Rigby’s Bill to Reconnect People with Their Stolen Property, Fight Drug Trade, Passes House

Mar. 12, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – To provide more time to recover stolen property, the House approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) that would allow for greater tracking by law enforcement of stolen jewelry and other items containing precious metals, as well as fight the opioid epidemic as the sales often fund the purchase of illegal drugs.

House Committee Approves Grove Bill, Part of Comprehensive Package to Improve Career and Technical Education

Mar. 11, 2019 /

HARRISURG – As part of the House Republican Caucus’ commitment to putting families first through increased job opportunities, the House Education Committee on Monday passed Government Oversight Committee Chairman Seth Grove’s (R-Dover) House Bill 334 to make it easier for schools to establish and renew vocational programs and for students to apply certain credits toward job-training programs.

Gleim’s Newville Satellite Office Open for Business

Mar. 11, 2019 /

NEWVILLE – Rep. Barb Gleim’s (R-Cumberland) Newville satellite office will be open Tuesday, March 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The office is located in the Newville Borough Municipal Building and will also serve as a point of contact for constituents of Sen. Judy Ward’s 30th Senate District.

Committee to Examine Heffley Bills to Improve Addiction Treatment Programs

Mar. 11, 2019 /

WHAT: The House Human Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), will hold a public hearing on House Bills 424 and 596, sponsored by Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon). The bills would create a bed registry and a warm hand-off for addiction treatment. The Blue Guardian program from Lehigh County, which was the inspiration for the warm hand-off legislation, will make a presentation.