Standing with Patients and Doctors

Oct. 21, 2020 /

I have partnered with State Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) to craft legislation that would reform insurance tactics that are delaying care and increasingly undermining decisions made between physicians and patients.

Warner Issues Statement on Veto Override Attempt

Oct. 20, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) issued the following statement after a House vote to override the governor’s veto of House Bill 2513 failed to garner enough votes. The bill would have allowed the state’s restaurants, bars and clubs to expand their operations safely.

James More Concerned for Pennsylvanians After Failed Vote

Oct. 20, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) issued the following statement regarding tonight’s failed veto override of House Bill 2513, which would have allowed Pennsylvania restaurants and the hospitality industry to operate safely and have a better chance of survival: “The cooler weather is on its way to the Commonwealth, which means that outdoor dining will not be an attractive option for many people. Our restaurants are going to be even more challenged.

Delozier to Honor Local Emergency Responders

Oct. 20, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) invites emergency responders from the 88th Legislative District to attend a drive-thru dinner she and her staff will be hosting on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Strock Farm, 729 Williams Grove Road, Mechanicsburg.

Topper’s Nurse Practitioners Legislation Advances to the Senate

Oct. 20, 2020 /

HARRISBURG ¬– As millions of Pennsylvanians face inadequate access to health care, the House today advanced legislation by Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) to increase opportunities for resident to receive care by improving Pennsylvania’s Professional Nursing Law.

Klunk Questions Unemployment Officials About State Response to Record Unemployment

Oct. 20, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – As Right-to-Know (RTKs) requests filed with the Department of Labor and Industry go unanswered, Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) continued today during a House Labor and Industry Committee to seek answers to the Wolf administration’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic that left millions of Pennsylvania out of work.

CHANGE OF LOCATION: Bernstine to Host Shredding Event Oct. 31

Oct. 20, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – As a free service to the community, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) will host a Shredding Event on Saturday, Oct. 31, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the Geneva College parking lot located at 3200 College Ave. in Beaver Falls.

Helm Announces House Action to Protect Renters, Homeowners During COVID-19

Oct. 19, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin/Lebanon) today announced that the House of Representatives has passed her legislation, House Bill 2868, which would provide protections for renters and homeowners impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill would amend the Mortgage and Rental Assistance Program, which is funded by the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act.

Causer to Host Veterans Services at Kane Office

Oct. 19, 2020 /

KANE – In an effort to ensure area veterans receive the services and support they need, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is hosting a veterans service representative from the American Legion at his Kane office on Wednesday, Oct. 28, from 9 a.m. to noon.

Stephens Establishes Committee of Academic Experts to Review PA Sentencing Policies

Oct. 19, 2020 /

HARRISBURG—Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) in his role as Chairman of the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing has established an ad hoc academic committee at the Commission on Sentencing to review sentencing policies. The Honorable Leon W. Tucker, Judge of the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas, will Chair the committee.

Wolf Signs Ryan Bill to Freeze Pay for Government Officials

Oct. 16, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Today, Gov. Tom Wolf signed a bill sponsored by Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) that will freeze Cost of Living Adjustments (COLAs) for state government officials beginning Dec. 1, 2020, through Nov. 30, 2021.