Delozier Bill Updating Uniform Construction Code Signed by Governor

Nov. 03, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland) that would allow refrigerants in the Commonwealth to be listed as acceptable alternatives to hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under the federal Clean Air Act was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf today.

Hennessey Bill to Deter Dangerous Driving Signed into Law

Nov. 03, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Tim Hennessey (R-Montgomery/Chester), to prevent dangerous driving and improve highway safety, received unanimous approval in the General Assembly and was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf today.

Klunk Bill to Protect Children and Youth Agencies Signed by Governor

Nov. 03, 2022 /

HANOVER—Legislation authored by Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) that would protect private children and youth social service agencies and residential treatment providers by voiding certain indemnification clauses in professional liability policies was signed into law today.

Schmitt Bill to Protect Police from Assaults Now Law

Nov. 03, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania police officers now have a new level of protection if assaulted with bodily fluids after Gov. Tom Wolf signed House Bill 103 into law, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) said.

Benninghoff Bill to Name Lemont Bridge After John W. Coble Now Law

Nov. 03, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – A bill sponsored by state Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) to name a bridge in Lemont, Centre County, after World War II veteran John W. Coble—later a PennDOT employee who died on the job in 1972—was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf Thursday.

Major Bill to Update Land Banks Becomes Law

Nov. 03, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Abby Major (R-Armstrong/Indiana/Butler) to change the definition of meeting a quorum for land bank board meetings to include virtual and physical attendees and make other land bank updates was signed into law by the governor.

Owlett Public Safety Bills Signed into Law

Nov. 03, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Two bills sponsored by Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) that aim to improve public safety in the Commonwealth have been signed into law.

Stephens, Pennycuick, Hennessey and Mackenzie Announce Funding for New Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center in Montco

Nov. 03, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Montgomery County lawmakers – Reps. Todd Stephens (R-North Wales), Tracy Pennycuick (R-Gilbertsville), Tim Hennessey (R-Pottstown) and Milou Mackenzie (R-Red Hill) – joined forces to advocate for funding for the construction of a new Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center in Montgomery County. This week it was announced that Mission Kids was selected to receive $5.75 million under the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP).

Stephens, Pennycuick, Hennessey and Mackenzie Announce Funding for New Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center in Montco

Nov. 03, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Montgomery County lawmakers – Reps. Todd Stephens (R-North Wales), Tracy Pennycuick (R-Gilbertsville), Tim Hennessey (R-Pottstown) and Milou Mackenzie (R-Red Hill) – joined forces to advocate for funding for the construction of a new Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center in Montgomery County. This week it was announced that Mission Kids was selected to receive $5.75 million under the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP).

Stephens, Pennycuick, Hennessey and Mackenzie Announce Funding for New Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center in Montco

Nov. 03, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Montgomery County lawmakers – Reps. Todd Stephens (R-North Wales), Tracy Pennycuick (R-Gilbertsville), Tim Hennessey (R-Pottstown) and Milou Mackenzie (R-Red Hill) – joined forces to advocate for funding for the construction of a new Mission Kids Child Advocacy Center in Montgomery County. This week it was announced that Mission Kids was selected to receive $5.75 million under the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP).

Register Now for Mackenzie’s November Veteran Assistance Hours

Nov. 03, 2022 /

EMMAUS – Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) is offering Veteran Assistance Hours each month at her Emmaus office to provide aid to local veterans. The service hours are held every fourth Wednesday of the month and the next will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 21, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 1245 D Chestnut St. in Emmaus.

PA House Republican Leaders Comment on PA Supreme Court Decision on Undated Ballots

Nov. 01, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) and House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) issued the following statement on the decision of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court in Ball v. Chapman, which ordered counties to refrain from counting undated or incorrectly dated mail-in ballots and absentee ballots, and that those ballots should be segregated and retained: