Jul. 02, 2019 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program/Podcast with Representative Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) is now available.Topics discussed in this week’s program include: Rep. Ryan discusses the importance of budget reforms that will eliminate the need for supplemental off-budget state spending by the administration.
Jul. 02, 2019 Download
The Legislative Report Program-Podcast with Rep. Lee James (R-Venango, Butler) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. This brief public affairs report may be used in its entirety or edited for actualities for use in state government news coverage. Topics discussed in this week’s program include: 2019-20 PA State Budget makes record investments in education, including career and technical education that will boost workforce development; New laws signed to help support farmers and protect PA’s agriculture industry.
Jul. 02, 2019 Download
Pennsylvanians who buy their health insurance on the federal exchange can expect lower prices now that House Bill 3 has been signed into law. Sponsored by House Majority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster), it will establish a state-based health insurance exchange and reinsurance program. The state exchange makes no changes to the requirements, pre-existing conditions or any other enrollment requirements that exist at the federal level, and if the Affordable Care Act program changes or is eliminated, the Pennsylvania exchange would reflect those changes.
Jul. 01, 2019 Download
Landmark legislation that represents a big win for Pennsylvania National Guard members and their families was signed into law Monday in Harrisburg. The new law offers a free college education for a Pennsylvania National Guard member as well as their spouse and children in exchange for a a six-year reenlistment. The benefit can be used to attend any Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education school free or for partial tuition benefits at other institutions of higher learning approved by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. Bill sponsor Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House veterans Affairs and Emergency Services Committee, said it is hoped that the new education benefit program will increase enlistment retention among members of the PA National Guard.
Jul. 01, 2019 Download
A comprehensive package of bills that will help support Pennsylvania farmers and grow the state’s top industry was signed into law today by the governor. Additionally, a $19.5 million increase in funding for ag-related programs was included in the state budget adopted by the General Assembly last week.
Jul. 01, 2019 Download
A comprehensive package of bills that will help support Pennsylvania farmers and grow the state’s top industry was signed into law today by the governor. Additionally, a $19.5 million increase in funding for ag-related programs was included in the state budget adopted by the General Assembly last week.
Jul. 01, 2019 Download
Landmark legislation that represents a big win for Pennsylvania National Guard members and their families was signed into law Monday in Harrisburg. The new law offers a free college education for a Pennsylvania National Guard member as well as their spouse and children in exchange for a a six-year reenlistment. The benefit can be used to attend any Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education school free or for partial tuition benefits at other institutions of higher learning approved by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield & Elk) said he feels this groundbreaking program will be a fitting reward for the families of those who serve in the PA Guard.
Jul. 01, 2019 Download
A comprehensive package of bills that will help support Pennsylvania farmers and grow the state’s top industry was signed into law today by the governor. Additionally, a $19.5 million increase in funding for ag-related programs was included in the state budget adopted by the General Assembly last week.
Jul. 01, 2019 Download
Landmark legislation that represents a big win for Pennsylvania National Guard members and their families was signed into law Monday in Harrisburg. The new law offers a free college education for a Pennsylvania National Guard member as well as their spouse and children in exchange for a a six-year reenlistment. The benefit can be used to attend any Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education school free or for partial tuition benefits at other institutions of higher learning approved by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. Rep. Mark Gillen (R-Berks, Lancaster) said he feels this will be a well deserved reward for those who have a close family member serving with the PA Guard.
Jul. 01, 2019 Download
A comprehensive package of bills that will help support Pennsylvania farmers and grow the state’s top industry was signed into law today by the governor. Additionally, a $19.5 million increase in funding for ag-related programs was included in the state budget adopted by the General Assembly last week.