Gov. Wolf Should Sign Opioid Abuse Prevention Measure

Apr. 24, 2018 /

Earlier this year, Gov. Tom Wolf issued a disaster declaration over the opioid crisis that is ravaging communities throughout Pennsylvania. His declaration followed the General Assembly’s action in passing 13 different bills to combat this crisis.

Brown to Announce Progress on Bill to Improve the Way Certain Issues are Handled Within Planned Communities

Apr. 24, 2018 /

WHAT: Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) is the sponsor of House Bill 595, which seeks to improve the process for how certain complaints within residential communities are handled. The bill has made it through both chambers of the Pennsylvania Legislature and has been sent to Gov. Tom Wolf for his signature. Brown is hosting the press conference to encourage the governor to sign the legislation into law to help Pennsylvania residents living in self-governing communities.

Santora to Announce Legislation to Fight Opioid Epidemic

Apr. 20, 2018 /

WHAT: Rep. James R. Santora (R-Delaware) is holding a press conference to unveil his bill that would amend the Good Samaritan Law to require anyone who receives a life-saving dose of Narcan to meet with a certified recovery specialist or physician to be released without charges. The intent of the bill is to provide one more opportunity for people who have overdosed to receive treatment.

Zimmerman’s High Tunnel Farm Structure Exemption Signed into Law

Apr. 19, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Yesterday, Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law as Act 15 legislation authored by Rep. Dave Zimmerman (R-Lancaster) that waives storm water management plans for high tunnel structures, which are temporary buildings often used to dry tobacco and raise produce through the early spring and late into the fall.

Farry Named Humane Society’s Legislator of the Year

Apr. 19, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – On Monday, state Rep. Frank Farry (R-Bucks) was named 2017 Humane Legislator of the Year by the Humane Society of the United States for being a leading animal protection advocate in Pennsylvania. Farry’s dog, Bulmers, joined him on the podium to accept the award.

Watson’s Kinship Caregiver Navigator Bill Heads to State Senate

Apr. 18, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Receiving a vote in the state House on Tuesday, Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks/144th) thanked her colleagues for overwhelmingly supporting three measures that would help grandparents who are the sole caregivers of their grandchildren. The bills now go to the state Senate for consideration.

House Committee Approves Increasing Transparency on State Finances

Apr. 17, 2018 /

HARRISBURG - To help ensure taxpayers know how every cent they send to the state is appropriated, the House State Government approved on Tuesday legislation by Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) to greatly enhance the Pennsylvania Treasury’s Transparency Portal website and codify the program so it’s available to taxpayers for decades to come.

Bernstine: Ellwood City Electric Legislation Clears Major Hurtle

Apr. 17, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Taking the first major step toward protecting local residents from skyrocketing electric bills, the state House of Representatives today approved legislation, authored by Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence), to bring additional oversight to the business and spending practices of Ellwood City Borough’s electric company.

Tobash’s Welfare Reform Bill Approved by Health Committee

Apr. 17, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Tobash’s (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) House Bill 1659 seeks to prohibit the Department of Human Services from applying for, accepting or renewing waivers of the work requirements without prior approval of the General Assembly. The bill passed the Health Committee on Monday.