Grove Announces Welfare Reform Package to Help Taxpayers

Apr. 19, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – During a Tax Freedom Day rally, sponsored by Americans for Prosperity, at the state Capitol on Tuesday, Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover) announced he will introduce this legislative session two bills in an effort to save taxpayers money while growing the economy.

Pickett Leads Discussion on Air Ambulance Issues

Apr. 18, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Responding to situations in which local residents have received bills in the tens of thousands of dollars for air ambulance services, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) led a meeting of the House Insurance Committee to learn more about the industry and new federal legislation that may help.

House Committee to Examine Regulating Air Ambulance Industry

Apr. 17, 2017 /

WHAT: The House Insurance Committee, led by Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna), will hold an informational meeting to learn more about federal legislation that would allow state governments to regulate the air ambulance industry.

Topper Picked to Lead Health Care Subcommittee

Apr. 16, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – In just his second full term in office, Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton/Franklin) was handpicked by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Alleghany) as chairman of the Subcommittee on Health Care for the 2017-18 legislative session.

Second Hearing to Hear from Stakeholders on State Agency Consolidation

Apr. 13, 2017 /

WHAT: The House Human Services, Health, and Aging and Older Adult Services committees will host a second joint hearing on a proposal by the Wolf administration to merge the departments of Health, Human Services, Aging, and Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) into a larger Department of Health and Human Services. This second hearing will focus on testimony from those most impacted by the proposed consolidation, including counties, providers, consumers and others. The first hearing on April 5 included testimony from the respective department secretaries.

Bloom Introduces State Agency Unification Legislation

Apr. 13, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Stephen Bloom (R-Cumberland) today introduced the enabling legislation for Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed unification of the Departments of Aging, Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), Health, and Human Services (DHS) into a new Department of Health and Human Services.

Metzgar Appointed Chairman of Mining Subcommittee

Apr. 13, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford/Somerset) was appointed by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Alleghany) to serve as chairman of the House Subcommittee on Mining under the standing Environmental Resources and Energy Committee for the 2017-18 legislative session of the General Assembly.

Committee Leadership Appointments for Mackenzie Announced

Apr. 13, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks) this week received notice of two leadership positions he has been appointed to on House standing committees for the 2017-18 legislative session by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny).

Harper Introduces Civil Forfeiture Reform Measure

Apr. 12, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Working to ensure homeowners receive due process when faced with the possibility of civil forfeiture of their homes, Rep. Kate Harper (R-Montgomery) has introduced legislation making needed reforms to state law.

Simmons Changes Committee Assignment for 2017-18 Session

Apr. 06, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton) today announced that he has been named to serve on a new committee in the House of Representatives during the 2017-18 legislation session. Simmons’ appointment to the influential House Insurance Committee is in addition to his current membership on the House Children and Youth, House Human Services and House Liquor Control committees.