Restaurant Owners, Workers Need Clarity, Vision – Not More Mandates, Owlett Says

Sep. 09, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – While Gov. Tom Wolf imposes more seemingly random mandates on the state’s bar and restaurant industry, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) has introduced legislation to give these struggling business owners and their employees some vision and clear expectations to get through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Toohil Again Requests Child-Related COVID-19 Case Data from PA Department of Health

Sep. 03, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – In an effort to better protect the health and safety of Pennsylvania’s children and educators during the current COVID-19 crisis, Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) today, for a second time, requested a more detailed reporting of cases involving young people from the Pennsylvania Department of Health. There has been no response to her initial letter, which was sent on Aug. 19.

Sept. 7 to be Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Appreciation Day in Pennsylvania

Sep. 03, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously passed House Resolution 984 sponsored by Reps. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), Keith Gillespie (R-York), Pat Harkins (R-Erie) and Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) declaring Sept. 7 as Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Appreciation Day in Pennsylvania.

Moul Election Reform Bill Headed to the Senate

Sep. 03, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Today, the House voted 112 to 90 to advance an election reform bill, sponsored by Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams), which would address the timelines and handling of mail-in ballots and help ensure the integrity of Pennsylvania’s elections.

Metzgar Votes to Give Control to Schools, Allow Spectators at Athletic Events

Sep. 03, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) today announced that the House of Representatives has passed House Bill 2787, which would give the authority to make decisions regarding school athletic events to each individual school entity. Schools would determine whether or not to hold athletic and extracurricular events, and whether or not to allow spectators at said events.

Gaydos Disappointed in Failed Attempt to Override Wolf’s COVID-19 Disaster Emergency

Sep. 02, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny) today expressed disappointment following the failure of the House to override Gov. Tom Wolf’s COVID-19 Disaster Emergency veto, on the 180th day following issuance of his original declaration. The representative issued a statement after today’s vote on House Resolution 836, which needed to pass by a two-thirds majority required by the Constitution.

House Approves Topper, Reese Bills Protecting Families’, School Districts’ Education Decisions

Sep. 02, 2020 /

Protecting the right of Pennsylvania families and school districts to choose what is best for students, the House today approved two pieces of legislation by Reps. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) and Mike Reese (R-Somerset/Westmoreland). House Bills 2787 and 2788 ensure that local districts, parents and students are the ultimate decision makers when it comes to a child’s education and participation in extracurricular activities.

Struzzi Resolutions to Provide Guidelines for CBD, Kratom Passed by Committee

Sep. 02, 2020 /

State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that the House Health Committee has passed two resolutions he authored. House Resolution 459 would request guidelines for the commercial sale of CBD products from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). House Resolution 460 would request guidance and appropriate protocol from the FDA for the safe use of Kratom.

House Vote to Overturn Governor’s Veto Fails, Metzgar Says

Sep. 02, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford) today announced that the House of Representatives has failed to overturn the governor’s veto of House Resolution 836, which would terminate the COVID-19 disaster emergency first declared on March 6. The General Assembly had previously adopted the resolution on June 9, followed by the governor’s veto on July 14.

House Leads Efforts to Protect Election Access and Integrity

Sep. 02, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Continuing to build on efforts to ensure the fall 2020 election is the most accessible, accurate and secure election in Pennsylvania’s history, today the state House of Representatives passed House Bill 2626 with bipartisan support.

House Advances Gabler Bill to Honor Local Veterans

Sep. 02, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – The state House on Tuesday unanimously passed legislation authored by Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) at the urging of Elk County veterans groups, the Borough of Ridgway and the Elk County Commissioners.

House Committee Advances Bills to Help and Honor Veterans, Remember the Sacrifices of Sept. 11

Sep. 02, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), majority chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Services Committee, held a voting meeting Tuesday and advanced legislation to help veterans and their families make a smooth adjustment to civilian life after their military service. The committee also approved a bill to establish a 911 Day of Remembrance and a resolution recognizing September 2020 as “Military Service-Related Post-Traumatic Stress Injury Awareness Month” in Pennsylvania.

Oberlander Supports Measures to Reopen PA Economy, High School Sports

Sep. 02, 2020 /

In working to restore some semblance of normalcy to the people of the 63rd District and fully restart the economy across the state, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) today cast several historic votes in the state House in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Kaufer’s Veterans Peer Outreach Legislation Moved Out of Committee

Sep. 01, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – With many veterans returning from service and facing difficulties transitioning to civilian life, Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) introduced House Bill 2022 and announced today that the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee unanimously supported this legislation.