Mar. 22, 2019 /
![Warner Named Chairman of House Subcommittee on Energy]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) has been appointed subcommittee chairman on energy under the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny).
Mar. 22, 2019 /
![Ryan Appointed to Chair Veterans Subcommittee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) has been appointed chairman of the House Subcommittee on Military and Veterans Facilities by House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Mar. 22, 2019 /
![Gleim Appointed Education Committee Secretary]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) announced today that she has been appointed by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) to serve as secretary of the House Education Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Mar. 22, 2019 /
![House Republicans Grow Job Training Access and Opportunities]()
WHAT: Press Conference highlighting the impact of the #GoodJobs4PA workforce development legislation package recently passed by House.
Mar. 22, 2019 /
![Rothman, Kinsey to Announce Legislation and Hold Electric Scooter Demonstration at State Capitol]()
WHAT: Rep. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) will be hosting an electric scooter demonstration with Rep. Stephen Kinsey (D-Philadelphia). Rothman and Kinsey will discuss their legislation which would help ease restrictions on the use of E-scooters in Pennsylvania. E-scooter providers Lime and Bird will be providing the demonstration and will answer questions.
Mar. 22, 2019 /
![Mako Appointed to PA Military Community Enhancement Commission]()
HARRISBURG –Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) has been appointed by Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) to the Pennsylvania Military Community Enhancement Commission for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Mar. 22, 2019 /
![Brooks Named to Committee Leadership Position]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Bob Brooks (R-Westmoreland/Allegheny) today announced that he has been appointed by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) to serve as chairman of the Subcommittee on Cities – Third Class under the Urban Affairs Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Mar. 22, 2019 /
![Puskaric Named to Committee Leadership Position]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Puskaric (R-Washington/Allegheny) today announced that he has been appointed by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) to serve as chairman of the Subcommittee on Housing under the House Commerce Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Mar. 22, 2019 /
![Struzzi Appointed to Serve as Secretary of House Insurance Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana) announced today that he has been appointed by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) to serve as secretary of the House Insurance Committee during the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Mar. 21, 2019 /
![Schmitt Named to Committee Leadership Position]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Lou Schmitt (R-Blair) today announced that he has been appointed by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) to serve as chairman of the Subcommittee on Railroads under the House Transportation Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.
Mar. 21, 2019 /
![Ecker Named Secretary of House Game and Fisheries Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) announced today that he has been appointed to serve as the secretary of the House Game and Fisheries Committee. Ecker currently serves as a member on the House Children and Youth, Game and Fisheries, Judiciary, Labor and Industry and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness committees.
Mar. 21, 2019 /
![Ortitay Proposes Legislation to Reinvent Public Education]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today introduced legislation to create a commission to develop recommendations on how to move the state’s public education system into the 21st century.
Mar. 21, 2019 /
![Oberlander Supports Good Jobs for PA Package - Multi-bill package seeks to remove barriers for in-demand jobs]()
HARRISBURG – In helping to connect job seekers to in-demand positions, Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) this week voted in favor of a multi-bill Good Jobs for Pennsylvania package that would help match up interested students and individuals with the best training for their career paths.
Mar. 21, 2019 / Press Release
![Career and Tech Education Key to GoodJobs4PA Initiative, says Jones]()
HARRISBURG – By an overwhelming vote, state Rep. Mike Jones (R-York Township) and his colleagues in the state House have sent to the Senate the last of a nine-part package of legislation as part of #GoodJobs4PA, an initiative designed to better prepare Pennsylvanians for existing workforce needs.
Mar. 20, 2019 /
![Kauffman, Judiciary Committee Question PA State Police on Interactions with Foreign Nationals]()
HARRISBURG – House Judiciary Committee Chairman Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) led questioning today of Pennsylvania State Police deputy commissioners tasked with explaining the law enforcement agency’s interactions with foreign nationals and reports made to federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Mar. 20, 2019 /
![Greiner Bill Would Amend Recently Enacted Pennsylvania Personal Income Tax Withholding Provisions to Aid Businesses]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Keith Greiner (R-Lancaster) is sponsoring legislation to address certain ambiguities and shortcomings in the recently expanded Pennsylvania Personal Income Tax withholding provisions applicable to nonresident nonemployee compensation and real estate lease payments. House Bill 926, which was introduced this week, would provide businesses with more clarity in meeting their compliance responsibilities, mitigate payor liability for good faith compliance with the withholding provisions, consolidate withholding, remittance and reporting provisions, and repeal certain reporting requirements.
Mar. 20, 2019 /
![House Passes Quinn Bill to Permit Licensing Exams Prior to Graduation]()
HARRISBURG – Today, the House unanimously approved a bill, sponsored by Rep. Chris Quinn (R-Delaware), which would permit students studying physical therapy to take the required licensing exam up to 90 days prior to graduation.
Mar. 20, 2019 /
![Barrar’s Bill to Provide Critical Emergency Services Receives Committee Support]()
HARRISBURG – The House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness (VAEP) Committee unanimously supported legislation drafted by Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) that would provide for a sunset reauthorization of the Commonwealth’s 911 system under Title 35.
Mar. 20, 2019 /
![Pension Forfeiture Legislation Headed to Governor’s Desk, Farry Says]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation that would strengthen Pennsylvania’s laws governing public corruption was approved by the Senate today and heads to the governor’s desk, where it’s expected to be signed into law, said Rep. Frank Farry (R-Bucks), sponsor of the House version of the bill (House Bill 939).
Mar. 20, 2019 /
![House Approves Mackenzie Bill to Ensure Students are Career Bound]()
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives this week passed a package of bills aimed at expanding workforce development initiatives in Pennsylvania. One of the bills, House Bill 425, authored by Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Berks), would help increase awareness among middle and high school students about potential career opportunities in high-demand fields.