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. 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 /
![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 /
![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.
Aug. 15, 2016 /
![House, Senate Ag Committees to Discuss Dairy Industry Issues at Ag Progress Days]()
WHAT: The House and Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and Sen. Elder Vogel (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence), will hold a joint informational meeting to examine dairy industry issues, including House Bill 1265, at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days.
Aug. 15, 2016 /
![Joint Policy Committee Hearing to Focus on PA’s Growing Life Science Industry]()
WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee and House Minority Policy Committee will host a joint, bipartisan hearing to discuss Pennsylvania’s growing Life Science industry, which has a heavy concentration in southeastern Pennsylvania. Testifiers will give legislators a glimpse into the expanding industry, as well as the challenges facing both its startup and established businesses as they work on cutting edge innovation and technology.
Aug. 11, 2016 /
![Ortitay Bill Would Allow Public Employees to Serve as Election Officers]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) has introduced legislation to permit public employees to serve as election officers in the Commonwealth. Currently, the Constitution of Pennsylvania prohibits public employees from serving in this capacity.
Aug. 11, 2016 /
![Lawmakers to Gather Testimony on PA’s Drug Epidemic in Philadelphia]()
WHAT: Republicans and Democrats in the state Legislature are joining forces to attempt to tackle the state’s opioid crisis.
Aug. 11, 2016 /
![Lawmakers to Gather Testimony on PA’s Drug Epidemic in Bucks County]()
WHAT: Republicans and Democrats in the state Legislature are joining forces to attempt to tackle the state’s opioid crisis.
Aug. 10, 2016 /
![Delozier to Gov. Wolf: Stop Playing Favorites with State Employees]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland), whose district is home to hundreds of state employees, today accused Gov. Tom Wolf of “playing favorites” by unfairly awarding costly pay increases to unionized state employees under his jurisdiction and his own staff, while neglecting non-union state employees for a second year.
Aug. 09, 2016 /
![Judiciary Committee to Hold Hearing on Police Body Cameras]()
WHAT: Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin), majority chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Joseph Petrarca (D- Westmoreland/Armstrong/Indiana), minority chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will hold a hearing on police body cameras to discuss current practices and possible changes regarding the use of body cameras by law enforcement.
Aug. 08, 2016 /
![Bloom Appointed House Deputy Whip]()
HARRISBURG - State Rep. Stephen Bloom (R-Cumberland) will serve as a deputy House majority whip for the remainder of the 2015-16 legislative session following his appointment by Pennsylvania House Majority Whip Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster).
Aug. 05, 2016 /
![White Condemns Philadelphia Sanctuary City Policy after Illegal Immigrant Charged with Raping a Child]()
HARRISBURG-- Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) today condemned Philadelphia’s sanctuary city policy following a request by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that the city turn over an illegal immigrant charged with raping a child in Philadelphia.