House Approves Grove’s Bill to Create PA Commerce Court

Oct. 03, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives approved on Tuesday legislation to improve Pennsylvania’s business climate by authorizing the creation of commerce courts throughout the state, Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) said.

Baker Supports Consumer Protection Bills Following Recent Data Breaches

Oct. 03, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Matt Baker (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) today participated in a press conference announcing the introduction of two bills designed to give further consumer protection to Pennsylvania residents who are the victims of data breaches that open them to possible identity theft.

House OKs Bill to Clear Up Out-of-State Manufactured Home Taxation

Oct. 03, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would help clear up confusion regarding ownership titles of out-of-state manufactured homes cleared the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday, according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Tedd Nesbit (R-Mercer/Butler).

Ellis to Announce Consumer Protection Bills at Press Conference with Attorney General Josh Shapiro

Oct. 02, 2017 /

WHAT: House Commerce Committee Chairman Brian Ellis (R-Butler) and Rep. Mike Driscoll (D-Philadelphia) will announce two pieces of legislation, one to amend the Breach of Personal Information Notification Act and the other to amend the Credit Reporting Agency Act. These bills each seek to assist Pennsylvania consumers affected by data breaches. Attorney General Josh Shapiro will join Ellis, Driscoll and others to provide details about the needs for such laws in Pennsylvania.

Northeast GOP House Delegation Works with Unified Voice to Benefit Region

Sep. 29, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – To ensure that Northeast Pennsylvania has a strong and effective voice in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, the 12 members representing parts of 13 counties in this region of the state have banded together as a delegation to fight for the issues that matter most to the area. The delegation is being chaired by Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming).

Gillespie Legislation Would Honor Local Serviceman

Sep. 28, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – The state House has unanimously passed legislation authored by state Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam) that would honor the memory and service of United States Army Specialist Martin Wilson Kondor of York County. House Bill 1602 may now be considered by the state Senate.

DiGirolamo Says Any Cuts to Medicaid Expansion Could Hurt Pennsylvanians

Sep. 27, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Citing the thousands of people who would be impacted and the increased costs to the Commonwealth, Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks) led a broad coalition of health-related organizations in expressing their concern over passage of potential federal health care legislation.

DiGirolamo to Discuss Federal Health Care Bill’s Impact on Pennsylvania

Sep. 26, 2017 /

WHAT: Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), chairman of the House Human Services Committee, will lead a broad coalition of health-related organizations to discuss the potential negative impact of federal legislation on Pennsylvania. Currently, the U.S. Senate is considering legislation known as Graham-Cassidy that would replace the Affordable Care Act and shift billions of dollars in cost and care to the states.

House Judiciary Committee Approves Grove Bill

Sep. 26, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation by state Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) was approved in the House Judiciary Committee today, would improve Pennsylvania’s business climate by authorizing the creation of specialized commerce courts across the Commonwealth.