Apr. 22, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) will host a public hearing of the House Liquor Control Committee. The purpose of the hearing is to examine the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue’s recent tax bulletin, which requires Pennsylvania breweries to collect the state’s 6% sales tax on every portion of beer sold (pints, growlers, etc.). The application of this tax is set to go into effect July 1.
Apr. 22, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) will host a public hearing of the House Liquor Control Committee. The purpose of the hearing is to examine the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue’s recent tax bulletin, which requires Pennsylvania breweries to collect the state’s 6% sales tax on every portion of beer sold (pints, growlers, etc.). The application of this tax is set to go into effect July 1.
Apr. 22, 2019 /
PITTSBURGH – Rep. Lori Mizgorski (R-Allegheny) announced that Speaker of the House. Mike Turzai has selected her to serve on the Port Authority of Allegheny County’s board of directors.
Apr. 18, 2019 /
IVYLAND – At a senior expo event this morning held by Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Richboro), Bucks County State Rep. Frank Farry (R-Langhorne) joined Thomas in announcing their soon-to-be introduced legislation to freeze property taxes for eligible homeowners, age 65 years of age or older.
Apr. 18, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – A package of bills aimed at transforming local governments in the Commonwealth earned overwhelming approval in the House Local Government Committee this week, said Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin), prime sponsor of one of the bills.
Apr. 18, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) is again calling for action on her legislation to help stop distracted driving accidents related to phone use and fatalities throughout the Commonwealth.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) will be hosting a public hearing of the House Liquor Control Committee on Tuesday, April 23, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Spoonwood Brewery Company, 5981 Baptist Road, Pittsburgh.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) will be hosting a public hearing of the House Liquor Control Committee on Tuesday, April 23, beginning at 2 p.m. at the Spoonwood Brewery Company, 5981 Baptist Road, Pittsburgh.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG ¬– In response to the grand jury report on fraud in the Pennsylvania Medical Assistance Program, or Medicaid, House Government Oversight Committee Chairman Seth Grove issued the following statement:
Apr. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) today took part in a press conference highlighting House action this month on legislation to empower and protect crime victims in Pennsylvania.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) announced today that the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has awarded a low-interest loan of $1,367,000 to the Bethel Park Borough.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – A bill from Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) would allow the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission to set its own fees, rather than requiring those fees be established by legislation.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Working to ensure dairy farmers will be able to move their milk even in wintry weather conditions, the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee has approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) that would exempt milk trucks from weather-related commercial vehicle travel bans.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) that would strengthen criminal investigations into sexual abuse passed unanimously in the House of Representatives today. House Bill 1171 now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) confirmed today that he is seeking co-sponsors for his legislation that would change the casino gaming Local Share Account (LSA) approval process in Washington County.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG—Rep. Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) joined colleagues for a rally Tuesday to urge the Legislature to change the way it redistricts every 10 years.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG—Legislation sponsored Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) to increase the penalties for failing to report ongoing child sex abuse.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) is hoping the “third time’s a charm” when it comes to her legislation that would provide civil immunity for damages that result from entry into a motor vehicle for the purpose of rescuing an individual.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Focusing efforts on giving a voice to those who may feel like they’ve been silenced, House Republicans passed more than a dozen bills this month related to supporting and empowering crime victims and abuse survivors.
Apr. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) today announced the award of two Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) grants totaling $1.44 million to the Tioga County Conservation District for projects in Shippen and Sullivan townships.