House Manufacturing Caucus Tours Blair County Plants

Aug. 31, 2016 /

TYRONE – Continuing their advocacy efforts on behalf of Pennsylvania’s manufacturing sector, Rep. Eli Evankovich (R-Westmoreland/Allegheny) and other members of the House Legislative Manufacturing Caucus, toured two plants in Blair County last week. Evankovich is co-chairman of the bipartisan caucus, which has more than 100 members.

Brown Appointed to State Board of Education’s Data Collection Reduction Advisory Committee

Aug. 25, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – As a member of the House Education Committee, Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) has been selected to serve as a member of the State Board of Education’s Data Collection Reduction Advisory Committee. The advisory committee will consult with the board to study and to make recommendations related to public school entity data collection requirements.

Warner Offers Solutions to Stop Harrisburg’s Spending Madness

Aug. 25, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Offering realistic solutions to stop Harrisburg’s spending madness, Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) announced that he is sponsoring the Taxpayer Protection Act (House Bill 472) and the Zero-Based Budgeting Act (House Bill 2286).

Miccarelli Wants Freeze on PASSHE Tuition

Aug. 23, 2016 /

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.

Lawmakers to Discuss Challenges Facing Conventional Drilling Industry at Upcoming Hearing

Aug. 22, 2016 /

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.

Parker and Daley Push Redistricting Reform as State Government Committee Holds Meeting on their Bill

Aug. 18, 2016 /

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.

Marsico and Barletta to Host Heroin and Opioid Epidemic Forum

Aug. 17, 2016 /

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.

Quinn to be Sworn in Thursday at Capitol

Aug. 16, 2016 /

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.

DEP Releases Update on Zika Surveillance and Response, Says Simmons

Aug. 16, 2016 /

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.