Sep. 29, 2016 Download
On Wednesday, Gov. Tom Wolf spoke before a joint session of the General Assembly about Pennsylvania’s ongoing opioid and heroin abuse crisis, calling for the legislature to address access and abuse of the drugs, from prescription to disposal.
Sep. 29, 2016 Download
On Wednesday, Gov. Tom Wolf spoke before a joint session of the General Assembly about Pennsylvania’s ongoing opioid and heroin abuse crisis, calling for the legislature to address access and abuse of the drugs, from prescription to disposal.
Sep. 28, 2016 Download
Legislation that would change the laws regarding small games of chance in Pennsylvania has been approved by the Pennsylvania House. House Bill 1313, sponsored by Rep. Dan Moul (R-Adams), would eliminate weekly prize limits, authorize new games, change major league sports drawings, and amend the rules of tavern gaming. Moul said his bill will ensure that taverns can legally operate certain commonplace games of chance that are currently unlawful.
Sep. 27, 2016 Download
In order to draw attention to Down syndrome, as well as the challenges and opportunities presented by the condition, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) today recognized September as Down Syndrome Awareness Month in Pennsylvania with House Resolution 999. Rep. Heffley was joined at an event in the Capitol Rotunda by Eric Waksmunski, a Down syndrome advocate; the Waksmunski children, Jesse, Wyatt and Shane; Josh Stranix, board member at the Arc of Pennsylvania; fourth-grade students from Mahoning Valley Elementary School; along with other supporters. Both Shane and Wyatt have been diagnosed with Down syndrome. Heffley spoke about the impact of Eric’s family on his understanding of Down syndrome and the importance of raising public awareness to help facilitate greater acceptance of those with disabilities.
Sep. 23, 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.
Sep. 23, 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.
Sep. 23, 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.
Sep. 21, 2016 Download
New legislation that would allow for challenges to the legality of local firearms ordinances was approved Tuesday in Harrisburg by the House Judiciary Committee with broad bipartisan support. Under the current Pennsylvania Crimes Code, no county, municipality or township may pass laws regulating the ownership, possession or transportation of firearms and ammunition, but that has not prevented a number of local governments from enacting their own gun regulations. Prime sponsor of House Bill 2258, Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry & Cumberland) said his legislation would further clarify existing state law and help eliminate any confusion for Pennsylvania gun owners.
Sep. 20, 2016 Download
The PA HOPE (Heroin, Opioid, Prevention and Education) Caucus, of which Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) is a member, held a Day of Hope Rally on Tuesday at the Capitol Rotunda. The purpose of the rally was to call for action on legislation that will ensure Pennsylvanians have better access to high quality prevention and treatment programs for the disease of drug and alcohol addiction. Brown said lawmakers are working together this fall to find effective solutions to the public health crisis created by the growing abuse of prescription painkillers and other opioid drugs in the Commonwealth.
Sep. 20, 2016 Download
The PA-HOPE Caucus recently held a press conference in Harrisburg to promote efforts to combat drug abuse in the Commonwealth. Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) joined the Governor and several lawmakers in calling for action on legislation designed to prevent and slow the spread of opioid abuse, as well as expedite treatment for those suffering from addiction.