Law Crafted by Mackenzie Saves Veteran Business Owners $178,000

Feb. 23, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – A recent law authored by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) is proving to greatly benefit veteran and reservist business owners. Under the law, known as Startups for Soldiers, it was reported by the Bureau of Corporations and Charitable Organizations earlier today that 1,613 veterans and reservists saved $178,000 in business and professional licensing fee exemptions in 2017.

Santora Introduces Bill to Attract First Responders with Scholarships

Feb. 23, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – To address the recruitment and retention issues associated with volunteer first responders, Rep. James R. Santora (R-Delaware) introduced legislation that would offer scholarships in exchange for first responders volunteering their time in the Commonwealth.

Barrar and House Committee to Learn About Legislative Goals

Feb. 23, 2018 /

WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will conduct an informational meeting to receive an update regarding legislative goals and emergency preparedness initiatives from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.

House Ag Committee to Discuss Dairy Concerns

Feb. 23, 2018 /

WHAT: The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), is hosting an informational meeting to discuss challenges facing the state’s dairy industry.

Group of House Republicans Propose to Reinvent State Government for the 21st Century

Feb. 21, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – With a focus on creating better government, more economic prosperity and stronger communities, state Reps. Seth Grove (R-York), Stephen Bloom (R-Cumberland), Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset), Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne), Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon), Justin Walsh (R-Westmoreland) and House Majority Whip Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) unveiled legislation on Wednesday to do what’s best for Pennsylvania by bringing sweeping changes to streamline and improve state government.

Working to Protect Taxpayers, Babies with Down Syndrome

Feb. 20, 2018 /

February has turned out to be a busy month in state government. First of all, the governor unveiled his state budget proposal on Feb. 6, which calls for $33 billion in spending. That spend number is about $1 billion more than the current year. I know we can do better than that. Through a more fiscally minded approach to government spending, we can certainly keep our budget in check while still meeting our obligations and improving some areas through fewer redundancies and streamlining services.