Bill to Position Students for Success After College Passes House, Cutler Says

Jun. 26, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation drafted by Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) to better position prospective college students for success after graduation was passed unanimously by the House today. The bill would make readily available an online resource to help them choose a college or university that best meets their financial needs and prepares them for in-demand careers.

House State Government Committee to Convene Second Public Hearing on Alleged Regulatory Overreach by Susquehanna River Basin Commission

Jun. 23, 2017 /

(R-Butler) will convene a second public hearing to receive testimony and investigate concerns of alleged regulatory overreach by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission. These include duplicative testing, excessive fees and fines on local municipalities and businesses, as well as the disregard of the professional opinions of Pennsylvania licensed hydrologists and engineers.

Phillips-Hill, House Committee To Hear Testimony On Alleged Overreach By Susquehanna River Basin Commission

Jun. 23, 2017 /

WHAT: State Rep. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York Township) and fellow members of the House State Government Committee will hold a public hearing to examine claims of questionable activity by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC). Testifiers will discuss SRBC actions that have led to higher-than-expected customer water bills and wasting of taxpayer dollars through excessive fees and repetition of services.

Boback’s Bill Expanding Hunting and Fishing Opportunities for Military Personnel Advances

Jun. 22, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – A bill introduced by Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming) unanimously passed the House on Wednesday. The bill would authorize the state attorney general to enter into reciprocal agreements with other states allowing active duty military fishing and hunting licenses to be recognized as resident licenses in any state participating in such an agreement.

Barrar Postpones Voting Committee Meeting

Jun. 21, 2017 /

WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, today announced cancellation of a committee meeting scheduled for Thursday, June 22, at 10 a.m. The meeting will be rescheduled at a later date.

Cutler’s Bill to Preserve Students’ Financial Health Passes Committee

Jun. 21, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – To better position students for success after college, Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) drafted a bill that would make available an online resource to help prospective college students and their parents pick a school to best meet their educational and financial needs. The legislation was passed unanimously by the House Education Committee.

White Sends Letter to Wolf Urging Him to Support Police

Jun. 21, 2017 /

HARRISBURG—Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) sent a letter to urge Gov. Tom Wolf to sign House Bill 27 when it passes the Senate. White’s bill would temporarily withhold the identifications of police officers involved in a shooting until investigation into the incident concludes.

Christiana Bill to License PA Plumbers Advances

Jun. 21, 2017 /

HARRISBURG — The House of Representatives Tuesday approved legislation to establish a state certification program for Pennsylvania plumbers, said Rep. Jim Christiana (R-Beaver/Washington), author of the measure.

Roae Bill to Provide Cost Relief to Erie School District Advances

Jun. 20, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – The House State Government Committee today in Harrisburg approved legislation introduced by state Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) that would reduce costs for the Erie School District and other districts with significant financial issues.