Oct. 26, 2018 /
![Cutler Disappointed Wolf Vetoed Important Bipartisan Legislation]()
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.
Oct. 26, 2018 /
![Keefer Dismayed by Wolf Veto of CTE Bill]()
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:
Oct. 25, 2018 /
![Everett, Wheeland Disappointed in Governor’s Veto of Debt Reduction Bill]()
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.
Oct. 25, 2018 /
![York County Republicans Announce First PACENET Income Increase in 14 Years]()
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.
Oct. 25, 2018 /
![New Law Offers Protection to Pets Left Unattended in Cars, Farry Says]()
HARRISBURG – Pets left unattended in hot cars earned protection Wednesday under a new Pennsylvania law signed by the governor, said Rep. Frank Farry (R-Bucks), author of the legislation.
Oct. 25, 2018 /
![Governor Signs Delozier Bill to Notify Courts of Child Abuse Allegations in PFA Proceedings]()
HARRISBURG – On Wednesday, legislation authored by Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) to require courts to have complete records regarding whether a child subject to a Protection from Abuse (PFA) proceeding has been abused or is the subject of a child abuse investigation was signed by the governor.
Oct. 25, 2018 /
![Rothman Bill Allowing Harrisburg to Exit Act 47 and Banning Commuter Tax Signed by Governor]()
HARRISBURG – The governor signed into law House Bill 2557, now Act 124 of 2018, authored by Rep. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland), that allows the city of Harrisburg to exit Act 47 status without imposing a commuter tax, preventing a 100 percent increase in property taxes on residents.
Oct. 25, 2018 /
![Barrar Champions New Law to Preserve Emergency Care for Pennsylvanians]()
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.
Oct. 25, 2018 /
![Charlton Bills to Replace Dangerous Lateral Pipelines, Allow Storage Insurance Signed by Governor]()
HARRISBURG—Legislation introduced by Rep. Alex Charlton (R-Delaware) to allow water and wastewater utilities to replace lateral pipelines leading to homes when there is a public health issue has been signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf.
Oct. 25, 2018 /
![Quinn’s Medical Test Result Bill Signed by Governor]()
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.
Oct. 25, 2018 /
![Ryan Announces Legislation Protecting Families’ Property While in Estate is Now Law]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) today announced that his legislation to protect family assets has been signed into law by the governor as Act 113 of 2018.
Oct. 25, 2018 /
![Murt Bill to Reform Standards for Mental Health Treatment Signed by Governor]()
HARRISBURG—Legislation introduced by Rep. Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery) to change the standards used to help families intervene when someone with a mental illness is too sick to seek treatment has been signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf.
Oct. 25, 2018 /
![Grove Issues Statement on Bizarre Veto of Bipartisan CTE Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed on Wednesday legislation by Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover), which would have helped Pennsylvania’s students better prepare for the workforce. House Bill 2157, part of a comprehensive bipartisan package of bills to improve workforce development by advancing career and technical education (CTE), would have made it easier for schools to establish and renew vocational programs.
Oct. 25, 2018 /
![Rader Leaf Collection Mandate Relief Bill Signed Into Law]()
HARRISBURG – Local taxpayers are poised to save some money after a bill introduced by Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) was signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Tom Wolf. The new law enables certain municipalities to opt out of expensive leaf collection programs.
Oct. 25, 2018 /
![Keller Questions Wolf Veto of Bill Related to New Agricultural Education Program]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Cumberland), vice-chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, today questioned Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto of House Bill 2157. The legislation is related to responsibilities of the Commission for Agricultural Education Excellence, which was created last year through legislation sponsored by Keller.
Oct. 24, 2018 /
![New Law Sponsored by Warner Will Save Lives]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) to expand availability of life-saving epinephrine auto-injectors and improve access to clinical trials for cancer patients has been signed into law.
Oct. 23, 2018 /
![Governor Signs Farry Bill to Expand Prescription Coverage to More Than 17,000 PA Seniors]()
HARRISBURG – The governor today signed into law legislation, authored by Rep. Frank Farry (R-Bucks), to increase the income eligibility guidelines for the PACENET program, extending prescription drug coverage to more than 17,000 older Pennsylvanians.
Oct. 23, 2018 /
![Everett Applauds New Organ Donation Law]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Garth Everett (Lycoming/Union) today applauded the governor’s signing of Act 90 of 2018 (Senate Bill 180), legislation he advocated for which will provide more access to organ and tissue donation.
“Sue and I’s grandson had a heart transplant five years ago, and I have been a big proponent of this bill ever since,” said Everett.
Oct. 23, 2018 /
![Bipartisan Debt Reduction Vetoed by Gov. Wolf]()
HARRISBURG – Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) today criticized Gov. Tom Wolf’s decision to veto House Bill 83.
Oct. 22, 2018 /
HARRISBURG – Legislation designating a bridge on State Route 641 in Cumberland County as the Marine Lance Corporal Edward Rykoskey Memorial Bridge after a fallen Vietnam War hero is headed to the governor’s desk to be signed into law, said state Rep. Stephen Bloom (R-Cumberland), who authored the bill.