Zimmerman’s Emergency Construction Bill Signed into Law

Nov. 05, 2018 /

HARRISBURG –Rep. Dave Zimmerman (R-Lancaster) today announced that his legislation to enable boroughs to quickly make the types of emergency purchases necessary to quickly repair items such as a damaged water main, sewer lines or sinkholes, has been signed into law.

Ryan’s Child Protection Measure is Now Law

Nov. 05, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) today announced that his legislation to increase protections available to some of our most vulnerable citizens by ensuring that their guardians comply with current provisions has been signed into law by the governor.

Dush Condemns Wolf’s Senseless Vetoes

Oct. 30, 2018 /

Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson/Indiana) is joining with his Common Sense Caucus colleagues in expressing extreme disappointment regarding Gov. Tom Wolf’s recent vetoes of three bills that would have dramatically reduced the state’s debt, required the Department of Human Services to institute work requirements, and expanded career and technical education (CTE) opportunities for students across Pennsylvania.

Legislators Work Together to Secure Passage of Four New Laws

Oct. 30, 2018 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Alex Charlton (R-Delaware) joined colleagues Rep. Chris Quinn (R-Delaware) and Sen. Tom McGarrigle (R-Delaware/Chester) in thanking Gov. Tom Wolf for signing into law fours bills backed by the three legislators.

House Leaders Condemn Pittsburgh Hate Crime Shooting

Oct. 29, 2018 /

HARRISBURG — As Robert Gregory Bowers, the man accused in the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre, appeared in federal court to face charges of killing 11 Jewish worshipers at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania House Leaders, including Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny); Majority Leader Dave Reed (R-Indiana); Majority Whip Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster); Democratic Leader Frank Dermody (D- Allegheny/Westmoreland); and Democratic Whip Mike Hanna (D-Clinton/Centre), offered the following statement:

Tobash Holds Final Pension Hearing in Harrisburg

Oct. 26, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin), chairman of the Public Pension Management and Asset Investment Review Commission (PPMAIRC), and Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella today convened the last of three informational hearings to examine the need for improvements in transparency around investment expenses and returns of the Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS) and the Pennsylvania State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS).

Heffley Applauds New Laws to Assist Grandparents

Oct. 26, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that will assist grandparents raising their grandchildren better access resources was signed into law, according to Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), who co-sponsored the measure.

Cutler Disappointed Wolf Vetoed Important Bipartisan Legislation

Oct. 26, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) shared his disappointment that Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed three bills that would have benefitted Pennsylvanians by reducing the state’s debt, better protected consumers from price gouging and provided more career and technical education opportunities. The bills all received near unanimous support from the General Assembly.

Keefer Dismayed by Wolf Veto of CTE Bill

Oct. 26, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed earlier this week important legislation that would have improved workforce development in Pennsylvania. In response to the governor’s actions, Rep. Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg), a co-sponsor of House Bill 2157, issued the following statement:

Everett, Wheeland Disappointed in Governor’s Veto of Debt Reduction Bill

Oct. 25, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union) and Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) today issued the following statement after the announcement from Gov. Tom Wolf to veto House Bill 83, which would have required the administration to repay new capital debt using a level principal payment plan.

York County Republicans Announce First PACENET Income Increase in 14 Years

Oct. 25, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – The York County Republican Delegation to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, which consists of Reps. Seth Grove (R-Dover), Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York Township), Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg), Kate Klunk (R-Hanover), Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam) and House Appropriations Chairman Stan Saylor (R-Red Lion), is pleased to announce increases in the PACENET income limits, a goal they have long supported.

Barrar Champions New Law to Preserve Emergency Care for Pennsylvanians

Oct. 25, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Representing a true win for Pennsylvanians, legislation drafted by Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) that would require ambulance companies to be reimbursed for providing medical treatment, even if the patient is not transported to a hospital, was signed into law.

Quinn’s Medical Test Result Bill Signed by Governor

Oct. 25, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Patients may get the results of their diagnostic imaging tests sooner under legislation that was signed by the governor on Wednesday, said Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks), sponsor of the proposal.