Joint Hearing to Explore Local Impacts of Stormwater Requirements

Jun. 13, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler), chairman of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, and Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams), chairman of the House Local Government Committee, will hold a joint public hearing next week to explore the stormwater requirements of the federal Clean Water Act and the impact on local governments.

Fritz to Highlight Impact, Growth and Opportunities of Natural Gas Industry

Jun. 13, 2019 /

WHAT: Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) will be joined by Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) at a press conference to highlight the importance of his PIPE Investment Program legislation, House Bill 1103, as well as the positive impact the “Energize PA” initiative will have on the Commonwealth.

House Passes Charter School Reform Package

Jun. 13, 2019 /

House Passes Charter School Reform Package

HARRISBURG – Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed four pieces of legislation designed to update and improve the Commonwealth’s charter school law. These measures are authored by Reps. Mike Reese (R-Westmoreland/Somerset), Matt Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset), Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) and Jim Marshall (R-Beaver/Butler).

Heffley’s Blight Bill Advances after Committee Approval

Jun. 12, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would assist municipalities in identifying the owners of blighted properties, sponsored by Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), was approved by the House Urban Affairs Committee this week.

Irvin Bill Honors Local World War II Hero

Jun. 12, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Centre/Mifflin) that would designate a portion of Route 747 over the Juniata River in Mount Union Borough, in Huntingdon County, as the Captain Joseph S. Giacobello Memorial Bridge was approved by the House of Representatives this week.

Rader’s Liquor License Transfer Bill Advances to Senate

Jun. 12, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation 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, sponsored by Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe), was passed overwhelmingly by the House of Representatives today. House Bill 1524 will next be considered by the Senate.

House Unanimously Approves Bill to Protect Workers, Klunk Says

Jun. 11, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The House today unanimously passed legislation by Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) to protect workers from mandatory restrictive nondisclosure agreements as terms of employment in relation to sexual harassment. The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.

House Votes to Lower Health Insurance Costs

Jun. 11, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvanians who buy their health insurance on the federal exchange can expect lower prices if a bill passed by the House today becomes law. House Bill 3, sponsored by House Majority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster), would establish a state-based health insurance exchange and reinsurance program.

Fritz Announces Committee Passage of Pro-Jobs Legislation

Jun. 11, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Working to boost the state’s energy economy, Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) announced that his PIPE Investment Program legislation, House Bill 1103, was passed by a vote of 14-6 by the House Finance Committee. His bill now moves to the full House for consideration.

Fritz’s Bill Honoring PFC Raymond P. Schwesinger Earns Committee Approval

Jun. 11, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – On Monday, June 10, Rep. Jonathan Fritz’s (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) House Bill 1479, which would designate the bridge on State Route 3041 (Bridge Street, Seelyville) in Wayne County, as the PFC Raymond P. Schwesinger Memorial Bridge, passed the House Transportation Committee unanimously.