Wolf Watch: Metcalfe Calls Out PA’s Least Transparent Governor for Election Integrity Hypocrisy

Jul. 23, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – House State Government Committee Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) today condemned Gov. Tom Wolf’s late Friday afternoon announcement of the creation of an executive branch workgroup “to further strengthen election security protections,” as a supreme act of hypocrisy in the real fight to ensure that that every legally cast vote in Pennsylvania is fairly and equally counted.

Ortitay Raises Awareness on Opioid Usage by Construction Workers

Jul. 23, 2018 /

COLLIER TOWNSHIP — Surrounded by construction workers at the International Union of Painters and Allied Trades District Council No. 57, Rep. Jason Ortitay (R-Washington/Allegheny) today kicked off “Construction Opioid Awareness Week” in Pennsylvania.

Chairman Saylor Disappointed in PASSHE Tuition Increase

Jul. 17, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – House Appropriations Chairman Stan Saylor (R-York) issued the following statement on the decision by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) to raise in-state tuition by 2.99 percent for the 2018-19 school year.

State Legislators Demand Action on Cybersecurity Bill

Jul. 16, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Last Friday’s announcement of a two-month-old security breach in the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services is prompting an immediate call to action by three state House members who co-authored cybersecurity legislation more than a year ago.

Pickett Secures Reimbursement Increase for Air Ambulance Services

Jul. 16, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – To prevent astronomical bills for patients who were transported by air ambulances, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) worked with her colleagues during 2018-19 state budget negotiations to ensure an increase in mileage and Medicaid reimbursement rates for air ambulance services.

Turzai Votes Against Tuition Increase at PASSHE Board Meeting

Jul. 13, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Board Member and Speaker of the House Mike Turzai voted against a 2.99 percent increase in tuition for in-state students at Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) schools, along with three other PASSHE board members. Speaker Turzai said today the increased appropriation of state tax dollars should have prevented a tuition increase. The money appropriated is, of course, paid by Pennsylvania taxpayers.

Purple Heart Day to Honor Wounded, Deceased Soldiers

Jul. 10, 2018 /

The Purple Heart is awarded to members of the United States Armed Forces who are wounded or killed during service. It was created by Gen. George Washington, whose appreciation of the importance of a soldier in any campaign impelled him to recognize outstanding valor and merit by granting a commission or an advance in rank for the person concerned.

Benninghoff to Host Roundtable on Rural Broadband Solutions

Jul. 10, 2018 /

WHAT: The lack of access to broadband is a major problem in rural communities across central Pennsylvania, and is negatively impacting local economies, educational opportunities, health care treatment options and more. That is why Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), together with Reps. Adam Harris (R-Franklin/Juniata/Mifflin) and Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Centre/Mifflin), is holding a roundtable discussion on the topic this Thursday in Lewistown.

House Republican Leaders Still Waiting…

Jul. 10, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Following a request made on May 17 regarding two embattled Democratic legislators who are still running for their House seats, House Republican leaders issued the following statement today:

Phillips-Hill to Discuss Statewide Internet Access Legislation at Local Conference

Jul. 08, 2018 /

WHAT: State Rep. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York Township) will be one of the keynote speakers at the Pennsylvania Telephone Association’s annual convention. She will discuss her efforts to bring high speed internet access to unserved and underserved regions of Pennsylvania. This includes the four-bill package of legislation she has co-authored that is moving in the state House.

Governor Signs Quinn’s Life Insurance Database Bill

Jul. 05, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that will allow for faster disbursement of life insurance policies to better assist families of the deceased was signed by the governor on June 28, said Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks), author of the proposal.