Oct. 19, 2016 Download
Legislation designed to reduce the waiting time to obtain a no-fault divorce in Pennsylvania has been signed into law. Act 102 shortens the length of the separation period required for a no-fault divorce, and makes Pennsylvania’s divorce law similar to other neighboring states. Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne), prime sponsor of Act 102, said this change will allow families with children to finalize their new living situations in a more efficient and less turbulent manner.
Oct. 18, 2016 Download
Legislation designed to prohibit “Sanctuary Cities” in the Commonwealth has been approved by the Pennsylvania House. Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia), sponsor of House Bill 1885, said her bill would require cooperation between local and federal law enforcement agencies, and ensure that individuals who have come to the country illegally and committed further crimes cannot find respite in communities in Pennsylvania.
Oct. 14, 2016 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Martin Causer (R-McKean, Potter & Cameron) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.
Oct. 14, 2016 Download
The Legislative Report Program with Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R- Lehigh & Berks) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.
Oct. 14, 2016 Download
The first Acme grocery store in Delaware County licensed for private sale of wine and beer has begun operation thanks to legislation approved earlier this year in Harrisburg. Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) lauded the opening with other local lawmakers at a press conference on Thursday at Acme’s Concordville Town Centre Store, and said Pennsylvania is finally allowing the customer convenience that will keep shoppers from crossing state lines.
Oct. 13, 2016 Download
House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) has announced new legislation to increase state funding for Educational Improvement Tax Credits (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credits (OSTC) in Pennsylvania. The two programs give tax credits to eligible businesses contributing to a Scholarship Organization, an Educational Improvement Organization or a Pre-Kindergarten Scholarship Organization. Following a tour of the St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic School in South Philadelphia on Wednesday, the Speaker said the funding bump would help cut the waiting list for charter schools and provide new educational opportunities for thousands of Philadelphia students.
Oct. 07, 2016 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Martin Causer (R-McKean, Potter & Cameron) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.
Oct. 07, 2016 Download
The Legislative Report Program with Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R- Lehigh & Berks) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.
Oct. 07, 2016 Download
This Legislative Report Program with Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.
Oct. 06, 2016 Download
The manufactured home industry, a major employer in Clarion County and the surrounding region, is facing regulatory and economic challenges. Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) hosted a House Majority Policy Committee hearing this week in Shippenville to allow legislators to learn more about the manufactured home industry. Rep. Oberlander said it is crucial the Legislature understands the impact of the business on the local economy and what is necessary to ensure the continued growth and success of this sector of the state’s manufacturing industry.