Adams-York House Republicans Support Legislation to Institute Work Requirements for Medicaid

Jul. 12, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – The state House on Tuesday passed House Bill 59, a key piece of the state budget package, on a predominately party-line vote. The legislation, sponsored by Rep. Dan Moul (R-Gettysburg), amends the Human Services Code to mandate work requirements for individuals on public assistance who are able to work and choose not to. It also reforms Pennsylvania’s Medical Assistance program to ensure the administration operates these critical programs within the appropriated budget to reduce executive overspending, while ensuring care for the Commonwealth’s most vulnerable citizens.

State Inspector General Legislation Sent to Governor

Jul. 10, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would statutorily create the State Office of Inspector General and give Pennsylvania’s top fraud, waste and abuse investigator more power and authority has been finally passed by the General Assembly and now has been sent to the Governor.

Legislators Propose Comprehensive State Government IT and Cybersecurity Overhaul

Jul. 07, 2017 /

(HARRISBURG) – Senator Ryan Aument (R-Lancaster) and Reps. Seth Grove (R-Dover), Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York Township) and Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) announced today they intend to introduce legislation to increase cybersecurity and to comprehensively overhaul Pennsylvania state government’s information technology (IT) systems.

Protecting Our Animals

Jul. 06, 2017 /

One year ago, photos of an animal found on a Lancaster County farm dominated the news. This was not the first instance of animal cruelty in our area; however, the case of a Boston terrier named Libre ignited a fire that quickly grew. Last week, that fire was “extinguished” when Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law House Bill 1238 as Act 10 of 2017.

Gabler, Sankey Support Responsible State Budget - Legislation holds spending growth below inflation while restoring key priorities

Jul. 05, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) and Tommy Sankey (R-Clearfield/Cambria) today voted to support a fiscally-responsible state budget for the 2017-18 fiscal year. The legislation calls for $31.996 billion in spending - more than half a billion dollars less than originally proposed by Gov. Tom Wolf - and does not include tax increases.

Farry Responds to Wolf Veto of Plastic Bag Ban Bill

Jun. 30, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Frank Farry (R-Bucks) today issued the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto of his House Bill 1071, which would have prohibited the imposition of a ban, tax, surcharge or fee on a plastic bag supplied by a retail establishment to a purchaser of consumer goods at the point of sale:

Gabler Local Government Legislation Passes Legislature

Jun. 30, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) that clarifies the process of filling leadership positions in municipalities is headed to Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk following unanimous passage by the state Senate.

Good Samaritan Bill for Kids in Hot Cars Advances, Says Boback

Jun. 30, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – To help prevent injury and death of children trapped in hot cars, a bill introduced by Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) that would provide civil immunity for any damage that may be done to the vehicle when forceful entry is necessary to rescue a child was passed unanimously out of the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.