Jun. 02, 2017 /
![Kauffman to Host Public Hearing on PA’s Unemployment Compensation Fund Audit]()
WHAT: The House Labor and Industry Committee, led by Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), will hold a public hearing on the recently released Pennsylvania Unemployment Compensation Service and Infrastructure Improvement Fund Audit.
Jun. 02, 2017 /
![Saylor, Gillespie Unveil New Website for Veterans]()
WRIGHTSVILLE - State Reps. Stan Saylor (R-Red Lion) and Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam) met Thursday with members of the Wrightsville American Legion to demonstrate a new website geared toward veterans. The state-funded site, www.networkofcare.org, gives men and women who are serving or have served our country a central location for information about federal, state and local services.
Jun. 01, 2017 /
![Barrar to Promote Network for Care Service to Veterans]()
HARRISBURG – To ensure veterans are provided sound support after returning home with severe disabilities and needs, Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) today promoted the benefits available for veterans through Network for Care in a press conference.
Jun. 01, 2017 /
![Hunger in Pennsylvania Focus of House Republican Policy Committee Hearing in Williamsport, Hosted by Wheeland]()
WILLIAMSPORT – Working to eradicate hunger in Pennsylvania was the focus of an informational hearing at the facilities of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank (CPFB) in Williamsport, hosted by Rep. Jeff C. Wheeland (R-Lycoming) and led by Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee.
May. 31, 2017 /
![Dowling, Cook, Warner Support Reviving Southern Beltway Construction]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Matt Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset), Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) and Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) are leading an effort to urge completion of the Southern Beltway construction project, which, as part of the Mon-Fayette Expressway, would connect communities along the Monongahela River and south to the West Virginia border.
May. 30, 2017 /
![Warner Welcomes House Policy Committee for Hearing on Welfare Reform Issues]()
WHAT: Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) and House Majority Policy Committee Chairman Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) are hosting a hearing on welfare reform efforts in the Commonwealth, including qualification and access to programs, as well as tackling waste, fraud and abuse.
May. 26, 2017 /
![Setting the Record Straight on Charter School Reform - By Rep. Mike Reese (R-Westmoreland/Somerset)]()
Over the past few weeks I have read many articles and emails that contain falsehoods regarding House Bill 97, my comprehensive charter reform legislation that passed the House of Representatives with bipartisan support in April.
May. 26, 2017 /
![Wheeland to Host Policy Committee Hearing on Central PA Food Bank Services, Impact]()
WHAT: Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming), together with the chairman of the House Majority Policy Committee Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), will host an informational hearing in Williamsport on the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank’s available services, community programs and partnerships, and economic impact.
May. 25, 2017 /
![Barrar’s Bill to Reimburse Ambulance Companies Advances to the Senate]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation drafted by Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) that would require ambulance companies to be reimbursed for providing medical treatment, even if the patient is not transported to a hospital, was unanimously approved by the House.
May. 25, 2017 /
![Metzgar Bill to Encourage Clean Energy Transportation]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation by Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset) to encourage clean energy truck transportation passed in the House of Representatives Wednesday by a commanding unanimous vote.
May. 24, 2017 /
![Hahn Bill to Toughen DUI Law Passes Overwhelmingly]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Bushkill Township) that would strengthen penalties for DUI offenders now sits with the state Senate after a near unanimous vote of support today in the House.
May. 24, 2017 /
![Judiciary Committee to Examine Proposed Merger of Corrections, Probation/Parole]()
WHAT: Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will hold a hearing on the proposed consolidation of the Department of Corrections and the Board of Probation and Parole.
May. 24, 2017 /
![Saccone’s Legislation to Safeguard Children from Online Sexual Predators Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – Acting to protect children of Pennsylvania from online sexual predators, the House passed legislation authored by Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Washington/Allegheny) on May 23. The legislation, House Bill 561, which received support of both Democrats and Republicans, would make permanent an important tool to locate child predators.
May. 24, 2017 /
![House Passes Bill to Help End Funding Crisis for Local Ambulance Companies, Says Reed]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation to help to address the funding crisis facing emergency medical services organizations across Pennsylvania unanimously passed the House of Representatives today and heads to the state Senate for consideration, according to House Majority Leader Dave Reed (R-Indiana).
May. 24, 2017 /
![Baker Bill to Benefit Stage IV Cancer Patients]()
New legislation would ensure unfettered access to cancer treatments
May. 24, 2017 /
![Heffley, Veterans Advocates Gather to Prevent Veteran Suicide]()
HARRISBURG – Positioned in front of a flag line, color guard, over a dozen veterans advocates and the silhouette of Army Spec. Michael Wargo, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) addressed veterans and their supporters on the Capitol steps Tuesday afternoon. Heffley’s House Resolution 349, which recognizes Mission 22, an organization that helps prevent veteran suicide, passed the House unanimously on Tuesday morning.
May. 24, 2017 /
![Murt Bill to Reform Standards for Receiving Mental Health Treatment Passes Committee]()
HARRISBURG—Legislation introduced by Rep. Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery) to change the standards used to help families intervene when someone with a mental illness is too sick to seek treatment has passed the Human Services Committee.
May. 23, 2017 /
![Toohil’s Postpartum Depression Bill Approved by Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation co-sponsored by Reps. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) and Mike Schlossberg (D-Lehigh), that would offer state assistance to Pennsylvania mothers struggling with postpartum depression and their babies, today was unanimously approved by the House Children and Youth Committee. House Bill 200 now moves to the full House for consideration.
May. 23, 2017 /
![Tallman Legislation Expands Access to Potential Military Recruits]()
HARRISBURG – Branches of the military would have access to an expanded list of potential recruits under legislation authored by state Rep. Will Tallman (Adams/Cumberland). House Bill 524 now sits with the state Senate after passing the House Monday with overwhelming bipartisan support.
May. 23, 2017 /
![Zimmerman Bill to Modernize Current Law to Include Online Educational Opportunities Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Dave Zimmerman (R-Lancaster) to permit the licensure of online schools passed the House of Representatives today by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 190-4 for the second consecutive session