Mar. 01, 2021 /
WHAT: The House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), will hold a voting meeting to consider four proposals on a variety of education topics. They include measures that would permit a school district to change its name (House Bill 232); update outdated terminology to conform with modern usage (House Bill 365); provide school entities with day-to-day substitute flexibility (House Bill 412); and provide for seizure recognition and related first-aid training (House Bill 416).
Mar. 01, 2021 /
WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will hold a hearing entitled “Wolf Budget: What Does it Really Mean for Small Business?”
Feb. 26, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – As a living organ donor and strong advocate for organ donation in Pennsylvania, Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) co-hosted a webinar for legislators and nephrologists with the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) on Thursday.
Feb. 26, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Mifflin/Centre) is hosting two, one-day Seniors for Safe Driving programs to help sharpen the driving skills of older motorists. The programs will be held on March 12 and May 20, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Fairfield Inn and Suites, 9970 Shaner Blvd. in Huntingdon.
Feb. 26, 2021 /
WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will hold a hearing entitled “Wolf Budget: What Does it Really Mean for Small Business?”
Feb. 26, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – During state budget hearings this week, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) questioned several administration officials about COVID-19 mitigation and vaccines, as well as other issues of interest to the people of the Northern Tier.
Feb. 26, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – During lines of questioning by Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) and fellow members of the House Appropriations Committee during its budget hearings, top agency officials confirmed the long-held belief that they were not consulted by Gov. Tom Wolf at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Feb. 26, 2021 /
WHAT: Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) and public charter school leaders will hold a virtual news event to discuss the successful efforts of PA’s public charter schools to ensure learning continues during the COVID-19 pandemic. They will also present a robust legislative agenda that reforms PA’s outdated charter school law and ensures all students are given the opportunity to succeed.
Feb. 26, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – House Education Committee Chairmen Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie) and Rep. Mark Longietti (D-Mercer), joined by 15 other members of the House Education Committee, on Thursday sent a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf and Acting Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Health Alison Beam requesting teachers be offered the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as the Commonwealth exits the 1A phase of Pennsylvania’s vaccine plan.
Feb. 25, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Today the House Appropriations Committee heard from the Department of Health (DOH). Here are the key takeaways from the day: Acting Health Secretary refuses to say deadly nursing home order was a mistake...
Feb. 25, 2021 /
BRADFORD – In an effort to ensure area veterans receive the services and support they need, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) announced he will host a veterans service representative from the American Legion at his local offices in March.
Feb. 25, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) is reintroducing legislation which Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed in the 2019-20 session that would have required Pennsylvania’s participation in the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) to be taken up in the General Assembly.
Feb. 25, 2021 /
BRADFORD – State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) will hold monthly satellite office hours on Thursday,March 4, at the following locations:
Feb. 25, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – During Thursday’s House Appropriations Committee Budget Hearing with the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Acting Health Secretary Alison Beam refused to say whether or not the administration’s order putting COVID-19-positive patients back in nursing homes from hospitals was a mistake and could not provide an explanation as to why the department expanded Phase 1A vaccination eligibility when it knew it did not have the supply to accommodate the expansion.
Feb. 25, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – House State Government Committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) announced the updated schedule of hearings to review Pennsylvania’s election process the committee is conducting.
Feb. 25, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) was appointed by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), chairman of the House Majority Policy Committee, to serve as a deputy chairwoman for the committee.
Feb. 24, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Today the House Appropriations Committee heard from the Department of Agriculture (PDA), Penn State University, the University of Pittsburgh, Temple University, Lincoln University and the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP). Here are the key takeaways from the day:
Feb. 24, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and Sen. John Yudichak (I-Carbon/Luzerne) announced that Kaufer’s legislation (House Bill 12) honoring former PennDOT employee George Dennis Jr. was passed unanimously by the Senate and now heads to the governor’s desk for approval.
Feb. 24, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – The Senate today approved legislation authored by Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) that would have the Pennsylvania National Guard assist with the distribution and administration of COVID-19 vaccinations throughout the Commonwealth.
Feb. 23, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Today the House Appropriations Committee heard from the Department of Transportation (PennDOT), the Department of General Services (DGS) and the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB). The PLCB was accompanied by the Bureau of Liquor Enforcement of the Pennsylvania State Police. Here are the key takeaways from the day: Bridge tolling proposal sparked significant debate.....