Parker and Daley Push Redistricting Reform as State Government Committee Holds Meeting on their Bill

Aug. 18, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Tuesday, Reps. David Parker (R-Monroe) and Mary Jo Daley (D-Montgomery) held a Capitol press conference to highlight their legislation, House Bill 1835, which proposes a constitutional amendment to change the way that legislative and congressional district boundaries are drawn. The press conference was held just prior to the bill getting a public informational meeting before the House State Government Committee.

Marsico and Barletta to Host Heroin and Opioid Epidemic Forum

Aug. 17, 2016 /

WHAT: Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) and Congressman Lou Barletta (PA-11), are hosting a joint forum to address the growing heroin and opioid epidemic in Pennsylvania and across the nation. Attendees will be able to participate by submitting questions to the panel.

Speaker’s Wine Privatization Leads to Grocery Store Sales

Aug. 16, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) has applauded the approval of an initial wave of permits for Pennsylvania grocery stores and other private entities to sell wine as a part of his privatization measures in Act 39 of 2016.

Quinn to be Sworn in Thursday at Capitol

Aug. 16, 2016 /

WHAT: Rep.-elect Chris Quinn (R-Delaware) will take the oath of office this week to fill the 168th District House seat vacated by Tom Killion. Delaware County Judge James Nilon Jr. is set to administer the oath to Quinn, beginning at 11 a.m. in the House chamber. The 168th Legislative District includes Media and Chester Heights boroughs, as well as Middletown, Edgmont, Newtown, Upper Providence and Thornbury townships, and part of Marple Township.

DEP Releases Update on Zika Surveillance and Response, Says Simmons

Aug. 16, 2016 /

NORRISTOWN – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) today released results of surveillance for Aedes mosquitoes, which have been found to be transmitters of the Zika virus, said Rep. Justin Simmons (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton). At this time, there have not been any cases of Zika transmitted locally in Pennsylvania, nor have mosquitoes tested positive for the virus.

Metcalfe Proven Right Over Convicted Kathleen Kane

Aug. 16, 2016 /

HARRISBURG — House State Government Committee Chairman Representative Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler), is calling for PA Attorney General Kathleen Kane’s immediate resignation due to her conviction by a Montgomery County jury on Monday for perjury, false swearing, obstruction of justice, official oppression and criminal conspiracy.

It’s Time To Resign Ms. Kane, House Majority Leader Says

Aug. 15, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – House Majority Leader Dave Reed (R-Indiana) called for Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane to resign her position as Attorney General of the Commonwealth following a verdict by a Montgomery County jury today of perjury, false swearing, obstruction of justice, official oppression and criminal conspiracy.

House, Senate Ag Committees to Discuss Dairy Industry Issues at Ag Progress Days

Aug. 15, 2016 /

WHAT: The House and Senate Agriculture and Rural Affairs committees, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter) and Sen. Elder Vogel (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence), will hold a joint informational meeting to examine dairy industry issues, including House Bill 1265, at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days.

Joint Policy Committee Hearing to Focus on PA’s Growing Life Science Industry

Aug. 15, 2016 /

WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee and House Minority Policy Committee will host a joint, bipartisan hearing to discuss Pennsylvania’s growing Life Science industry, which has a heavy concentration in southeastern Pennsylvania. Testifiers will give legislators a glimpse into the expanding industry, as well as the challenges facing both its startup and established businesses as they work on cutting edge innovation and technology.

Delozier to Gov. Wolf: Stop Playing Favorites with State Employees

Aug. 10, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland), whose district is home to hundreds of state employees, today accused Gov. Tom Wolf of “playing favorites” by unfairly awarding costly pay increases to unionized state employees under his jurisdiction and his own staff, while neglecting non-union state employees for a second year.

Judiciary Committee to Hold Hearing on Police Body Cameras

Aug. 09, 2016 /

WHAT: Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin), majority chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Joseph Petrarca (D- Westmoreland/Armstrong/Indiana), minority chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will hold a hearing on police body cameras to discuss current practices and possible changes regarding the use of body cameras by law enforcement.

Bloom Appointed House Deputy Whip

Aug. 08, 2016 /

HARRISBURG - State Rep. Stephen Bloom (R-Cumberland) will serve as a deputy House majority whip for the remainder of the 2015-16 legislative session following his appointment by Pennsylvania House Majority Whip Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster).