Jan. 14, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) joined other members of the the House Judiciary Committee to approve a package of bills designed to combat human trafficking throughout the Commonwealth.
Jan. 14, 2020 /
HARRISBURG - In order to combat a hidden, yet widespread, problem and recognize National Slavery and Human Trafficking Awareness Month, Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, held a voting meeting of the committee today to move a package of bills aimed at combatting the crime of human trafficking.
Jan. 14, 2020 /
LOCK HAVEN – Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-Centre/Clinton) will host her next Firearms Safety and Rights Seminar on Wednesday, Jan. 29, beginning at 6 p.m., Dunnstown Fire Hall, 119 Woodward Ave, Lock Haven.
Jan. 14, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) announced that the House unanimously passed his legislation to honor Sgt. 1st Class Thomas McDonough.
Jan. 14, 2020 /
CONNEAUT LAKE – state Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) is partnering with state Sen. Dan Laughlin (R-Erie) and the office of U.S. Senator Pat Toomey to honor local Cold War-era veterans.
Jan. 14, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) has been appointed a member of the House Children and Youth Committee for the remainder of the 2019-20 Legislative Session. Struzzi’s appointment was made to fill one of two vacancies left due to member resignations.
Jan. 13, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) announced that he has been assigned to serve on the powerful House Judiciary Committee for the remainder of the 2019-20 legislative session.
Jan. 13, 2020 /
HARRISBURG—Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) today joined a bipartisan group of legislators to unveil a package of bills to fight fraud within Pennsylvania’s Medical Assistance Program, also called Medicaid.
Jan. 13, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – On Dec. 21, 1969, a young man from Bedford County gave his life in the service of his country. On Jan. 13, 2019, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives approved legislation by Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) to dedicate a bridge for the young man, U.S. Army Ranger Sgt. David Leon Barber.
Jan. 13, 2020 /
HARRISBURG — The House of Representatives on Monday passed a bill sponsored by Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) to honor the legacy of Cpl. Donald L. Westley through naming a bridge in Blair County for the veteran fatally wounded in combat in December 1944.
Jan. 13, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) has been appointed by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai to a key committee assignment as a member of the House Judiciary Committee.
Jan. 13, 2020 /
HARRISBURG – To ensure taxpayer dollars are used to fund the priorities of Pennsylvanians and not being used fraudulently or misspent, Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers joined Attorney General Josh Shapiro to unveil a comprehensive plan to guarantee funding is being used on the people who truly need assistance.
Jan. 13, 2020 /
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will hold a voting meeting of the committee to consider a package of bills aimed at combatting the crime of human trafficking. Bills in the package include:
Jan. 10, 2020 /
HARRISBURG—Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) today praised the Pennsylvania Game Commission for filing felony charges against two Brookville, Pa., teenagers who recorded and distributed videos of themselves repeatedly kicking a defenseless white-tailed deer.
Jan. 10, 2020 /
WEISSPORT – Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) attended the public meeting concerning the reevaluation study of the Francis E. Walter Dam that was held in White Haven on Thursday night. He also spoke during the meeting, which was hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its partners, the Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) and the New York City Department of Environmental Protection (NY DEP).
Jan. 10, 2020 /
MONTROSE – Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) announced Wayne Highlands (Wayne County) and Montrose (Susquehanna County) school districts were awarded state grants, which will help expand both classroom instruction skills for teachers and exposure to agriculture education.
Jan. 10, 2020 /
SENECA – Rep. Lee James (R-Venango/Butler) will be offering veterans affairs outreach hours in his district office at 3220 State Route 257 in Seneca on Tuesday, Jan. 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. An accredited field service officer from the American Legion Department of Pennsylvania will be available to assist veterans with a variety of issues.
Jan. 09, 2020 /
WHAT: Because of the considerable amount of taxpayer money used to fund Pennsylvania’s Medical Assistance Program, or Medicaid, the third largest in the nation, and the vulnerable population the program it serves, it is important to ensure taxpayer money is used to assist those in need. With this in mind, a bipartisan group of lawmakers from the House and Senate will introduce a package of bills to reform how services are provided. This package will codify the recent grand jury recommendations along with enacting statutes which mirror federal law to allow the Commonwealth to combat fraud in the program and recoup state tax dollars. The package of bills and issues facing the program will be discussed at a press conference.
Jan. 09, 2020 /
HARRISBURG -- The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), gathered at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Wednesday to hear from leaders of five of the state’s agriculture advocacy organizations.
Jan. 08, 2020 /
WHAT: State Representative Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) is inviting Second Amendment supporters from across the Commonwealth to attend this year’s state Capitol Rally to Protect Your Right to Keep and Bear Arms which will take place on Monday, June 8, 2020.