Hahn Stands Up for Dairy Farms With Committee Vote

Jun. 18, 2019 /

HARRISBURG - With Pennsylvania dairy farmers facing more and more challenges, state Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Bushkill Township) joined her House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee colleagues Tuesday in advancing legislation that would support the industry at both the producer and consumer level.

House Approves Irvin Bill to Help PA Farmers Establish Best Management Practices

Jun. 18, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Centre/Mifflin) that would revise and reestablish a low-interest loan program administered by the State Conservation Commission in conjunction with lending institutions for the implementation of agricultural and conservation best management practices.

Committee to Examine Suboxone, Buprenorphine

Jun. 18, 2019 /

WHAT: The House Human Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), will hold a public hearing on understanding the use of suboxone and buprenorphine.

House Passes Causer Bill to Boost PA Ag Emergency Preparedness

Jun. 17, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth would be better prepared to respond quickly and effectively to threats facing the agriculture industry under legislation sponsored by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and approved by the House today.

Judiciary Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Justice Reinvestment Initiative

Jun. 14, 2019 /

WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will host a public hearing on a package of bills that would expand the Justice Reinvestment Initiative. Senate Bills 500, 501 and 502 are designed to reduce prison and probation costs, better protect crime victims and strengthen public safety.

Legislators Push for Pro-Workforce and Economy Initiative That Will Benefit the Commonwealth

Jun. 14, 2019 /

SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY – Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne), Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny), and Joshua Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) spoke at a press conference here today to stress the importance of the House’s Energize PA legislative package. Specifically, Fritz highlighted his PIPE Investment Program legislation, House Bill 1103, which would make affordable natural gas equally available for manufacturers and residents of the Commonwealth.

PIAA Legislative Oversight Committee to Reorganize, Receive Updates

Jun. 14, 2019 /

WHAT: The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) Legislative Oversight Committee will hold a reorganizational meeting for the 2019-20 Legislative Session and receive updates from the PIAA regarding matters important to interscholastic athletics in conjunction with the PIAA’s continued compliance with Act 91 of 2000.