Nov. 01, 2016 /
![Gov. Wolf to Sign Opioid-Abuse Bills]()
WHAT: A bill signing of several opioid-abuse related bills passed by the Legislature this fall.
Oct. 31, 2016 /
![Pickett Applauds New State Service to Help Find Unclaimed Life Insurance Policies]()
HARRISBURG – To help loved ones better find if a life insurance policy was taken out by a deceased family member, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) took part in the announcement of a new state service to help track down the existence of policies at a press conference in Harrisburg on Oct. 25.
Oct. 28, 2016 /
![New Law to Release Horse Breeder Awards, Boost Industry, Causer Says]()
HARRISBURG – Millions of dollars in awards owed to breeders and owners of Pennsylvania-bred thoroughbreds will soon be released under a new law sponsored by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/Potter/McKean), chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee.
Oct. 28, 2016 /
![Everett Disappointed by Lack of House Vote on Natural Gas Leaseholder Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – Despite the lack of a House vote on his bill to protect natural gas drilling leaseholders, Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union) said today the battle to ensure landowners are paid at least Pennsylvania’s minimum royalty is not over.
Oct. 28, 2016 /
![House Advances Comprehensive Gaming Bill]()
Internet gaming, fantasy sports, local share changes among reforms
Oct. 27, 2016 /
![Area Lawmakers to Celebrate Wine Sales at Wegmans’ Downingtown Store]()
Historic legislation enables the sale of wine in grocery stores, allows for greater customer convenience
Oct. 27, 2016 /
![Warner Volunteer Fire and EMS Tax Credits Legislation Advances to Governor]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner’s (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) legislation authorizing local municipalities to enact earned income and property tax liability tax credits for active volunteers of a fire company or emergency medical service (EMS) company was unanimously approved by the House on concurrence on Thursday.
Oct. 27, 2016 /
![Maloney Votes to Provide Tax Credits for First Responders]()
HARRISBURG – David Maloney (R-Berks) today voted for legislation to provide a tax credit against the earned income and property tax liability for active volunteers of a fire company or emergency medical services (EMS) company.
Oct. 27, 2016 /
![Barrar Urges the Governor to Sign Fire and EMS Tax Credit Bill]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) joins Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland), who is the maker of legislation that would allow municipalities to offer income and/or property tax credits to volunteer first responders, in calling on Gov. Tom Wolf to sign House Bill 1683.
Oct. 27, 2016 /
![Gov. Wolf Signs Topper Bill into Law]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation by Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton/Franklin) that will increase access to quality health care was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf on Wednesday. This is Topper’s first bill to become law.
Oct. 27, 2016 /
![Metzgar Co-Sponsored Legislation Allowing Semi-Automatic and Air Rifles on Way to Governor for Signature]()
HARRISBURG -- House Bill 263, co-sponsored by Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Somerset/Bedford), passed the House and is on its way to Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk. The bill permits the Pennsylvania Game Commission to allow the use of semi-automatic rifles and air/gas powered rifles for hunting.
Oct. 27, 2016 /
![Oberlander’s Bill to Enhance Competitiveness of Diverse Businesses Headed to Governor]()
HARRISBURG – Diverse businesses in Pennsylvania will be better able to compete globally under legislation that is on its way to the governor’s desk, said Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), author of the legislation.
Oct. 27, 2016 /
![General Assembly Passes Gabler’s Pro-Gun Bill]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) that would allow for the use of semi-automatic firearms and air- or gas-powered rifles for certain hunting applications has been sent to Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk for his signature. The House today voted overwhelmingly to pass Gabler’s House Bill 263.
Oct. 27, 2016 /
![Harper Initiative to Crack Down on Turnpike Toll Violators Awaiting Governor’s Signature to Become Law]()
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Turnpike could soon have a new tool to help it collect unpaid tolls under legislation proposed by Rep. Kate Harper (R-Montgomery) and now on the governor’s desk awaiting his signature.
Oct. 27, 2016 /
![On to the Governor: Unemployment Compensation Reform Would Help 44,000 Workers While Creating $1.5 Billion in Savings]()
HARRISBURG – A comprehensive reform to the state’s unemployment compensation (UC) system has passed the General Assembly and now heads to the governor’s desk, House Majority Leader Dave Reed (R-Indiana County) said today.
Oct. 26, 2016 /
![Mackenzie Bill to Assist Veterans in Starting New Businesses Heads to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation introduced by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Berks/Lehigh) that would help assist veterans who wish to start their own businesses is headed to the governor’s desk after passing the House unanimously today.
Oct. 26, 2016 /
![State Senate Sends Gabler’s Student Protection Act to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – The state Senate today unanimously passed legislation authored by state Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) that would protect students attending postsecondary schools accredited by an agency that loses its federal recognition. House Bill 2338 now awaits Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature.
Oct. 26, 2016 /
![Barrar Honors Retired Brig. Gen. Jerry Beck and All Veterans]()
HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) recognized retired Brig. Gen. Jerry Beck and all veterans of the Commonwealth during a joint informational hearing hosted by the House and Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness committees.
Oct. 26, 2016 /
![Petri Bill Updates Residency Rules for Philadelphia Parking Authority Board]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Scott Petri (R-Bucks) to modify the structure of the Philadelphia Parking Authority Board is on its way to becoming law.
Oct. 26, 2016 /
![DiGirolamo Urges President to Overturn Medicaid Rule for Addiction Treatment]()
HARRISBURG – An effort to overturn a new Medicaid rule that will make it harder for those facing a drug and alcohol addiction from receiving appropriate treatment cleared the state House today, said Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), author of the measure.