Watson Supports On-Time, Fiscally Sound State Budget

Jun. 27, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks/144th) said today that the state budget advanced by the House today addresses the core functions of government, balances spending with available revenues and does not raise taxes on Pennsylvania families or senior citizens.

Roae Votes for Budget Advanced by House

Jun. 27, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brad Roae (R-Crawford/Erie) today voted for a state budget bill approved by the House that would fund the core functions of government without further burdening Pennsylvania taxpayers.

Cox Votes for Budget Approved by House

Jun. 27, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Jim Cox (R-Berks/Lancaster) today voted for a balanced state budget bill approved by the House that would fund the government without raising taxes.

Grove Bill to Ensure Proper Credentialing of Therapists

Jun. 27, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House today overwhelmingly approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) that seeks to clarify who may legally advertise themselves as a marriage and family therapist, or MFT.

Causer Snowmobile-ATV Funding Bill Earns House Approval

Jun. 27, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – The state House has approved legislation, sponsored by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint), to require the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) to maintain separate ATV and snowmobile management accounts.

Regan’s Historical Distillery Legislation Passes House

Jun. 27, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would correct a discrepancy in the licensing fee for a limited distillery and a distillery of historical significance was approved by the House this week, according to the bill’s author, Rep. Mike Regan (R-York/Cumberland). The House vote was unanimous.

House Committee Approves Vereb Independent Prosecutor Bill

Jun. 27, 2015 /

Measure would ensure autonomous oversight of attorney general’s office HARRISBURG — With Pennsylvania’s attorney general mired in a scandal where she is accused of violating grand jury secrecy rules, a state House committee on Saturday in Harrisburg approved legislation introduced by Rep. Mike Vereb (R-Montgomery) to re-establish the Commonwealth’s independent counsel law.

House Passes Brown’s School Data Collection Proposal

Jun. 27, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – In an effort to conserve valuable resources and staff time in Pennsylvania’s public schools, the House voted in favor of a measure Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) introduced which would require the State Board of Education, in consultation with a newly created advisory committee, to identify and report on all unnecessary data reporting requirements on public schools.

Grove Bill to Ensure Proper Credentialing of Therapists

Jun. 26, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House today overwhelmingly approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) that seeks to clarify who may legally advertise themselves as a marriage and family therapist, or MFT.

Causer Snowmobile-ATV Funding Bill Earns House Approval

Jun. 26, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – The state House has approved legislation, sponsored by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint), to require the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) to maintain separate ATV and snowmobile management accounts.