Apr. 08, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Crime victims would be guaranteed access to court proceedings under legislation sponsored by Rep. John Hershey (R-Franklin/Juniata/Mifflin) and passed with overwhelming approval by the House today.
Apr. 08, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – To ensure that Commonwealth residents continue to receive emergency assistance and that services are continually enhanced, the House unanimously supported legislation drafted by Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) that would provide for a sunset reauthorization of the Commonwealth’s 911 system under Title 35.
Apr. 08, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The House today passed legislation authored by Rep. David Maloney (R-Berks) that would require the POW/MIA flag to be flown on state grounds and buildings when the American flag is also being flown and when the POW/MIA flag can be reasonably accommodated at the location.
Apr. 08, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Voters are one step closer to having the opportunity to decide if a victims bill of rights should be added to the Pennsylvania Constitution after the House today passed Marsy’s Law legislation authored by Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland).
Apr. 08, 2019 /
WHAT: Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne), Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence), and Pam Snyder (D- Fayette/Greene/Washington) will outline their legislation, House Bill 986, which would delay the implementation of using a statewide or regional broker to help run the current Medical Assistance Transportation Program.
Apr. 08, 2019 /
HARRISBURG - April is National Child Abuse Awareness Month and today the House Judiciary Committee approved legislation known as the Pennsylvania Hidden Predator Act to help empower victims of child sexual abuse, said Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the committee.
Apr. 08, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) will join Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne), John Hershey (R-Franklin/Juniata/Mifflin) and Pam Snyder (D-Fayette/Greene/Washington) to outline their legislation, House Bill 986, which would delay the implementation of using a statewide or regional broker to help run the current Medical Assistance Transportation Program.
Apr. 08, 2019 /
HARRISBURG -- Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement on the death of L. Eugene “Snuffy” Smith, a former member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Apr. 08, 2019 /
WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), will travel to Wellsboro, Tioga County, to host a roundtable discussion with local businesses, education institutions and organizations. Topics to be discussed will include rural broadband access, workforce development, and deregulation and government barriers to small business. This is part of the House Republican Caucus’s #GoodJobs4PA legislative package.
Apr. 08, 2019 /
WHAT: The House Human Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), will hold an informational meeting on maximizing the effectiveness of Pennsylvania’s Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP). The meeting will include discussions on ways to use best practices to streamline warm hand-offs to treat people struggling with addiction.
Apr. 05, 2019 /
WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will hold a meeting to vote on House Bills 962 and 963. House Bill 962, sponsored by Rep. Mark Rozzi (D-Berks), would change the civil statutes of limitations for child sexual abuse, allowing childhood victims until age 55 to file suit, and provide for waivers of sovereign and governmental immunity relating to claims of childhood sexual abuse. It would also abolish the criminal statute of limitations for child sexual abuse moving forward. House Bill 963, sponsored by Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair), would amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to provide for a two-year window in which civil lawsuits alleging childhood sexual abuse may be filed in court, notwithstanding any otherwise applicable statute of limitations defense.
Apr. 05, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Hershey (R-Franklin/Juniata/Mifflin), in partnership with the American Legion, will be hosting veterans outreach hours in his Mifflintown and Lewistown district offices on specific Wednesdays of each month from 9 a.m. to noon
Apr. 04, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny) announced today that she has been appointed to serve on the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Courts for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Apr. 04, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny) announced today that she has been appointed to serve on the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Courts for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Apr. 04, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Hershey (R-Franklin/Juniata/Mifflin), in partnership with the American Legion, will be hosting veterans outreach hours in his Mifflintown and Lewistown district offices on specific Wednesdays of each month from 9 a.m. to noon
Apr. 04, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) today announced that DelGrosso Foods Inc. has been approved for a $2 million low-interest loan over 15 years through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA). These funds would be used to purchase new facilities and equipment for the company.
Apr. 04, 2019 /
MIFFLINTOWN – In a partnership with Michelle Nutter of the Office of the Attorney General, Rep. John Hershey (R-Franklin/Juniata/Mifflin) will be hosting a seminar on scam prevention and protection on Thursday, April 18, from 2-3 p.m. at Cedar Grove Brethren in Christ Church, 287 Deerville Road, Mifflintown.
Apr. 03, 2019 /
CARLISLE – Reps. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) and Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) and Carlisle Mayor Tim Scott will be hosting a town hall meeting Thursday, April 18, at 5:30 p.m. at the Carlisle Borough Building, 53 W. South St.
Apr. 03, 2019 /
CENTER TWP – In his efforts to meet with constituents and understand their concerns, Rep. Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) is hosting three legislative breakfast meetings for residents of the 15th Legislative District during the month of April
Apr. 02, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Three central Pennsylvania Republican House members traveled to Philadelphia today urging support to modify the state’s probation system. Reps. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland), Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) and Mike Jones (R-York) met with advocates and other legislators committed to reform efforts.