Budget Plan Investing in PA’s Future Reaches Governor’s Desk

Jun. 27, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – House Republican leadership focused on a budget that saves, cuts, invests, manages and educates for a better future for all Pennsylvanians. This week it passed the House, and today it passed the Senate, on both occasions with bipartisan support. House Bill 790 features no new taxes or increases and no additional fees, continuing a multi-year effort that has resulted in increased revenues for the Commonwealth.

CTE Bill, Which Includes Grove Initiative, Approved by Senate

Jun. 27, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The Senate unanimously approved today House Bill 265, which includes provisions by Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover), to improve career and technical education (CTE) in Pennsylvania. The bill now goes back to the House for a concurrence vote.

62nd District to Receive Over $235,000 from Marcellus Shale Impact Fees, Struzzi Says

Jun. 27, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that municipalities in the 62nd District will receive $237,731.80 from the 2019 distribution of the Act 13 unconventional natural gas impact fees, otherwise known as Pennsylvania’s unconventional natural gas drilling tax. These fees are taken from revenue from natural gas drilling activities in the Marcellus Shale. Distribution of revenue will take place on or before July 1.

Northwestern PA Lawmakers Negotiate Budget Deal to Halt Cost-Doubling Changes to Medical Assistance Transportation Program

Jun. 27, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie), Lee James (R-Venango/Butler), Tedd Nesbit (R-Mercer/Butler) and Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) today announced the conclusion of their successful negotiations to include as part of the budget a requirement in the Human Services Code to bring greater transparency, accountability and taxpayer savings in funding the state Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP).

Northwestern PA Lawmakers Negotiate Budget Deal to Halt Cost-Doubling Changes to Medical Assistance Transportation Program

Jun. 27, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie), Lee James (R-Venango/Butler), Tedd Nesbit (R-Mercer/Butler) and Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) today announced the conclusion of their successful negotiations to include as part of the budget a requirement in the Human Services Code to bring greater transparency, accountability and taxpayer savings in funding the state Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP).

Northwestern PA Lawmakers Negotiate Budget Deal to Halt Cost-Doubling Changes to Medical Assistance Transportation Program

Jun. 27, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie), Lee James (R-Venango/Butler), Tedd Nesbit (R-Mercer/Butler) and Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) today announced the conclusion of their successful negotiations to include as part of the budget a requirement in the Human Services Code to bring greater transparency, accountability and taxpayer savings in funding the state Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP).

Northwestern PA Lawmakers Negotiate Budget Deal to Halt Cost-Doubling Changes to Medical Assistance Transportation Program

Jun. 27, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie), Lee James (R-Venango/Butler), Tedd Nesbit (R-Mercer/Butler) and Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) today announced the conclusion of their successful negotiations to include as part of the budget a requirement in the Human Services Code to bring greater transparency, accountability and taxpayer savings in funding the state Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP).

Northwestern PA Lawmakers Negotiate Budget Deal to Halt Cost-Doubling Changes to Medical Assistance Transportation Program

Jun. 27, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – State Reps. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie), Lee James (R-Venango/Butler), Tedd Nesbit (R-Mercer/Butler) and Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) today announced the conclusion of their successful negotiations to include as part of the budget a requirement in the Human Services Code to bring greater transparency, accountability and taxpayer savings in funding the state Medical Assistance Transportation Program (MATP).

Rigby to Host Flag Disposal Ceremony

Jun. 27, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) will be hosting an American flag disposal ceremony on July 6, at 11 a.m., at his Johnstown district office, located at 1340 Franklin St. Rigby’s office has been collecting, and will continue to collect, worn and tattered flags for the event.

Bridge Naming Would Honor Local Military Hero, Rigby Says

Jun. 27, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) today announced that the House of Representatives has voted unanimously to pass his House Bill 1595, which would designate the Washington Street Bridge in Johnstown as the SFC Raymond R. Buchan Memorial Bridge.

Gillespie Bill to Support Game Wardens Moves to Governor’s Desk

Jun. 27, 2019 /

HARRISBURG - Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) law enforcement officers face danger every time they are called out. According to Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-York), Tuesday night’s unanimous Senate approval of House Bill 615 moves the Commonwealth a step closer to truly respecting that fact.