Delozier, Jozwiak, Rigby, Kauffman Urge Responsible Prison Time

Oct. 28, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Following the release of cop-killer Russell “Maroon” Shoatz ordered by a Philadelphia Common Pleas judge, Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland), Rep. Barry Jozwiak (R-Berks) and Rep. Jim Rigby (R-Johnstown) announced today they will be introducing legislation to limit the law that gives judges discretion in granting early release to murderers and other serious violent offenders.

Removing a Barrier to Entry for Teen Workers

Oct. 28, 2021 / Press Release

My first job was washing dishes in a diner, and I still remember how proud I was to receive my first paycheck. Though it has been a couple decades since I joined the workforce, I still carry with me the valuable lessons I learned as a teenager at that job.

Mercuri’s Remote Mortgage Bill Passes Senate Committee

Oct. 28, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Mercuri (R-Allegheny) announced today his bill to update Pennsylvania’s Banking code to no longer restrict mortgage originations to within 100 miles of physical branch locations, passed the Senate Banking and Insurance Committee.

House Passes Owlett Bill Supporting First Responders

Oct. 27, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – The state House has approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) to enhance a program that allows counties, municipalities and school districts to offer tax credits to active volunteer emergency responders.

House Committee Approves Struzzi Effort to Protect Volunteers

Oct. 27, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – A bipartisan effort to protect civic-minded volunteers, led by state Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), is advancing through the legislative process with Wednesday’s unanimous vote by the House Tourism and Recreational Development Committee. House Bill 1694 may now be taken up by the full House.

Day Conducts Public Hearing on Guardianship System

Oct. 26, 2021 /

Day Conducts Public Hearing on Guardianship System

HARRISBURG – Rep. Gary W. Day (R-Lehigh/Berks), majority chairman of the House Aging and Older Adults Services Committee, conducted a public hearing today reviewing the guardianship system in place for older adults and included an overview of House Bills 1356, 1890 and 1928.

Now is the Time to Improve Overall Health Outcomes, Speaker Says

Oct. 26, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – As Pennsylvanians recover from a once-in-a-generation pandemic and the opioid crisis continues to impact countless communities, a package of bills to improve health care providers’ abilities to treat the overall health of patients received bipartisan support today in the House Human Services Committee.

Pennycuick’s Lobbying Reform Bill Advances

Oct. 26, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Tracy Pennycuick (R-Montgomery) is just one in a package of 11 bills that have advanced to the full state House for a vote after passing the House State Government Committee this week.

Williams Legislation Requiring Disclosure of Referral Payments by Lobbyists Approved by House Committee

Oct. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Craig Williams (R-Delaware/Chester), which would require lobbyists to report payments to or from other lobbyists for the referral of clients, was unanimously approved earlier today by the House State Government Committee. This bill was part of a package of bills designed to limit the influence of lobbyists and political consultants in state government.

State House Posthumously Honors Life, Contributions of Fred McIlhattan

Oct. 25, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously voted Monday to posthumously honor the late Fred McIlhattan, who served as the state representative for the 63rd District from 1997 to 2008, said Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), author of the resolution.