May. 07, 2019 /
WHAT: The House Republican Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), and the House Democrat Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Mike Sturla (D-Lancaster), will host their respective committees for a tour of the Thaddeus Stevens College of Technology.
May. 06, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Noting the significance of every human life, Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) applauded the House Health Committee vote to advance legislation to protect the lives of unborn children who might have Down syndrome.
May. 06, 2019 /
HARRISBURG - A bill to clarify the confidentiality of a person’s financial information under Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know law garnered unanimous passage in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Brett Miller (R-Lancaster).
May. 06, 2019 /
CENTER TWP – In an effort to recognize area veterans and active duty military personnel, Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will host a recognition breakfast on Friday, May 17, from 9-11 a.m. at the Center at the Mall, located at 284 Beaver Valley Mall, Center Twp. All veterans and active duty military personnel who reside in the 15th Legislative District are invited to participate.
May. 06, 2019 /
HARRISBURG ¬– The House Health Committee today approved Rep. Kate Klunk’s (R-Hanover) legislation to ensure life for babies with Down syndrome. Her legislation, House Bill 321, would include prenatal Down syndrome diagnoses as a legal reason why babies can’t be aborted in Pennsylvania. The bill now goes to the full House for a vote.
May. 06, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Coinciding with a Second Amendment rights rally held today in Harrisburg, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) unveiled “constitutional carry” legislation, which would no longer require law-abiding citizens to obtain a license to carry a concealed firearm in Pennsylvania.
May. 06, 2019 /
WHAT: A bridge in Carlisle Borough will be named for Lance Cpl. Edward Rykoskey who went missing in action in the Vietnam War. In 1966, Rykoskey was warning his comrades of an approaching enemy force that greatly outnumbered his patrol, when he succumbed to enemy fire, and paid the ultimate price of freedom. There will be a military rifle salute and Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) will be master of ceremonies.
May. 06, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will hold a committee meeting to vote on three bills:
May. 06, 2019 /
HARRISBURG - A bill to clarify the confidentiality of a person’s financial information under Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know law garnered unanimous passage in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Brett Miller (R-Lancaster).
May. 03, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Earlier this week, the governor signed into law legislation authored by Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to require municipal authorities to create additional financial protections when collecting money.
May. 02, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Currently, whenever a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a state statute is filed, the attorney general’s office receives a formal notice. No such notice is required to be delivered to the General Assembly.
May. 02, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Currently, whenever a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of a state statute is filed, the attorney general’s office receives a formal notice. No such notice is required to be delivered to the General Assembly.
May. 02, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would improve highway safety in Pennsylvania, sponsored by Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair), has been introduced in the House of Representatives.
May. 02, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would improve highway safety in Pennsylvania, sponsored by Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair), has been introduced in the House of Representatives.
May. 02, 2019 /
WHAT: State Representative Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) and many other pro-Second Amendment state lawmakers will join together with gun owners from across the Commonwealth for this year’s Rally to Protect Your Right to Keep and Bear Arms.
May. 02, 2019 /
BRADDOCK, PA – During an event at Mon Valley Works, Edgar Thomson Plant, House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) applauded United States Steel Corporation for its investment of more than $1 billion to construct a state-of-the-art endless casting line at the facility.
May. 02, 2019 /
CONNEAUT LAKE – Area senior citizens are invited to attend an informative Senior Coffee and Conversation seminar hosted by Better Business Bureau, Pennsylvania Link to Aging and Disability Resources, and the office Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer).
May. 01, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Hennessey (R-Chester/Montgomery), chairman of the House Transportation Committee, challenged Auditor General Eugene DePasquale’s recent announcement lamenting that the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) received billions of dollars over the years from the Motor License Fund for providing safety as part of its mission.
May. 01, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Allegheny/Washington) joined some of his House colleagues at a Capitol news conference Monday to unveil the “Energize PA” bill package, which is designed to put more Pennsylvania residents to work without imposing new fees or taxes.
May. 01, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Two school districts, Northwestern and Commodore Perry, that serve the 17th Legislative District are the recipients of school safety grants, Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) announced today.