House Committee Approves Grove Bill, Part of Comprehensive Package to Improve Career and Technical Education

Mar. 11, 2019 /

HARRISURG – As part of the House Republican Caucus’ commitment to putting families first through increased job opportunities, the House Education Committee on Monday passed Government Oversight Committee Chairman Seth Grove’s (R-Dover) House Bill 334 to make it easier for schools to establish and renew vocational programs and for students to apply certain credits toward job-training programs.

Gleim’s Newville Satellite Office Open for Business

Mar. 11, 2019 /

NEWVILLE – Rep. Barb Gleim’s (R-Cumberland) Newville satellite office will be open Tuesday, March 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The office is located in the Newville Borough Municipal Building and will also serve as a point of contact for constituents of Sen. Judy Ward’s 30th Senate District.

Committee to Examine Heffley Bills to Improve Addiction Treatment Programs

Mar. 11, 2019 /

WHAT: The House Human Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), will hold a public hearing on House Bills 424 and 596, sponsored by Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon). The bills would create a bed registry and a warm hand-off for addiction treatment. The Blue Guardian program from Lehigh County, which was the inspiration for the warm hand-off legislation, will make a presentation.