DiGirolamo to Convene Meeting of PIAA Legislative Oversight Committee

Oct. 26, 2015 /

WHAT: Rep. Gene DiGirolamo (R-Bucks), chairman of the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA) Legislative Oversight Committee, will hear from Dr. Robert Lombardi, executive director of the PIAA, regarding the association’s continued compliance with Act 91 of 2009 and to adopt its annual report.

Kaufer’s Plan to Address Residency Requirements for Public Assistance Passes House Health Committee

Oct. 26, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – To help ensure that every dollar of public assistance is used to help the truly needy who reside in Pennsylvania, Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) is sponsoring House Bill 1322, which would require applicants for general assistance to disclose previous states in which they have collected public assistance. His bill would also require the Department of Human Services (DHS) to notify other states of the change in residency of the applicant. The measure passed the House Health Committee with bipartisan support, a vote of 18-7, on Monday.

Debt Commission Bills Pass House, Lawrence Says

Oct. 23, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – The House this week passed two bills that would reduce the state’s debt and require more efficient and transparent use of taxpayer dollars through Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) and Public Improvement Projects (PIP) programs.

Adams-York House Delegation Supports Debt Reduction Legislation

Oct. 21, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Two pieces of legislation that would reduce the state’s debt and require more efficient and transparent use of taxpayer dollars through Pennsylvania’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) were passed by the state House today. House Bill 928 limits the amount of outstanding obligations for existing redevelopment assistance projects to $2.95 billion, while House Bill 930 limits the amount of debt taken on by new projects to $125 million per year while also capping debt for public improvement projects at $350 million per year.

Hickernell Bill Making it Easier for Foster Children to Participate in Out-of-Home Activities Passes House

Oct. 21, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – Today, legislation authored by Rep. Dave Hickernell (R-Lancaster/Dauphin) to benefit foster children was approved by the House of Representatives. The bill would authorize the caregivers of children and youth who are in out-of-home placement (i.e., foster care) to approve or disapprove their foster child’s participation in age-appropriate extracurricular, family and social activities without prior approval or disapproval of that participation from the county child welfare agency, private placement agency, or the court.

Grove Reminds Drivers of School Bus Safety Laws

Oct. 21, 2015 /

HARRISBURG –School districts, law enforcement agencies, school transportation providers and PennDOT are reminding drivers of Pennsylvania’s school bus safety laws with Operation Safe Stop, an awareness and enforcement event held across the Commonwealth as a part of National School Bus Safety Week, which runs from Oct. 19-23, said State Rep. Seth Grove (R-York).

Judiciary Committee Moves Legislation to Introduce a Merit Selection System for Statewide Appellate Courts in Pennsylvania

Oct. 20, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – In order to change the way statewide appellate court judges are chosen by replacing partisan judicial elections with a merit selection system, House Judiciary Committee Majority Chairman Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) moved legislation to introduce a constitutional amendment that would do just that during the Judiciary Committee’s scheduled weekly voting meeting.

Deer License Purchasing Process to Improve Under Legislation

Oct. 20, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – The House Game and Fisheries Committee, chaired by state Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-York), today passed legislation that would make it easier for hunters to acquire an antlerless deer license in Pennsylvania. House Bill 231, authored by Rep. Gerald Mullery (D-Luzerne), may now be considered by the full House.

House Gives the Green Light to Bloom ‘Ride On Red’ Bill

Oct. 20, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – In a bipartisan vote, the House of Representatives today endorsed legislation, authored by Rep. Stephen Bloom (R-Cumberland), to give motorcyclists and other drivers the option to proceed with caution through an intersection when trapped at an unresponsive traffic light.

Wolf Should be Governing, Not Campaigning, Says Warner

Oct. 20, 2015 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) issued this statement after receiving confirmation that Gov. Tom Wolf would be making a visit to Connellsville today to defend his requested tax increases to city council members.