Susquehanna County Recreation Center Awarded $11,250 State Grant, Says Fritz

Nov. 19, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Seeking to provide Susquehanna County with further indoor recreational opportunities along with youth focused programs, Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) announced that the Susquehanna County Recreational Center was awarded $11,250 by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).

ERE Chairman Metcalfe Demands Immediate, Transparent Answers on RGGI Uncertainty

Nov. 19, 2019 /

HARRISBURG — House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) sent a letter to PA Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) Secretary Patrick McDonnell posing more than two dozen unanswered questions regarding the governor’s unlawful executive order to enter Pennsylvania into the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) without legislative approval:

Lawmakers to Unveil Plan to Save PA from Certain Default

Nov. 19, 2019 /

WHAT: Reps. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) and Seth Grove (R-York) will hold a news conference at the Capitol tomorrow to announce an aggressive plan to improve Pennsylvania’s financial condition before it joins other state governments on the path to financial default. Ryan, a certified public accountant, and Grove are active members of the Commonsense Caucus, a group of Republican legislators credited with scrutinizing the annual state budget and uncovering millions of dollars in needless or wasteful spending. Ryan believes if Pennsylvania continues on its present course, it will face certain default within the next 12 years.

Senate Approves Clean Water Bill Supported by Polinchock

Nov. 19, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation to remove local surcharges that ratepayers and taxpayers have been paying for clean water is on its way to the governor’s desk to be signed into law, said Rep. Todd Polinchock (R-Bucks), who co-sponsored the legislation.

Stephens Bill to Eliminate Local Water Surcharges Passes Senate

Nov. 19, 2019 /

HARRISBURG—Landmark legislation sponsored by Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) to eliminate local surcharges that ratepayers are paying to remove PFAS from local drinking water supplies has passed the Senate and now moves to Gov. Tom Wolf for his signature.

Down Syndrome Protection Bill Passes Senate Committee, Turzai Says

Nov. 19, 2019 /

HARRISBURG –Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) today announced that the Senate Health and Human Services Committee, chaired by Sen. Michele Brooks (R-50), reported legislation that protects the lives of unborn children who have been diagnosed with Down syndrome.

Tax Credits Awarded to Local Redevelopment Projects, Struzzi Says

Nov. 18, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that two redevelopment projects in Indiana County have been awarded tax credits through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s (DCED) Neighborhood Assistance (NAP) Tax Credit Program.

Rapp Stands with President Trump During Historic White House Health Care Reform Announcement

Nov. 18, 2019 /

WASHINGTON D.C. – On Nov. 15, PA House Majority Health Committee Chairman Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) was invited to take part in President Donald J. Trump’s White House announcement of two historic administrative actions to fulfill his commitment to make health care prices more affordable, more transparent and more competitive than ever before.

Dush Keeping Word on Not Seeking Fourth Term

Nov. 18, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson/Indiana) issued the following statement today to officially confirm that he is not seeking a fourth term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives:

Cook to Host Travel and Tourism Summit in 49th Legislative District

Nov. 18, 2019 /

BELLE VERNON – In an effort to promote revitalization through recreation, Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette) will be hosting a travel and tourism summit on Saturday, Nov. 23, at the California University Convocation Center, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with doors opening at 8 a.m.

House Ag Committee to Discuss PA Dairy Industry Issues

Nov. 18, 2019 /

WHAT: The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), will hold an informational meeting to discuss the operations and activities conducted by county conservation districts.

Oxford Borough Awarded $736,000 Transportation Grant, Lawrence Says

Nov. 18, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster) announced today that Oxford Borough will receive a $736,000 state grant for sidewalk repair and safety improvements. Nearly 9,000 linear feet of sidewalk and curbing will be installed in areas where none exist or where deterioration dictates the need for replacement. ADA compliant ramps will also be installed where appropriate.

Committee to Examine Suboxone, Buprenorphine

Nov. 18, 2019 /

WHAT: The House Human Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), will hold a public hearing on Senate Bill 675, which provides for licensure of office-based Buprenorphine prescribers.

Turzai to Hold Rally Against Gov. Wolf’s Attack on Charter Schools

Nov. 15, 2019 /

WHAT: House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) and officials with Philadelphia Charters for Excellence (PCE) will host charter school parents, students and educators at the state Capitol to rally against Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposal to drastically cut funding to Pennsylvania’s charter schools. Philadelphia has the state’s largest concentration of charter schools. The schools are in such demand in the city that more than 30,000 students are on charter school waitlists.