Fee’s School Safety Measure On Track to Become Law

Jun. 22, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Legislative action to allow school boards greater latitude for school safety discussions has passed in the state House as part of an ancillary bill to the state budget, said Rep. Mindy Fee (R-Manheim). The bill has been sent to the governor for his consideration.

Hickernell Moves Another Major Bill to Help Foster Children

Jun. 22, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives today voted to pass House Bill 1745, the Fostering Independence Through Education Act, authored by House Education Committee Chairman Rep. Dave Hickernell (R-Lancaster/Dauphin). The legislation will assist children in foster care with the challenges of accessing higher educational opportunities.

Murt Bill to Encourage Reporting of Child Abuse Sent to the Governor

Jun. 22, 2018 /

HARRISBURG—Legislation sponsored Rep. Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) to require all schools in the Commonwealth to publicly display a poster containing the statewide toll-free number for reporting suspected child abuse has passed the House and Senate and was sent to the governor for his signature.

Watson Gives New State Budget a Thumbs Up

Jun. 22, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – After passage of a no-tax-increase, $32.7 billion state budget for the 2018-19 fiscal year, Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks/144th) issued the following statement:

Turzai Applauds Increase in Education Improvement Tax Credit

Jun. 22, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) released the following statement applauding the expansion of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) to help students attend the schools that best meet their needs and prepare them for success.

Helm Supports State Spending Plan, Calling It “The People’s Budget”

Jun. 22, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Sue Helm (R-Dauphin/Lebanon) this week joined an overwhelmingly majority of her colleagues in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in passing a $32.7 billion budget proposal for Fiscal Year 2018-19 that increases education funding to historic levels while keeping spending growth below the rate of inflation and without raising taxes or fees. The budget bill is expected to be signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf.

Bloom Career and Tech Teacher Recruitment Legislation to Become Law

Jun. 22, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – In a bipartisan effort to improve career and technical education (CTE) opportunities in Pennsylvania, the House of Representatives today sent legislation to the governor’s desk, which would remove barriers to certification for CTE instructors.

Dunbar Declares 2018-19 State Budget Major Victory for PA Taxpayers

Jun. 22, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – The final 2018-19 state budget that the Legislature advanced to the governor’s desk this week is a direct reflection of the nation’s dramatically improving economy and nearly four years of House Republicans maintaining fiscal restraint on state spending—all without raising taxes on hard-working Pennsylvanians, confirmed Rep. George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland), who serves as the vice chairman of both the House Appropriations and Finance committees.

Corr Votes for Budget Approved by House

Jun. 22, 2018 /

COLLEGEVILLE – On Wednesday, State Rep. Michael Corr (R-Montgomery) voted for the balanced, timely state budget bill approved by the House that would fund the core functions of government and increase funding for education without raising or implementing new taxes.

House Approves Causer Resolution Calling for Audit of PENNVEST Transactions

Jun. 21, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – A resolution calling for a thorough audit of more than 100 nonpoint source management transactions authorized by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has been unanimously approved in the state House, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint), prime sponsor of the measure.

Hahn Bill Empowers Parents in Substance Abuse Cases

Jun. 21, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – Giving parents the final word in substance abuse cases involving their children is the basis for legislation authored by state Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Bushkill Township) that is headed to Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk following a unanimous vote in the House Thursday.

Boback Supports Budget That Invests in Education at Record Level

Jun. 21, 2018 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Karen Boback (R-Columbia/Luzerne/Wyoming) voted in favor of the 2018-19 state budget bill, House Bill 2121, which passed the House overwhelmingly, 188-10. The plan was a bipartisan compromise that includes no new or increased taxes or fees and comes in below the rate of inflation.