Barrar and House Committee to Review Delivery of Fire/EMS Training Via Community Colleges

Feb. 20, 2017 /

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 the Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission and discuss the fire/emergency medical services training available through community colleges.

Speaker Turzai Applauds Action on Pro-Life Legislation

Feb. 15, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) today applauded Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) for the soon-to-be introduced House Bill 77, which lowers the risk to mothers and babies by limiting abortions to cases of medical necessity after 20 weeks of pregnancy and abolishing dismemberment abortions.

House Committee to Review PA Fish and Boat Commission Annual Report

Feb. 13, 2017 /

WHAT: The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will present its annual report to the House Game and Fisheries Committee, chaired by state Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-York). Members of the committee will have the chance to ask questions of commission representatives, who are expected to advocate for legislation that would allow them to set their own license fees.

House Committee to Review PA Game Commission Annual Report

Feb. 13, 2017 /

WHAT: The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) will present its annual report to the House Game and Fisheries Committee, chaired by state Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-York). Members of the committee will have the chance to ask questions of commission representatives, who are expected to advocate for legislation that would allow them to set their own license fees.

Barrar and Committee Vote to Create a Medal for People Serving Veterans

Feb. 13, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Led by majority chairman Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee unanimously approved legislation to create a new Department of Military and Veteran Affairs (DMVA) medal for veterans and private citizens who perform exceptional services for veterans.

State Legislators to Hear Testimony on Washington County Drug Epidemic

Feb. 10, 2017 /

WHAT: Led by Chair of the House Majority Policy Committee Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) and Rep. Bud Cook (R-Washington/Fayette), state legislators are traveling to Donora, Washington County, to gather testimony about the state’s drug epidemic and how it is impacting the local community. Testifiers will offer suggestions on legislative actions that could be taken to better tackle the epidemic. Several testifiers plan to discuss how data collection on drug use, blight and economic development could be used to address the growing crisis.

A New Season in Pennsylvania

Feb. 10, 2017 /

While our furry friend from Punxsutawney gave us a frigid reminder that spring is not yet upon us, there is no denying budget season has officially arrived in Pennsylvania. Gov. Tom Wolf delivered his 2017-18 budget address to a joint session of the General Assembly on Tuesday, Feb. 7, proposing a $32.3 billion spending plan, a 1.8 percent increase over last year. As legislators, we now have the opportunity to open a conversation with the people of Pennsylvania to determine the right path forward for our Commonwealth.

Crafting A Responsible Budget For Pennsylvania

Feb. 09, 2017 /

Gov. Tom Wolf wrote the headline for his budget address a few weeks ago when he decided not to pursue broad-based tax increases. The hard-working taxpayers of Pennsylvania have themselves to thank for the choice he made.

Bloom, United Way to Raise Awareness of Health and Human Services Helpline on PA 2-1-1 Day

Feb. 08, 2017 /

WHAT: In recognition of PA 2-1-1 Day, Rep. Stephen Bloom (R-Cumberland) will join representatives from the United Way of Pennsylvania to raise awareness of the 2-1-1 system, a free, confidential, 24-hour information and referral service that connects Pennsylvanians in need with health and human service assistance available through government programs, private and nonprofit organizations in their communities.

Gabler Offers Statement on Governor’s Budget Address

Feb. 07, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf today issued his budget address for the 2017-18 fiscal year to the Pennsylvania General Assembly. The governor’s presentation of his proposed $32.34 billion spending plan is the first step in the state’s budgeting process.

Walsh Reacts to Governor’s Budget Address

Feb. 07, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Justin Walsh (R-Westmoreland) today issued the following statement on Gov. Tom Wolf’s $32.34 billion budget proposal for fiscal year 2017-18: