Barrar Champions Important Legislation to Support First Responders

Nov. 05, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – As majority chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) commends Rep. Frank Farry (R-Bucks) on the signing of his bill that provides first responder organizations the opportunity to solicit donations at intersections. In September, the bill received support from the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.

Warner Bill Would Authorize Tax Credits for Emergency Responders

Nov. 04, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) today introduced legislation that would authorize municipalities to enact earned income and property tax liability tax credits for active volunteers of a fire company or emergency medical service (EMS) company.

Governor Signs Gingrich Township Code Bill into Law

Nov. 02, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Mauree Gingrich (R-Lebanon) to reform the First Class Township Code and update how first-class townships operate was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf.

New State Law Changes Requirements for Tax Collectors, Says Keller

Oct. 29, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that provides for greater accountability of locally elected tax collectors and includes a qualification exam, a continuing education program and criminal background checks for new tax collectors was recently signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf, said Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Cumberland).

Petri Bill to Establish Cultural Districts Clears House Committee

Oct. 29, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – The House Urban Affairs Committee advanced legislation by its chairman, Rep. Scott Petri (R-Bucks), which would allow for the creation of Cultural Improvement Districts (CID) in the Commonwealth to help with community improvement efforts and enable municipalities to generate needed tourism revenue.

Gabler, Sankey Announce Opening of LIHEAP Program

Oct. 29, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – The state’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) will begin accepting applications for home heating assistance this Monday, Nov. 2, according to state Reps. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) and Tommy Sankey (R-Clearfield/Cambria).

Quinn Works to Release Funding for School Textbooks

Oct. 28, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Continuing her work to overcome the budget impasse that has gripped Harrisburg and the Commonwealth for nearly four months, Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks) today convened a legislative roundtable at the Capitol focused on education funding. Specifically, Quinn and her colleagues addressed the textbook shortage students in nonpublic schools are currently experiencing.

Phillips-Hill Backs Bill to Assist Diabetic Students

Oct. 28, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York Township) helped advance a pair of bills out of the House Health Committee Monday that address the needs of diabetic students while in school, as well as potential abuse of the welfare system. Both pieces of legislation may now be taken up by the full House.

Corbin Bill Would Close Domestic Violence Loophole

Oct. 28, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Flanked by fellow legislators, top prosecutors from across the state, and victims’ rights advocates, Rep. Becky Corbin (R-Chester) today held a news conference at the Capitol to urge passage of legislation she has introduced that would make strangulation a felony in Pennsylvania.

Fee’s Bill Declares Independence for State Inspector General Post

Oct. 27, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – In order to ensure the independence of the inspector general role, Rep. Mindy Fee (R-Manheim) has introduced legislation to establish the watchdog post by law, and to define the process by which an inspector general would be nominated and confirmed. Fee’s legislation passed the House State Government Committee today.

Hahn, House Committee Advance Welfare Abuse Legislation

Oct. 27, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Bushkill) joined the majority of her colleagues on the House Health Committee Monday in passing legislation to address cases of welfare fraud that cross state lines. House Bill 1322, which received bipartisan support, may now be taken up by the full House.