Jun. 16, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – It is vitally important that our citizens have confidence that all votes counted in elections were fairly cast by individuals in Pennsylvania who are eligible to vote, and Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) has introduced House Bill 1334 to ensure this confidence.
Jun. 16, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – When it comes to accelerating the patient evaluation process in local hospital emergency rooms, state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) believes there must be a better, more expeditious way to get people the help they need.
Jun. 16, 2021 /
WHAT: Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), Chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will be holding a joint public hearing with the Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee on Pennsylvania’s veterans home care and COVID-19 mitigation protocols.
Jun. 15, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – To increase voter accessibility and improve security in Pennsylvania’s election process, the House State Government Committee today advanced House Bill 1300, the Voting Rights Protection Act, its sponsor and committee chairman Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) said.
Jun. 15, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) announced today his bill to allow for remote mortgage origination to continue and allow Pennsylvania’s mortgage brokers to continue working as they are now, whether remotely or in a licensed location, passed the House Commerce Committee.
Jun. 15, 2021 /
HARRISBURG—Rep. Wendi Thomas’ Healthcare Heroes legislation has passed the House.
Jun. 15, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) today joined a majority of members in the House State Government Committee in approving a comprehensive election reform bill.
Jun. 15, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives took a firm stand against elder abuse when it approved House Bill 1431, part of a package of anti-elder abuse legislation, its sponsor, Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) said.
Jun. 15, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-Northumberland/Snyder) today announced that the House of Representatives has passed her House Bill 1429, which would amend Title 18 to criminalize “financial exploitation” of an older adult/care-dependent person by a person in a position of trust. This measure also grants the attorney general’s office concurrent jurisdiction to investigate and prosecute alongside the district attorney’s if the crime is over $20,000.
Jun. 15, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Working to ensure integrity in elections statewide, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Bradford/Tioga/Potter) joined members of the House State Government Committee Tuesday in voting to approve the Voting Rights Protection Act.
Jun. 15, 2021 /
WHAT: The House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), will hold a voting meeting to consider legislation that would make permanent a temporary program that allows prospective educators to serve as substitute teachers (Senate Bill 381).
Jun. 15, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Gary W. Day (R-Lehigh/Berks), majority chairman of the House Aging and Older Adults Services Committee, joined by members of the committee and prime sponsors of the legislation, stand in support of a package of bills that seeks to offer older Pennsylvanians and their families peace of mind when it comes to protection, on Elder Abuse Awareness Day.
Jun. 14, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, announced the unanimous passage of five House bills that seek to provide further protections to Pennsylvanians and their families.
Jun. 14, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The state House today in Harrisburg voted unanimously to approve with bipartisan support legislation introduced by state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) that could help school districts across Pennsylvania save taxpayer money.
Jun. 14, 2021 /
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will lead the committee in a voting meeting on the following legislation:
Jun. 14, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Today, the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee unanimously passed legislation, authored by Reps. Todd Polinchock (R-Chalfont) and Frank Farry (R-Langhorne), to lower the number of injuries and casualties related to smoke and fire by implementing a smoke detector stipulation.
Jun. 14, 2021 /
WHAT: To address serious issues within Pennsylvania’s election system, the House State Government Committee will consider House Bill 1300, the Voting Rights Protection Act, at its next meeting. The legislation details comprehensive reforms to the election process to improve access to all voters, while increasing security to protect elections.
Jun. 14, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) awarded a $25,000 grant to the New Brighton Historical Society in Beaver County, announced Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence).
Jun. 14, 2021 /
WHAT: Rep. Gary W. Day (R-Lehigh/Berks), chairman of the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, will be holding a press conference on a package of bills supporting older Pennsylvanians to honor Elder Abuse Awareness Month.
Jun. 14, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) today announced four state grants totaling $687,000 to assist with affordable housing efforts in the 110th Legislative District. The funding was made available through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) program and supported by Marcellus Shale impact fees.