Nov. 01, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Wednesday unanimously passed legislation co-authored by Rep. Frank Farry (R-Bucks) to establish a Mental Wellness and Stress Management program for emergency responders.
Nov. 01, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – This week, Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law a bill sponsored by Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks), which represents the most significant reform of Pennsylvania’s career and technical (CTE) education laws in more than 30 years.
Oct. 31, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Bill Kortz (D-Allegheny) and Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin) that would license home inspectors passed the House of Representatives Wednesday.
Oct. 31, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Chairman of the House State Government Committee, Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union), announced the passage of three major public pension reform bills out of committee.
Oct. 31, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) will host two Veterans Breakfasts to honor veterans and active-duty military personnel in the 106th District.
Oct. 31, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown), a former volunteer firefighter and police chief, has firsthand knowledge of the sacrifices made by our firefighters and emergency medical service (EMS) providers.
Oct. 31, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Changing clocks this weekend for daylight saving time also serves as a reminder of cooler temperatures and the chance for residents of the 71st District to get assistance with keeping warm this winter.
Oct. 31, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Language crafted by Reps. Seth Grove (R-Dover) and Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) to improve career and technical education (CTE) in Pennsylvania and included in House Bill 265 was signed into law Wednesday, the representatives announced.
Oct. 31, 2019 /
BRADFORD – State Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) or one of his representatives will hold office hours on Thursday, Nov. 7, at the following locations:
Oct. 30, 2019 /
HARRISBURG –Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) today issued the following statement regarding Mayor Bill Peduto’s attack on the natural gas and petrochemical industry at a conference in Pittsburgh.
Oct. 30, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) issued a statement today in response to Commonwealth Court Judge Ellen Ceisler’s injunction prohibiting the certification of Marsy’s Law votes after Tuesday’s election.
Oct. 30, 2019 /
HARRISBURG - House Majority Leader Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) issued the following statement in response to the Commonwealth Court’s injunction on the Marsy’s Law vote:
Oct. 30, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today passed legislation that would clarify Pennsylvania’s vehicle safety inspection law regarding acceptable headlamps and rear lighting, said Rep. Chris Quinn (R-Delaware), who authored the legislation.
Oct. 30, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Wayne/Susquhanna) and Salvation Army Ladore invite area seniors to their annual Senior Expo.
Oct. 30, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Emergency services throughout the tri-county area are struggling, said Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), and that is why she lent her support over the past two weeks to a multi-faceted, bipartisan legislative package to help recruit and retain volunteer first responders.
Oct. 30, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The state House of Representatives sent more than a dozen bills to the state Senate this month to address a growing statewide crisis in attracting and retaining volunteer firefighters and EMTs, according to Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union). The package of bills, which garnered bipartisan support, is intended to aid in recruiting and retaining volunteer first responders, and also to show respect and appreciation to current volunteers who put their lives on the line for their friends and neighbors.
Oct. 30, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The Children and Youth Committee today reported out legislation authored by Rep. Todd Polinchock (R-Bucks) to protect youth from child abuse that may involve a member of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Oct. 30, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) today commended the House Labor and Industry Committee’s approval of House Bill 1234, which restores the certainty of Pennsylvania’s no-fault Workers’ Compensation Act.
Oct. 30, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – A report by the House Oversight Committee recommends new legislation to update lobbying disclosure laws, committee Chairman Seth Grove (R-Dover) and minority Chairman Matthew Bradford (D-Montgomery) announced today.
Oct. 30, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R- Monroe/Pike) announced the House Education Committee will be touring East Stroudsburg Cyber Academy.