Jun. 14, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will host a public hearing on a package of bills that would expand the Justice Reinvestment Initiative. Senate Bills 500, 501 and 502 are designed to reduce prison and probation costs, better protect crime victims and strengthen public safety.
Jun. 14, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will host a public hearing on a package of bills that would expand the Justice Reinvestment Initiative. Senate Bills 500, 501 and 502 are designed to reduce prison and probation costs, better protect crime victims and strengthen public safety.
Jun. 14, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint), will host an informational meeting with Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson at the state Capitol next week to discuss his federal legislation to increase milk options at schools across the country.
Jun. 14, 2019 /
SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY – Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne), Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny), and Joshua Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) spoke at a press conference here today to stress the importance of the House’s Energize PA legislative package. Specifically, Fritz highlighted his PIPE Investment Program legislation, House Bill 1103, which would make affordable natural gas equally available for manufacturers and residents of the Commonwealth.
Jun. 14, 2019 /
SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY – Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne), Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny), and Joshua Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) spoke at a press conference here today to stress the importance of the House’s Energize PA legislative package. Specifically, Fritz highlighted his PIPE Investment Program legislation, House Bill 1103, which would make affordable natural gas equally available for manufacturers and residents of the Commonwealth.
Jun. 14, 2019 /
WHAT: The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) Legislative Oversight Committee will hold a reorganizational meeting for the 2019-20 Legislative Session and receive updates from the PIAA regarding matters important to interscholastic athletics in conjunction with the PIAA’s continued compliance with Act 91 of 2000.
Jun. 13, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler), chairman of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, and Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams), chairman of the House Local Government Committee, will hold a joint public hearing next week to explore the stormwater requirements of the federal Clean Water Act and the impact on local governments.
Jun. 13, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) will be joined by Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) at a press conference to highlight the importance of his PIPE Investment Program legislation, House Bill 1103, as well as the positive impact the “Energize PA” initiative will have on the Commonwealth.
Jun. 13, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) will be joined by Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) at a press conference to highlight the importance of his PIPE Investment Program legislation, House Bill 1103, as well as the positive impact the “Energize PA” initiative will have on the Commonwealth.
Jun. 13, 2019 /
HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today introduced legislation to change the away funds allocated under the $60 million school safety and security block grant program are disbursed.
Jun. 13, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed four pieces of legislation designed to update and improve the Commonwealth’s charter school law. These measures are authored by Reps. Mike Reese (R-Westmoreland/Somerset), Matt Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset), Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) and Jim Marshall (R-Beaver/Butler).
Jun. 13, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed four pieces of legislation designed to update and improve the Commonwealth’s charter school law. These measures are authored by Reps. Mike Reese (R-Westmoreland/Somerset), Matt Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset), Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) and Jim Marshall (R-Beaver/Butler).
Jun. 12, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would assist municipalities in identifying the owners of blighted properties, sponsored by Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), was approved by the House Urban Affairs Committee this week.
Jun. 12, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness (VAEP) Committee unanimously supported legislation drafted by Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) that would urge the federal government to make the resiliency of the country’s infrastructure a priority.
Jun. 12, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation authored by Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) seeking to address Pennsylvania’s “taproom tax.”
Jun. 12, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation authored by Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) seeking to address Pennsylvania’s “taproom tax.”
Jun. 12, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Despite the absence of a single drilling rig within its boundaries, York County still reaps the rewards of natural gas exploration in Pennsylvania. State Rep. Mike Jones (R-York Township) wants to give counties like York the option of using this existing revenue stream to reduce the burden of stormwater management on taxpayers.
Jun. 12, 2019 /
HARRISBURG—The House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee today passed legislation to encourage older Pennsylvanians to give back to their communities.
Jun. 12, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Centre/Mifflin) that would designate a portion of Route 747 over the Juniata River in Mount Union Borough, in Huntingdon County, as the Captain Joseph S. Giacobello Memorial Bridge was approved by the House of Representatives this week.
Jun. 12, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Centre/Mifflin) that would designate a portion of Route 747 over the Juniata River in Mount Union Borough, in Huntingdon County, as the Captain Joseph S. Giacobello Memorial Bridge was approved by the House of Representatives this week.