Fritz’s PIPE Program Legislation Launched with House Energize PA Bill Package

Apr. 29, 2019 /

Fritz’s PIPE Program Legislation Launched with House Energize PA Bill Package

HARRISBURG – Today Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) joined Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) and other colleagues as the House Republican Caucus launched its Energize PA bill package which aims to help create, grow and sustain jobs in the Commonwealth without imposing new fees or taxes on Pennsylvania taxpayers.

Metzgar Bills to Improve Prison Staff Safety Subject of House Hearing

Apr. 29, 2019 /

HARRISBURG ¬– The House Judiciary Committee heard today about the need to better protect staff who work in state correctional facilities from violent inmates as part of a hearing on a package of prison reform bills by Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset).

House Kicks off Government Done Right Initiatives

Apr. 29, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Government should work to make the lives of Pennsylvanians better, not place unfair burdens on their ability to grow and thrive. That is the goal for Republican lawmakers in the House of Representatives over the next few weeks.

Murt Committee Investigates Department of Aging Failure to Investigate Elder Abuse in Timely Manner

Apr. 29, 2019 /

HARRISBURG—The House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia), joined the Senate Aging and Youth Committee to investigate the Office of the State Inspector General's (OSIG) report detailing the failure of local Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) to investigate cases of elder abuse and neglect in a timely manner as required by law.

Committee to Examine Full Continuum of Care for Individuals with Disabilities

Apr. 29, 2019 /

WHAT: The House Human Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), will hold a public hearing on the value and necessity of residential choice for individuals with severe and profound disabilities, including intermediate care facilities, congregated care living and the Pennsylvania State Developmental Centers.

Barrar, House Committee to Vote on Bill to Offer Education Benefits to Families of National Guard Members

Apr. 26, 2019 /

WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will hold a committee meeting to vote on House Bill 1324. The bill, which Barrar co-sponsored with Rep. Chris Sainato (D-Lawrence), would create the College Tuition Grant Program for the spouse or children of Pennsylvania National Guard members who reenlist for an additional six years.

Speaker Turzai Responds to Governor’s Comments on Authority Bill

Apr. 25, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) today responded to Gov. Tom Wolf’s opposition to House Bill 1074, legislation that requires the Allegheny County Airport Authority to have 13 members: four appointed by the General Assembly, one by the governor and eight by the county executive.

Stephens Demands Cancer Rates Be Included in CDC PFAS Study

Apr. 25, 2019 /

HARRISBURG—In a letter to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Rep. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) demanded their study of PFAS on health include an investigation into cancer rates. He also called upon federal officials to join him in his effort.

Lawmakers Hear Concerns on New Brewery Tax Policy

Apr. 23, 2019 /

PITTSBURGH – Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington), along with Rep. Jeff Pyle (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana), chairman of the state House Liquor Control Committee, led the way in hosting a House Liquor Control Committee public hearing at Spoonwood Brewery to discuss a new “taproom tax” set to take effect July 1.

Boback, Toohil Chosen to Serve on Board of State Children’s Fund

Apr. 23, 2019 /

HARRISBURG - State Reps. Karen Boback (R-Luzerne/Lackawanna/Wyoming) and Tara Toohil (R-Luzerne) have been appointed to serve on the board of directors for the Children’s Trust Fund (CTF), a group dedicated to supporting innovative and creative community-based child abuse and neglect prevention programs.

Mihalek to Host House Liquor Control Committee Hearing to Address Taproom Tax

Apr. 22, 2019 /

WHAT: Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) will host a public hearing of the House Liquor Control Committee. The purpose of the hearing is to examine the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue’s recent tax bulletin, which requires Pennsylvania breweries to collect the state’s 6% sales tax on every portion of beer sold (pints, growlers, etc.). The application of this tax is set to go into effect July 1.