Apr. 07, 2021 /
For decades women fought for the passage of Title IX, which made tremendous strides in leveling the playing field to give women the opportunity to play sports and receive funding to support women’s athletics.
Apr. 07, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) joined an overwhelming majority in the state House Wednesday in voting for a bill to help the state’s fire and ambulance companies, veterans and other service organizations with fundraising.
Apr. 07, 2021 /
HARRISBURG - As a member of the House Human Services Committee, Rep. Shelby Labs (R-Bucks) this week voted in support of a package of legislation aimed at supporting and strengthening addiction recovery process in treatment facilities.
Apr. 07, 2021 /
HARRISBURG ¬– The House today approved legislation by Rep. Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg) to hold those who instruct, cause or solicit another person to commit suicide accountable for their actions.
Apr. 07, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The House today approved legislation by Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) to ensure records relating to COVID-19 are retained for an extended period of time.
Apr. 07, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Responding to the COVID-19 fundraising challenges impacting first responder and other nonprofit organizations, the state House today approved legislation to ensure these nonprofits have other options to continue serving their communities, said Rep. Ryan Warner’s (R-Fayette/Westmoreland), prime sponsor of the measure.
Apr. 07, 2021 /
HARRISBURG - The Human Services Committee this week passed legislation co-sponsored by Rep. Craig Williams (R- Chester/Delaware) to strengthen protections for addicts in treatment or in recovery houses.
Apr. 06, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The House Government Oversight Committee, co-chaired by Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) and Rep. Matt Bradford (D-Montgomery), today unanimously adopted a report on its investigation into the purchase of firearms by the Office of State Inspector General (OSIG).
Apr. 06, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) that would assist Pennsylvania residents with drug addictions to receive treatment was unanimously approved by the House Human Services Committee today. House Bill 220 will next be considered by the full House of Representatives.
Apr. 06, 2021 /
HARRISBURG—Legislation sponsored by Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) to improve public safety and save taxpayer dollars by targeting repeat DUI offenders has passed the House.
Apr. 06, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – To deter the filing of frivolous lawsuits relating to COVID-19, which would provide protections to small businesses, institutions of education and others, the House approved Rep. Torren Ecker’s (R-Adams/Cumberland) House Bill 605.
Apr. 06, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation to designate a Westmoreland County roadway to honor and remember the late Rep. Mike Reese has earned unanimous approval from the House Transportation Committee, said Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland), prime sponsor of the bill.
Apr. 06, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – In just his second term in office, Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) was named to the House Appropriations Committee, the committee charged with examining the governor’s budget proposal and crafting a responsible budget.
Apr. 06, 2021 /
HARRISBURG— Rep. KC Tomlinson (R-Bucks) joined a majority of her colleagues on the House Human Services Committee today to pass legislation to improve treatment for those with drug and alcohol addictions.
Apr. 06, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Gary W. Day (R-Lehigh/Berks), chairman of the House Aging and Older Adults Services Committee held an informational meeting with Department of Aging Secretary Robert Torres and members from the Area Agency on Aging (AAA) network throughout the state.
Apr. 06, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) has been appointed to serve on the House Education Committee for the rest of the 2021-22 Legislative Session in addition to his other committee assignments.
Apr. 06, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) that would assist municipalities in identifying the owners of blighted properties by requiring registration prior to a tax sale advanced to the Senate for consideration after its overwhelming approval by the House of Representatives on Monday.
Apr. 06, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Fayette/Washington) stands in support with five women members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives who introduced House Bill 972, the Fairness in Women’s Sports Act.
Apr. 06, 2021 /
WEISSPORT – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today announced that his satellite office in Lansford will reopen to assist local residents on Wednesday, April 7, at 10 a.m.
Apr. 05, 2021 /
REEDSVILLE – Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) announced Monday that his office in Reedsville, Mifflin County, has expanded its hours to provide greater availability in addressing constituent needs.