Jun. 21, 2017 Download
Legislation that would amend the Newborn Protection Act to allow parents to relinquish newborns to emergency medical responders at fire stations was approved by the Pennsylvania House recently in Harrisburg. House Bill 11139 would increase the number of locations parents could surrender a newborn, ensuring proper care and medical treatment for the infant. Rep. Jesse Topper (R- Bedford, Fulton & Franklin), prime sponsor of the bill, said the Newborn Protection Act has provided a vital service, and this measure only increases the likelihood that more children can benefit.
Jun. 20, 2017 Download
A plan to generate additional revenues for Pennsylvania state government by using targeted tax cuts to spur business growth was unveiled Tuesday in Harrisburg by state Rep. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland). The state’s current Corporate Net Income Tax (CNI) rate of 9.99 percent is one of the highest in the nation and is widely seen as a barrier to economic growth. Rep. Rothman said his legislation would make Pennsylvania economically competitive by cutting the CNI rate, mirroring the 1981 Kemp-Roth federal law that generated a historic increase in business activity and tax revenues.
Jun. 20, 2017 Download
A plan to bring in additional revenues for Pennsylvania state government by using targeted tax cuts to spur business growth was unveiled Tuesday in Harrisburg. The state’s current Corporate Net Income Tax (CNI) rate of 9.99 percent is one of the highest in the nation and is widely seen as a barrier to economic growth. Lawmakers said House Bill 1584 would make Pennsylvania more economically competitive by cutting the CNI rate, mirroring the 1981 Kemp-Roth federal law that generated a historic increase in business activity and tax revenues. Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) commented on the proposed legislation.
Jun. 20, 2017 Download
A plan to bring in additional revenues for Pennsylvania state government by using targeted tax cuts to spur business growth was unveiled Tuesday in Harrisburg. The state’s current Corporate Net Income Tax (CNI) rate of 9.99 percent is one of the highest in the nation and is widely seen as a barrier to economic growth. Lawmakers said House Bill 1584 would make Pennsylvania more economically competitive by cutting the CNI rate, mirroring the 1981 Kemp-Roth federal law that generated a historic increase in business activity and tax revenues. Rep. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) commented on the proposed legislation.
Jun. 20, 2017 Download
A plan to bring in additional revenues for Pennsylvania state government by using targeted tax cuts to spur business growth was unveiled Tuesday in Harrisburg. The state’s current Corporate Net Income Tax (CNI) rate of 9.99 percent is one of the highest in the nation and is widely seen as a barrier to economic growth. Lawmakers said House Bill 1584 would make Pennsylvania more economically competitive by cutting the CNI rate, mirroring the 1981 Kemp-Roth federal law that generated a historic increase in business activity and tax revenues. Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) commented on the proposed legislation.
Jun. 20, 2017 Download
Legislation designed to address the ongoing opioid abuse crisis by eliminating the use of paper prescriptions has been approved by the Pennsylvania House. Rep. Tedd Nesbit (R-Mercer & Butler), prime sponsor of House Bill 353, said that his bill would ensure proper electronic tracking of opioid prescriptions and eliminate instances where a stolen prescription pad could be used to obtain painkillers illegally.
Jun. 16, 2017 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Matt Dowling (R- Fayette & Somerset) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.
Jun. 16, 2017 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Martin Causer (R-McKean, Potter & Cameron) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.
Jun. 16, 2017 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R- Lehigh & Berks) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.
Jun. 16, 2017 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program with Representative Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.