Topper Issues Statement of Wolf’s Plan to Create Coronavirus Corps

May. 06, 2020 /

“I find it very disturbing that the governor is attempting to unilaterally create a new government program that has the potential to cost taxpayers millions of dollars. The plan, as has been the case with many of the plans from this administration during this time of crisis, lacks details and specifics."

Bipartisan Group of PA House Members Urge Governor to Withdraw RGGI Order

May. 06, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – At the request of Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Armstrong/Clarion/Forest), Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) and Rep. Pam Snyder (D-Greene/Washington/Fayette), a bipartisan group of 58 Pennsylvania House of Representatives members signed a letter urging Gov. Tom Wolf and the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to suspend Pennsylvania’s regulatory efforts to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).

Ecker to Introduce Bill to Reopen Florists

May. 06, 2020 /

ABBOTTSTOWN – Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) announced today that he will introduce legislation to immediately reopen florists in Pennsylvania. Ecker issued the following statement on his proposed legislation:

House Committee to Explore Impact of COVID-19 on PA Veterans, Says Barrar

May. 06, 2020 /

WHAT: Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will hold an informational meeting on the effects of COVID-19 on Pennsylvania Veterans Homes, the Pennsylvania National Guard and its mission status. Because the Capitol remains closed to visitors during the statewide emergency, the meeting will be held virtually with public access via LIVE webstreaming.

Bonner Supports Bill to Freeze Pay for Public Officials

May. 06, 2020 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) today announced that he has co-sponsored legislation to freeze Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) for Pennsylvania public officials through 2021 in response to the financial turmoil that the COVID-19 pandemic has caused all Pennsylvania residents.

Toohil Pushes for Automatic and Immediate Rebates for Seniors

May. 06, 2020 /

HAZLETON – In an effort to provide an additional financial resource for eligible Pennsylvania seniors during the current health crisis, Rep. TarahToohil (R-Luzerne) today sent a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf requesting that property tax or rent rebates for 2019 be processed by the Department of Revenue and Treasury and distributed immediately. Toohil said the rebate should be based on the amount received in 2018.

House Approves Bill to Restore RTK Offices and Provide Data

May. 05, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – The House today approved Rep. Seth Grove’s (R-Dover) House Bill 2463 to require state agencies to answer questions from the public, and particularly the media, during emergency declarations. The legislation now goes to the Senate for approval.

Struzzi Resolutions to Honor Jimmy Stewart Passed by House Tourism and Recreational Development Committee

May. 05, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that the House Tourism and Recreational Development Committee has passed House Resolutions 687 and 688 in honor of Indiana, PA, native Jimmy Stewart. House Resolution 687 would designate May 20, 2020, as Jimmy Stewart Day, and House Resolution 688 would honor May 20, 2020, as the 25th anniversary of the Jimmy Stewart Museum.

Farry Bill Intended to Help Veterans and Clubs Passes Committee

May. 05, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Frank Farry (R-Bucks), Kate Klunk(R-York) and John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) joined together to introduce House Bill 777, which would allow social clubs to keep a full share of small games of chance funds for one full year after a state of emergency is lifted.

Klunk, Farry and Hershey Bill to Aid Social Organizations During COVID-19 Crisis Heads to House

May. 05, 2020 /

HARRISBURG –During this time of crisis and economic uncertainty, social organizations are also feeling the financial constraints of a closed economy. To aid this these organizations, which provide charity contributions to our communities, Reps. Kate Klunk (R-York), Frank Farry (R-Bucks) and John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) have introduced House Bill 777 to allow social organizations to utilize small games of chance profits to meet financial obligations during the COVID-19 crisis.

House Acts to Expand COVID-19 Testing in PA

May. 04, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation prioritizing COVID-19 testing for first responders, medical professionals and vulnerable populations passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives earlier today by a vote of 201-1.

House Acts to Protect Mental Health Coverage During Pandemic

May. 04, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – As the stay-at-home order, business shutdown and many other implications of COVID-19 continue to put a strain on the lives of every Pennsylvanian, the House acted today to ensure insurance coverage for mental health benefits is equal to benefits for medical or surgical coverage.