Faculty Strike Disrupts More Than 100,000 Students, Gingrich Says

Oct. 19, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Mauree Gingrich (R-Lebanon) said she is disappointed to learn that faculty at the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s (PASSHE) 14 state-owned universities went on strike this morning, disrupting fall classes for more than 100,000 college students statewide.

Boback Works to Designate Oct. 19 as Prescription Lock ‘Em Up Day in PA

Oct. 19, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – In an effort to raise awareness about medication diversion and remind Pennsylvanians to lock up their prescription drugs, Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), Rep. Matt Baker (R-Bradford/Tioga/Potter), Rep. Tim Hennessey (R-Chester/Montgomery), Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne), Rep. Ed Gainey (D-Allegheny) and Secretary of Aging Teresa Osborne addressed legislators and members of the public on Wednesday, Oct. 19.

House Sends Veto-Proof Sanctuary Cities Bill to the Senate

Oct. 18, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – In a strong showing of support, members of the York County House Republican delegation joined a bipartisan mix of lawmakers to approve legislation by a veto-proof majority that would hold cities and municipalities liable for damages caused by unauthorized aliens who commit a crime in so-called “sanctuary cities.”

Metcalfe, House State Government Committee Advances Legislation Banning Sharia and Other Foreign Laws from PA Courts

Oct. 18, 2016 /

HARRISBURG — Legislation sponsored by House State Government Committee Chairman Representative Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) to prohibit Pennsylvania courts and state judges from applying foreign legal code or legal systems, including sharia law, when doing so would conflict with the federal or state constitutions and/or infringe upon Constitutional rights, was advanced by the House State Government Committee on Tuesday.

Mackenzie, Health Care Officials to Advocate for Improved Stroke Care

Oct. 18, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – During a stroke, every second counts. The faster a patient receives proper treatment, the greater the prognosis for recovery. Legislation introduced by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Berks/Lehigh) – House Bill 2350 – would bring Pennsylvania law into alignment with new federal emergency stroke care standards designed to tailor treatment for stroke victims based on the type and severity of stroke a patient is experiencing.

Rapp and Hutchinson Resolutions Declare Oct. 16-22 ‘National Forest Products Week’

Oct. 18, 2016 /

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives and the Pennsylvania Senate have adopted resolutions (House Resolution 1065 and Senate Resolution 454) sponsored by Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) and Sen. Scott Hutchinson (R-Warren/Butler/Clarion/Forest/Venango) declaring Oct. 16-22 as National Forest Products Week in Pennsylvania.

Senate Unanimously Approves Topper’s Telemedicine Bill

Oct. 18, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jesse Topper (R- Bedford/Fulton/Franklin) announced that his legislation that will increase access to quality health care was approved by the Senate and is heading to the governor’s desk. This is Topper’s first bill to pass the House and Senate.

House Unanimously Passes Gabler’s Student Protection Act

Oct. 18, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – The state House 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 will be taken up by the state Senate Education Committee tomorrow.

Klunk Introduces Lethality Assessment Bill

Oct. 17, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Kate Klunk (R-York) introduced legislation that would require minimum standards of training for local and state police officers when responding to domestic violence calls, and would establish the Police Department Grant Program to offset the cost of training and equipment costs incurred by police departments.