Apr. 01, 2019 /
![Bernstine, PA Lawmakers Request Federal Regulatory Relief for PA Faith-Based Adoption Agencies - Letter claims Wolf administration regulations are unconstitutional]()
HARRISBURG – In an effort to ensure more foster children can find forever families, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) sent a letter last week to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requesting relief from federal regulations he says are being unconstitutionally imposed on faith-based adoption and foster care agencies in Pennsylvania.
Mar. 29, 2019 /
![‘Good Jobs for PA’ Initiative Advances, Says Fritz]()
HONESDALE – Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) provided the following statement regarding the House Republican “Good Jobs for PA” initiative.
Mar. 29, 2019 /
![Barrar and House Committee to Host Informational Meeting to Discuss Legislative Goals]()
WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will conduct an informational hearing to discuss programs and legislative goals for the new legislative session.
Mar. 28, 2019 /
![House Speaker Taps Lewis for Committee Leadership Post]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) has been named secretary of the House Urban Affairs Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Mar. 28, 2019 /
![Knowles Selected to Serve on Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) has been appointed to serve on the Joint Legislative Air and Water Pollution Control and Conservation Committee (JLCC) by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny).
Mar. 28, 2019 /
![Shining Light on Government]()
Earlier in March, newspapers and other media outlets marked Sunshine Week, something not many people outside of a newsroom likely knew happened.
Mar. 28, 2019 /
![House Passes Schemel’s Legislation to Improve Intergovernmental Cooperation]()
HARRISBURG – A three-bill package sponsored by Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) that would make intergovernmental cooperation easier and more efficient in Pennsylvania passed unanimously in the House of Representatives this week. House Bills 510, 511 and 512 will next be considered by the Senate.
Mar. 28, 2019 /
![Dush Selected as House Environmental Committee Secretary and New Member of Bipartisan Budget Watchdog Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson/Indiana) has been selected to serve as Secretary on the powerful state House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee and appointed as a new member of the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee.
Mar. 28, 2019 /
![Barrar and House Committee to Receive SR 6 Update]()
WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will conduct an informational hearing to receive an update on Senate Resolution 6, which focuses on recruitment and retention of first responders.
Mar. 28, 2019 /
![Hershey Introduces a Bill to Delay Implementation of Costly State Program]()
HARRISBURG – To delay implementation of a program that will ultimately cost the Commonwealth millions of dollars, Rep. John Hershey (R-Franklin/Juniata/Mifflin) drafted legislation that would conduct a thorough review of the Medical Assistance Transportation Program.
Mar. 27, 2019 /
![Mackenzie, Schwank Say Long-Awaited Topton Land Swap Deal Approved by General Assembly]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) and Sen. Judy Schwank (D-Berks) announced today that Mackenzie’s House Bill 18, which would authorize a land swap in Topton Borough, is now on its way to the governor to be signed into law.
Mar. 27, 2019 /
![Mihalek Appointed Deputy Policy Chairman for 2019-20 Legislative Session]()
HARRISBURG – Majority Policy Chairman Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) has named Rep. Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) as a deputy policy chairman for the 2019-20 legislative session.
Mar. 27, 2019 /
![Ortitay Named to Head Two House Subcommittees]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) has been named by Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) to chair the House Subcommittee on Education under the Appropriations Committee and the House Subcommittee on Higher Education under the Education Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Mar. 27, 2019 /
![Gillespie Legislation Honors Local Veteran]()
HARRISBURG – House Bill 692, legislation authored by state Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam) that would re-name the Lewisberry Road bridge over Conewago Creek as the Gary L. Crone Memorial Bridge now sits with the state Senate following unanimous passage by the state House.
Mar. 27, 2019 /
![House Committee Passes Diamond’s Bill to Combat Welfare Fraud]()
HARRISBURG – The House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee today unanimously passed legislation authored by Rep. Diamond (R-Lebanon) that would increase the efficiency of removing deceased persons from the PACE and PACENET databases by requiring greater communication between state departments.
Mar. 27, 2019 /
![Thomas Bill to Protect PACE and PACENET Benefits Passes Committee]()
HARRISBURG—Legislation introduced by Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) to prevent seniors from losing their PACE and PACENET benefits due to an increase in the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) has passed the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee.
Mar. 27, 2019 /
![Klunk, Local Officials to Dedicate Bridge for Vietnam War Hero on National Vietnam War Veterans Day]()
WHAT: Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) will host a bridge dedication to honor U.S. Army Warrant Officer Martin E. Bixler, who was killed in action during the Vietnam War in 1968.
Mar. 26, 2019 /
![Rapp Bills to Ban Vaping Product Sales to Minors and Require Full Lyme Disease Coverage Moving Forward]()
HARRISBURG – Two bills and one resolution sponsored PA House Health Committee Chairman Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) are moving forward this week.
Mar. 26, 2019 /
![Nationally Recognized Geologist to Debunk Modern Climate Change Myths Before House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee]()
WHAT: House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will convene an informational meeting featuring a presentation from geologist and best-selling author Gregory Wrightstone.
Mar. 26, 2019 /
HARRISBURG -- Working to cut government red tape and reform the criminal justice system, freshman state Reps. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) and Malcolm Kenyatta (D-Philadelphia) unveiled their Fighting Chance Act Tuesday at a Capitol press conference.