Fighting the Evil of Human Trafficking

Jan. 16, 2019 / Press Release

Human trafficking is society’s hidden dark secret that happens, sometimes in plain sight. This heinous crime happens in every part of Pennsylvania. Yet, sometimes we don’t realize that people we encounter are victims of modern-day slavery.

REALID Information

Jan. 09, 2019 / Press Release

REAL ID – Rep. Gaydos Due to the events on Sept. 11, 2001, Congress passed the REAL ID Act, which requires changes to state standards, procedures and requirements for the issuance of driver’s licenses and ID cards, in order to be accepted for certain federal purposes, like entering a federal building or boarding a domestic commercial flight.

Thomas Sworn in for First Term

Jan. 01, 2019 / Press Release

HARRISBURG--Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) was sworn in today to her first term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to serve the people of the 178th District.

Mihalek to Take Oath of Office Jan. 1

Dec. 27, 2018 / Press Release

WHAT: Rep.-elect Natalie Mihalek (R-Allegheny/Washington) will take the oath of office as state representative of the 40th Legislative District, which includes Bethel Park, Peters Township and Upper St. Clairs.

State Legislator Opens District Office

Dec. 19, 2018 / Press Release

YORK TOWNSHIP – While state Rep.-elect Mike Jones (R-York) has yet to be sworn into office, his district office at 305 Leader Heights Road is open for residents of the 93rd Legislative District.

Kail’s District Offices Open to Serve Constituents

Dec. 14, 2018 / Press Release

CENTER TWP – Promising to provide the high-quality services that the residents of the 15th Legislative District have come to expect, Rep.-elect Joshua Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) today announced that he will maintain former Rep. Jim Christiana’s office locations in Center Township, Beaver County, and Independence Township, Washington County.

Wheeland Named to Policy Committee as Deputy Policy Committee Chairman

Dec. 13, 2018 / Press Release

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) announced today that he has been appointed by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) to serve, along with nine of his House Republican colleagues, as a deputy Policy Committee chairman on the House Majority Policy Committee for the 2019-20 legislative session.

Quinn Named House Policy Committee Deputy Chairman

Dec. 12, 2018 / Press Release

HARRISBURG – Rep. Chris Quinn (R-Delaware) has been selected as a deputy chairman of the Majority House Policy Committee. The committee examines some of the most critical issues facing Pennsylvania and works to develop sound public policies to address them. Quinn was named to the committee today by Majority Policy Committee Chairman Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest).

Grove, Phillips-Hill Issue Statement on Drug Pricing Report

Dec. 11, 2018 / Press Release

HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania auditor general on Tuesday released his report on pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and “gag clauses,” which forbid some pharmacists from telling customers how to save money unless the customer specifically asks them. In response to the report, Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) and Sen.-elect Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York), who have been following this issue and advocating for changes to correct these problems, issued the following statement:

Staats Named as House Deputy Policy Committee Chairman

Dec. 11, 2018 / Press Release

HARRISBURG – Rep. Craig Staats (R-Bucks) has been tapped to play a crucial role on the Majority House Policy Committee, which examines some of the most critical issues facing Pennsylvania and works to develop sound public policies to address them. His appointment for the 2019-20 legislative session was announced today by House Majority Policy Committee Chairman Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest).