Murt, Stephens Urge State to Reduce Contaminant Levels in Water

Sep. 09, 2016 /

HARRISBURG—Reps. Tom Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) and Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) have issued a letter to the state Secretary of Environmental Protection to request that the agency lower the acceptable levels of perfluorooctane sulphonate (PFOS) and perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) in the Commonwealth’s drinking water.

English, Kortz Introduce Bipartisan Ethical Hunting Legislation

Sep. 08, 2016 /

ALLISON PARK – Reps. Hal English (R-Allegheny) and Bill Kortz (D-Allegheny) today said that they have introduced legislation aimed at not penalizing ethical hunters who self-report a mistaken kill. Specifically, the bill will remove the threat of a license suspension for those truthful hunters who make an honest mistake and then contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission, turn in the animal and plead guilty to the offense.

Kaufer to Announce 10 Bills to Address PA’s Opioid Epidemic

Sep. 06, 2016 /

WHAT: Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) is hosting a press conference in front of his district office in Luzerne on Wednesday morning to announce a package of legislation, which includes 10 bills that seek to address Pennsylvania’s ongoing opioid epidemic. Kaufer’s legislation aims to empower communities across the state by developing strategies for educators, hospitals, law enforcement, counselors, and families. Kaufer will explain each of the bills at the press conference.

House Manufacturing Caucus Tours Blair County Plants

Aug. 31, 2016 /

TYRONE – Continuing their advocacy efforts on behalf of Pennsylvania’s manufacturing sector, Rep. Eli Evankovich (R-Westmoreland/Allegheny) and other members of the House Legislative Manufacturing Caucus, toured two plants in Blair County last week. Evankovich is co-chairman of the bipartisan caucus, which has more than 100 members.

Brown Appointed to State Board of Education’s Data Collection Reduction Advisory Committee

Aug. 25, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – As a member of the House Education Committee, Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) has been selected to serve as a member of the State Board of Education’s Data Collection Reduction Advisory Committee. The advisory committee will consult with the board to study and to make recommendations related to public school entity data collection requirements.

Warner Offers Solutions to Stop Harrisburg’s Spending Madness

Aug. 25, 2016 /

HARRISBURG – Offering realistic solutions to stop Harrisburg’s spending madness, Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) announced that he is sponsoring the Taxpayer Protection Act (House Bill 472) and the Zero-Based Budgeting Act (House Bill 2286).

Miccarelli Wants Freeze on PASSHE Tuition

Aug. 23, 2016 /

HARRISBURG— Reps. Nick Miccarelli (R-Delaware) and Kevin Boyle (D-Philadelphia) have partnered on legislation that will be introduced when the House reconvenes in September, which would place a five-year tuition freeze at Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) institutions.

Lawmakers to Discuss Challenges Facing Conventional Drilling Industry at Upcoming Hearing

Aug. 22, 2016 /

WHAT: Together with Rep. Jeff Pyle (R-Armstrong/Butler/Indiana), the House Majority Policy Committee will host an educational hearing in Armstrong County to discuss the differences between conventional natural gas wells and unconventional shale gas wells in anticipation of the state’s new forthcoming Chapter 78 regulations. The hearing will also include a discussion on the pipeline construction needed to bring natural gas to power plants in order for the energy generation sector to meet new EPA air quality regulations and the obstacles currently blocking that endeavor.