Fritz to Highlight Impact, Growth and Opportunities of Natural Gas Industry

Jun. 13, 2019 /

WHAT: Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) will be joined by Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) at a press conference to highlight the importance of his PIPE Investment Program legislation, House Bill 1103, as well as the positive impact the “Energize PA” initiative will have on the Commonwealth.

Fritz to Highlight Impact, Growth and Opportunities of Natural Gas Industry

Jun. 13, 2019 /

WHAT: Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) will be joined by Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) at a press conference to highlight the importance of his PIPE Investment Program legislation, House Bill 1103, as well as the positive impact the “Energize PA” initiative will have on the Commonwealth.

House Passes Charter School Reform Package

Jun. 13, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed four pieces of legislation designed to update and improve the Commonwealth’s charter school law. These measures are authored by Reps. Mike Reese (R-Westmoreland/Somerset), Matt Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset), Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) and Jim Marshall (R-Beaver/Butler).

House Passes Charter School Reform Package

Jun. 13, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed four pieces of legislation designed to update and improve the Commonwealth’s charter school law. These measures are authored by Reps. Mike Reese (R-Westmoreland/Somerset), Matt Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset), Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) and Jim Marshall (R-Beaver/Butler).

Heffley’s Blight Bill Advances after Committee Approval

Jun. 12, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would assist municipalities in identifying the owners of blighted properties, sponsored by Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), was approved by the House Urban Affairs Committee this week.

Jones Wants Flexibility to Use Natural Gas Tax Revenue For Stormwater Management

Jun. 12, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Despite the absence of a single drilling rig within its boundaries, York County still reaps the rewards of natural gas exploration in Pennsylvania. State Rep. Mike Jones (R-York Township) wants to give counties like York the option of using this existing revenue stream to reduce the burden of stormwater management on taxpayers.

Irvin Bill Honors Local World War II Hero

Jun. 12, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Centre/Mifflin) that would designate a portion of Route 747 over the Juniata River in Mount Union Borough, in Huntingdon County, as the Captain Joseph S. Giacobello Memorial Bridge was approved by the House of Representatives this week.

Irvin Bill Honors Local World War II Hero

Jun. 12, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Centre/Mifflin) that would designate a portion of Route 747 over the Juniata River in Mount Union Borough, in Huntingdon County, as the Captain Joseph S. Giacobello Memorial Bridge was approved by the House of Representatives this week.

Rader’s Liquor License Transfer Bill Advances to Senate

Jun. 12, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would allow for the transfer of state restaurant liquor licenses from a county that is saturated with licenses that aren’t being used to a county where they are needed, sponsored by Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe), was passed overwhelmingly by the House of Representatives today. House Bill 1524 will next be considered by the Senate.