Aug. 13, 2020 /
![Dowling to Announce Legislation to Help Pennsylvania’s Events Industry]()
WHAT: Rep. Matt Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) will host a press conference in conjunction with local event venues, caterers and other businesses negatively impacted by Gov. Tom Wolf’s targeted mitigation measures to announce legislation that would benefit the events industry by allowing them to safely operate at 50% capacity.
Aug. 11, 2020 /
![House Committee Meeting Wednesday to Evaluate Why Unemployment Compensation System Failed So Many Pennsylvanians During COVID-19]()
WHAT: With so many Pennsylvanians applying for Unemployment Compensation benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic and some of them still waiting to receive answers, the House Labor and Industry Committee will host a virtual informational meeting to identify reasons behind the system’s failure at the time applicants and their families needed it to work.
Aug. 10, 2020 /
![Reese, Topper to Unveil Legislation Regarding Sports, Extracurricular Activities and Educational Opportunities for Upcoming School Year]()
WHAT: Reps. Mike Reese (R-Westmoreland/Somerset) and Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) will host a press conference to unveil two pieces of legislation that will impact sports, extracurricular activities and educational opportunities for students during the upcoming 2020-21 school year.
Aug. 03, 2020 /
![Sonney to Host Two-Day House Education Committee Public Hearing on Reopening Schools]()
WHAT: Rep. Curt Sonney (R-Erie), chairman of the House Education Committee, and members of the committee will hold a two-day public hearing on safely reopening schools this fall.
Jul. 28, 2020 /
![Reps. Dowling and Ecker to Host Virtual Meeting About Restaurant Restrictions]()
WHAT: Reps. Matt Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) and Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) will host a conversation about the struggles faced by the restaurant industry because of the limitations imposed on it by Gov. Tom Wolf. Owners will share their challenges and discuss solutions to benefit the community as a whole.
Jul. 20, 2020 /
![Metcalfe, ERE Committee to Receive Expert Testimony on Protecting Citizens, Energy Jobs from Carbon Taxes, Overregulation]()
PA House Environmental Resources and Energy (ERE) Committee Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will once again convene a public hearing to receive expert, factual testimony on the consequences of Pennsylvania joining any cap-and-trade, carbon tax-imposing emissions program such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
Jul. 20, 2020 /
![Grove, PA News Media Association Counsel to Debunk Wolf’s False Claims on Transparency Bill]()
WHAT: While making threats to veto legislation to increase transparency during an emergency declaration, Gov. Tom Wolf and his staff have made incorrect and untrue statements about what House Bill 2463 - which passed the House and Senate unanimously (252-0) - would do. To set the record straight, Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) will host a virtual, honest and open conversation with a media law professional.
Jun. 24, 2020 /
![House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee to Host Informational Meeting on Resident Safety in Long-Term Care During COVID-19]()
WHAT: Continuing to address the coronavirus-based needs of those in Pennsylvania’s elderly population, the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee is holding an informational meeting to discuss resident safety in long-term care during COVID-19.
Jun. 12, 2020 /
![Judiciary Committee to Vote on Bills Aimed at Strengthening Police and Community Relationships]()
WHAT: The House Judiciary Committee, led by Chairman Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), will hold a voting meeting on House Bills 1841 and 1910, which address vetting and training of police officers to further strengthen police and community relationships.
Jun. 10, 2020 /
![House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee to Hold Meeting Regarding COVID-19 Testing in Long-Term Care Facilities, Says Day]()
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 hold an informational meeting to discuss COVID-19 testing in long-term care facilities.
Jun. 10, 2020 /
![Diamond, Mastriano, Barrar and Regan to Discuss the End of Governor’s COVID-19 Disaster Declaration]()
WHAT: Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon), Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-Franklin/York/Adams), Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) and Sen. Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York) will be holding a press conference on the passage of Diamond’s House Resolution 836 by the General Assembly. The resolution required by law that the governor must end the COVID-19 emergency declaration.
Jun. 08, 2020 /
![Marsy’s Law Advocates Speak in Advance of Court Hearing]()
WHAT: Proponents of Marsy’s Law will outline benefits of the legislation and share their thoughts on the ongoing lawsuit a day before the Commonwealth Court holds a hearing. Marsy’s Law is a victims’ bill of rights that would be added to the Pennsylvania Constitution.
Jun. 08, 2020 /
![Metcalfe, ERECommittee Set to Move Legislation Clarifying Wolf’s Lack of Authority to Initiate RGGI Without Legislative Approval]()
WHAT: PA House Environmental Resources and Energy(ERE) Committee Majority Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) will convene a voting meeting to advance House Bill 2025,which would reinforce that legislative authorization is required before Pennsylvania could join any cap-and-trade, carbon tax-imposing emissions program such as the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI).
Jun. 03, 2020 /
![House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee to Host Informational Meeting on Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program]()
WHAT: Continuing to address the needs of those in Pennsylvania’s elderly population, the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee is holding an informational meeting to discuss the Commonwealth’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program.
May. 26, 2020 /
![Committee to Consider Child, Maternal Protection Proposals]()
WHAT: The House Children and Youth Committee, chaired by Rep. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), will hold a voting meeting to consider three bills and nine resolutions.
May. 26, 2020 /
![Ag Committee to Discuss Food Supply, Other Ag-Related Concerns Stemming from COVID-19 Pandemic]()
WHAT: The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, chaired by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), will hold an informational meeting to discuss agricultural issues related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May. 21, 2020 /
![Nursing Home Inspections - Pennsylvania House Informational Meeting Aging and Older Adult Services Committee]()
WHAT: With many of Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 cases occurring in long-term-care facilities, the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee will conduct a virtual informational meeting to determine who is surveying conditions at the facilities and the protocols they are using to inspect them.
May. 20, 2020 /
![Committee to Consider Ending PA Disaster Declaration, Says Barrar]()
WHAT: Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will hold a voting meeting tomorrow to consider several measures including House resolutions honoring veterans, EMS providers, the American Red Cross and the 75th anniversary of VJ Day. The committee will also take up a concurrent resolution terminating Pennsylvania’s disaster emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
May. 20, 2020 /
![PA Unemployment Compensation System’s Performance During Pandemic to be Subject of House Committee Hearing on Thursday]()
WHAT: With approximately one-third of Pennsylvania’s workforce applying for unemployment compensation benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, the House Labor and Industry Committee will host a virtual informational hearing to learn from members of the administration about why the system failed so many residents during the early stages of the pandemic and what steps have been taken to improve the system.
May. 18, 2020 /
![Metcalfe to Discuss Wolf Impeachment Resolution on PCN]()
WHO: State Representative Daryl Metcalfe’s (R-Butler)interview on his resolution calling for the impeachment of Gov. Tom Wolf is scheduled to air tonight on the Pennsylvania Cable Network (PCN).