Struzzi Introduces Legislation to Reform Small and Disadvantaged Business Program

Sep. 10, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that he has introduced legislation, House Bill 1804, which would reform the standards used for the Small and Disadvantaged Business Program (SDB) under the Department of General Services (DGS). This program provides small and disadvantaged businesses with specialized considerations, including alternative bonding and progress payments, access to business assistance offices within agencies, and targeted outreach by procurement officials.

Struzzi Introduces Legislation to Reform Small and Disadvantaged Business Program

Sep. 10, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that he has introduced legislation, House Bill 1804, which would reform the standards used for the Small and Disadvantaged Business Program (SDB) under the Department of General Services (DGS). This program provides small and disadvantaged businesses with specialized considerations, including alternative bonding and progress payments, access to business assistance offices within agencies, and targeted outreach by procurement officials.

House Liquor Control Committee Holds Hearing on Legislation to Repeal Flexible Pricing

Sep. 10, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeff Pyle (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana), majority chairman of the House Liquor Control Committee, and other members of the committee held a public hearing today to gather testimony on Rep. Jesse Topper’s (R-Bedford/Fulton/Franklin) proposal to repeal the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s (PLCB) flexible pricing ability.

In Wake of Scam, Roae Offers Tips to Protect Limousine Customers

Sep. 10, 2019 /

MEADVILLE – Following several local media reports detailing customer complaints against limousine rental companies operated by Matt Barnes, state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) – who serves as chairman of the House Consumer Affairs Committee – is offering local residents some helpful tips to protect them against being taken for a ride.

Owlett to Host PA Game Commission Night Sept. 26

Sep. 10, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) is hosting a Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) Night on Thursday, Sept. 26, for area residents to receive the latest hunting and wildlife management information and meet the area’s newest game warden.

Local Elected Officials Partner to Offer Free Save-a-Life Training on Sept. 12

Sep. 09, 2019 /

UNIONTOWN – Reps. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset), Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette), Pam Snyder (D-Greene/Fayette/Washington) and Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland), as well as Sen. Pat Stefano (R-Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland), have partnered to sponsor Save-a-Life training on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 3-5 p.m. in the Fay Penn Building, Room 200, 1040 Eberly Way, Lemont Furnace.

Local Elected Officials Partner to Offer Free Save-a-Life Training on Sept. 12

Sep. 09, 2019 /

UNIONTOWN – Reps. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset), Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette), Pam Snyder (D-Greene/Fayette/Washington) and Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland), as well as Sen. Pat Stefano (R-Fayette/Somerset/Westmoreland), have partnered to sponsor Save-a-Life training on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 3-5 p.m. in the Fay Penn Building, Room 200, 1040 Eberly Way, Lemont Furnace.

House Majority Policy Committee to Hold Philadelphia Hearing on Economic Competitiveness

Sep. 09, 2019 /

WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), will hold a public hearing to learn more about efforts to attract large businesses to southeastern Pennsylvania. Among the issues to be discussed will include challenges to attract business and industry to this region of the state, along with suggestions for improvement.

Mustello, Nesbit to Host Concealed Carry Event Sept. 12

Sep. 09, 2019 /

BUTLER – Reps. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) and Tedd Nesbit (R-Butler/Mercer) invite area residents to a Concealed Carry Seminar in Butler County on Thursday, Sept. 12, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Unionville Fire Department, 102 Mahood Road.

Brown, House Health Committee Host Public Hearing Discussing Impact of Tick-Borne Illnesses in PA

Sep. 09, 2019 /

EAST STROUDSBURG – Continuing to shed light on the current health crisis caused by Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases in the Commonwealth, Rep. Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) along with Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Crawford/Forest/Warren), chairwoman of the House Health Committee, and other committee members held a public hearing to talk with local and state officials and their recommendations about how the state can combat this crisis.

Brown, House Health Committee Host Public Hearing Discussing Impact of Tick-Borne Illnesses in PA

Sep. 09, 2019 /

EAST STROUDSBURG – Continuing to shed light on the current health crisis caused by Lyme disease and other tick-borne diseases in the Commonwealth, Rep. Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) along with Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Crawford/Forest/Warren), chairwoman of the House Health Committee, and other committee members held a public hearing to talk with local and state officials and their recommendations about how the state can combat this crisis.

O’Neal, Ortitay to Host State Health Department for Cancer Report Meeting

Sep. 09, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) and Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) will be hosting a meeting next month for the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) to explain its cancer report released last spring focusing on Canon-McMillan School District and Washington County.

O’Neal, Ortitay to Host State Health Department for Cancer Report Meeting

Sep. 09, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) and Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) will be hosting a meeting next month for the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) to explain its cancer report released last spring focusing on Canon-McMillan School District and Washington County.

O’Neal to Host Donuts and Discussion Event

Sep. 06, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today announced he will be hosting a Donuts and Discussion forum on Friday, Sept. 13, at the North Strabane Municipal Building.