Schemel Outlines Proposal for Resolving Past Cases of Child Sexual Abuse

Sep. 17, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – In an effort to bridge the gap between conflicting House and Senate proposals addressing past cases of child sexual abuse, Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) today at a Capitol news conference unveiled his proposal for a comprehensive solution which avoids costly and time-consuming litigation.

Grove Invited to Speak at National Conference on Improving State Budgeting

Sep. 14, 2018 /

WEST MANCHESTER ¬– Since taking office, Rep. Seth Grove (R-York County) has focused on innovative financial solutions to help bring financial sustainability, transparency and budget process reform to the Commonwealth. On Monday, Sept. 17, Grove will be part of a panel of five budget experts during a conference hosted by the Volcker Alliance, the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago, Pew Charitable Trusts and the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.

Turzai Comments on Passing of Judge Bob Colville

Sep. 14, 2018 /

PITTSBURGH– Speaker of the Pennsylvania House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement upon the passing of former Allegheny County District Attorney and Superior Court Judge Bob Colville:

Quinn’s Telemedicine Bill Subject of House Hearing

Sep. 14, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Looking to increase quality and access while reducing health care costs, the House Professional Licensure Committee on Wednesday held an extensive public hearing on the issue of telemedicine, said Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks), author of a House bill that seeks to expand this emerging option for health care delivery.

A Different Approach to the Clergy Child Sexual Assault Crisis

Sep. 13, 2018 /

WHAT: Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) will discuss a legislative proposal regarding child sexual assault cases brought to light by the recently released grand jury report. Schemel will detail a third way to address child abuse for the victims barred by the statute of limitations, one which can bring competing ideas from the House and Senate together to end years of ping-ponging legislation.

Turzai Comments on Passing of Mike Pintek

Sep. 12, 2018 /

PITTSBURGH – Speaker of the Pennsylvania House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement upon the passing of KDKA radio host Mike Pintek:

Lawmakers to Participate in EMS Memorial Ceremony

Sep. 07, 2018 /

WHAT: The Pennsylvania EMS Provider Foundation and the state Department of Health’s Bureau of EMS will host the eighth annual EMS Memorial Service to honor and remember EMS personnel who died in the line of duty. Reps. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and Mark Gillen (R-Berks/Lancaster), secretary of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, are among the scheduled speakers for the event.

Kauffman Leads Hearing on Legislation to Support Employee Rights

Sep. 05, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Labor and Industry Committee, led a public hearing on House Bill 2571, which would further protect the right of individuals who are not members of a public sector union from having to contribute to the representative union where they work.

Gillespie to Host Legislative Hearing on Cemetery Fraud

Sep. 04, 2018 /

WHAT: In response to the indictment of a local cemetery’s owners on fraud charges, state Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam) is hosting a legislative hearing to examine the current legal and regulatory requirements for cemeteries licensed by the state of Pennsylvania.

O’Neal to Host Working Roundtable on Opioid Epidemic

Sep. 04, 2018 /

WHAT: Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) will host a working roundtable to discuss current efforts, and also potential future strategies, to put an end to the state’s deadly opioid epidemic. The roundtable will be co-led with House Majority Policy Committee Chairman Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin).

Dush Issues ‘Corrections’ for Department of Corrections Statewide Lockdown

Aug. 30, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson/Indiana), a retired state corrections officer who organized a state Capitol press conference last week focused on “Correcting the PA Department of Corrections (DOC),” issued the following statement today regarding the immediate lockdown of all state correctional institutions due to reports of multiple staff members sickened by unknown substances over the past few weeks: