House Committee Approves Struzzi Effort to Protect Volunteers

Oct. 27, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – A bipartisan effort to protect civic-minded volunteers, led by state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), is advancing through the legislative process with Wednesday’s unanimous vote by the House Tourism and Recreational Development Committee. House Bill 1694 may now be taken up by the full House.

Boating Grants Now Available for Municipalities, Says Wentling

Oct. 27, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) announced today the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is now accepting grant applications, through the Boating Facility Grant program, as new boating activity continues to be on the rise.

Register Now for Rep. Gleim’s Nov. 19 Farmers Breakfast

Oct. 26, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Farmers from the 199th District are invited to a breakfast hosted by Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Carlisle) and featuring remarks from Pennsylvania Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and David Swartz, Assistance Director Animal Systems, PennState Extension.

Day Conducts Public Hearing on Guardianship System

Oct. 26, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Gary W. Day (R-Lehigh/Berks), majority chairman of the House Aging and Older Adults Services Committee, conducted a public hearing today reviewing the guardianship system in place for older adults and included an overview of House Bills 1356, 1890 and 1928.

Now is the Time to Improve Overall Health Outcomes, Speaker Says

Oct. 26, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – As Pennsylvanians recover from a once-in-a-generation pandemic and the opioid crisis continues to impact countless communities, a package of bills to improve health care providers’ abilities to treat the overall health of patients received bipartisan support today in the House Human Services Committee.

House Appropriations and Education Committees to Hold Hearing with PASSHE

Oct. 26, 2021 /

WHAT: The House Appropriations Committee will hold a joint public hearing with the House Education Committee on the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education’s (PASSHE) report pursuant to Act 50 of 2020 and the system’s implementation plan for improvement of operations.

Pennycuick’s Lobbying Reform Bill Advances

Oct. 26, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Tracy Pennycuick (R-Montgomery) is just one in a package of 11 bills that have advanced to the full state House for a vote after passing the House State Government Committee this week.

Delozier to Host First Responders Dinner

Oct. 26, 2021 /

WHAT:Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) will pay tribute to first responders of the 88th Legislative District. The district is made up of the following municipalities: the townships of Lower Allen and Upper Allen; and the boroughs of Lemoyne, Mechanicsburg, New Cumberland, Shiremanstown and Wormleysburg.

Williams Legislation Requiring Disclosure of Referral Payments by Lobbyists Approved by House Committee

Oct. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester), which would require lobbyists to report payments to or from other lobbyists for the referral of clients, was unanimously approved earlier today by the House State Government Committee. This bill was part of a package of bills designed to limit the influence of lobbyists and political consultants in state government.

State House Posthumously Honors Life, Contributions of Fred McIlhattan

Oct. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously voted Monday to posthumously honor the late Fred McIlhattan, who served as the state representative for the 63rd District from 1997 to 2008, said Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), author of the resolution.