Sonney, Farry to Co-Host Hearing on Student Mental Health Services

May. 21, 2021 /

WHAT: Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), chairman of the House Education Committee, and Rep. Frank Farry (R-Bucks), chairman of the House Human Services Committee, will hold a joint public hearing to receive an overview from state agencies, school entities and services providers on how they are providing mental health services to Pennsylvania’s elementary and secondary school students.

Heffley Co-Sponsors Legislation to Restore PennDOT Services to Rural Communities

May. 21, 2021 /

WEISSPORT – Calling their continued closure a huge inconvenience for rural residents, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today announced his co-sponsorship of legislation that would force the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to resume full services at its travel sites across the Commonwealth, including the one located in Lehighton.

Causer Bill to Support Hardwoods Forestry Industry Now Law

May. 20, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer’s (R-Turtlepoint) legislation to support the state’s forestry industry has been signed into law. Act 14 of 2021 will expand membership on the state’s Hardwoods Development Council.

Ortitay Issues Statement Regarding DOH’s Decision to Terminate Contact Tracing Contract

May. 20, 2021 /

BRIDGEVILLE – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s (DOH) decision to terminate Insight Global’s contract to conduct contact tracing for the Commonwealth. Last month, a WPXI investigation revealed more than 70,000 Pennsylvanians have had their personal information accessible on the internet after answering calls from Insight Global employees:

Benninghoff, Grove Comment on Reported Voting Issues

May. 18, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) and House State Government Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) made the following comment on reported voting issues occurring in various Pennsylvania counties:

Bernstine Introduces Constitutional Carry Legislation

May. 17, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today introduced “constitutional carry” legislation, which would no longer require law-abiding citizens to obtain a government-issued license to carry a concealed firearm in Pennsylvania.

Oberlander Seeks Reopening of PennDOT Travel Sites

May. 17, 2021 /

CLARION – Calling it a disservice to rural residents, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) said today that she is co-sponsoring legislation that would force PennDOT to resume full services at its travel sites across the state, including those in Clarion and West Kittanning.

Rigby to Host Majority Policy Committee Hearing on Rebounding From COVID-19

May. 17, 2021 /

WHAT: Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) will be joined by House Majority Policy Committee Chairman Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and members of the committee for a hearing with area businesses and organizations about the challenges they face in rebounding from COVID-19 mitigation orders.

Owlett to PennDOT: Rural PA Deserves Better

May. 17, 2021 /

WELLSBORO – Frustrated by PennDOT’s ongoing failure to commit to restoring the full array of driver and vehicle services to rural communities like the ones he represents, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) will soon introduce legislation forcing the agency into action.

Kaufer, Peifer Host Informational Hearing on New Transportation Funding Program Proposal

May. 14, 2021 /

KINGSTON – Seeking to reengage economic investments in the Commonwealth, Reps. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne), chairman of the House Finance Tax Modernization and Reform Subcommittee, and Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne), chairman of the House Finance Committee, held an informational hearing regarding Kaufer’s House Bill 1177, which would establish the Transportation Reinvestment and Improvement Program and Transportation Reinvestment and Improvement Program Fund.

Mercuri, Williams to Attend Discussion on Funding Needs Facing EMS Providers

May. 13, 2021 /

WHAT: Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny), Sen. Lindsey Williams (D-Allegheny) and local elected officials will attend a discussion about the critical needs facing ambulance companies in Pennsylvania. The event will highlight the need for the public’s involvement to ensure that emergency medical technicians (EMTs) are able to serve in the future.