Day to Lead Informational Meeting Regarding Older Adult Abuse

Apr. 01, 2022 /

WHAT: Rep. Gary W. Day (R-Berks/Lehigh), chairman of the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, along with members of the committee will be holding an informational meeting to discuss House Bill 2425 and concerns with communications between departments in long term care facilities. The committee will hear personal testimony focusing on older adult abuse.

Committee to Discuss Resolution Related to Charter Regulation

Mar. 29, 2022 /

WHAT: The House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), will hold a voting meeting to discuss and consider a concurrent resolution disapproving the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s regulation on charter and cyber charter schools.

Lawrence Bills Aim to Help PA’s Struggling Dairy Industry

Mar. 28, 2022 /

WHAT: At a Capitol news conference on Wednesday, Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster) and fellow advocates for Pennsylvania’s dairy industry will outline a package of bills Lawrence is sponsoring to help struggling farmers.

State Government Committee to Take Up Bills

Mar. 28, 2022 /

WHAT: The House State Government Committee is back in action tomorrow when it’ll meet to vote on several bills. The committee will take up the following bills:

Committee to Consider Two Education Bills

Mar. 28, 2022 /

WHAT: The House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), will hold a voting meeting to consider two proposals on a variety of education topics.

Policy Committee to Hold Hearing on Cybersecurity in PA

Mar. 25, 2022 /

WHAT: Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), chairman of the House Majority Policy Committee, and Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-Allegheny), Republican chair of the House Cybersecurity Caucus, are co-hosting a hearing to discuss cybersecurity in Pennsylvania.

Metcalfe, ERE Committee to Advance Energy Independence, Domestic Production Expansion Measures

Mar. 25, 2022 /

WHAT: PA House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will convene a voting meeting to advance several pieces of legislation and resolutions to expand Pennsylvania’s energy independence, significantly ramp up domestic energy production across the Commonwealth, and to offer America’s free world allies the opportunity to reject national security-jeopardizing, Russian energy imports.

Committee to Gather Information on Cyber Charter Schools

Mar. 21, 2022 /

WHAT: The House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), will hold a public hearing to hear from officials with the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) to receive a comprehensive overview of the cyber charter school application and renewal process and the Charter School Appeal Board (CAB).

PennDOT Needs to Listen to I-80 Tolling Objections

Mar. 16, 2022 /

Having Interstate 80 in our area is one of our greatest assets. This critical interstate attracts business and industry, not to mention thousands of travelers visiting our wonderful communities. Our proximity to I-80 is listed on traveler brochures, college admissions materials and economic development proposals. I-80 is our lifeline.

Committee to Provide Input on Charter School Regulations, Hold Hearing on Teacher Shortage

Mar. 14, 2022 /

WHAT: The House Education Committee, chaired by Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), will hold a voting meeting to consider whether to issue a letter disapproving of the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s final form regulation related to charter and cyber charter schools. Afterward, at 10 a.m., it will hold a public hearing on the teacher shortage within the Commonwealth.

Boback and Committee to Review Military-Related Programs

Feb. 28, 2022 /

WHAT: Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), majority chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will lead an informational meeting to review various programs over which the committee has oversight.

Boback to Lead Hearing on EMS Crisis

Feb. 25, 2022 /

WHAT: Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), majority chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will convene a public hearing regarding Pennsylvania’s emergency medical services (EMS) crisis. The committee will hear testimony focusing on recruitment and retention of personnel, financial needs, billing constraints, hospital emergency room protocols, local government support initiatives and COVID-19 challenges to the EMS system.

Hennessey to Participate in City & State PA Transportation Summit

Feb. 23, 2022 /

WHAT: Rep. Tim Hennessey (R-Chester/Montgomery), chairman of the House Transportation Committee, will be a panelist at the City & State Pennsylvania Transportation Summit in Harrisburg. Discussion will focus on sustainable transportation systems that include upgrades to public transit and rail service to improve traffic flow and efficiency, and greater use of new technologies and alternative fuels to power vehicles.