Aug. 25, 2016 /
![Ortitay Bill Would Give General Assembly Greater Oversight of “Lapsed Funds” Spent by Administration]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) has introduced legislation to ensure the General Assembly has greater oversite of leftover funds, otherwise known as lapsed funds, spent by the executive branch.
Aug. 24, 2016 /
![Finance Committee to Hold Hearing on Assistance Program for Distressed Neighborhoods]()
WHAT: The House Finance Committee, chaired by Rep. Bernie O’Neill (R-Bucks), will hold a public hearing on House Bill 2213, which would increase funding for the Neighborhood Assistance Tax Credit Program (NAP).
Aug. 23, 2016 /
![Miccarelli Wants Freeze on PASSHE Tuition]()
HARRISBURG— Reps. Nick Miccarelli (R-Delaware) and Kevin Boyle (D-Philadelphia) have partnered on legislation that will be introduced when the House reconvenes in September, which would place a five-year tuition freeze at Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) institutions.
Aug. 22, 2016 /
![PA House Appropriations Committee to Host Hearing on Impact of State Investment in Transportation Infrastructure in the Pittsburgh Region]()
WHAT: The Pennsylvania House Appropriations Committee will hold a hearing on the impact of Act 89 funds on transportation infrastructure in Southwestern Pennsylvania. The committee will also hear about economic development in the region.
Aug. 22, 2016 /
![PA House Appropriations Committee to Host Hearing on Impact of State Budget on Health and Human Service Agencies in Pittsburgh Region]()
WHAT: The Pennsylvania House Appropriations Committee will hold a hearing on the impact of health and human service funding in Southwestern Pennsylvania.
Aug. 22, 2016 /
![Miccarelli, Boyle to Unveil Bill to Freeze Tuition at PASSHE Schools]()
WHAT: Rep. Nick Miccarelli (R-Delaware) will join Rep. Kevin Boyle (D-Philadelphia) to unveil legislation they’ve co-sponsored to prevent tuition increases at Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) institutions.
Aug. 22, 2016 /
![Lawmakers to Discuss Challenges Facing Conventional Drilling Industry at Upcoming Hearing]()
WHAT: Together with Rep. Jeff Pyle (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana), the House Majority Policy Committee will host an educational hearing in Armstrong County to discuss the differences between conventional natural gas wells and unconventional shale gas wells in anticipation of the state’s new forthcoming Chapter 78 regulations. The hearing will also include a discussion on the pipeline construction needed to bring natural gas to power plants in order for the energy generation sector to meet new EPA air quality regulations and the obstacles currently blocking that endeavor.
Aug. 19, 2016 /
![Speaker Heralds Historic First as Pittsburgh Grocer Sells Wine - Private sale of wine ends Prohibition Era]()
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) applauded employees from a Pittsburgh supermarket today for making history and becoming the first Pennsylvania store to sell wine since the Prohibition Era due to his privatization measures in Act 39 of 2016.
Aug. 18, 2016 /
![First Supermarket Opens for PA Wine Sales - Turzai’s historic legislation moves sale of wine to private sector, allows for consumer convenience]()
WHAT: House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny), primary sponsor of historic wine privatization legislation, will announce Pennsylvania’s first supermarket to sell wine in Pennsylvania since Prohibition.
Aug. 18, 2016 /
![Chris Quinn Sworn In as State Representative of 168th District - Delco lawmaker wasting no time, already at work on key initiatives]()
HARRISBURG – Accompanied by close family and friends, Chris Quinn of Middletown, Delaware County, took the oath of office this morning as state representative of the 168th Legislative District.
Aug. 18, 2016 /
![Speaker Hails Historic Direct Wine Shipping Access - 25 wineries now selling to PA, more than 100 already applied]()
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) applauded winery owners from across the nation today, as they become the first permit holders able to send wine directly to Pennsylvania consumers’ homes as a part of his privatization measures in Act 39 of 2016.
Aug. 18, 2016 /
![Parker and Daley Push Redistricting Reform as State Government Committee Holds Meeting on their Bill]()
HARRISBURG – Tuesday, Reps. David Parker (R-Monroe) and Mary Jo Daley (D-Montgomery) held a Capitol press conference to highlight their legislation, House Bill 1835, which proposes a constitutional amendment to change the way that legislative and congressional district boundaries are drawn. The press conference was held just prior to the bill getting a public informational meeting before the House State Government Committee.
Aug. 17, 2016 /
![Marsico and Barletta to Host Heroin and Opioid Epidemic Forum]()
WHAT: Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) and Congressman Lou Barletta (PA-11), are hosting a joint forum to address the growing heroin and opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania and across the nation. Attendees will be able to participate by submitting questions to the panel.
Aug. 16, 2016 /
![Speaker’s Wine Privatization Leads to Grocery Store Sales]()
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) has applauded the approval of an initial wave of permits for Pennsylvania grocery stores and other private entities to sell wine as a part of his privatization measures in Act 39 of 2016.
Aug. 16, 2016 /
![Quinn to be Sworn in Thursday at Capitol]()
WHAT: Rep.-elect Chris Quinn (R-Delaware) will take the oath of office this week to fill the 168th District House seat vacated by Tom Killion. Delaware County Judge James Nilon Jr. is set to administer the oath to Quinn, beginning at 11 a.m. in the House chamber. The 168th Legislative District includes Media and Chester Heights boroughs, as well as Middletown, Edgmont, Newtown, Upper Providence and Thornbury townships, and part of Marple Township.
Aug. 16, 2016 /
![DEP Releases Update on Zika Surveillance and Response, Says Simmons]()
NORRISTOWN – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today released results of surveillance for Aedes mosquitoes, which have been found to be transmitters of the Zika virus, said Rep. Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton). At this time, there have not been any cases of Zika transmitted locally in Pennsylvania, nor have mosquitoes tested positive for the virus.
Aug. 16, 2016 /
![Everett Legislation Calls for General Assembly Input on Some Public Sector Union Contracts]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union) today said he has introduced legislation that would, if enacted, grant the General Assembly the authority to disapprove collective bargaining agreements negotiated by the governor and unions representing state employees.
Aug. 16, 2016 /
![Metcalfe Proven Right Over Convicted Kathleen Kane]()
HARRISBURG — House State Government Committee Chairman Representative Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler), is calling for PA Attorney General Kathleen Kane’s immediate resignation due to her conviction by a Montgomery County jury on Monday for perjury, false swearing, obstruction of justice, official oppression and criminal conspiracy.
Aug. 15, 2016 /
![Parker and Redistricting Supporters to Hold Capitol Press Conference]()
WHAT: Rep. David Parker (R-Monroe) and supporters of his redistricting legislation, House Bill 1835, will brief the media and answer questions on the need for reforming the way in which legislative districts are redrawn after each national Census.
Aug. 15, 2016 /
![It’s Time To Resign Ms. Kane, House Majority Leader Says]()
HARRISBURG – House Majority Leader Dave Reed (R-Indiana) called for Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane to resign her position as Attorney General of the Commonwealth following a verdict by a Montgomery County jury today of perjury, false swearing, obstruction of justice, official oppression and criminal conspiracy.