May. 01, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The House on Wednesday approved legislation by Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) to repeal a decades-old act, which taxed stores and theaters and was ruled unconstitutional. Grove’s bill is part of a 29-bill package generated in the House to clear out antiquated acts. Twelve of the bills were approved by the House today.
May. 01, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) today announced that school districts in the 71st District have been awarded $241,744 in grants via the School Safety and Security Grant Program. These funds will be used to create a safer learning environment for our students, allowing them to learn to their full potential.
May. 01, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week approved legislation, authored by Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence), which would repeal a dormant law that he says could be used as a gateway to implement a state wealth tax on personal property.
May. 01, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The Altoona Area School District has been awarded a state grant in the amount of $136,552 to improve safety and security in its buildings, according to Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair).
May. 01, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) joined some of her House colleagues at a Capitol news conference this week to unveil the “Energize PA” bill package, which is designed to put more Pennsylvania residents to work without imposing new fees or taxes.
May. 01, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The House today approved legislation written by Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to remove the assessment methodology from state law for the Capital Stock and Foreign Franchise Taxes (CSFFT).
May. 01, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that school districts in Indiana County have been awarded $367,597 in grants via the School Safety and Security Grant Program. These funds will be used to create a safer learning environment for students, allowing them to learn to their full potential.
May. 01, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – House Republicans held the line on state spending over multiple budget cycles, and now those smart fiscal policies are paying off. The House Appropriations Committee says revenue collections for the month of April were more than $4.4 billion, which is $465 million more than the Department of Revenue’s official estimate. For the 2018-19 fiscal year, general fund collections total $29.16 billion year-to-date, which is $828.5 million above the official revenue estimate.
May. 01, 2019 /
HARRISBURG - Following their decision to change the first day of rifle deer season to the Saturday after Thanksgiving, the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s (PGCs) Board of Commissioners has agreed with a House Game and Fisheries Committee request to revisit the move next year. The announcement comes following a meeting in which Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-York), majority chairman of the committee, and Rep. Bill Kortz (D-Allegheny), the committee’s minority chairman, conveyed to the board the tremendous volume of complaints they and their House colleagues have received from hunters.
Apr. 30, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would improve highway safety by affording certain rights to organized motorcycle processions, sponsored by Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Cumberland), was overwhelmingly approved by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Monday. House Bill 634 now goes to the Senate for consideration.
Apr. 30, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The House today passed legislation authored by Rep. Tim O’Neal (R-Washington) that would make it easier for individuals and businesses to understand state regulations.
Apr. 30, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The House today passed legislation authored by Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) to improve notification of environmental violations at quarries and landfills.
Apr. 30, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – While officials at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIA) are preparing for a $1.1 billion modernization project, state lawmakers are raising concerns about gross mismanagement and conflicts of interest by members of the Allegheny County Airport Authority, which oversees both PIA and Allegheny County Airport. A bill aimed at restructuring the airport authority board was voted out of the House Local Government Committee on Monday, said Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams), committee chairman.
Apr. 30, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The House Judiciary Committee today passed legislation authored by Rep. Diamond (R-Lebanon) that would reflect greater diversity in court elections by dividing Pennsylvania into nine Commonwealth Court districts, 15 Superior Court districts and seven Supreme Court districts.
Apr. 30, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) and fellow legislators unveiled “Energize PA,” a pro-growth, pro-jobs legislative package that will create jobs and redevelop infrastructure with no new fees or taxes.
Apr. 30, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness (VAEP) Committee unanimously supported legislation drafted by Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) that would award a free college education to the spouse or a child of a Pennsylvania National Guard member who reenlists for another six years.
Apr. 30, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives approved legislation Monday, authored by House Gaming Oversight Chairman Rep. Jim Marshall (R-Beaver/Butler), which would give local charities additional avenues to raise money at certain sporting events.
Apr. 30, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – In keeping with Rep. Dawn Keefer’s (R-Dillsburg) commitment to rein in government and, specifically burdensome regulations, the House today approved her legislation to establish an enhanced review of proposed regulations that would have a great financial impact on businesses and taxpayers.
Apr. 29, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) is hosting a press conference on her hands-free cellphone legislation and is again calling for action to help stop distracted driving crashes related to phone use and fatalities throughout the Commonwealth.
Apr. 29, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Calling it a positive step for students throughout the Commonwealth, Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) said the House Education Committee today advanced his bill to enhance a vital school choice program in the Commonwealth.