Feb. 25, 2015 /
![Payne Urges Regulation of Online Gaming]()
HARRISBURG – In an effort to provide much-needed consumer protections while generating additional revenue for the Commonwealth, House Gaming Oversight Committee Chairman John Payne (R-Dauphin) today introduced legislation to regulate online gaming in Pennsylvania.
Feb. 25, 2015 /
![Ortitay Votes to Make Cyber Bullying a Punishable Offense]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today praised his colleagues in the House of Representatives for passing House Bill 229, which would make the cyber harassment of a child a criminally punishable offense.
Feb. 25, 2015 /
![Toohil Supports Taxpayer Protection Act, Calls for Responsible Management of State Revenues]()
HARRISBURG – Believing that state government should manage its revenues responsibly, Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) joined other supporters of legislation that would control spending growth at a Capitol news conference on Monday.
Feb. 24, 2015 /
![Maloney Property Tax Measure Clears House]()
HARRISBURG – Members of the state House of Representatives today voted to approve and send to the state Senate for consideration House Bill 147, legislation authored by Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) that would amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to completely exclude principal places of residence from school property taxes.
Feb. 24, 2015 /
![Kaufer Votes in Favor of Homestead Exclusion Bill]()
HARRISBURG – In continuing efforts to enact meaningful property tax relief for Pennsylvania homeowners, the House voted in favor of a homestead exclusion bill, to protect principle places of residence from property taxes through an amendment to the state constitution, said Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne).
Feb. 24, 2015 /
![Baker Fights for Cancer Patients]()
Legislation to make oral anticancer drugs more affordable gains approval in State House
Feb. 24, 2015 /
![New Session, New Effort: Benninghoff Reintroduces Legislation for Adoptee Right to Original Birth Certificate]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) has officially reintroduced legislation to reinstate adult adoptees’ rights to access their original birth certificate.
Feb. 24, 2015 /
![Judiciary Committee Moves Legislation to Mandate Probation for the Most Dangerous Sex Offenders]()
HARRISBURG – Majority Chairman Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) is pleased to announce that today, during the Judiciary Committee’s scheduled weekly voting meeting, his legislation requiring courts to impose a mandatory three-year probation period to immediately follow the convictions of serious sex offenders was passed unanimously.
Feb. 24, 2015 /
![Saylor, Roebuck, Reed and Grove Announce Select Education Committee to Focus on Career Training]()
HARRISBURG – Members of the House Education Committee today – Chairman Stan Saylor (R-York), Co-chairman James Roebuck (D-Philadelphia), Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) – and Majority Leader Dave Reed (R-Indiana) announced plans to create a new Select Subcommittee on Technical Education and Career Readiness to refocus Pennsylvania’s secondary and post-secondary education on career training to match graduates with the existing good-paying jobs that are available in Pennsylvania.
Feb. 24, 2015 /
![Toepel Advocates for Responsible Spending Through the Taxpayer Protection Act]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Marcy Toepel (R-Montgomery) supports legislation that would give Pennsylvania voters the power to amend the state constitution to limit government spending.
Feb. 24, 2015 /
![Gabler Supports Taxpayer Protection Act, Emphasizes Importance of Responsible Spending]()
HARRISBURG – Stressing the importance of responsible management of taxpayer dollars, state Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) today stood with fellow legislators in supporting House Bill 472 and Senate Bill 70, both known as the Taxpayer Protection Act.
Feb. 23, 2015 /
![Marsico Cyber Bullying Legislation Passes Through House]()
HARRISBURG – House Judiciary Committee Majority Chairman Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) was pleased that his legislation creating the offense of cyber harassment of a child passed through the House today.
Feb. 23, 2015 /
![Committee Votes to Privatize Liquor Sales in Pennsylvania, Says Simmons]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) today joined a majority of his colleagues on the House Liquor Control Committee in supporting legislation that would privatize wholesale and retail wine and spirits sales in Pennsylvania. The committee vote was 15-10, along party lines. House Bill 466 now heads to the full House of Representatives for consideration, with a vote expected later this week.
Feb. 23, 2015 /
![Legislation Would Add Scranton to State Revitalization Program]()
It should come as no surprise that many industrial cities across the Commonwealth have struggled over the past several years, especially due to the effects of the “Great Recession.” A prime example of those cities is Scranton, which is dealing with a high level of debt, increased taxes and a massive downturn in its once vibrant manufacturing industry.
Feb. 23, 2015 /
![Taylor Supports Bill to Fight Cyber Bullying]()
HARRISBURG--Rep. John Taylor (R-Philadelphia) joined a majority of his colleagues in passing legislation to create the offense of cyber harassment of a child.
Feb. 23, 2015 /
![Health Care Mandates to be Focus of House Insurance Committee Meeting]()
WHAT: The House Insurance Committee, led by Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) will hold an informational meeting to learn more about state health insurance mandates and the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
Feb. 23, 2015 /
![Kauffman Works to Keep Government Spending in Check]()
HARRISBURG – Working to support Pennsylvania taxpayers, state Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) today stood with his colleagues from the House and Senate in championing the introduction of legislation to constitutionally control the future growth of state government spending.
Feb. 23, 2015 /
![Diamond Backs Bill to Limit Government Spending, Protect Taxpayers]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) voiced support today at a Capitol news conference for legislation that would allow Pennsylvania voters to amend the state constitution to rein in government spending.
Feb. 23, 2015 /
![Reps. Reed, Saylor and Roebuck to Announce New Education-to-Jobs Initiative]()
WHAT: Announcement concerning a new initiative of the House Education Committee on Technical Education and Workforce Readiness.
Feb. 23, 2015 /
![Krieger Re-introduces Constitutional Amendment to Control Unsustainable State Government Spending]()
HARRISBURG – Just over one week before the governor’s annual budget address, Rep. Tim Krieger (R-Delmont) officially introduced his Taxpayer Protection Act (House Bill 472), that would constitutionally control the future growth of state government spending.