Gregory: Suboxone Access, Abuse Reaching Crisis Levels

Jun. 19, 2019 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) and other members of the House Human Services Committee heard from experts Wednesday on how Suboxone is obtained by those in substance abuse recovery and the potential for misuse of the drug.

Ortitay Reacts to Launch of Audit of State Background Check System

Jun. 19, 2019 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today issued the following statement in response to Auditor General Eugene DePasquale’s announcement that he will audit the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS) operated by the Pennsylvania State Police:

Oberlander Votes to Strengthen PA Ag Industry

Jun. 19, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – To help ensure that agriculture remains one of Pennsylvania’s top industries, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) gave her support to a bipartisan legislative package this week that seeks to boost farming now and for years to come.

It’s Business That Funds Our Way of Life

Jun. 19, 2019 /

On Monday, I attended a meeting of local municipal leaders. These commissioners, supervisors, mayors and borough council presidents are dedicated civil servants, most of whom receive little or no compensation.

House Passes Bill to Require More Information in Governor’s Budget

Jun. 18, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The House this week passed legislation to reform the budget process, including a measure from Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) that would require the governor’s office to share information about how federal and state mandates affect spending.

Hahn Stands Up for Dairy Farms With Committee Vote

Jun. 18, 2019 /

HARRISBURG - With Pennsylvania dairy farmers facing more and more challenges, state Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Bushkill Township) joined her House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee colleagues Tuesday in advancing legislation that would support the industry at both the producer and consumer level.

House Approves Irvin Bill to Help PA Farmers Establish Best Management Practices

Jun. 18, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Centre/Mifflin) that would revise and reestablish a low-interest loan program administered by the State Conservation Commission in conjunction with lending institutions for the implementation of agricultural and conservation best management practices.

House Approves Irvin Bill to Help PA Farmers Establish Best Management Practices

Jun. 18, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Centre/Mifflin) that would revise and reestablish a low-interest loan program administered by the State Conservation Commission in conjunction with lending institutions for the implementation of agricultural and conservation best management practices.

Committee to Examine Suboxone, Buprenorphine

Jun. 18, 2019 /

WHAT: The House Human Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), will hold a public hearing on understanding the use of suboxone and buprenorphine.