos in the East Rockhill Quarry in East Rockhill Township, Bucks County. At issue was the release of airborne fibrous asbestos from mining and rock crushing activity that threatened the health and safety of nearby school students and residents.
Apr. 08, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Following through with a promise to promote greater transparency in expenses incurred by members and staff in the House of Representatives, House Majority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) has offered a resolution to amend the House Rules to subject expense reports to Pennsylvania’s Right to Know Law.
Apr. 07, 2020 /
Kathleen “K.C.” Tomlinson took the oath of office as the 18th Legislative District’s new representative Monday with people surrounding her wearing face masks.
Apr. 07, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – At a time when Pennsylvanians are making enormous sacrifices in their day-to-day lives, today the Pennsylvania House of Representatives took the first steps toward finding solutions to the growing list of professional and economic impacts from the COVID-19 virus.
Apr. 07, 2020 /
HARRISBURG—Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) has introduced legislation to impose a mandatory minimum sentence on criminals who use illegal guns while committing crimes.
Apr. 07, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) has introduced a bill that would help businesses closed by Gov. Tom Wolf’s order to shutter “non-essential” industries during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr. 07, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – In an effort to better safeguard the health of Carbon County residents and first responders during the current COVID-19 emergency, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) is requesting a more detailed reporting of case numbers from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. Heffley made his official request in a letter sent Monday to Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine.
Apr. 06, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House State Government Committee today approved a bill introduced by Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) that’s intended to enable small businesses to serve their customers in a way that complies with public health officials’ recommendations for social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic.
Apr. 06, 2020 /
HARRISBURG -- Rep. Kathleen “K.C.” Tomlinson (R-Bucks) was sworn in today to serve the people of the 18th District.
Apr. 06, 2020 /
WESTMORELAND – Joined by his family, Rep. Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) was officially sworn into office today at the state Capitol to begin his first term in the General Assembly serving the people of the 58th Legislative District.
Apr. 06, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – As Pennsylvania prepares to revamp its economy amid the COVID-19 crisis, alleviating unnecessary government red tape is key for economic growth. To propel the Commonwealth forward, the House State Government Committee today approved legislation by Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) to establish a process for a state commission to review regulatory actions.
Apr. 06, 2020 /
KNOX – Due to the state’s stay-at-home order and the COVID-19 crisis, Reps. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) and Lee James (R-Venango/Butler), along with Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-Clarion/Venango/Butler/Forest/Warren) and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PBFC), have had to postpone an informational meeting regarding the upcoming plans to repair a hazardous dam at Kahle Lake.
Apr. 06, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Fayette/Washington) today announced that he will be hosting a telephone town hall meeting on Tuesday, April 7, at 6:20 p.m.
Apr. 03, 2020 /
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) recently introduced legislation to ensure the state has a complete accounting of health care equipment and beds available in all health care facilities statewide.
Apr. 03, 2020 /
GROVE CITY – Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) announced today that his district office is available and ready to serve the residents of the 8th Legislative District.
Apr. 03, 2020 /
BELLEFONTE – State Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) is hosting an informal seminar on how to protect yourself or your loved one against scams aimed at harming senior citizens.
Apr. 02, 2020 /
BELLEFONTE – State Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) issued a call to action on his legislative Facebook page today, encouraging residents of the 171st Legislative District, and beyond, to be #Americastrong and #Americaproud by proudly displaying their American flag during the Commonwealth’s statewide stay-at-home order to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Apr. 02, 2020 /
WHAT: Rep.-elect Eric Davanzo (R-Westmoreland) will take the oath of office as state representative of the 58th Legislative District.
Apr. 02, 2020 /
WHAT: Rep. Kathleen ‘K.C.’ Tomlinson (R-Bucks) will take the oath of office as state representative in the 18th Legislative District.
Apr. 02, 2020 /
Nearly 1 million PA unemployment claims filed in less than two and a half weeks as business shutdown continues and waivers remain inconsistent
HARRISBURG – The number of Pennsylvania’s unemployment compensation claims since March 15 are the highest in the nation. To help address this, Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) announced that House Bill 2400, with nearly 100 co-sponsors, will be assigned to the House State Government Committee with an expected committee vote next week. The bill would allow all public and private construction activities to be undertaken that adhere to mitigation measures set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to protect workers and mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus.