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A comprehensive package of bills that will help support Pennsylvania farmers and grow the state’s top industry was signed into law today by the governor. Additionally, a $19.5 million increase in funding for ag-related programs was included in the state budget adopted by the General Assembly last week.
Jul. 01, 2019 Download
Landmark legislation that represents a big win for Pennsylvania National Guard members and their families was signed into law Monday in Harrisburg. The new law offers a free college education for a Pennsylvania National Guard member as well as their spouse and children in exchange for a a six-year reenlistment. The benefit can be used to attend any Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education school free or for partial tuition benefits at other institutions of higher learning approved by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) said he feels this will be a great enlistment retention tool as well as a deserved reward for the families of those who serve in the PA Guard.
Jul. 01, 2019 Download
Landmark legislation that represents a big win for Pennsylvania National Guard members and their families was signed into law Monday in Harrisburg. The new law offers a free college education for a Pennsylvania National Guard member as well as their spouse and children in exchange for a a six-year reenlistment. The benefit can be used to attend any Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education school free or for partial tuition benefits at other institutions of higher learning approved by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency. Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton), a combat veteran and U.S. Army helicopter pilot in the Pennsylvania National Guard said he feels this will be a great enlistment retention tool as well as a reward for the families of those who serve in the PA Guard.
Jun. 28, 2019 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program-Podcast with Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R- Lehigh & Berks) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. Topics discussed in this week’s program include: Rep. Mackenzie gives a run-down on the final version of the state budget; Fish for Free Day on July 4th; Traffic information available for Independence Day travelers on PA roads and highways.
Jun. 28, 2019 Download
A new Legislative Report Program with Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson & Indiana) is now available.
Topics discussed in this week’s program include:
• Budget Presented to Governor Prior to Deadline – Dush Votes No Due to Overspending
• Independence Day Fish-For-Free Days
• PA 511 Travel Advisory Service
Jun. 28, 2019 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Matt Dowling (R- Fayette & Somerset) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. Topics discussed in this week’s program include: Rep. Dowling offers a run-down on the final version of the state budget.; Fish for Free Day on July 4th; Traffic information available for Independence Day travelers on PA roads and highways.
Jun. 28, 2019 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program/Podcast with Representative Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) is now available.Topics discussed in this week’s program include: Rep. Ryan discusses details about budget reforms designed to streamline the budget process in Harrisburg and avoid some problems that were faced in putting together this year’s on time state spending plan.
Jun. 28, 2019 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program-Podcast with Rep. Martin Causer (R-McKean, Potter & Cameron) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. This brief public affairs report may be used in its entirety or edited for actualities to use in state government news coverage. Topics discussed in this week’s program include: Rep. Causer offers a run-down on the final version of the state budget; Agriculture was a big winner in this year’s budget and several new bills were sent to the Governor to help PA Farmers; PA Department of Revenue warns of a Property Tax Rent Rebate Program phone scam; Fish for Free Day on July 4th.
Jun. 28, 2019 Download
A new Legislative Report Program-Podcast with Representative Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield & Elk) is now available.
Topics discussed in this week’s program include:
• House Passes Budget – On Time and Good for the Commonwealth – Highlights
• Election Reform Legislation – Voting Machine Replacement Deadline Approaching
• Package of Legislation to Make Coal Industry More Resilient in PA
Jun. 28, 2019 Download
Legislation designed to eliminate the inheritance tax for children who have lost their parents has also become the bill that carried the Commonwealth’s Tax Code. Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar (R-Bedford, Somerset) said he is proud that his bill will benefit the people in many ways, including rolling back taxes on craft breweries, exempting certain agricultural buildings, and helping volunteer fire companies with fund raising.