House Advances Emrick Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission Legislation

Oct. 02, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Efforts by state Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) to tighten control over activities of the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC) are a step closer to becoming law following overwhelming bipartisan support of House Bill 652. The legislation, which passed unanimously, may now be considered by the Senate.

House Committee to Examine Phillips-Hill Emergency Responder Insurance Bill

Oct. 01, 2018 /

WHAT: The House Labor and Industry Committee will hold a public hearing to review House Bill 1909, legislation authored by state Rep. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York Township) that addresses a flaw in worker’s compensation coverage for members of Pennsylvania’s emergency responders. The bill was prompted by an incident involving the member of a local fire company who was denied coverage following an accident at a local carnival.

Quinn Applauds House Colleagues for Voting to Save Lives

Sep. 28, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Seeking to help protect victims of domestic violence, Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks) thanked a bipartisan coalition of her colleagues for voting in favor of legislation she authored to take firearms out of the hands of convicted abusers.

Moul Receives Guardian of Small Business Award

Sep. 27, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams) was honored this week by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) in Pennsylvania with its Guardian of Small Business Award. The NFIB, Pennsylvania’s leading small business advocacy association, presents the award annually to state lawmakers who achieve a 100 percent voting record on key legislation affecting small and independently owned companies.

House OKs Godshall Bill to Simplify Transportation Assessments in Philadelphia, Investigate Shortages in Parking Authority Fund

Sep. 27, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – This week, the House unanimously passed legislation, sponsored by Rep. Robert Godshall (R-Montgomery), which would change the way the Philadelphia Parking Authority (PPA) assesses limousine operators in Philadelphia and at Philadelphia International Airport by bringing them under the same assessment structure as all other ride services in the city.

Time to End “Fake Revenue”

Sep. 27, 2018 /

For years, Pennsylvania has created budgets partially based on, what I call, “fake revenue.” This is revenue believed to be coming in but never materialized.

Eric Roe Votes for Bipartisan Bill to Protect Domestic Violence Victims

Sep. 26, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – After voting in favor of legislation that would require the immediate relinquishment of firearms for Pennsylvanians who are convicted of domestic violence or who have a protection-from-abuse (PFA) order issued against them, Rep. Eric Roe (R-Chester) provided these comments:

Warner Bill to Allow Police to Carry EpiPens Introduced

Sep. 26, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – With the threat of severe allergies and anaphylactic shock growing across the Commonwealth, Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) has introduced legislation to permit state or local police departments to carry, administer or assist in the administration of life-saving epinephrine auto-injectors (more commonly known as an EpiPen).

Oberlander’s Legislation to Help Premature Babies Clears House Committee

Sep. 26, 2018 /

HARRISBURG -- To ensure that premature babies have the best nutrition to help them grow and thrive, Rep. Donna Oberlander’s (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) bipartisan legislation to regulate and license donor human milk banks in Pennsylvania unanimously advanced through the House Health Committee on Tuesday.

Kaufer Bill to Fight Opioid Crisis Approved by Senate Committee

Sep. 26, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – As part of continuing efforts to combat the opioid epidemic, the Senate Health and Human Services Committee today unanimously approved legislation by Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) to form a commission to assist counties in developing anti-addiction programs.