Jan. 17, 2020 /
![Lawmakers, Advocates Highlight Efforts to Fight Human Trafficking]()
WHAT: A press conference to detail and answer questions about a package of bills to fight human trafficking. The package is designed to guarantee the safety of victims, protect their privacy and make it safer for them to testify against their abusers. Since 2007, there have been more than 1,200 human trafficking cases in the Commonwealth.
Jan. 16, 2020 /
![Sonney to Host Education Committee Public Hearing on Cyber Education]()
WHAT: Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), chairman of the House Education Committee, and members of the committee will hold a public hearing on cyber education and Sonney’s House Bill 1897, which would require all school districts in the Commonwealth to offer full-time cyber education programs accountable to local communities.
Jan. 16, 2020 /
![Sonney, Topper and Schroeder to Unveil Bill Package to Reform PASSHE]()
WHAT: Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), chairman of the House Education Committee, will host a press conference to unveil a package of three bills designed to improve and reform the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE).
Jan. 13, 2020 /
![Judiciary Committee to Take Up Package of Bills to Combat Human Trafficking]()
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will hold a voting meeting of the committee to consider a package of bills aimed at combatting the crime of human trafficking. Bills in the package include:
Jan. 09, 2020 /
![Lawmakers Join Attorney General to Announce Proposals to Prevent Fraud in State Medical Assistance Program]()
WHAT: Because of the considerable amount of taxpayer money used to fund Pennsylvania’s Medical Assistance Program, or Medicaid, the third largest in the nation, and the vulnerable population the program it serves, it is important to ensure taxpayer money is used to assist those in need. With this in mind, a bipartisan group of lawmakers from the House and Senate will introduce a package of bills to reform how services are provided. This package will codify the recent grand jury recommendations along with enacting statutes which mirror federal law to allow the Commonwealth to combat fraud in the program and recoup state tax dollars. The package of bills and issues facing the program will be discussed at a press conference.
Jan. 08, 2020 /
![Metcalfe Sets Date for 2020 Right to Keep and Bear Arms Rally]()
WHAT: State Representative Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) is inviting Second Amendment supporters from across the Commonwealth to attend this year’s state Capitol Rally to Protect Your Right to Keep and Bear Arms which will take place on Monday, June 8, 2020.
Jan. 06, 2020 /
![House Ag Committee to Hear Priorities at PA Farm Show]()
WHAT: The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), will hold an informational meeting to discuss 2020 priorities with leaders of statewide farm organizations.
Dec. 17, 2019 /
![Liquor Control Committee to Consider Two Bills]()
WHAT: The House Liquor Control Committee, chaired by Rep. Jeff Pyle (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana), will hold a voting meeting to consider two proposals. They are measures to improve customer convenience in wine sales by increasing the cap on the amount of wine that can be bought in a single purchase (House Bill 1279) and suspend the auction of expired licenses in possession of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board dating back to 2000 until the formation of the Wine and Spirits Wholesale and Retail Privatization Commission and the publication of its study (House Bill 1544).
Dec. 16, 2019 /
![Representatives to Roll Out PA Financial Reform Plan]()
WHAT: No dollar collected, held or spent by state government belongs to the government. As stewards of taxpayer money, a group of representatives will unveil their proposed reforms to strengthen the financial management of the Commonwealth.
Dec. 13, 2019 /
![Pennsylvania Leaders to Announce Juvenile Justice Reform Efforts]()
WHAT: Press Conference to announce multi-branch juvenile justice task force.
Dec. 06, 2019 /
![Kauffman Leads Committee on Votes Pertaining to Criminal Justice Reform]()
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will hold a voting meeting of the committee to consider the following criminal justice reform bills:
Dec. 05, 2019 /
![Barrar to Host Holiday Observance Honoring Service, Sacrifices of Veterans, Active Duty Military Personnel]()
Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), majority chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, in conjunction with the central Pennsylvania chapters of Gold Star Mothers of America and Blue Star Mothers of America, and Wreaths Across America, will hold an event at the state Capitol in honor of U.S. military veterans and active duty personnel. The event is held annually, just prior to holiday wreath-laying activities at military cemeteries across the country. It aims to remember, honor and teach each generation of Americans about the duty and sacrifices of the men and women who serve and have served in our nation’s military.
Dec. 02, 2019 /
![Polinchock to Introduce and Discuss His Legislation to Save Tabora Farm]()
WHAT: New legislation will be discussed to help Pennsylvania’s small farms, like Tabora Farm in Hilltown Township, by providing them with greater opportunities to responsibly build structures and engage in agricultural product marketing and agritourism without local interference.
Nov. 20, 2019 /
![Lawmakers to Discuss Bills to Remove Tax Obstacles for Small Businesses]()
WHAT: To remove unnecessary impediments to small businesses, three state lawmakers introduced the Small Business Tax Package, House Bills 105, 333 and 1603. Small businesses, which create about 65% of Pennsylvania’s jobs, are driving forces in the state’s economy. The bills will be discussed during a press conference.
Nov. 20, 2019 /
![Lawmakers to Discuss Bills to Remove Tax Obstacles for Small Businesses]()
WHAT: State lawmakers will discuss the Small Business Tax Package, House Bills 105, 333 and 1603, which is expected to be voted out of the House Finance Committee. The bills would remove unnecessary impediments to small businesses, which create about 65% of Pennsylvania’s jobs.
Nov. 19, 2019 /
![White to Unveil Transportation Infrastructure Task Force Report]()
WHAT: Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) and members of the Republican Transportation Infrastructure Task Force will discuss the findings detailed in their report on the challenges in funding repairs and upgrades to Pennsylvania’s roadways.
Nov. 19, 2019 /
![Lawmakers to Unveil Plan to Save PA from Certain Default]()
WHAT: Reps. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) and Seth Grove (R-York) will hold a news conference at the Capitol tomorrow to announce an aggressive plan to improve Pennsylvania’s financial condition before it joins other state governments on the path to financial default. Ryan, a certified public accountant, and Grove are active members of the Commonsense Caucus, a group of Republican legislators credited with scrutinizing the annual state budget and uncovering millions of dollars in needless or wasteful spending. Ryan believes if Pennsylvania continues on its present course, it will face certain default within the next 12 years.
Nov. 18, 2019 /
![Kauffman: Judiciary Committee to Vote on Criminal Justice Reform Measures]()
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will hold a voting meeting of the committee to consider the following bills, which focus on criminal justice reforms:
Nov. 18, 2019 /
![House Ag Committee to Discuss PA Dairy Industry Issues]()
WHAT: The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), will hold an informational meeting to discuss the operations and activities conducted by county conservation districts.
Nov. 18, 2019 /
![Committee to Examine Suboxone, Buprenorphine]()
WHAT: The House Human Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), will hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 675, which provides for licensure of office-based Buprenorphine prescribers.