Jul. 08, 2019 /
![Governor Signs Murt Bill to Criminalize Female Genital Mutilation]()
HARRISBURG—Gov. Tom Wolf has signed into law legislation sponsored by Rep. Tom Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) to criminalize the act of female genital mutilation (FGM).
Jul. 05, 2019 /
![Speaker Recognizes Role of ICA In Leading Pittsburgh Out of Distressed Status]()
HARRISBURG – With its duties fulfilled, and now expiring as of this week, the Intergovernmental Cooperation Authority (ICA) was recognized today by Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) for the integral role it played in leading Pittsburgh out of Act 47 distressed status.
Jul. 05, 2019 /
![Speaker Says New Debt-Reduction Law Protects Pennsylvania Taxpayers]()
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) today said Pennsylvania’s new debt reduction law enables the state to pay off debt more efficiently and less expensively, thereby saving taxpayer dollars.
Jul. 05, 2019 /
![Ward, Gregory Say Dairy Industry Hurt by Governor’s Veto]()
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed a bill that would have exempted milk haulers from travel bans imposed during a declaration of disaster emergency, meaning dairies will have to dump milk and lose revenue when roads are closed, according to Sen. Judy Ward (R-Blair/Cumberland/Franklin/Fulton/Huntingdon) and Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair).
Jul. 05, 2019 /
![Ryan’s National Guard Parity Bill Signed into Law]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) today announced that Gov. Tom Wolf has signed into law his bill to equalize the pay received by members of the Pennsylvania National Guard to that which is received by their U.S. military counterparts.
Jul. 03, 2019 /
![Topper Initiative to Close Alcohol Sales Loophole Signed into Law]()
HARRISBURG – A bill by Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) to close a loophole in the updated liquor laws and to give voters more say in their community was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf.
Jul. 03, 2019 /
![Rader’s Liquor License Transfer Bill Now Law]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) that would allow for the transfer of state restaurant liquor licenses from a county that is saturated with licenses that aren’t being used to a county where they are needed, was signed by Gov. Tom Wolf on Tuesday.
Jul. 03, 2019 /
![Causer Calls Wolf Veto of Bill to Aid Dairy Farmers, Milk Haulers Shortsighted]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, today expressed frustration with Gov. Tom Wolf’s decision to veto his bill to aid the state’s struggling dairy farmers.
Jul. 03, 2019 /
![Law to Honor Vietnam Veterans in McKean County, Causer Says]()
HARRISBURG – Recognizing the sacrifices made by Vietnam veterans in McKean County, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is pleased to announce a new law that will designate a bridge in their honor.
Jul. 02, 2019 /
![Roae’s Utility Reform Bill Becomes Law]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation introduced by state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) to reform Pennsylvania’s public utility laws was today signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf in Harrisburg.
Jul. 02, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Adoptive families and children in Pennsylvania will benefit under legislation sponsored by Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) that has been signed into law as Act 14 of 2019.
Jul. 02, 2019 /
![Bill Co-sponsored by Gillen Offering Free College to National Guard Members and their Families Signed Into Law]()
HARRISBURG – A new law co-sponsored by state Rep. Mark Gillen (R-Berks/Lancaster) and signed into law Monday in Harrisburg by Gov. Tom Wolf will enable Pennsylvania National Guard members and their families to acquire a free college education.
Jul. 02, 2019 /
![Lawrence Bill to Restore Responsible Debt Repayment Method Awaits Governor’s Signature to Become Law]()
HARRISBURG – After receiving unanimous approval in both the House and Senate, legislation sponsored by Rep. John Lawrence (R-West Grove), to enable the Commonwealth to pay off state debt more quickly and less expensively, is now headed to the governor’s desk.
Jul. 02, 2019 /
![Another Major Hickernell Bill to Help Foster Children Become Law]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dave Hickernell’s (R-Lancaster/Dauphin) Fostering Independence Through Education Waiver legislation was signed into law by the governor Friday as part of House Bill 1615. The new law will assist children in foster care with the challenges of accessing higher educational opportunities.
Jul. 02, 2019 /
![Irvin Legislation to Help PA Farmers Establish Best Management Practices Signed into Law]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Centre/Mifflin) to
revise and reestablish the current Agriculture-Linked Investment Program (Agri-Link), which provides state funding for and may subsidize the interest rate on private loans used for agricultural best management practices (BMPs), was signed into law as Act 37 of 2019.
Jul. 02, 2019 /
![Committee Examines Municipal Compliance Costs Related to Federal Stormwater Mandate]()
HARRISBURG – The House Environmental Resources and Energy and Local Government committees convened a joint public hearing recently to explore the stormwater requirements of the federal Clean Water Act and the impact on local governments.
Jul. 01, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Today in Harrisburg, the governor signed into law legislation authored by state Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter), a member of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, that will create a program to direct financial support specifically to the state’s dairy industry.
Jul. 01, 2019 /
![Kail Transportation Safety Bill Signed into Law]()
HARRISBURG –The governor signed legislation, authored by Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), to improve public safety by strengthening penalties for operating a motorcycle without the proper endorsement or license.
Jul. 01, 2019 /
![Bills to Grow PA Agriculture Signed into Law, Causer Says]()
HARRISBURG – A comprehensive package of bills that will help support Pennsylvania farmers and grow the state’s top industry was signed into law today by the governor, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee.
Jul. 01, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Kate Klunk’s (R-Hanover) legislation to provide more options to farmers who preserved their land, part of a bill package to aid the state’s agriculture industry, was signed into law today by the governor.