Apr. 08, 2019 /
WHAT: The House Human Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), will hold an informational meeting on maximizing the effectiveness of Pennsylvania’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). The meeting will include discussions on ways to use best practices to streamline warm hand-offs to treat people struggling with addiction.
Apr. 05, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will hold a meeting to vote on House Bills 962 and 963. House Bill 962, sponsored by Rep. Mark Rozzi (D-Berks), would change the civil statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse, allowing childhood victims until age 55 to file suit, and provide for waivers of sovereign and governmental immunity relating to claims of childhood sexual abuse. It would also abolish the criminal statute of limitations for child sexual abuse moving forward. House Bill 963, sponsored by Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair), would amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to provide for a two-year window in which civil lawsuits alleging childhood sexual abuse may be filed in court, notwithstanding any otherwise applicable statute of limitations defense.
Apr. 04, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny) announced today that she has been appointed to serve on the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Courts for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Apr. 04, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny) announced today that she has been appointed to serve on the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Courts for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Apr. 03, 2019 /
CARLISLE – Reps. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) and Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) and Carlisle Mayor Tim Scott will be hosting a town hall meeting Thursday, April 18, at 5:30 p.m. at the Carlisle Borough Building, 53 W. South St.
Apr. 03, 2019 /
CENTER TWP – In his efforts to meet with constituents and understand their concerns, Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) is hosting three legislative breakfast meetings for residents of the 15th Legislative District during the month of April
Apr. 02, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Three central Pennsylvania Republican House members traveled to Philadelphia today urging support to modify the state’s probation system. Reps. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland), Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) and Mike Jones (R-York) met with advocates and other legislators committed to reform efforts.
Apr. 02, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Recruitment and retention in military and emergency responder communities continue to be the focus of conversations facilitated by Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) and the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.
Apr. 02, 2019 /
JOHNSTOWN – Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) will be offering veterans affairs outreach hours in his district office at 1340 Franklin St. in Johnstown on Tuesday, April 16, from 2-4:30 p.m. An accredited field service officer from the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania will be available to assist veterans with a variety of issues.
Apr. 01, 2019 /
HARRISBURG - The House this month will focus its efforts on better protections for victims of crime and abuse, House leaders announced today.
Apr. 01, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) is hosting Jason Ronczka, vice president of operations for One Health Solutions, and members of the Executive Leadership Team to discuss a way to eradicate the opioid epidemic. One Health Solutions purchased Cambria Rowe Business College for its flagship location and will be investing millions of dollars in renovations. In addition to providing a solution to people fighting opioid abuse that could be court-ordered or voluntary, One Health Solutions will bring 100 jobs to Cambria County in the next three to five years.
Apr. 01, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Recognizing the negative impact of weather-related commercial vehicle travel bans on Pennsylvania dairy farmers, House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee Chairman Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) is sponsoring legislation to exempt milk trucks from any future travel bans.
Apr. 01, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) and Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) to require that the General Assembly receive notification of cases challenging state statutes has been formally introduced. Currently, the Attorney General is the sole receiver of formal notice of lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of a state statute. The legislation also expands current law to allow either the House of Representatives or the Senate, or both, to choose to participate as parties in such lawsuits.
Apr. 01, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – In an effort to ensure more foster children can find forever families, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) sent a letter last week to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requesting relief from federal regulations he says are being unconstitutionally imposed on faith-based adoption and foster care agencies in Pennsylvania.
Mar. 29, 2019 /
HONESDALE – Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) provided the following statement regarding the House Republican “Good Jobs for PA” initiative.
Mar. 29, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will conduct an informational hearing to discuss programs and legislative goals for the new legislative session.
Mar. 28, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) has been named secretary of the House Urban Affairs Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Mar. 28, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) has been appointed to serve on the Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee (JLCC) by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny).
Mar. 28, 2019 /
Earlier in March, newspapers and other media outlets marked Sunshine Week, something not many people outside of a newsroom likely knew happened.
Mar. 28, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – A three-bill package sponsored by Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) that would make intergovernmental cooperation easier and more efficient in Pennsylvania passed unanimously in the House of Representatives this week. House Bills 510, 511 and 512 will next be considered by the Senate.