Lawmakers learn about being a First Responder

Oct. 18, 2019 / Embed

The Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee recently participated in fire and EMS training in Pittsburgh. They participated in ladder drills, CPR training and fire fighting in order to get a first-hand glimpse into the lives of our emergency responders.

Announcement of U.S.S. Harrisburg Press Conference

Oct. 10, 2019 / Embed

Legislators gather for the announcement of the U.S.S. Harrisburg, an LPD ship being built in the Philadelphia ship yard. Other than military use, the ship will be used for humanitarian and relief missions.

Marcellus Coaltion Impact Fee on Local Municipalities

Sep. 27, 2019 / Embed

Members of the Marcellus Coalition gather at a press conference to convince Pennsylvanians of the many benefits that impact fees are having upon communities.

White Haven Center Rally

Sep. 27, 2019 / Embed

A rally to keep open the White Haven Center. White Haven Center is a health care organization with Mental Retardation and/or Developmental Disabilities Residential Treatment Facility listed as their primary medical specialization.

Recovery Advocacy Day Rally

Sep. 24, 2019 / Embed

State Reps. Tom Murt, Jim Gregory and Gene DiGirolamo speak during a Recovery Advocacy Day Rally held September 24, 2019 at the Capitol.

Arc of Pennsylvania Press Conference

Sep. 24, 2019 / Embed

On September 24, 2019, The Arc of PA holds a press conference inside the Capitol. The ARC of Pennsylvania promotes the human rights of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and actively supports their full inclusion and participation in the community throughout their lifetimes.

Impact Fee Press Event, Tunkhannock, PA

Sep. 23, 2019 / Embed

Local and state officials stand together to discuss the positive impact that the natural gas extraction impact fee has had in Pennsylvania at a press conference in Tunkhannock sponsored by the Marcellus Shale Coalition.

Speaker Mike Turzai Expanding Education Freedom with US Sec. of Education Betsy DeVos

Sep. 19, 2019 / Embed

House members listen to U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos concerning education choice and freedom.

Keefer Unveils Bill to Combat Aiding and Encouraging Suicide

Sep. 19, 2019 / Embed

At a press held September 19, 2019, Rep. Dawn Keefer (R-York/Cumberland) today unveiled new legislation to increase criminal penalties for people convicted of aiding or encouraging another person to commit suicide.

Expanding Education Freedom Roundtable

Sep. 19, 2019 / Embed

Speaker Turzai and fellow House members attend the Educational Freedom Roundtable held on September 19, 2019.