House Votes to Better Protect Children by Supporting Quigley’s Bill

Apr. 24, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – To bar predators who have assaulted children from attacking others, the House approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Tom Quigley (R-Montgomery) that would enable them to face jail time. The bill would enhance the sentence for indecent exposure when the offense is committed in the presence of a person under the age of 16.

House Passes Bernstine Bill to Hold Lottery Winners Accountable for Debts

Apr. 24, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Common-sense, bipartisan legislation to intercept lottery winnings by individuals who are delinquent on state taxes or behind on child support payments has passed unanimously in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, announced bill sponsor, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence).

Causer, Gabler Support Legislation to Examine, Improve Delivery of Emergency Services

Apr. 19, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) and Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) today joined their House colleagues in unanimously passing legislation that would establish a special bipartisan, bicameral legislative commission to recommend improvements to the manner in which emergency services are delivered in Pennsylvania.

Grove Announces Welfare Reform Package to Help Taxpayers

Apr. 19, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – During a Tax Freedom Day rally, sponsored by Americans for Prosperity, at the state Capitol on Tuesday, Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) announced he will introduce this legislative session two bills in an effort to save taxpayers money while growing the economy.

Pickett Leads Discussion on Air Ambulance Issues

Apr. 18, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Responding to situations in which local residents have received bills in the tens of thousands of dollars for air ambulance services, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) led a meeting of the House Insurance Committee to learn more about the industry and new federal legislation that may help.