Jun. 16, 2017 /
![Barrar to Hold Hearing on the Use of Micro Grids for Energy Distribution]()
WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will conduct an informational hearing to receive input regarding the use of micro grids to provide reliable energy distribution, especially during disaster emergencies.
Jun. 15, 2017 /
![Tallman Applauds Department of Health Decision on EMS, Diabetic Patient Interaction]()
HARRISBURG – A state legislator with an extensive background in emergency medicine is commending a Department of Health decision that will now allow emergency medical service (EMS) providers to perform a finger stick test to diabetic patients in the field.
Jun. 14, 2017 /
![Topper Bill to Protect Newborns Approved by House Judiciary Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation by Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) that would amend the Newborn Protection Act to make it easier for new parents to relinquish unwanted or impossible-to-care-for newborns to caregivers gained unanimous approval by the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
Jun. 14, 2017 /
![Mako Bill to Implement Financial Best Practices for Municipal Authorities]()
HARRISBURG – The House Local Government Committee today reported out Rep. Zach Mako’s (R-Lehigh/Northampton) legislation to require municipal authorities to create additional financial protections when collecting money.
Jun. 13, 2017 /
![Judiciary Committee Moves Legislation to Expand Safe Places for the Relinquishment of Newborns, Says Marsico]()
HARRISBURG – The House Judiciary Committee, chaired by Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin), approved legislation today that would expand the places at which newborns may be left by a parent who wishes to relinquish them.
Jun. 13, 2017 /
![Bernstine, Solomon Bill Would Prepare PA Students to Enter Workforce]()
Jun. 13, 2017 /
![Topper Bill to Assist Military-Trained Medics Passed By House]()
HARRISBURG – With unanimous support, the Pennsylvania House today approved legislation by Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) to assist veterans who received medical training in the military find jobs in the private sector.
Jun. 13, 2017 /
![House Committee to Learn about Challenges of Grandparents Raising Grandchildren]()
WHAT: The House Children and Youth Committee, led by Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks/144th), will hold a hearing on the issues of grandparents who are raising grandchildren and the challenges those grandparents face in that situation.
Jun. 12, 2017 /
![Keller’s Motorcycle Procession Safety Bill Passed by House]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would improve highway safety by affording certain rights to organized motorcycle processions, sponsored by Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Cumberland), today was overwhelmingly approved by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Jun. 12, 2017 /
![Mackenzie’s Stroke Care Legislation Signed into Law]()
HARRISBURG – Earlier today, the governor signed into law legislation authored by state Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Berks/Lehigh) to improve stroke care for all individuals across Pennsylvania.
Jun. 12, 2017 /
![Bill to Enhance Forest Management in ANF Earns Committee Approval, Lawmakers Say]()
HARRISBURG – The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee unanimously approved legislation designed to enhance forest management and maximize the benefits of the Allegheny National Forest (ANF), lawmakers representing the region announced today.
Jun. 09, 2017 /
![Moul to Testify at Public Hearing on Alleged Regulatory Overreach by Susquehanna River Basin Commission]()
WHAT: Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams) will testify next week before the House State Government Committee, which is investigating concerns of unchecked authority and financial and regulatory abuse by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC). The committee will examine concerns raised by lawmakers, as well as representatives of municipalities and businesses regulated by the SRBC to determine if corrective legislation is warranted. The SRBC is an interstate compact that includes Pennsylvania, Maryland and New York.
Jun. 09, 2017 /
![House State Government Committee to Examine Allegations of Regulatory Overreach by Susquehanna River Basin Commission]()
WHAT: PA House State Government Committee Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will convene a public hearing to receive testimony and investigate concerns of regulatory overreach by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission. These include duplicative testing, excessive fees and fines on local municipalities and businesses, as well as the disregard of the professional opinions of Pennsylvania licensed hydrologists and engineers.
Jun. 09, 2017 /
![Looking to Protect Taxpayers, Roe Votes in Favor of Pension Reform]()
HARRISBURG - In an effort to look out for taxpayers and public employees, Rep. Eric Roe (R-Chester) voted in support of legislation that would save the Commonwealth over $5 billion long term.
Jun. 09, 2017 /
![Pension Reform Bills Draw Support From Tallman]()
HARRISBURG – Two pieces of much-needed pension reform legislation have passed the state House, according to state Rep. Will Tallman (R-Adams/Cumberland), who authored one of them and voted for both.
Jun. 09, 2017 /
![Gabler Issues Statement on Historic Pension Reform Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – The state House on Wednesday sent to Gov. Tom Wolf legislation that would result in historic, much-needed reforms to Pennsylvania’s public pension systems. Among other things, Senate Bill 1 would provide significant savings for taxpayers and eliminate the existing pure defined benefit retirement plan option for new state and school district employees hires, beginning in 2019.
Jun. 09, 2017 /
![Ag Committee to Consider Bills Promoting Agriculture Education, Forest Management]()
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Jun. 08, 2017 /
![McGinnis Rejects Pension Reform Bill, Says Fails to Address Mounting Debt]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. John McGinnis (R-Blair) today voted against legislation that would reform Pennsylvania’s two public pension systems. The House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 1 by a vote of 143-53 and sent it to Gov. Tom Wolf, who is expected to sign the measure into law next week.
Jun. 08, 2017 /
![Helm Supports Historic Pension Reform Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin/Lebanon) today joined a bipartisan majority of her colleagues in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in supporting Senate Bill 1, historic legislation to reform the state’s two public pension systems. The measure now goes to Gov. Tom Wolf, who is expected to sign it into law next week.
Jun. 08, 2017 /
![Cost-Saving Pension Reform Bill Passes House, Says Heffley]()
HARRISBURG – On Thursday, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) joined his House colleagues to pass Senate Bill 1, which would mark the most significant reform of Pennsylvania’s public pension systems in decades.