Feb. 19, 2019 Download
As more and more Pennsylvanians turn to solar energy to power their homes, a bi-partisan group of lawmakers introduced legislation this week to allow for community solar projects in the Commonwealth. Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) is the prime sponsor of a bill that would allow Pennsylvania property owners and renters, who are interested in relying on solar power, to have the option to join their neighbors in creating community solar projects and to receive credit on their electricity bill for the power that is produced.
Feb. 19, 2019 Download
Lawmakers joined with Wolf administration officials Tuesday in Harrisburg to launch a new effort to strengthen Pennsylvania’s workforce, addressing the skills gap and worker shortages that hold back the state’s economy. Majority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) said the PA House is moving forward with a package of legislation soon to build the state’s workforce and ensure today’s students will have access to the training programs that are needed to be prepared for the family sustaining jobs of the future.
Feb. 15, 2019 Download
A new Legislative Report Program-Podcast with Representative Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield & Elk) 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.
Feb. 15, 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: Steps taxpayers need to take to avoid tax related scams; House Appropriations Committee budget hearings ongoing; PA Veterans reminded about the wide range of services and assistance available through state government and their local representative.
Feb. 15, 2019 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program/Podcast with Rep. Martin Causer (R-McKean, Potter & Cameron) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. Topics discussed in this week’s program include: Farm Bill being proposed to help PA farmers and the Ag industry; House Appropriations Committee budget hearings ongoing; Rep. Causer to hold Property Tax Rent Rebate Program seminars next week at the Eldred and Smethport Senior Centers.
Feb. 15, 2019 Download
A new Legislative Report Program with Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson & Indiana) 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.
Feb. 15, 2019 Download
This Legislative Report Program with Representative Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) 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.
Feb. 14, 2019 Download
Seeking to prevent a health care crisis in Pennsylvania, physicians, administrators, attorneys and industry professionals told members of the House Majority Policy Committee during a public hearing in Harrisburg today that the Pennsylvania Supreme Court must not change a rule dealing with medical malpractice lawsuits. Committee Chair Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion, Armstrong & Forest) said the proposed rule change to allow venue shopping could reverse progress that has been made to help ensure access to medical care for all, and called for Pennsylvania citizens to file comments about the proposal with the courts prior to a final decision on the rule changes.
Feb. 08, 2019 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program/Podcast with Rep. Martin Causer (R-McKean, Potter & Cameron) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. Topics discussed in this week’s program include: Governor Wolf's budget proposal and possible changes to funding for Agriculture programs; Rep. Causer will hold a Property Tax Rent Rebate Program seminar next week at the Kane Senior Center.
Feb. 08, 2019 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program/Podcast with Representative Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. In this week’s program Rep. Ryan discusses the Governor’s budget proposal and voiced concerns about a lack of transparency within the spending plan as well as a failure to appropriately replenish essential reserve funds.