Jun. 28, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – York County is about to be the beneficiary of a record windfall of more than $485,000 from the collection of an impact fee on natural gas drilling activities in other regions of Pennsylvania, according to members of the county’s House Republican delegation. Distribution of revenue will take place in early July.
Jun. 28, 2019 /
HARRISBURG — The House today approved Public School Code legislation encompassing parts of two proposals Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) has pushed this legislative session to increase school safety.
Jun. 28, 2019 /
WHAT: Legislators will celebrate landmark legislation drafted by Reps. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) and Chris Sainato (D-Lawrence) that awards educational benefits to the spouse and/or children of a Pennsylvania National Guard member who reenlists for another six years.
Jun. 27, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – With a focus on investing in the future of Pennsylvania, Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) announced today that both the House and Senate have passed the 2019-20 state budget bill, House Bill 790.
Jun. 27, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – With a focus on investing in the future of Pennsylvania, Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) announced today that both the House and Senate have passed the 2019-20 state budget bill, House Bill 790.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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).
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).
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).
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.
Jun. 27, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Hempfield) that would allow consumers to synchronize the refilling of their prescriptions is on its way to the governor’s desk after the Senate approved it today.
Jun. 27, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Eric Nelson (R-Hempfield) that would allow consumers to synchronize the refilling of their prescriptions is on its way to the governor’s desk after the Senate approved it today.
Jun. 27, 2019 /
HARRISBURG –The House of Representatives this week advanced legislation which would allow high school students to obtain real-world work experience while still in school.
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.
Jun. 27, 2019 /
HARRISBURG—Rep. Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) supported a state budget bill that increase funding for special needs programs without raising taxes.
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.