Jun. 18, 2019 /
HARRISBURG - With Pennsylvania dairy farmers facing more and more challenges, state Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Bushkill Township) joined her House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee colleagues Tuesday in advancing legislation that would support the industry at both the producer and consumer level.
Jun. 18, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) and members of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee demonstrated their support for Pennsylvania’s dairy industry Tuesday by endorsing federal legislation to ensure whole milk is made available in schools and only milk from animals can be labeled as such.
Jun. 18, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) today said Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto of House Bill 800 is a step backwards for education in Pennsylvania.
Jun. 18, 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 two resolutions and a bill:
Jun. 18, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that his resolution, House Resolution 402, has been passed by the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee.
Jun. 18, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that his resolution, House Resolution 402, has been passed by the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee.
Jun. 18, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Centre/Mifflin) that would revise and reestablish a low-interest loan program administered by the State Conservation Commission in conjunction with lending institutions for the implementation of agricultural and conservation best management practices.
Jun. 18, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Centre/Mifflin) that would revise and reestablish a low-interest loan program administered by the State Conservation Commission in conjunction with lending institutions for the implementation of agricultural and conservation best management practices.
Jun. 18, 2019 /
WHAT: The House Human Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), will hold a public hearing on understanding the use of suboxone and buprenorphine.
Jun. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that his bill, House Bill 855, was passed by the House of Representatives.
Jun. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that his bill, House Bill 855, was passed by the House of Representatives.
Jun. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth would be better prepared to respond quickly and effectively to threats facing the agriculture industry under legislation sponsored by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and approved by the House today.
Jun. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – A bill that would revise and reestablish the Healthy Farms Healthy Schools program unanimously passed the House of Representatives today.
Jun. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – For the second session in a row, the House today passed legislation authored by Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Hempfield) to require quarterly reports of special government fund accounts.
Jun. 17, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Today the House Insurance Committee advanced legislation sponsored by Rep. Meghan Schroeder (R-Bucks) that would clarify state law to include custom-fabricated artificial devices under the definition of breast prosthetics covered by insurance.
Jun. 17, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. Sue Helm will be holding a press conference regarding her bill, House Bill 619 – Juneteenth National Freedom Day, being signed by the governor.
Jun. 17, 2019 /
WHAT: The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), will hold both a voting meeting and informational meeting to discuss issues related to the state’s dairy industry.
Jun. 14, 2019 /
Jun. 14, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation to create a statewide drug treatment bed registry, sponsored by Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), was passed unanimously by the House this week. House Bill 596 now moves to the Senate for consideration.
Jun. 14, 2019 /
HARRISBURG - The deadline for older adults and Pennsylvania residents with disabilities to apply for rebates on rent and property taxes paid in 2018 has been extended from June 30 to Dec. 31, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) announced today.