Feb. 14, 2019 /
House Majority Policy Committee Chairman Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) today thanked Chief Justice Thomas Saylor and the Pennsylvania Supreme Court for holding off on its consideration of a proposal to repeal the current rule that prevents venue shopping in medical malpractice cases. The adoption of the proposal would negatively impact access to health care statewide. Their decision came soon after Oberlander concluded a public hearing today.
Feb. 14, 2019 /
Lawmakers said Thursday’s action was a start, but more action was needed.
Feb. 14, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Seeking to prevent a health care crisis in Pennsylvania, physicians, administrators, attorneys and industry professionals told members of the House Majority Policy Committee during a public hearing in Harrisburg today that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court must not change a rule dealing with medical malpractice lawsuits.
Feb. 14, 2019 /
HARRISBURG-- Rep. Todd Polinchock (R-Bucks) released the following statement after the release of the Environmental Protection Agency’s Action Plan on PFAS:
Feb. 13, 2019 /
WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), will hold a public hearing to save our health care by studying the issue of venue with respect to medical malpractice legal actions in Pennsylvania. At issue is a proposal to the court to unilaterally repeal a rule that prevents medical malpractice plaintiffs from filing civil lawsuits in counties with more favorable jury payouts. Since it was adopted in the early 2000s, the rule has helped stabilize medical malpractice insurance rates, keeping doctors practicing in Pennsylvania and alleviating a shortage of physicians and specialists.
Feb. 13, 2019 /
INDIANA – As he begins his first term in public office, Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) will host a meet and greet at his district office, located at 550 Philadelphia St. in Indiana, from 2-5 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 15.
Feb. 11, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will conduct an informational hearing to receive an update on Senate Resolution 6, which focuses on recruitment and retention of first responders.
Feb. 11, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bob Brooks (R-Westmoreland/Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to the governor’s budget address last week:
Feb. 11, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bob Brooks (R-Westmoreland/Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to the governor’s budget address last week:
Feb. 11, 2019 /
WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), will hold a public hearing to save our health care by studying the issue of venue with respect to medical malpractice lawsuits in Pennsylvania. At issue is a proposal to the court to unilaterally repeal a rule that prevents medical malpractice plaintiffs from filing civil lawsuits in counties with more favorable jury payouts. Since it was adopted in the early 2000s, the rule has helped stabilize medical malpractice insurance rates, keeping doctors practicing in Pennsylvania and alleviating a shortage of physicians and specialists.
Feb. 11, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will conduct an informational hearing to learn about how post-traumatic stress (PTS) impacts Pennsylvania’s emergency responders.
Feb. 08, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Working to ensure convenient and expedited access to REAL ID when it becomes available this spring, Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) is joining with PennDOT to host a REAL ID Verification Pop-Up Event on Tuesday, Feb. 12, at the Lower Paxton Township Municipal Building, located at 425 Prince St. in Harrisburg, starting at 6 p.m.
Feb. 08, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Hershey (R-Franklin/Juniata/Mifflin) will host a town hall meeting to provide information for constituents on Thursday, Feb. 28, from 7-8 p.m. at the St. Thomas Volunteer Fire Hall, 34 School House Road, St. Thomas.
Feb. 06, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) and other members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly heard Gov. Tom Wolf’s spending proposals for Fiscal Year 2019-20 during his annual budget address on Tuesday. The governor’s budget totals $34.1 billion, which is a $927 million increase over the current year.
Feb. 06, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Following Gov. Tom Wolf’s annual budget address Tuesday in a joint session of the House and Senate, Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) issued the following statement:
Feb. 06, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – In an effort to support Commonwealth firefighters, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) earlier this week introduced legislation to help those volunteers who pay for firefighting equipment out of pocket.
Feb. 06, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bob Brooks (R-Westmoreland/Allegheny) announced today that high school seniors can now apply for a Pennsylvania House of Representatives Scholarship to help cover the costs of higher education.
Feb. 06, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) announced today that high school seniors can now apply for a Pennsylvania House of Representatives Scholarship to help cover the costs of higher education.
Feb. 06, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The 2019-20 state budget process got underway today in Harrisburg as lawmakers heard the governor’s annual budget address. Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) issued the following statement in response to the proposal:
Feb. 06, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Bushkill Township), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued this statement on the heels of Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget address: