House Ag Committee to Consider PENNVEST Audit Resolution

Jun. 08, 2018 /

WHAT: The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), will hold a meeting to consider House Resolution 948, sponsored by Causer, calling on Auditor General Eugene DePasquale to conduct a thorough audit of more than 100 nonpoint source management transactions approved by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). The resolution comes in response to concerns raised about PENNVEST approval of two low-interest loans totaling nearly $51 million for New Hampshire-based Lyme Timber Company to purchase more than 60,000 acres of private forest land in Cameron, Clinton, Elk, Jefferson, McKean and Potter counties.

Turzai Celebrates Wine Sales at Weis Markets’ Enola Store

Jun. 07, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) today celebrated the two-year anniversary of Act 39 of 2016, which opened the sale of wine in select grocery and convenience stores, and called on Gov. Tom Wolf to continue to support legislation to expand wine sales statewide.

Metzgar Unveils Comprehensive Prison Reform Package

Jun. 06, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – In the wake of the rash of recent assaults and the murder of Sgt. Mark Baserman at State Correctional Institution-Somerset, Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset) plans to introduce a seven-bill package to increase safety for prison staff and the public.

House Committee OKs Christiana Bill to Expand PA Sunshine Act

Jun. 06, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Raising the bar of transparency and accountability at all levels of government, the House State Government Committee today voted to approve legislation, authored by Rep. Jim Christiana (R-Beaver/Washington), which would expand Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Act.

Lawmakers, EMS Personnel Rally to Save Our Ambulance Services

Jun. 06, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Lawmakers and EMS personnel from across the Commonwealth gathered on the steps of the Capitol Rotunda in Harrisburg Wednesday, issuing a call to action on legislation that would address some of the financial challenges facing ambulance companies across the state.

Turzai to Celebrate Wine Sales at Weis Markets’ Enola Store

Jun. 05, 2018 /

WHAT: Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) will join House colleagues to celebrate the second anniversary of Act 39 of 2016. The law, the ABC and Wine Privatization Act, made sweeping changes to Pennsylvania’s Liquor Code, loosening restrictions on alcohol sales and bringing the state’s wine and spirits system into the 21st century. Turzai will also discuss additional reforms outlined in his House Bill 975.

O’Neal Takes Oath of Office at Capitol Ceremony

Jun. 05, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Surrounded by wife, Julia, and their two children, Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) today took the oath of office to represent the people of the 48th District in Washington County. He is committed to working to properly fund addiction treatment, create and protect jobs, improve infrastructure and reform state government.

Ellis Announces House Commerce Committee Meeting on June 6

Jun. 05, 2018 /

WHAT: House Commerce Committee Chairman Brian Ellis (R-Butler) announced a voting meeting to consider House Bill 2453, his bill to amend the Check Casher Licensing Act to make updated changes, including license renewal, check cashing terms and penalties. The committee will also consider House Bill 1360, sponsored by Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks), which seeks to ensure that funds donated to charitable organizations reach their intended recipient.

Lawmakers, EMS Providers Rally to Save Our Ambulance Services

Jun. 04, 2018 /

WHAT: Members of the House and Senate will be joined by dozens of EMS personnel from across the Commonwealth at a press conference to rally support for legislation to increase reimbursements for services provided by ambulance companies. The specific focus will be on House Bill 699, which would increase Medicaid reimbursement rates, and House Bill 1013/Senate Bill 1003, which would require reimbursement for treatment provided when no transport takes place.

House Ag Committee to Discuss Fertilizer Law Changes

Jun. 04, 2018 /

WHAT: The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), is hosting a public hearing on Senate Bill 792, legislation to change fertilizer laws in the Commonwealth.