Jun. 04, 2019 /
HARRISBURG — The House today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) to help those who violate the casino or video game terminal (VGT) self-exclusion lists to obtain treatment for gambling addiction.
Jun. 04, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation drafted by Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon) to fight the waste, fraud and abuse of welfare benefits in the Commonwealth received unanimous support from the House today.
Jun. 04, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Joined by family, friends and supporters, Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) was officially sworn into office today at the state Capitol to advocate for residents of the 11th Legislative District. Mustello is serving her first term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after assuming office following a May 2019 special election.
Jun. 04, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Joined by family, friends and supporters, Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) was officially sworn into office today at the state Capitol to advocate for residents of the 11th Legislative District. Mustello is serving her first term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after assuming office following a May 2019 special election.
Jun. 04, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The House Labor and Industry Committee on Tuesday approved Rep. Torren Ecker’s (R-Adams/Cumberland) House Bill 1522 to modernize requirements for junior firefighters.
Jun. 04, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The House Labor and Industry Committee on Tuesday approved Rep. Torren Ecker’s (R-Adams/Cumberland) House Bill 1522 to modernize requirements for junior firefighters.
Jun. 04, 2019 /
WHAT: The House Human Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), will hold an informational meeting to discuss a proposed change in fee schedule rates for community participation support services funded through the consolidated waiver program.
Jun. 04, 2019 /
WHAT: Legislation sponsored by Rep. Karen Boback (R-Luzerne/Lackawanna/Wyoming) that would amend how counties can use funds derived from the impact fee imposed on the Marcellus Shale industry will be the subject of an informational meeting conducted by the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. House Bill 781 would give county governments the flexibility to use impact fee funds for stormwater management as mandated by the federal Environmental Protection Agency.
Jun. 04, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) will join Sen. Maria Collett (D-Montgomery/Bucks) to discuss their legislation to create a paid family leave program in Pennsylvania.
Jun. 04, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives today adopted legislation, authored by Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), which would direct the Joint State Government Commission to study the impact of behavioral health treatment needs, and behavioral health care system capacity, on hospital emergency departments and patient health. Currently, no such study exists.
Jun. 04, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives today adopted legislation, authored by Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), which would direct the Joint State Government Commission to study the impact of behavioral health treatment needs, and behavioral health care system capacity, on hospital emergency departments and patient health. Currently, no such study exists.
Jun. 04, 2019 /
WHAT: The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), has scheduled a meeting to consider the following bills:
Jun. 04, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) today announced that the House of Representatives’ Health Committee has passed two pieces of legislation authored by him – House Bill 1214 and House Resolution 268.
Jun. 03, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Stephanie Borowicz (R-Centre/Clinton) announced today that she is working with House Republican Leadership to secure funding to assist Mountaintop Regional Water Authority to fully restore safe and reliable drinking water.
Jun. 03, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – In its focus on policy to strengthen communities, the House of Representatives today approved legislation, authored by Rep. Gary Day (R-Lehigh/Berks), which would provide additional support to Pennsylvania military families by expanding employment protections for out-of-state service.
Jun. 03, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Seeking to ensure that medically fragile newborns have access to life-saving nutrition, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) today secured House passage of her legislation to license and regulate human donor milk banks in Pennsylvania.
Jun. 03, 2019 /
WHAT: Seven vans will be dedicated during the Disabled American Veterans (DAV) Van Transportation “Drive-Away” ceremony. The program provides free transportation to Veterans Affairs medical facilities for veterans’ VA health care appointments. The vans are driven by DAV volunteers.
Jun. 03, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) will take the oath of office as state representative for the 11th Legislative District
Jun. 03, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) will take the oath of office as state representative for the 11th Legislative District
May. 31, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) today praised the Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation for its work extending no-interest and low-interest loans for equipment and services that help those with disabilities secure independence.