*Postponed Until Further Notice* --Rigby to Host Conversation about Eradicating PA’s Opioid Epidemic

Apr. 16, 2019 /

WHAT: Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Cambria/Somerset) is hosting Jason Ronczka, vice president of operations for One Health Solutions, and members of the Executive Leadership Team to discuss a way to eradicate the opioid epidemic. One Health Solutions purchased Cambria Rowe Business College for its flagship location and will be investing millions of dollars in renovations. In addition to providing a solution to people fighting opioid abuse that could be court-ordered or voluntary, One Health Solutions will bring 100 jobs to Cambria County in the next three to five years.

House Ag Committee to Discuss PA Dairy Industry Issues

Apr. 16, 2019 /

WHAT: The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) will hold a public hearing to discuss dairy industry issues with members of the Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board.

Struzzi Hosting Indiana Town Hall Meeting

Apr. 15, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) will be hosting a town hall meeting on Wednesday, April 24 at 6 p.m. at the St. Andrew’s Village cafeteria, located at 1155 Indian Springs Road, Indiana.

Skilled Labor Maintains Our Way of Life - By State Rep. Mike Jones, 93rd Legislative District

Apr. 15, 2019 /

Fact - manufacturing accounts for more than 20% of York County jobs, more than double the state and national averages. Manufacturing jobs pay an average of 12% more than other sectors, and for every dollar spent on manufacturing, we add another $1.89 in supporting sectors. In other words, manufacturing probably accounts for close to 45% of our local economy, and underpins our quality of life.

Committee to Consider Variety of Human Service Bills, Resolutions

Apr. 15, 2019 /

WHAT: The House Human Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), will hold a voting meeting to consider four proposals. They include measures that would provide for a detoxification and addiction treatment bed registry (House Bill 596); not require a positive drug test to begin treatment (House Bill 1024); recognize the rights of individuals with cognitive disabilities to technology and information access (House Resolution 74); and create an advisory committee to study ways the Commonwealth can forge the next link in the chain of care for people struggling with an addiction (House Resolution 216).

Gregory Supports Suing Opioid Manufacturers for Wrongful Death

Apr. 15, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) and 18 other members of the House Human Services Committee signed a letter sent Friday to Attorney General Josh Shapiro, asking him to sue opioid manufacturers and distributors for unlawful business practices regarding the marketing and sale of their products.

Gregory Supports Suing Opioid Manufacturers for Wrongful Death

Apr. 15, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) and 18 other members of the House Human Services Committee signed a letter sent Friday to Attorney General Josh Shapiro, asking him to sue opioid manufacturers and distributors for unlawful business practices regarding the marketing and sale of their products.

Bernstine Takes On Legislation to Increase Government Transparency

Apr. 12, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Continuing his mission to increase government transparency and accountability, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) has reintroduced legislation in the state House of Representatives to expand Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Act.

Benninghoff Recognizes THON’s Impact on Pediatric Cancer

Apr. 12, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives unanimously approved House Resolution 149, which Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) introduced to recognize THON student volunteers. The organization raised $10,621,683.76 this year to help fight pediatric cancer. THON 2019: Shape the Moment took place Feb. 15-17, 2019.

Pickett Applauds Passage of Full Lyme Disease Coverage Legislation

Apr. 11, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Braford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) applauds the recent passage of legislation that would require health insurers to cover treatment plans for Lyme disease or related tick-borne illnesses as prescribed by a patient’s health care practitioner. The bill was approved in the Pennsylvania House on Wednesday by a solid bipartisan vote of 158-34.

Rapp Full Lyme Disease Coverage Legislation Clears PA House

Apr. 11, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by House Health Committee Chairman Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) that would require health insurers to cover treatment plans for Lyme disease or related tick-borne illnesses as prescribed by a patient’s health care practitioner was approved in the Pennsylvania House on Wednesday by a solid bipartisan vote of 158-34.