PA Game, Fish and Boat Commissions to Appear Before House Committee

Feb. 25, 2019 /

WHAT: Members of the House Game and Fisheries Committee, chaired by state Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-York), will question both the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) and Fish and Boat Commission PFBC) about their annual reports. Subjects to be discussed include the desire of both commissions to set their own license fees.

Good Jobs for PA Are Focus of Pittsburgh Trade Union Tours

Feb. 22, 2019 /

WHAT: As part of the House Republican Caucus’s Good Jobs for PA (#GoodJobs4PA) legislative package, the House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), will tour three locations in western Pennsylvania to promote workforce development. An important element of the workforce development issue in Pennsylvania is linking the trades with qualified workers. Three unions in Pittsburgh have taken a hands-on approach to this method by developing their own successful training and apprenticeship programs.

Thomas Hosts Hearing on Human Trafficking

Feb. 22, 2019 /

HARRISBURG-- The abuse began when “Susan” turned eight; by age 13, she was a runaway with a boyfriend who sold her for food. Three years later, she acquired an “agent” in Miami who shipped her to Baltimore to work for an organized ring that sent women to “the block,” an area known for strip clubs and prostitution.

House Passes Kauffman Bill to Improve Patient Safety

Feb. 22, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week passed legislation that would require certain surgical team professionals be accredited and take continuing education courses in order to enhance patient safety, said Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), author of the bill.

Borowicz to Host Lock Haven and Milesburg District Office Open Houses

Feb. 22, 2019 /

LOCK HAVEN – Continuing to honor her commitment to make state government more transparent, responsive and accountable to the people, Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-Centre/Clinton) cordially invites all District 76 residents to attend either of her upcoming Lock Haven and Milesburg district office open houses on the following dates:

Local Legislators to Host REAL ID Pre-Verification Event in New Freedom

Feb. 21, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – With REAL IDs about to be made available in Pennsylvania, Reps. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) and Mike Jones (R-York Township) and Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) have teamed up to host an event to assist residents with pre-verifying documents required to obtain a REAL ID. The event will be held at the New Freedom Community Center, located at 150 E. Main St. in New Freedom, on Monday, March 4, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Judiciary Committee Focuses on Crime Victim Bills, Says Kauffman

Feb. 21, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The House Judiciary Committee today voted on legislation aimed at better protecting crime victims from abuse and violence by helping those who are victimized to testify against and confront their abusers, reported Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the committee. All five bills before the committee were passed onto the full House for consideration.

House Committee Supports Hershey’s Bill to Empower Victims in Court

Feb. 21, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The House Judiciary Committee unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Rep. John Hershey (R-Franklin/Juniata/Mifflin) that would give victims the right to attend proceedings against their abusers unless the court determines that the victim’s testimony would be altered if he or she heard other testimony at the proceeding.

House Committee Supports Hershey’s Bill to Empower Victims in Court

Feb. 21, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The House Judiciary Committee unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Rep. John Hershey (R-Franklin/Juniata/Mifflin) that would give victims the right to attend proceedings against their abusers unless the court determines that the victim’s testimony would be altered if he or she heard other testimony at the proceeding.