Gregory Meets with Game Commission on CWD Culling Plan

Feb. 05, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Gregory (R-Blair) this week had a meeting, at his request, with a representative from the Pennsylvania Game Commission and Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-York), chairman of the House Game and Fisheries Committee, and Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton). The meeting was to discuss the recent announcement by the Game Commission to drastically reduce the deer population in the region as a method to deal with the increasing amount of cases of chronic wasting disease.

House Passes Owlett Bill Requiring Better Care of Veterans’ Graves

Feb. 04, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – In an effort to better honor and show respect for all of the state’s fallen veterans, Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) has co-sponsored legislation with Rep. Timothy O’Neal (R-Washington) that would require better upkeep of the graves of Pennsylvania veterans across all of Pennsylvania. The bill was passed by the House of Representatives today by unanimous vote.

House Committee Supports Rigby’s Bill to Thwart Theft, Combat Opioid Epidemic

Feb. 04, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The House Consumer Affairs Committee unanimously 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 Supports Rigby’s Bill to Thwart Theft, Combat Opioid Epidemic

Feb. 04, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The House Consumer Affairs Committee unanimously 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.

Hershey to Serve House Children and Youth Committee

Feb. 01, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. John Hershey (R-Franklin/Juniata/Mifflin) was assigned to serve on the House Children and Youth Committee during the 2019-20 legislative session. The committee provides legislative oversight and helps shape the language in bills that fall under its area of responsibility.

Gleim to Co-Host Concealed Carry Seminar on Feb. 13

Feb. 01, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Barb Gleim will be co-hosting a firearms rights and safety seminar on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m., at the Mechanicsburg Sportsmen’s Association, 493 Sample Bridge Rd, Enola.