House Committee OKs Bloom Bill to Protect Excellent Teachers

Jun. 19, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – The House Education Committee today took an important step toward keeping Pennsylvania’s best teachers in the classroom and boosting student achievement by voting to end the practice of seniority-based layoffs, said Rep. Stephen Bloom (R-Cumberland), prime sponsor of the Protecting Excellent Teachers Act.

PIAA Legislative Oversight Committee to Hold Hearing on Public, Private Sports

Jun. 19, 2017 /

WHAT: Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), chairman of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) Legislative Oversight Committee, will hold a public hearing on student transfers and athletic classification, along with a discussion on the pros and cons of holding separate championships for public and private schools.

Barrar to Hold Hearing on the Use of Micro Grids for Energy Distribution

Jun. 16, 2017 /

WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will conduct an informational hearing to receive input regarding the use of micro grids to provide reliable energy distribution, especially during disaster emergencies.

Topper Bill to Protect Newborns Approved by House Judiciary Committee

Jun. 14, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation by Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) that would amend the Newborn Protection Act to make it easier for new parents to relinquish unwanted or impossible-to-care-for newborns to caregivers gained unanimous approval by the House Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.

Topper Bill to Assist Military-Trained Medics Passed By House

Jun. 13, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – With unanimous support, the Pennsylvania House today approved legislation by Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) to assist veterans who received medical training in the military find jobs in the private sector.

Keller’s Motorcycle Procession Safety Bill Passed by House

Jun. 12, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation that would improve highway safety by affording certain rights to organized motorcycle processions, sponsored by Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Cumberland), today was overwhelmingly approved by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Moul to Testify at Public Hearing on Alleged Regulatory Overreach by Susquehanna River Basin Commission

Jun. 09, 2017 /

WHAT: Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams) will testify next week before the House State Government Committee, which is investigating concerns of unchecked authority and financial and regulatory abuse by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC). The committee will examine concerns raised by lawmakers, as well as representatives of municipalities and businesses regulated by the SRBC to determine if corrective legislation is warranted. The SRBC is an interstate compact that includes Pennsylvania, Maryland and New York.

House State Government Committee to Examine Allegations of Regulatory Overreach by Susquehanna River Basin Commission

Jun. 09, 2017 /

WHAT: PA House State Government Committee Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will convene a public hearing to receive testimony and investigate concerns of regulatory overreach by the Susquehanna River Basin Commission. These include duplicative testing, excessive fees and fines on local municipalities and businesses, as well as the disregard of the professional opinions of Pennsylvania licensed hydrologists and engineers.

Pension Reform Bills Draw Support From Tallman

Jun. 09, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Two pieces of much-needed pension reform legislation have passed the state House, according to state Rep. Will Tallman (R-Adams/Cumberland), who authored one of them and voted for both.