Murt Leads Aging Committee in Investigating State’s Senior Housing Needs

Jun. 05, 2019 /

HARRISBURG—Pennsylvania’s changing demographics are placing demands on the state’s seniors as they search for housing that better serves their changing needs. To better understand those needs, the Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, chaired by Rep. Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia), held an informational hearing on how the state can improve senior housing options.

Committee OKs Bills to Help Grow PA Agriculture, Causer Says

Jun. 05, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Continuing the commitment to support the state’s No. 1 industry, the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), today gave overwhelming bipartisan approval to a series of bills to help farmers across the Commonwealth.

Ryan Appointed to PSERS Board

Jun. 04, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) has been appointed the majority member to the board of the Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) by House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) for the 2019-20 Legislative Session of the General Assembly.

Gabler School Transportation Safety Bill Advances

Jun. 04, 2019 /

HARRISBURG - The state House today unanimously passed legislation authored by state Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield/Elk) that would allow school transportation vehicles that are smaller than school buses to include revolving and flashing yellow lights.

Wheeland Introduces Bill to Strengthen Voter ID Law

Jun. 04, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) to apply voter ID requirements to each and every election, including photo and non-photo options as acceptable forms of ID, has formally been introduced. House Bill 1579 was discussed at the House State Government Committee informational meeting today regarding voting and election issues.

House Approves Ortitay Bill to Assist Problem Gamblers

Jun. 04, 2019 /

HARRISBURG — The House today approved legislation sponsored by Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) to help those who violate the casino or video game terminal (VGT) self-exclusion lists to obtain treatment for gambling addiction.

Mustello Sworn in to Serve 11th Legislative District

Jun. 04, 2019 /

Mustello Sworn in to Serve 11th Legislative District

HARRISBURG – Joined by family, friends and supporters, Rep. Marci Mustello (R-Butler) was officially sworn into office today at the state Capitol to advocate for residents of the 11th Legislative District. Mustello is serving her first term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after assuming office following a May 2019 special election.

Boback’s Impact Fee Bill Focus of Committee Meeting on Wednesday

Jun. 04, 2019 /

WHAT: Legislation sponsored by Rep. Karen Boback (R-Luzerne/Lackawanna/Wyoming) that would amend how counties can use funds derived from the impact fee imposed on the Marcellus Shale industry will be the subject of an informational meeting conducted by the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. House Bill 781 would give county governments the flexibility to use impact fee funds for stormwater management as mandated by the federal Environmental Protection Agency.

Struzzi Health Care Legislation Passes House

Jun. 04, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives today adopted legislation, authored by Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), which would direct the Joint State Government Commission to study the impact of behavioral health treatment needs, and behavioral health care system capacity, on hospital emergency departments and patient health. Currently, no such study exists.