Judiciary Committee to Hold Public Hearing on Justice Reinvestment Initiative

Jun. 14, 2019 /

WHAT: Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, will host a public hearing on a package of bills that would expand the Justice Reinvestment Initiative. Senate Bills 500, 501 and 502 are designed to reduce prison and probation costs, better protect crime victims and strengthen public safety.

Legislators Push for Pro-Workforce and Economy Initiative That Will Benefit the Commonwealth

Jun. 14, 2019 /

SUSQUEHANNA COUNTY – Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne), Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny), and Joshua Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) spoke at a press conference here today to stress the importance of the House’s Energize PA legislative package. Specifically, Fritz highlighted his PIPE Investment Program legislation, House Bill 1103, which would make affordable natural gas equally available for manufacturers and residents of the Commonwealth.

PIAA Legislative Oversight Committee to Reorganize, Receive Updates

Jun. 14, 2019 /

WHAT: The Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) Legislative Oversight Committee will hold a reorganizational meeting for the 2019-20 Legislative Session and receive updates from the PIAA regarding matters important to interscholastic athletics in conjunction with the PIAA’s continued compliance with Act 91 of 2000.

Joint Hearing to Explore Local Impacts of Stormwater Requirements

Jun. 13, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler), chairman of the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee, and Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams), chairman of the House Local Government Committee, will hold a joint public hearing next week to explore the stormwater requirements of the federal Clean Water Act and the impact on local governments.

Fritz to Highlight Impact, Growth and Opportunities of Natural Gas Industry

Jun. 13, 2019 /

WHAT: Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) will be joined by Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) at a press conference to highlight the importance of his PIPE Investment Program legislation, House Bill 1103, as well as the positive impact the “Energize PA” initiative will have on the Commonwealth.

House Passes Charter School Reform Package

Jun. 13, 2019 /

House Passes Charter School Reform Package

HARRISBURG – Today, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed four pieces of legislation designed to update and improve the Commonwealth’s charter school law. These measures are authored by Reps. Mike Reese (R-Westmoreland/Somerset), Matt Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset), Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) and Jim Marshall (R-Beaver/Butler).

Heffley’s Blight Bill Advances after Committee Approval

Jun. 12, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would assist municipalities in identifying the owners of blighted properties, sponsored by Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), was approved by the House Urban Affairs Committee this week.

Irvin Bill Honors Local World War II Hero

Jun. 12, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Centre/Mifflin) that would designate a portion of Route 747 over the Juniata River in Mount Union Borough, in Huntingdon County, as the Captain Joseph S. Giacobello Memorial Bridge was approved by the House of Representatives this week.

Rader’s Liquor License Transfer Bill Advances to Senate

Jun. 12, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would allow for the transfer of state restaurant liquor licenses from a county that is saturated with licenses that aren’t being used to a county where they are needed, sponsored by Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe), was passed overwhelmingly by the House of Representatives today. House Bill 1524 will next be considered by the Senate.