May. 10, 2019 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Martin Causer (R-McKean, Potter & Cameron) 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 to use in state government news coverage. Topics discussed in this week’s program include: Causer bill to protect PA dairy farmers from milk transportation restrictions approved by the full House; Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee to meet in Elk County next week to discuss forest products issues; Lawmakers pass additional Government Done Right measures to repeal out of date laws and regulations.
May. 10, 2019 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program/Podcast with Representative Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) is now available. In this week’s program Rep. Ryan discusses his bill to conform Pennsylvania’s statute of limitations for back tax claims to the federal standard. The legislation is moving forward in the House Finance Committee and will be considered by the full House. The bill is expected to help taxpayers and make collections more efficient for the PA Department of Revenue.
May. 10, 2019 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R- Lehigh & Berks) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. Topics discussed in this week’s program include:
• House Republicans Moving Bills in “Government Done Right” Package
• EITC Bill to Ensure Students Have Additional Educational Opportunities
• Teaching Students CPR to Save Lives
May. 10, 2019 Download
A new Legislative Report Program with Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren, Forest & Crawford) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. Topics discussed in this week’s program include:
• Legislation to Provide Expecting Mothers Vital Information on Complicated Pregnancies
• House Considering Bill to Prevent Abortion Due Solely to Down Syndrome Diagnosis
• Upcoming Health Committee Action on Opioid Abuse Legislation – New Hearings on Marijuana Legalization
May. 07, 2019 Download
In a victory for both students and taxpayers, the Pennsylvania House on Tuesday approved legislation to enhance a vital school choice program in the Commonwealth. House Bill 800 would expand Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program with $100 million in additional tax credits for scholarship organizations. Additionally, it includes an automatic escalator that would increase the funding for these scholarships by 10% in any year that 90% of the credits are claimed, allowing the program to grow to meet demand. Representative Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield & Elk) supported the legislation and said the expansion will help to allow more students to access the educational programs they need.
May. 07, 2019 Download
Legislation that would create the offense of sexual extortion has been introduced in Harrisburg. House Bill 1402, sponsored by Rep. Tedd Nesbit (R-Butler, Mercer), would make it illegal to coerce an individual to engage in sexual conduct or create images or recordings of a sexual nature. Nesbit said people need to know that they have the full support of the law when someone tries to blackmail them into performing or recording a sexual act.
May. 06, 2019 Download
Hundreds of nuclear power and construction trade workers rallied at the state capitol Monday in support of legislation that would help to prevent the premature and permanent closure of Pennsylvania’s nuclear power generation plants. The bill would update the Pennsylvania Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Act to recognize nuclear energy for its significant contribution to the state’s zero-carbon energy production, help control future electricity costs for consumers and ensure that existing nuclear power plants remain a viable source for Pennsylvania’s base load electricity supply. Cosponsor of the bill Rep. Dave Millard (R-Columbia), addressed workers at the event.
May. 06, 2019 Download
Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) spoke Monday, May 6, at a rally in support of House Bill 11, which he sponsored. House Bill 11 would recognize the nuclear industry as a creator of carbon-free energy.
May. 03, 2019 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Martin Causer (R-McKean, Potter & Cameron) 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 to use in state government news coverage. Topics discussed in this week’s program include: Good news for the PA Budget and PA Taxpayers as state revenues run ahead of predictions; Lawmakers strive to Upgrade PA and improve state government by repealing out of date laws and regulations; May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month in PA; Veterans Assistance Hours to be held; 53rd Annual Potter-Tioga Maple Festival slated for this weekend in Coudersport.
May. 03, 2019 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R- Lehigh & Berks) 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 to use in state government news coverage. Topics discussed in this week’s program include: Good news for the PA Budget and PA Taxpayers as state revenues run ahead of predictions; PA Lawmakers strive to Upgrade PA by repealing out of date laws and government regulations; May is Lyme Disease Awareness Month in PA, residents urged to take precautions.