Apr. 16, 2020 /
HARRISBURG -- Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson/Indiana) joined with his Republican colleagues this week in advancing legislation to Gov. Tom Wolf which would require transparency and consistency in how the governor determines which businesses can operate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr. 16, 2020 /
A contagious respiratory disease that was first detected in China in December 2019 has spread worldwide. During the early stages of the coronavirus, we had little statistical information, but there was much concern over hospital space for treatment and the loss of lives. Health officials here and abroad are continuing to work to track and contain the growing epidemic.
Apr. 16, 2020 /
HARRISBURG—Rep. Todd Polinchock (R-Bucks) has introduced legislation, House Bill 2412, to require the secretary of the Department of Community and Economic Development to issue a waiver to the COVID-19 Business Closure Order to allow all real estate-related activities that can adhere to social distancing practices and other mitigation measures defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to protect workers and mitigate the spread of COVID-19.
Apr. 16, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Centre/Mifflin) joined his colleagues in the General Assembly this week to pass legislation thousands of employees and employers have been demanding since the governor instituted his decision on which businesses could or could not remain open during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr. 16, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) expressed frustration upon learning of Gov. Tom Wolf’s intention to veto Senate Bill 613, which would reopen businesses that follow safety measures.
Apr. 15, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would provide tax credits to employers who allow their employees, who are volunteer firefighters or ambulance personnel, to respond to emergencies during work hours passed the House unanimously on Tuesday. According to Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill), the bill’s sponsor, these volunteers would receive no loss in pay and would not be required to use vacation time or sick time while serving their communities.
Apr. 15, 2020 /
HARRISBURG –The Pennsylvania House of Representatives advanced legislation Tuesday, April 14, to help eligible first responders who get COVID-19, direct the PA Health Care Cost Containment Council to gather data on the health care response, allow businesses to reopen if they choose and adhere to safety guidelines, and help notaries do their work via audio-video communication, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin), who supported the measures.
Apr. 15, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that the House of Representatives has approved multiple bills to help Pennsylvanians during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr. 15, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) joined his colleagues in the state House in voting for legislation that would require the governor to develop and implement a plan to mitigate COVID-19 for businesses and allow those businesses that can meet the requirements of that plan to reopen. The plan must be developed using Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and U.S. Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) guidelines.
Apr. 15, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – The state House today advanced two pieces of legislation designed to keep Pennsylvania jobs competitive with neighboring states during the COVID-19 pandemic, while offering local governments and their constituents some flexibility during the pandemic.
Apr. 14, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – After hearing from thousands upon thousands of frustrated and concerned Pennsylvanians, House Republicans acted today to pass legislation which would require transparency and consistency in how the governor determines which businesses can operate during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Apr. 14, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – With the COVID-19 health crisis constantly evolving and state unemployment claims approaching 1.5 million, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives voted to help all Pennsylvanians through the health care crisis, Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) said today.
Apr. 14, 2020 /
BUTLER –Area farmers and those with agriculture-related businesses are invited to a farmers teleconference on Friday, April 17, with Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) and featuring guest speaker Pennsylvania Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding.
Apr. 14, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) joined House colleagues to approve legislation to put Pennsylvania businesses at parity with their competitors in the Commonwealth and in surrounding states. In response to passage of Senate Bill 613, Topper issued the following statement:
Apr. 14, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) joined his colleagues in voting for legislation that would allow people to safely return to work rather than continue to force them to wait for unemployment benefits that are significantly delayed.
Apr. 14, 2020 /
LUZERNE – Rep. Aaron Kaufer announced today that the House passed small business-focused legislation, Senate Bill 613, by a vote of (107-95)
Apr. 14, 2020 /
WAYNE COUNTY – Working towards helping employers and businesses make necessary preparations to open their doors once again, Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne) have voiced their support of Senate Bill 613, which was passed by the House earlier today by a vote of (107-95).
Apr. 14, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Fighting for the Commonwealth’s small business owners and workers, Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) today voted in support of Senate Bill 613, legislation designed to bring clarity and fairness to the process of reopening businesses while continuing to combat the spread of COVID-19. He issued the following statement:
Apr. 14, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Nearly a month into the state’s closure of non-life-sustaining business due to the spread of COVID-19, Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) today voted in support of legislation aimed at restoring balance and consistency for the state’s workers and employers.
Apr. 14, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) joined a majority of his colleagues in voting for legislation that would require Gov. Tom Wolf to create a COVID-19 mitigation plan that would allow Pennsylvanians to return to work when it is safe to do so.