Godshall Bill to Allow Terminally Ill to Receive Drugs Not Yet Approved by FDA Headed to Governor’s Desk

Oct. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – A bill by Rep. Robert Godshall (R-Montgomery), which would permit eligible patients with terminal illnesses to use investigational drugs, biological products and devices not yet approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), passed the last major hurdle on its way to the governor’s desk. By a unanimous vote, House Bill 45 passed the House on concurrence today after undergoing minor Senate amendments.

Phillips-Hill, Santora Demand Action on Tax Credits, Scholarships

Oct. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and Jamie Santora (R-Delaware) are asking Gov. Tom Wolf to release letters of approval related to the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs. The letters, which were to be sent to participating businesses nearly two months ago, are being held up by the governor because he does not believe it would be prudent to send them out until there is a revenue package in place for the 2017-18 state budget.

Fritz Resolution Urging the DRBC to Suspend Drilling Moratorium Advances

Oct. 03, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – A resolution introduced by Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) urging the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) to cease consideration of a ban on natural gas drilling in the Delaware River Basin passed the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee on Tuesday.

House Approves Grove’s Bill to Create PA Commerce Court

Oct. 03, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives approved on Tuesday legislation to improve Pennsylvania’s business climate by authorizing the creation of commerce courts throughout the state, Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) said.

Baker Supports Consumer Protection Bills Following Recent Data Breaches

Oct. 03, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Matt Baker (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) today participated in a press conference announcing the introduction of two bills designed to give further consumer protection to Pennsylvania residents who are the victims of data breaches that open them to possible identity theft.

House OKs Bill to Clear Up Out-of-State Manufactured Home Taxation

Oct. 03, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would help clear up confusion regarding ownership titles of out-of-state manufactured homes cleared the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday, according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Tedd Nesbit (R-Mercer/Butler).

Ellis to Announce Consumer Protection Bills at Press Conference with Attorney General Josh Shapiro

Oct. 02, 2017 /

WHAT: House Commerce Committee Chairman Brian Ellis (R-Butler) and Rep. Mike Driscoll (D-Philadelphia) will announce two pieces of legislation, one to amend the Breach of Personal Information Notification Act and the other to amend the Credit Reporting Agency Act. These bills each seek to assist Pennsylvania consumers affected by data breaches. Attorney General Josh Shapiro will join Ellis, Driscoll and others to provide details about the needs for such laws in Pennsylvania.

Northeast GOP House Delegation Works with Unified Voice to Benefit Region

Sep. 29, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – To ensure that Northeast Pennsylvania has a strong and effective voice in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, the 12 members representing parts of 13 counties in this region of the state have banded together as a delegation to fight for the issues that matter most to the area. The delegation is being chaired by Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming).

Gillespie Legislation Would Honor Local Serviceman

Sep. 28, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – The state House has unanimously passed legislation authored by state Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam) that would honor the memory and service of United States Army Specialist Martin Wilson Kondor of York County. House Bill 1602 may now be considered by the state Senate.

DiGirolamo Says Any Cuts to Medicaid Expansion Could Hurt Pennsylvanians

Sep. 27, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Citing the thousands of people who would be impacted and the increased costs to the Commonwealth, Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks) led a broad coalition of health-related organizations in expressing their concern over passage of potential federal health care legislation.