Helm’s Home Inspector Licensing Bill Passed by Committee

Sep. 25, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The House Professional Licensure Committee today passed Rep. Sue Helm’s (R-Dauphin/Lebanon) bill, House Bill 21, which would amend the Engineer, Land Surveyor and Geologist Registration Law to require the licensure of home inspectors. Currently, this is the only unregulated profession in the home buying process.

House Policy Committee to Convene Business Roundtable Discussion in Blair County

Sep. 25, 2019 /

WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), will travel to Blair County to host a roundtable discussion with local businesses, elected officials and economic development organizations. Topics to be discussed will include workforce development, unfunded mandates, health care, higher education, regulatory reform and criminal justice reform. This is part of the House Republican Caucus’ #GoodJobs4PA legislative package.

House Policy Committee to Convene Business Roundtable Discussion in Blair County

Sep. 25, 2019 /

WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), will travel to Blair County to host a roundtable discussion with local businesses, elected officials and economic development organizations. Topics to be discussed will include workforce development, unfunded mandates, health care, higher education, regulatory reform and criminal justice reform. This is part of the House Republican Caucus’ #GoodJobs4PA legislative package.

Rigby to Host Shredding Event Oct. 3 in Johnstown

Sep. 25, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) will host a Shredding Event on Thursday, Oct. 3, from 4-7 p.m. in the parking lot of the Greater Johnstown High School, 222 Central Ave. in Johnstown.

House Approves Klunk’s Regulation Review Legislation

Sep. 24, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The House took steps Tuesday to upgrade state government by making sure existing regulations are relevant in the modern age when it approved Rep. Kate Klunk’s (R-Hanover) House Bill 1055.

House Approves Klunk’s Regulation Review Legislation

Sep. 24, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The House took steps Tuesday to upgrade state government by making sure existing regulations are relevant in the modern age when it approved Rep. Kate Klunk’s (R-Hanover) House Bill 1055.

Rowe to Host Open House at Mifflinburg District Office Oct. 16

Sep. 24, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union) and his staff invite residents to attend an Open House at the Mifflinburg district office, located at 343 Chestnut St., Suite 1, on Wednesday, Oct. 16, from 3-7 p.m. Rowe was sworn in on Sept. 17 and this is his first Open House event.

White’s Bill to Address Squatters Passes State House

Sep. 24, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – To address the issue of squatters in Philadelphia and other areas across Pennsylvania, the state House approved a bill authored by Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) that would create a process in which police would have greater authority to assist in the removal of a trespasser.

White’s Bill to Address Squatters Passes State House

Sep. 24, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – To address the issue of squatters in Philadelphia and other areas across Pennsylvania, the state House approved a bill authored by Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) that would create a process in which police would have greater authority to assist in the removal of a trespasser.

Owlett Bill to Help Rural EMS Companies Advanced by House Committee

Sep. 24, 2019 /

HARRISBURG - The House Veteran Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today approved legislation authored by Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) that would assist many rural emergency medical services (EMS) companies that are experiencing staffing difficulties for Basic Life Support Services (BLS).

Owlett Bill to Help Rural EMS Companies Advanced by House Committee

Sep. 24, 2019 /

HARRISBURG - The House Veteran Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee today approved legislation authored by Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) that would assist many rural emergency medical services (EMS) companies that are experiencing staffing difficulties for Basic Life Support Services (BLS).

Borowicz Legislation Would Shut Down Taxpayer-Funded Gender Reassignment for Prison Inmates

Sep. 24, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-Centre/Clinton) issued the following statement regarding her co-sponsor memo seeking support for the Inmate Sex Change Prevention Act, which would prohibit the Department of Corrections from using taxpayer dollars to fund an inmate’s gender-confirmation surgery or the administration of hormone therapy.

Borowicz Legislation Would Shut Down Taxpayer-Funded Gender Reassignment for Prison Inmates

Sep. 24, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-Centre/Clinton) issued the following statement regarding her co-sponsor memo seeking support for the Inmate Sex Change Prevention Act, which would prohibit the Department of Corrections from using taxpayer dollars to fund an inmate’s gender-confirmation surgery or the administration of hormone therapy.