Jun. 24, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) announced today that Pennsylvania Auditor General Eugene DePasquale has confirmed the receipt of his formal request for an audit of the Washington County casino gaming Local Share Account grant program (LSA). Cook also indicated that his office will be providing the auditor general with additional information as requested.
Jun. 24, 2019 /
WHAT: The House Human Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), will hold a voting meeting to consider three proposals. They include measures that would require the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs to continue to use client placement criterial developed by Pennsylvania for Medicaid recipients needing drug and/or alcohol treatment (House Bill 386); add Suboxone and Buprenorphine-related deaths and incidents to the Methadone Death and Incident Review Act (House Bill 1662); and provide for licensure of office-based Buprenorphine prescribers (Senate Bill 675).
Jun. 24, 2019 /
FINDLAY TOWNSHIP – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) applauds the expansion of operations of Nord-Lock Group, a manufacturer of secure bolting solutions, in the 44th Legislative District.
Jun. 21, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin/Lebanon) today announced that the governor has signed House Bill 619, Juneteenth National Freedom Day, which she authored.
Jun. 21, 2019 /
Pennsylvania has led the nation in confirmed cases of Lyme disease for three straight years. To address this growing concern for Commonwealth families, the Pennsylvania Legislature has been working on a multi-prong approach.
Jun. 21, 2019 /
Jun. 21, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. Steve Mentzer (R-Lititz) will attend the Lititz Recreation Center’s 75th Anniversary celebration and open house to present leadership and staff with a House of Representatives Citation.
Jun. 21, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Coal remains an important part of Pennsylvania’s economy, supporting nearly 18,000 jobs and contributing $4 billion annually. The state House has unanimously passed legislation authored by Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) to protect these jobs, especially during periods of economic downturn.
Jun. 20, 2019 /
Bedford ¬– Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) announced that the deadline to apply for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate has been extended to Dec. 31.
Jun. 20, 2019 /
HARRISBURG –In an effort to reduce the number of injuries and deaths of Pennsylvania infants, the House of Representatives Wednesday approved legislation, authored by Rep. Jim Marshall (R-Beaver/Butler), which would increase education about infant CPR to expectant and new mothers.
Jun. 20, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Recognizing the valuable role of charitable organizations and the people who support them, the House has approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) to simplify and consolidate the laws governing charities.
Jun. 20, 2019 /
HARRISBURG—The House of Representatives today approved legislation authored by Rep. Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia), chairman of the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, to increase lottery profits by lowering the rate of return of lottery games. The increased profits would go to programs for seniors that are funded by the Pennsylvania Lottery.
Jun. 20, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives today unanimously passed House Resolution 250, sponsored by Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), urging the Congress of the United States to take immediate action to end spoofing.
Jun. 20, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by House Appropriations Vice Chairman Rep. George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland) to reenact the elimination of the General Assistance Cash Benefit program, effective July 1, 2019, was advanced by the Pennsylvania House today.
Jun. 20, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Making Pennsylvania more welcoming to businesses and individuals looking to relocate is the reason Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam) is backing licensing legislation that is advancing in the General Assembly.
Jun. 19, 2019 /
HARRISBURG - The Senate and House today took action to send six bills to enhance protections for crime victims to the Governor for signature. Final legislative action also was taken on Marsy’s Law, a Constitutional amendment to include a crime victims’ bill of rights. Marsy’s Law (House Bill 276) will now be placed on the ballot for voters to consider.
Jun. 19, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin/Lebanon) today announced that the governor has signed House Bill 619, Juneteenth National Freedom Day, which she authored.
Jun. 19, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny) announced today that her legislation to shield rape victims from irrelevant cross examination is on its way to the governor’s desk.
Jun. 19, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny) announced today that her legislation to shield rape victims from irrelevant cross examination is on its way to the governor’s desk.
Jun. 19, 2019 /
HARRISBURG—The Senate has unanimously passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Tom Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) to criminalize the act of female genital mutilation (FGM).