Walsh Supports Pension Reform Legislation

Jun. 08, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Justin Walsh (R-Westmoreland) today issued the following statement in response to the House passing legislation to change the state’s pension plan:

Ortitay Pleased House Acts on Pensions

Jun. 08, 2017 /

HARRISBURG — Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) issued the following statement in response to the House passing pension reform legislation:

Rader Supports Historic Pension Reform

Jun. 08, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) issued the following statement after the House voted overwhelmingly to pass Senate Bill 1, which would reform the state’s public pension systems:

Lewis Votes to Protect Pensions and Taxpayers

Jun. 08, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – To protect taxpayers and support future hires, Rep. Harry Lewis Jr. (R-Chester) voted in favor of pension reform legislation that would save billions and provide all new state and school district employees with three plan options, including two hybrid choices and a defined contribution-only plan. The bill now awaits Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature.

House Passes Significant Pension Reform, Says Millard

Jun. 08, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – On Thursday, Rep. David Millard (R-Berwick) joined his House colleagues to pass a pension reform bill by a vote of 143 to 53. After considering pension reform for several sessions, this bill finally addresses the state’s $64 billion unfunded public pension liability.

Corr Votes for Public Pension Reform Bill Headed to Governor to be Signed Into Law

Jun. 08, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Michael Corr (R-Montgomery) today voted in Harrisburg in favor of a comprehensive public pension reform bill approved by the state House that would reduce costs for taxpayers, provide competitive retirement benefits for future state workers and teachers, and secure the pension benefits of current public workers and retirees.

Saccone Votes in Favor of Historic Pension Reform

Jun. 08, 2017 /

HARRISBURG - The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved legislation to reform Pennsylvania’s struggling public pension today with Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Washington/Allegheny) voting in favor of Senate Bill 1, as he believes it’s the start to shifting the risk away from taxpayers.

Bernstine Backs Pension Reform to Better Protect Taxpayers

Jun. 08, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) issued the following statement after the House of Representatives’ bipartisan vote to reform Pennsylvania’s two public pension systems, which have a combined unfunded liability of more than $62.7 billion:

House Makes Historic Vote in Favor of Reforming PA’s Public Pension Systems, Tobash Says

Jun. 08, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s ever-growing public pension debt has created a looming financial crisis, one which can only be addressed through meaningful reform. In response, Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) joined the majority of his House colleagues in approving a historic public pension reform measure on Thursday to responsibly address the state’s escalating debt and move the state’s pension systems into the 21st century. The bill received bipartisan support in the House. After the vote on Senate Bill 1, Tobash made the following statement:

Lancaster County House GOP Delegation Supports Pension Reform

Jun. 08, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – On Thursday, the state House passed pension reform legislation with bipartisan support that would reduce the unfunded liability by $5 billion and provide all new state and school district employees with three plan options, including two hybrid choices and a defined contribution-only plan. The bill now awaits Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature.

Irvin Legislation Would Ensure Continuation of CHIP

Jun. 07, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Centre/Mifflin) has authored legislation approved by the state House to continue the Pennsylvania Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), which is set to expire on Dec. 31.

Career and Technical Education Bill Sent to Governor, Say Turzai, Tobash

Jun. 07, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – A bill designed to provide career and technical education students with additional pathways to fulfilling their graduation requirements unanimously earned Senate approval this week and is now on its way to the governor. The bill is sponsored by House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) and Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin).

House Approves Kaufer’s Bill to Certify PA ‘Sober Houses’

Jun. 07, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – As a matter of public safety, the House unanimously approved House Bill 119, sponsored by Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne), which would require the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) to certify drug and alcohol recovery houses in Pennsylvania that receive public funding.

House Passes Wentling Bill to Honor Crawford County Soldier

Jun. 07, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives unanimously passed on Wednesday legislation by Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) to honor U.S. Army Staff Sgt. James Douglas Mowris, who was killed during combat operations in Afghanistan in 2004.