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17 Mar 2010 - Rep. Matthew Bradford: Bradford work-sharing bill unanimously advances out of committee 17 Mar 2010 - Rep. Daniel Deasy: House OKs Deasy resolution urging feds to extend medical assistance funding increase 17 Mar 2010 - Rep. W. Curtis Thomas: House passes Thomas youth council bill 16 Mar 2010 - Rep. Babette Josephs: Bill to increase penalties for violation of Sunshine Law passes House 16 Mar 2010 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Rep. Georges bill helping military families signed into law 16 Mar 2010 - Rep. Kenneth J. Smith: Smith to introduce bill to include optometrists on list of medical providers who can certify need for handicapped placards or license plates 16 Mar 2010 - Rep. David K. Levdansky: Levdansky introduces legislation to enhance accountability and transparency for state business subsidies 16 Mar 2010 - Rep. Scott Conklin: Teen dating violence bill passes House 16 Mar 2010 - Rep. Kevin Murphy: Schoolchildren could observe elections under Murphy bill 16 Mar 2010 - Rep. Phyllis Mundy: Mundy, Pa. Partnerships for Children seek to protect foster children from abuse, neglect 16 Mar 2010 - House Speaker Keith McCall: House Speaker McCall to welcome Undergraduate Research at the Capitol Conference on March 23 10 Mar 2010 - Rep. Dante Santoni: Santoni resolution highlights problem gambling, available treatment 15 Mar 2010 - Rep. Paul Drucker: Drucker bill to encourage 'green' building for schools passes House 15 Mar 2010 - Rep. Bryan R. Lentz: Lentz comments on charges against school bus driver who caused fatal crash 15 Mar 2010 - Rep. Dan B. Frankel: Frankel bill to allow stronger local smoking laws advances out of committee 12 Mar 2010 - Rep. W. Curtis Thomas: Urban Affairs Committee to hold public hearing in Philadelphia 12 Mar 2010 - Rep. Daniel Deasy: Deasy bill would allow organizations to raise more money 12 Mar 2010 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: House Insurance Committee to hold hearing on oncology parity bill 11 Mar 2010 - Rep. Timothy Solobay: House holds hearing on Solobay's paternity bill 10 Mar 2010 - Rep. Scott Conklin: Teen dating violence bill positioned for House passage 10 Mar 2010 - Rep. Bryan Barbin: Barbin bill would return Johnstown Flood Tax money for original purpose 10 Mar 2010 - Rep. Timothy Solobay: House passes Solobay's E-911 bill 9 Mar 2010 - Rep. Marc J. Gergely: House passes Gergely's bill to protect consumers 9 Mar 2010 - Rep. Robert E. Belfanti: Committee approves 'essential' status for state law enforcement officials 9 Mar 2010 - Rep. Dom Costa: House passes Costa's long-term insurance bill 9 Mar 2010 - Rep. David K. Levdansky: Levdansky leads opposition to expanding gas drilling in state forest lands 9 Mar 2010 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: House passes DeLuca bill to study sales and use tax 8 Mar 2010 - Rep. Tom Houghton: House passes Houghton bill to close loophole, save taxpayers' money 8 Mar 2010 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: House passes DeLuca pharmacy technician bill 8 Mar 2010 - Rep. Bryan R. Lentz: Lentz bill would provide tax exemptions for green buildings 8 Mar 2010 - Rep. Richard T. Grucela: Committee approves Grucela bill to allow some 17-year-olds to vote in primaries 5 Mar 2010 - Rep. Steve Santarsiero: Santarsiero calls for federal amendment to set campaign finance limits 5 Mar 2010 - Rep. James E. Casorio: Casorio to introduce tethering legislation 3 Mar 2010 - Rep. Joseph Preston: House Consumer Affairs Committee reviews municipal aggregation bill 1 Mar 2010 - Rep. John Siptroth: Siptroth's bill to increase penalties for indecent assault is subject of House committee hearing 24 Feb 2010 - Rep. Brendan F. Boyle: Boyle measure would bring Pa. voting process into 21st century 17 Feb 2010 - Rep. David K. Levdansky: Levdansky announces release of first independent audit of Deer Management Program 17 Feb 2010 - Rep. John T. Galloway: Galloway quizzes Pennsylvania Labor and Industry secretary on his E-Verify bills 16 Feb 2010 - Rep. Tom Houghton: Houghton bill would further PA Preferred program 12 Feb 2010 - Rep. Camille Bud George: House panel to hold Marcellus gas hearing in Clearfield 12 Feb 2010 - Rep. Cherelle L. Parker: Majority Policy Committee examines the use of expert testimony 12 Feb 2010 - Rep. Mike Sturla: Majority Policy Committee examines the use of expert testimony 12 Feb 2010 - Rep. Tim Briggs: House policy hearing focuses on Briggs' youth concussion legislation 12 Feb 2010 - Rep. Joseph Brennan: Brennan introduces consumer protection bill 12 Feb 2010 - Rep. Mike Sturla: Majority Policy Committee explores concussions in youth sports 12 Feb 2010 - Rep. Tim Briggs: Majority Policy Committee explores concussions in youth sports 9 Feb 2010 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: Eachus Response to Governor Rendells Proposed 2010-11 Budget 9 Feb 2010 - Rep. Ronald G. Waters: Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus celebrates Black History Month 8 Feb 2010 - Rep. Frank Dermody: Dermody reflects on passing of Congressman Murtha 8 Feb 2010 - Rep. Eugene A. DePasquale: Tax credit would help long-term care patients 5 Feb 2010 - Rep. Kenneth J. Smith: Majority Policy Committee looks at veterans outreach programs 5 Feb 2010 - Rep. Mike Sturla: Majority Policy Committee looks at veterans outreach programs 5 Feb 2010 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: Senate committee approves DeLuca consumer protection bill 5 Feb 2010 - Rep. Richard Mirabito: Mirabito's Second Stage Loan bill received favorably by Senate Democrats 4 Feb 2010 - Rep. Josh Shapiro: Shapiros trademark counterfeiting bill approved by committee 4 Feb 2010 - Rep. Robert E. Belfanti: Bill would introduce joint custody presumption in Pa. child custody law 4 Feb 2010 - Rep. Mike Sturla: Majority Policy Committee considers property tax payment options for the city of Scranton 4 Feb 2010 - Rep. Kevin Murphy: Majority Policy Committee considers property tax payment options for the city of Scranton 3 Feb 2010 - Rep. Marc J. Gergely: Goodman, Gergely and Sainato seek study to see if keno could provide additional college financial aid to Pa. student 3 Feb 2010 - Rep. Neal P. Goodman: Goodman, Gergely and Sainato seek study to see if keno could provide additional college financial aid to Pa. student 3 Feb 2010 - Rep. Christopher Sainato: Goodman, Gergely and Sainato seek study to see if keno could provide additional college financial aid to Pa. student 3 Feb 2010 - Rep. Tim Briggs: Rep. Briggs, Sen. White team up in bipartisan effort to promote gender equity in school sports 2 Feb 2010 - Rep. Dwight Evans: EVANS PA FRESH FOOD INITIATIVE GOES NATIONAL 2 Feb 2010 - Rep. Angel Cruz: Cruz bill would establish committee to hear provisional ballot challenges 2 Feb 2010 - Rep. Ted Harhai: Governor signs Harhai coal refuse disposal bill into law 1 Feb 2010 - Rep. John Myers: House committee advances Myers surplus food bill 28 Jan 2010 - Rep. Gregory S. Vitali: Vitali bill would halt leasing of state forests for Marcellus gas drilling 28 Jan 2010 - Rep. Ted Harhai: Harhai coal refuse disposal bill awaits governor's signature 27 Jan 2010 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Rep. George: PUC model shows ‘profound effect of deregulation 27 Jan 2010 - Rep. Robert L. Freeman: Freeman bill gives auditor general authority to audit General Assembly 26 Jan 2010 - Rep. Tom Houghton: Houghton legislation to prevent abuse of DXM passes House 26 Jan 2010 - Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown: Lowery Brown bill would help minority-, women-owned businesses 26 Jan 2010 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: House votes to ban texting, handheld cell phone use by drivers 26 Jan 2010 - Rep. Joseph F. Markosek: House votes to ban texting, handheld cell phone use by drivers 26 Jan 2010 - House Speaker Keith McCall: House votes to ban texting, handheld cell phone use by drivers 26 Jan 2010 - Rep. Jake Wheatley: Legislators unveil bills to boost small business, diversity in state contracts, purchasing 26 Jan 2010 - Rep. Jesse J. White: White proposes ban on egregious Municipal Authority Board billing practices 26 Jan 2010 - Rep. Marc J. Gergely: Gergely calls for passage of certified registered nurse anesthetists bill 25 Jan 2010 - Rep. Dwight Evans: EVANS LAUDS PRESIDENT/FIRST LADY FOR BOLD PUSH TO PROMOTE FOOD ACCESS 25 Jan 2010 - Rep. Babette Josephs: House committees review food safety issue in Capitol cafeteria, urge Senate to pass food safety bill 25 Jan 2010 - Rep. Michael K. Hanna: House committees review food safety issue in Capitol cafeteria, urge Senate to pass food safety bill 21 Jan 2010 - Rep. Timothy Solobay: Solobay's small games of chance bill subject of public hearing 21 Jan 2010 - Rep. Eugene A. DePasquale: DePasquale bill would create K-9 Cell Phone Detection Program 15 Jan 2010 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Hearing set on measure that would create power agency to spur competition and lower electric prices 15 Jan 2010 - Rep. Kevin Murphy: Murphy bill to help Scranton property owners with their tax bills; legislation is subject of Feb. 4 public hearing 14 Jan 2010 - Rep. Lawrence H. Curry: Public hearing held on Currys bill that would ban toxins in baby products 14 Jan 2010 - Rep. Mike Sturla: Majority Policy Committee looks at economic development and job creation 14 Jan 2010 - Rep. Eugene A. DePasquale: Majority Policy Committee looks at economic development and job creation 13 Jan 2010 - Rep. Tim D. Seip: Majority Policy Committee examines state transportation and infrastructure issues 13 Jan 2010 - Rep. Mike Sturla: Majority Policy Committee examines state transportation and infrastructure issues 12 Jan 2010 - Rep. Steve Santarsiero: Santarsiero to introduce property tax relief legislation 12 Jan 2010 - House Speaker Keith McCall: Rep. McCall chooses to not run for re-election in 2010 11 Jan 2010 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: Bill would provide stricter parole guidelines 8 Jan 2010 - Rep. Dom Costa: Costa long-term insurance bill advanced by House committee 7 Jan 2010 - Rep. W. Curtis Thomas: Thomas appointed chairman of House Urban Affairs Committee 7 Jan 2010 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: DeLuca plans to hold hearing on Highmark's possible outsourcing of jobs 7 Jan 2010 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: House Insurance Committee approves bill to extend kids' health coverage 6 Jan 2010 - Rep. Dante Santoni: House approves legislation allowing table games in Pennsylvania 6 Jan 2010 - House Speaker Keith McCall: House approves legislation allowing table games in Pennsylvania 6 Jan 2010 - Rep. Tom Houghton: Houghton to introduce alternative energy legislation 6 Jan 2010 - Rep. Babette Josephs: House committees to review rodent issue in Capitol cafeteria, urge Senate to pass food safety bill 6 Jan 2010 - Rep. Michael K. Hanna: House committees to review rodent issue in Capitol cafeteria, urge Senate to pass food safety bill 4 Jan 2010 - House Speaker Keith McCall: Pa. House and Senate leaders reach consensus on bill to reform, expand gaming 4 Jan 2010 - Rep. Timothy Solobay: Legislation would help cities realize revenues from tax-exempt properties 22 Dec 2009 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: DeLuca to introduce bill for stiffer state prison parole guidelines 17 Dec 2009 - Rep. Frank Dermody: Dermody elected majority whip 17 Dec 2009 - Rep. Robert L. Freeman: Senate committee approves Freeman bill to promote alternative to sprawl 17 Dec 2009 - Rep. Bryan R. Lentz: Lentz bill would prohibit state payment of legal fees in corruption probes 17 Dec 2009 - Rep. Timothy Solobay: Solobay bill that would expand opportunities for vehicle salespeople advances to the Senate 17 Dec 2009 - Rep. Jaret A. Gibbons: House passes Gibbons halfway house bill 16 Dec 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Rep. George: Sludge eyed as clean energy source 16 Dec 2009 - Rep. Scott Conklin: Teen dating violence bill approved by House committee 15 Dec 2009 - Rep. Dante Santoni: Pa. House approves legislation to allow table games at slot facilities 15 Dec 2009 - Rep. Dwight Evans: Pa. House approves legislation to allow table games at slot facilities 15 Dec 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: Pa. House approves legislation to allow table games at slot facilities 15 Dec 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: Pa. House approves legislation to allow table games at slot facilities 15 Dec 2009 - Rep. Robert L. Freeman: Freeman bill to improve storm water management approved by committee 15 Dec 2009 - Rep. John Siptroth: Siptroth seeks study examining impact of smaller legislature 15 Dec 2009 - Rep. Steve Santarsiero: House committee approves Santarsiero measure to provide real estate tax relief to disabled vets 15 Dec 2009 - Rep. Kenyatta Johnson: House committee approves Johnson measure to extend tuition benefits for vets 14 Dec 2009 - Rep. Babette Josephs: Hearing examines bill to prevent state attorney general from potential conflict of interest 14 Dec 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Time change for House ERE committee hearing on sludge 10 Dec 2009 - Rep. Bryan R. Lentz: Lentz bill would prohibit state lawmakers from holding multiple elected offices 9 Dec 2009 - Rep. Neal P. Goodman: Goodman bill to elect Pa. insurance commissioner clears House State Government Committee 9 Dec 2009 - Rep. Dom Costa: Costa school crossing guards bill advances in the House 9 Dec 2009 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: DeLuca bill to study sales and use tax moves forward 9 Dec 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: House panel to sponsor hearing on alternative sludge uses 9 Dec 2009 - Rep. James E. Casorio: Judiciary Committee approves Casorio's Salvia bill 8 Dec 2009 - Rep. Bryan R. Lentz: Lentz introduces bill that would ease excessive Philadelphia Airport traffic 8 Dec 2009 - Rep. Richard Mirabito: House passes Mirabito bill that would bring transparency to state spending 8 Dec 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Rep. George: Bills would protect land, water and gas royalties 8 Dec 2009 - Rep. John T. Galloway: Galloway's Job Protection Bills Advance in the House 7 Dec 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Pearl Harbor ‘Day of Infamy remembered 7 Dec 2009 - Rep. Josh Shapiro: Shapiro's terror-free investing bill passes House 7 Dec 2009 - Rep. Gregory S. Vitali: Veterans' group supports Vitali's climate change legislation 3 Dec 2009 - Rep. Scott Conklin: Conklin urges House action on teen dating violence bill 2 Dec 2009 - Rep. Matthew Bradford: Majority Policy Committee examines treatment of Lyme disease 2 Dec 2009 - Rep. Mike Sturla: Majority Policy Committee examines treatment of Lyme disease 2 Dec 2009 - Rep. Mark B. Cohen: Patients call for medical marijuana in Pennsylvania 2 Dec 2009 - Rep. W. Curtis Thomas: Intergovernmental Affairs Committee to hold public hearing on stimulus 1 Dec 2009 - Rep. Ronald G. Waters: Waters to testify on merits of bill to mandate testing for inmates 23 Nov 2009 - Rep. Timothy Solobay: Solobay, Fontana team up to help struggling cities 20 Nov 2009 - Rep. Paul Costa: Costa introduces bills aimed at fairness in taxes 19 Nov 2009 - Rep. Steve Santarsiero: Santarsiero bills would dock legislators for late budgets, insurance co-pay 18 Nov 2009 - Rep. John Myers: Myers bill would clear path for surplus food donations 18 Nov 2009 - Rep. Babette Josephs: Josephs intros bill to prevent gubernatorial candidates from using Attorney General's Office as stepping stone 18 Nov 2009 - Rep. Angel Cruz: Cruz legislation would strengthen traffic laws for cyclists 17 Nov 2009 - Rep. John R. Hornaman: Bill to reduce cost to governments for legal ads passes House 17 Nov 2009 - Rep. Richard Mirabito: Mirabito's 'transparency in state spending' bill poised for House passage 17 Nov 2009 - Rep. Kevin Murphy: House passes Murphy's proposal to safeguard adoption records 17 Nov 2009 - Rep. Dom Costa: Costa introduces bill to protect school crossing guards 17 Nov 2009 - Rep. Josh Shapiro: Shapiros bill to strengthen hate crimes protections approved by committee 16 Nov 2009 - Rep. Timothy Solobay: Solobay bill would expand opportunities for vehicle salespeople 12 Nov 2009 - Rep. Louise Williams Bishop: Bishop introduces adoption bill to better protect children 12 Nov 2009 - Rep. Scott Conklin: Conklin announces arson registry legislation 10 Nov 2009 - Rep. Timothy Solobay: Solobay resolution brings attention to importance of carbon monoxide alarms 10 Nov 2009 - Rep. Richard Mirabito: Mirabito's PennGAP bill receives bipartisan support, advances to full House 10 Nov 2009 - Rep. Frank Dermody: House passes bill to expand governments' tools for energy conservation 10 Nov 2009 - Rep. Joseph F. Markosek: House Transportation Committee approves Markosek distracted driving bill 10 Nov 2009 - Rep. Louise Williams Bishop: House Children and Youth Committee approves Bishop child-care legislation 10 Nov 2009 - Rep. Babette Josephs: Redistricting legislation approved by committee, sent to full House 10 Nov 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Rep. George: IRS holding refunds for 18 in Clearfield County 9 Nov 2009 - Rep. Joseph F. Markosek: Markosek introduces legislation to address distracted driving 6 Nov 2009 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: DeLuca to introduce veterans' memorial bill 6 Nov 2009 - Rep. Robert E. Belfanti: Pa. unemployed now eligible for up to 99 weeks of benefits 6 Nov 2009 - Rep. James E. Casorio: Casorio bill would put veterans' EMT training to use right away 5 Nov 2009 - Rep. Timothy Solobay: Solobay's bill to protect breastfeeding rights in the workplace moves forward 5 Nov 2009 - Rep. Dom Costa: House Insurance Committee holds public hearing on Costa's long-term insurance bill 30 Oct 2009 - Rep. W. Curtis Thomas: Intergovernmental Affairs Committee to hold public hearings on ARRA 30 Oct 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: House Democratic response to Gov. Rendell 30 Oct 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: House Democratic response to Gov. Rendell 23 Oct 2009 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: DeLuca opposes misleading health-care advertisements 21 Oct 2009 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: DeLuca pharmacy bill approved by House Professional Licensure Committee 21 Oct 2009 - Rep. James E. Casorio: Casorio bill would target health, safety impact of former illegal drug sites 19 Oct 2009 - Rep. Bryan R. Lentz: Lentz introduces bill that would limit sentences in contempt of court offenses 14 Oct 2009 - Rep. Robert E. Belfanti: General Assembly passes workers comp fund investment legislation 13 Oct 2009 - Rep. Mark A. Longietti: Longietti legislation enables United Way's Success by Six Program to qualify for tax credits 9 Oct 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: House Democratic leaders: ‘The budget impasse is over' 9 Oct 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: House Democratic leaders: ‘The budget impasse is over' 9 Oct 2009 - Rep. Dwight Evans: House Democratic leaders: ‘The budget impasse is over' 9 Oct 2009 - Rep. Bryan R. Lentz: Lentz introduces bill that would ease excessive Philadelphia Airport traffic 8 Oct 2009 - Rep. Marc J. Gergely: House approves Gergely amendment supporting emergency responders 8 Oct 2009 - Rep. Brendan F. Boyle: Boyle's effort to expand survivor benefits passes House 7 Oct 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: Pennsylvania House passes key state budget bills 7 Oct 2009 - Rep. Dwight Evans: Pennsylvania House passes key state budget bills 7 Oct 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: Pennsylvania House passes key state budget bills 6 Oct 2009 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: House insurance committee approves DeLuca bill to help landslide victims 7 Oct 2009 - Rep. Thomas R. Caltagirone: Caltagirone constable reform bill heads to governor 7 Oct 2009 - Rep. James E. Casorio: Casorio proposes stricter control of hallucinogenic plant in Pa. 6 Oct 2009 - Rep. Robert F. Matzie: House passes Matzie's bill to eliminate health insurance discrimination 5 Oct 2009 - Rep. Scott Conklin: Conklin introduces bill on teen dating violence 3 Oct 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: House Democratic leaders praise passage of revenue legislation that funds vital programs, protects volunteer and veterans groups 3 Oct 2009 - Rep. Dwight Evans: House Democratic leaders praise passage of revenue legislation that funds vital programs, protects volunteer and veterans groups 3 Oct 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: House Democratic leaders praise passage of revenue legislation that funds vital programs, protects volunteer and veterans groups 3 Oct 2009 - Rep. Tom Houghton: House passes Houghton helicopter tax exemption 2 Oct 2009 - Rep. Dante Santoni: Table games bill goes to full House for vote 1 Oct 2009 - Rep. Jake Wheatley: Hearing held on Wheatley anti-blight bill 1 Oct 2009 - Rep. Marc J. Gergely: Gergely supports Center for Advance Manufacturing Careers 1 Oct 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: Capitol art exhibit celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month 30 Sep 2009 - Rep. Paul Drucker: Drucker resolution to create legislative appointment initiative program at Valley Forge Military College adopted by state House 29 Sep 2009 - Rep. Paul Drucker: Drucker introduces legislation to reform legislative redistricting 29 Sep 2009 - Rep. Mark B. Cohen: Cohen: Increase penalties for unpaid wages and benefits 29 Sep 2009 - Rep. Michael K. Hanna: Hanna to introduce bills to streamline state budget process, avoid impasse 28 Sep 2009 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: DeLuca introduces bill to protect senior citizens from fraudulent insurance practices 24 Sep 2009 - Rep. Kevin Murphy: Committee approves Murphy proposal to help Scranton, Lackawanna Co. homeowners 22 Sep 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Rep. George: Opportunities exist on state contracts, natural gas 21 Sep 2009 - Rep. Neal P. Goodman: Senate panel approves Goodman bill to help Schuylkill County build pre-release center 18 Sep 2009 - Rep. Thomas R. Caltagirone: House passes Caltagirone bill to help courts, domestic violence programs 18 Sep 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Rep. George: House approves extension of Military Family Relief 17 Sep 2009 - Rep. Jewell Williams: Pension Bill Ready For Rendell Signature 17 Sep 2009 - Rep. Dwight Evans: Pension Bill Ready For Rendell Signature 17 Sep 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: Pension Bill Ready For Rendell Signature 17 Sep 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: Pension Bill Ready For Rendell Signature 16 Sep 2009 - Rep. Jake Wheatley: Wheatley's select committee issues report on small business, diversity in state contracts, purchasing 16 Sep 2009 - Rep. Dan B. Frankel: Frankel to conference committee: Closing $70 million in tobacco loopholes vital for balanced, healthy budget 14 Sep 2009 - Rep. Eugene A. DePasquale: DePasquale bill would give tax credit to individual long-term care purchasers 11 Sep 2009 - Majority Whip Bill DeWeese: DeWeese confident, flexible on table games in budget debate 11 Sep 2009 - Rep. Dwight Evans: Budget Conference Committee to reconvene 11 Sep 2009 - Rep. Dwight Evans: House passes pension bill 11 Sep 2009 - Rep. Jewell Williams: House passes pension bill 11 Sep 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: House passes pension bill 11 Sep 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: House passes pension bill 20 Sep 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: Legislative Leaders Announce Budget Agreement 20 Sep 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: Legislative Leaders Announce Budget Agreement 20 Sep 2009 - Rep. Dwight Evans: Legislative Leaders Announce Budget Agreement 11 Sep 2009 - Rep. Harry A. Readshaw: Readshaw, Solobay: two-year budget plan would ease annual stalemate 11 Sep 2009 - Rep. Timothy Solobay: Readshaw, Solobay: two-year budget plan would ease annual stalemate 10 Sep 2009 - Rep. Eugene A. DePasquale: DePasquale introduces legislation to protect abuse victims 9 Sep 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Rep. George: Curwensville wins loan OK for school-heating system 9 Sep 2009 - Rep. Tom Houghton: Houghton announces plan to address budget impasse, property tax relief 8 Sep 2009 - Rep. Tim D. Seip: Seip announces plan to address budget impasse, property tax relief 8 Sep 2009 - Rep. Dwight Evans: House Democrats to Change Pension Legislation 8 Sep 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: House Democrats to Change Pension Legislation 8 Sep 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: House Democrats to Change Pension Legislation 4 Sep 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: BCI Municipal Authority awarded $175,000 for waterline 1 Sep 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Rep. George: Fair tax on natural gas drillers is alive and well 27 Aug 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: McCall, Eachus blast Republicans for refusing to compromise in budget negotiations & creating potential future financial disaster for Pa. 27 Aug 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: McCall, Eachus blast Republicans for refusing to compromise in budget negotiations & creating potential future financial disaster for Pa. 27 Aug 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: Eachus: Senate approves comprehensive solution to Hazleton pension issue 26 Aug 2009 - Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski: Pashinski/Reichley bill to expand heart and stroke program approved by House Health and Human Services Committee 26 Aug 2009 - Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown: Lowery Brown resolution on dental care for disabled, working poor clears committee 19 Aug 2009 - Rep. Timothy Solobay: House passes Solobay's prescription drug repository bill 19 Aug 2009 - Rep. Kevin Murphy: House passes Murphy's firefighter cancer compensation bill 19 Aug 2009 - Rep. Brendan F. Boyle: Finance Committee approves Boyle's police, EMS survivor benefits bill 19 Aug 2009 - Rep. Thomas R. Caltagirone: House sends Caltagirone animal cruelty bill to governor 18 Aug 2009 - Rep. Bryan Barbin: Barbin to host hearing on bill allowing poker fundraisers for fire companies 17 Aug 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: Democratic leaders name nationally recognized expert to Interbranch Commission on Juvenile Justice 17 Aug 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: Democratic leaders name nationally recognized expert to Interbranch Commission on Juvenile Justice 7 Aug 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: Governor signs Eachus bill creating inter-branch juvenile justice commission 6 Aug 2009 - Rep. Lawrence H. Curry: Curry's hemophilia bill advances to the state Senate 5 Aug 2009 - Rep. Jewell Williams: Philadelphia's House delegation backs measure to stabilize city pension system, finances 5 Aug 2009 - Rep. Dwight Evans: Philadelphia's House delegation backs measure to stabilize city pension system, finances 5 Aug 2009 - Rep. Frank Dermody: Moratorium on court-ordered property tax assessments passes House 5 Aug 2009 - Rep. Michael K. Hanna: Hanna legislation to transfer control of parking meters to local governments passes House 5 Aug 2009 - Rep. Timothy Solobay: House advances Solobay's public safety bill 5 Aug 2009 - Rep. Michael K. Hanna: Hanna legislation to protect privacy of public servants passes committee 4 Aug 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: House Democrats lead charge to pay state workers 4 Aug 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: House Democrats lead charge to pay state workers 4 Aug 2009 - Rep. Paul Drucker: House Education Committee approves Drucker resolution to create legislative appointment initiative program at Valley Forge Military College 3 Aug 2009 - Rep. Peter J. Daley: Daleys mortgage compliance legislation unanimously passes House 3 Aug 2009 - Rep. Brendan F. Boyle: Boyle proposes compromise amendment to Philadelphia sales tax increase 3 Aug 2009 - Rep. Michael K. Hanna: Hanna announces KOZ extensions for Lamar Twp. and Renovo 3 Aug 2009 - Rep. Marc J. Gergely: Gergely's unemployment compensation bill heads to governor 27 Jul 2009 - Rep. David R. Kessler: Bill would achieve major savings in school budgets 27 Jul 2009 - Rep. Michael H. O'Brien: O'Brien rallies to support women and children in state budget 23 Jul 2009 - Rep. Marc J. Gergely: Gergely bill updating Pa.'s boxing law heads to Senate 23 Jul 2009 - Rep. Thomas R. Caltagirone: Judiciary Committee approves four bills 22 Jul 2009 - Rep. John R. Hornaman: Hornaman volunteer firefighter tax credit bill passes House 21 Jul 2009 - Rep. Mike Sturla: Sturla votes to oppose Senate-amended budget plan 21 Jul 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: House votes against harmful Senate Republican budget 21 Jul 2009 - Rep. Edward G. Staback: Staback: Poaching legislation clears state House 21 Jul 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Pennvest approves $3.85 million, low-interest loan for Lawrence Twp. 21 Jul 2009 - Rep. Tom Houghton: Committee approves Houghton bill to save local tax dollars 20 Jul 2009 - Rep. Robert E. Belfanti: House Labor Relations chairman calls for Senate action on unemployment bill 20 Jul 2009 - Rep. Michael K. Hanna: House adopts Hanna resolution recognizing American Kennel Club 20 Jul 2009 - Rep. Robert L. Freeman: Freeman works with other legislators, Local Government Commission to update laws regarding access to civil service testing 17 Jul 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: Democratic lawmakers prevail in sending responsible budget to state Senate 17 Jul 2009 - Rep. Dwight Evans: Democratic lawmakers prevail in sending responsible budget to state Senate 17 Jul 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: Democratic lawmakers prevail in sending responsible budget to state Senate 17 Jul 2009 - Rep. Frank Burns: Burns' bill to strengthen landscape architect registration signed by governor 17 Jul 2009 - Rep. Robert L. Freeman: Governor signs Freeman measure to grant extension to municipalities setting ordinances to protect the Appalachian Trail 17 Jul 2009 - Rep. Dante Santoni: Gaming committee sends video lottery terminal bill to House 16 Jul 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: Pa. House moves forward with responsible, balanced Democratic budget 15 Jul 2009 - Rep. Paul Costa: Costa bill to allow retired judges to preside over marriages becomes law 15 Jul 2009 - Rep. Frank Burns: Burns' bill to strengthen landscape architect registration passes Senate 15 Jul 2009 - Rep. Ronald G. Waters: Waters removes Scotland School for Veterans Children from surplus property list 1 Jul 2009 - Rep. Marc J. Gergely: House panel approves Gergely bill updating Pa.'s boxing law 15 Jul 2009 - Rep. Marc J. Gergely: Gergely introduces bill creating paid sick leave 15 Jul 2009 - Rep. Gary Haluska: Haluska prescribed burning bill signed by governor 15 Jul 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Rep. George: 4 infrastructure projects to share $10.1 million in grants 15 Jul 2009 - Rep. Jennifer L. Mann: Governor signs Mann bill criminalizing the viewing of child pornography 14 Jul 2009 - Rep. Josh Shapiro: Shapiro's terror-free investing bill approved by Committee 14 Jul 2009 - Rep. Timothy Solobay: House passes Solobay's expungement bill 14 Jul 2009 - Rep. Marc J. Gergely: House Labor Relations Committee leaders urge swift Senate passage of unemployment benefits extension legislation 14 Jul 2009 - Rep. Robert E. Belfanti: House Labor Relations Committee leaders urge swift Senate passage of unemployment benefits extension legislation 13 Jul 2009 - Rep. Dwight Evans: State House Appropriations Committee moves Democratic budget proposal 14 Jul 2009 - Rep. Matthew H. Smith: House passes Smith's green buildings proposal 10 Jul 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Clearfield County, Borough win recycling grants 10 Jul 2009 - Rep. John E. Pallone: Pallone offers community-based health-care bill 8 Jul 2009 - Rep. Mike Sturla: Sturla introduces bill to strengthen Clean and Green Program 8 Jul 2009 - Rep. Tom Houghton: Houghton proposal would help local governments save tax dollars 8 Jul 2009 - Rep. Jaret A. Gibbons: Gibbons: Herman Road Bridge bill heads to governor 8 Jul 2009 - Rep. Jennifer L. Mann: Mann bill prohibiting the viewing of child pornography heads to governor 7 Jul 2009 - Rep. John Siptroth: Siptroth bill to help aircraft industry clears Transportation Committee 7 Jul 2009 - Rep. Richard T. Grucela: House passes Grucela bill to give schools heads-up on development in district 7 Jul 2009 - Rep. Timothy Solobay: House passes Solobay bill honoring local community servant 7 Jul 2009 - Rep. Brendan F. Boyle: House passes Boyle insurance law modernization proposal 7 Jul 2009 - Rep. Marc J. Gergely: House passes Gergely's bill to extend unemployment compensation benefits by seven weeks 7 Jul 2009 - Rep. Paul Drucker: State lawmakers unveil package of reform proposals 7 Jul 2009 - Rep. Steve Santarsiero: State lawmakers unveil package of reform proposals 7 Jul 2009 - Rep. Richard Mirabito: State lawmakers unveil package of reform proposals 7 Jul 2009 - Rep. Barbara McIlvaine Smith: State lawmakers unveil package of reform proposals 6 Jul 2009 - Rep. John E. Pallone: House unanimously passes Pallone's County Park Police Certification bill 3 Jul 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Budget progress wallows but energy bills advance 2 Jul 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Bony pile on State Game Land to be removed 2 Jul 2009 - Rep. John Siptroth: House adopts Siptroth's planned community study resolution 2 Jul 2009 - Rep. Thomas R. Caltagirone: Caltagirone: House passes organized retail theft bill 2 Jul 2009 - Rep. Mike Sturla: House State Government Committee approves Sturlas state police bill 1 Jul 2009 - Rep. Robert L. Freeman: House passes Freemans housing authority police force bill 1 Jul 2009 - Rep. Mark A. Longietti: Governor signs bill extending parents' health coverage to older children 1 Jul 2009 - Rep. Robert F. Matzie: Matzie bill to expand COBRA health coverage signed into law 1 Jul 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Rep. George: Surface Owners Protection Act OK'd by House panel 1 Jul 2009 - Rep. Tony J. Payton: Payton calls on Philadelphia Parking Authority to clarify its mission 1 Jul 2009 - Rep. Tom Houghton: Committee approves Houghton proposal to expand Pa.'s college credit transfer system 1 Jul 2009 - Rep. Marc J. Gergely: House panel approves Gergely's bill to extend unemployment compensation benefits by seven weeks 1 Jul 2009 - Rep. Mike Sturla: House Education Committee approves Sturlas special ed bill 30 Jun 2009 - Rep. Phyllis Mundy: House passes Mundy bill to restructure Department of Aging 30 Jun 2009 - Rep. Tony J. Payton: Payton to introduce bill promoting renewable energy development in Pa. 30 Jun 2009 - Rep. John T. Yudichak: House committee OKs Yudichak's property assessment moratorium bill 30 Jun 2009 - Rep. John Siptroth: House committee OKs Siptroth's planned community study resolution 29 Jun 2009 - Rep. Jesse J. White: White seeks naming of interchange for Purple Heart medal 29 Jun 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: Eachus: House passes bipartisan, inter-branch measure addressing judicial corruption 29 Jun 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: Eachus plan to expand health care access passes House 29 Jun 2009 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: House passes DeLuca small group insurance reform bill 29 Jun 2009 - Rep. Thomas R. Caltagirone: House passes constable reform bill 29 Jun 2009 - Rep. Anthony J. Melio: Governor signs Melio emergency service bill into law 29 Jun 2009 - Rep. Mark A. Longietti: Longietti legislation naming bridge after fallen Marine signed by governor 29 Jun 2009 - Rep. David R. Kessler: Governor signs Kessler mortgage fraud prevention measure, related bill 26 Jun 2009 - Rep. W. Curtis Thomas: Thomas bill to study the streamlining of state health-care costs approved by House Insurance Committee 26 Jun 2009 - Rep. W. Curtis Thomas: Thomas resolution to evaluate low-performing nursing schools approved by the House Professional Licensure Committee 26 Jun 2009 - Majority Whip Bill DeWeese: DeWeese says Fayette prison project narrowed to five sites 26 Jun 2009 - Rep. Robert L. Freeman: House approves Freeman bill to promote alternative to sprawl 25 Jun 2009 - Rep. Marc J. Gergely: House passes Gergely bill to protect police officers 25 Jun 2009 - Majority Whip Bill DeWeese: DeWeese joins bipartisan group to support online spending database 25 Jun 2009 - Rep. Robert L. Freeman: House passes Freeman historic preservation program legislation 25 Jun 2009 - Rep. Robert E. Belfanti: Ban on mandatory overtime for health-care workers takes effect July 1 25 Jun 2009 - Rep. David K. Levdansky: House adopts Levdansky resolution to study property tax reassessments 24 Jun 2009 - Rep. Rosita C. Youngblood: Youngblood appointed to national health reform task force 24 Jun 2009 - Rep. Mark A. Longietti: Bill to aid United Way Success by Six programs clears House committee 24 Jun 2009 - Rep. Deberah L. Kula: Kula hunting-under-the-influence bill passes House 24 Jun 2009 - Rep. Dante Santoni: Table games impact subject of Gaming Oversight meeting 24 Jun 2009 - Rep. Jennifer L. Mann: Mann introduces bill to increase death benefits for first responders 24 Jun 2009 - Rep. Ronald G. Waters: PLBC and members of the General Assembly honor Tuskegee Airmen 24 Jun 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Rep. George: House approves bill reviving State Energy Office 19 Jun 2009 - Rep. Ronald I. Buxton: Buxton to introduce stopgap bill 23 Jun 2009 - Rep. David R. Kessler: House passes Kessler bill that would help farmers, boost wind power systems 23 Jun 2009 - Rep. Richard Mirabito: House unanimously passes Mirabito bill aimed at helping high-tech businesses grow 23 Jun 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Rep. George: Energy panel OKs severance tax bill 23 Jun 2009 - Rep. Eugene A. DePasquale: DePasquale's toy recall bill passes House 23 Jun 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: House committee approves Eachus proposal to address judicial corruption 23 Jun 2009 - Rep. Tom Houghton: House passes Houghton proposal promoting energy exploration in Pa. 23 Jun 2009 - Rep. Marc J. Gergely: Gergely introduces bill to extend unemployment compensation benefits 23 Jun 2009 - Rep. Richard T. Grucela: Grucela legislation would give every student access to a school nurse 23 Jun 2009 - Rep. David R. Kessler: Mortgage fraud prevention measures head to governors desk 23 Jun 2009 - Rep. Thomas R. Caltagirone: Judiciary Committee approves organized retail theft, repeat violent offenders legislation 23 Jun 2009 - Rep. Brendan F. Boyle: Committee approves Boyle's repeat violent offender legislation 22 Jun 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: George: HB 1489 protects taxpayers, environment in gas-drilling boon 22 Jun 2009 - Rep. Mark A. Longietti: Longietti bill naming bridge after fallen Marine goes to governor 22 Jun 2009 - Rep. Jesse J. White: House passes White bill on Earned Income Tax Credit notification 22 Jun 2009 - Rep. Bryan Barbin: Barbin's bill to protect Scotland School voted out of the House veterans committee 22 Jun 2009 - Rep. Marc J. Gergely: Panel approves Gergely bill to protect police officers' statements during crisis management 19 Jun 2009 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: DeLuca introduces bill to require drug testing for school applicants 19 Jun 2009 - Rep. Nick Kotik: Kotik bill would update airport regulations 19 Jun 2009 - Rep. Jennifer L. Mann: Mann to appear on live PCN call-in show June 22 18 Jun 2009 - Rep. Steve Santarsiero: Santarsiero bill seeks consideration of impacts in zoning challenges 17 Jun 2009 - Rep. Babette Josephs: Committee approves bills on voting standards, candidate financial disclosures 17 Jun 2009 - Rep. Deberah L. Kula: Committee approves Kula hunting-under-the-influence bill 17 Jun 2009 - Majority Whip Bill DeWeese: DeWeese wants poker, black jack at casinos 17 Jun 2009 - Rep. James E. Casorio: Casorio pension forfeiture bill advances in state Senate 17 Jun 2009 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: House passes DeLuca consumer protection bill 17 Jun 2009 - Rep. Babette Josephs: Committee approves Josephs bill to ban human ID implantations 16 Jun 2009 - Rep. Timothy Solobay: House adopts Solobay resolution aimed at reducing firefighter deaths in Pennsylvania 16 Jun 2009 - Rep. John E. Pallone: House passes Pallone bill to protect access to Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program 16 Jun 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Local coal firm to reclaim abandoned mine in Girard Twp. 16 Jun 2009 - Rep. Timothy Solobay: House passes two Solobay bills 16 Jun 2009 - Rep. Richard Mirabito: Mirabito bill that would help high-tech businesses grow advances to full House 16 Jun 2009 - Rep. Gregory S. Vitali: Vitali's clean-energy legislation voted out of committee 16 Jun 2009 - Rep. Thomas R. Caltagirone: Judiciary Committee approves constable reform bill 15 Jun 2009 - Rep. Bryan Barbin: Barbin readies bill to avert Scotland School closure, sale 12 Jun 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: Eachus plan to expand senior prescription drug coverage introduced in House 12 Jun 2009 - Rep. Eugene A. DePasquale: DePasquale introduces open primary legislation 11 Jun 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: Inter-branch, bipartisan effort underway to examine juvenile justice system 11 Jun 2009 - Rep. Mike Gerber: Gerber announces plan to protect Pa. taxpayers from fraud 11 Jun 2009 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: House Insurance Committee approves DeLuca resolution to ask for federal extension of Medicaid assessment 11 Jun 2009 - Rep. John T. Galloway: Hearing held on Galloway's employment verification bills 10 Jun 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: State House advances Eachus plan to improve access to care 10 Jun 2009 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: Governor signs DeLuca bill aimed at reducing medical errors 10 Jun 2009 - Rep. David R. Kessler: Kessler bill to encourage wind power systems advances 10 Jun 2009 - Rep. John Siptroth: Siptroth's medical sharps bill passes House 10 Jun 2009 - Rep. James R. Roebuck: Education Committee approves Roebuck dropout-prevention bills 10 Jun 2009 - Rep. Thaddeus Kirkland: Kirkland introduces bill to require uniform hotel tax for consumers, online travel companies 10 Jun 2009 - Rep. Michael B. Carroll: Carroll bill to standardize food safety regulations passes House 10 Jun 2009 - Rep. Michael K. Hanna: Food safety bill passes House 10 Jun 2009 - Rep. David K. Levdansky: House Finance Committee adopts Levdansky resolution to study property tax reassessments 10 Jun 2009 - Rep. Robert L. Freeman: Committee approves Freeman bill to promote alternative to sprawl 10 Jun 2009 - Rep. Kenneth J. Smith: Smith workers' compensation bill approved by House Labor Relations Committee 10 Jun 2009 - Rep. John E. Pallone: House passes Pallone bill to protect access to PACE, PACENET 10 Jun 2009 - Rep. Peter J. Daley: House Commerce Committee holds hearing on cutting costs for legal advertising 10 Jun 2009 - Rep. Thomas R. Caltagirone: Senate committee approves Caltagirone animal cruelty bill 9 Jun 2009 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: DeLuca bill advances to House floor for vote 9 Jun 2009 - Rep. John Siptroth: Siptroth medical sharps bill clears committee, heads to full House 9 Jun 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: House votes 194-0 to expand safety net for military families 9 Jun 2009 - Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski: House passes Pashinski liquid fuels bill 9 Jun 2009 - Rep. Christopher Sainato: Kotik/Sainato introduce resolution asking Congress not to tax employer-paid health insurance benefits 9 Jun 2009 - Rep. Nick Kotik: Kotik/Sainato introduce resolution asking Congress not to tax employer-paid health insurance benefits 9 Jun 2009 - Rep. Tom Houghton: Committee approves Houghton proposal encouraging Pa. energy exploration 9 Jun 2009 - Rep. James E. Casorio: Casorio preparing measure to keep bigger, more dangerous trucks out of Pa. 9 Jun 2009 - Rep. Brendan F. Boyle: Police, families rally in support of Boyle's repeat violent offender legislation 8 Jun 2009 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: DeLuca bill to protect patients in health-care facilities heads to governor 8 Jun 2009 - Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski: House passes Pashinski retirement community bill 5 Jun 2009 - Rep. Babette Josephs: Josephs intros bill to make uniform voting standards permanent 3 Jun 2009 - Rep. Frank Dermody: House approves bill to add to Commission on Crime and Delinquency board 3 Jun 2009 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: House Insurance Committee approves bill to expand adultBasic health coverage 3 Jun 2009 - Rep. James Wansacz: Wansacz caregiver neglect legislation passes House 3 Jun 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: Eachus plan to improve access to health care receives committee approval 3 Jun 2009 - Rep. Robert F. Matzie: Matzie bill to expand COBRA health coverage to become law 3 Jun 2009 - Rep. Richard T. Grucela: House unanimously passes Grucela bill to grant military reservists educational leave of absence 3 Jun 2009 - Rep. Cherelle L. Parker: Commission to study effects of parental incarceration on children 3 Jun 2009 - Rep. Mike Gerber: Gerber announces 'Healthy Schools' nutrition legislation 3 Jun 2009 - Rep. John R. Hornaman: Hornaman introduces legislation to form nurse compact 3 Jun 2009 - Rep. Robert F. Matzie: Matzie introduces bill to eliminate health insurance discrimination 3 Jun 2009 - Rep. Edward G. Staback: Staback poaching bill approved by House Game & Fisheries Committee 3 Jun 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Panel OKs 2 bills that would extend, expand Military Family Relief 3 Jun 2009 - Rep. Josh Shapiro: Shapiro to reintroduce comprehensive campaign finance and 'pay to play' reform 3 Jun 2009 - Rep. David K. Levdansky: Levdansky introduces campaign finance reform legislation 3 Jun 2009 - Rep. James R. Roebuck: House Education Committee approves 2009-10 education budget bill 3 Jun 2009 - Rep. John T. Galloway: Galloway bill would allow local elected officials to enact sensible dog laws 2 Jun 2009 - Rep. Joseph Preston: Preston bill to increase fine for gas pipeline violations passes House 2 Jun 2009 - Rep. Tim D. Seip: Legislators renew call for banning many spot assessments 2 Jun 2009 - Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski: Pashinski liquid fuels bill approved by House Transportation Committee 2 Jun 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: Eachus: Pennsylvania must protect vulnerable citizens across all stages of life 2 Jun 2009 - Rep. John E. Pallone: Pallone working to protect access to PACE, PACENET 2 Jun 2009 - Rep. Lawrence H. Curry: House passes Curry's SIDS education bill 1 Jun 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: Eachus: House passes PHC4 reauthorization bill 2 Jun 2009 - Rep. Eugene A. DePasquale: Toy recall bill approved by House committee 1 Jun 2009 - Rep. Ronald G. Waters: Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus says enough is enough 1 Jun 2009 - Rep. James E. Casorio: House votes to expand, clarify Pa.'s pension forfeiture law 1 Jun 2009 - Rep. Brendan F. Boyle: Boyle proposes end of parole for repeat violent offenders 29 May 2009 - Rep. Tim D. Seip: Seip holding bipartisan news conference Monday on spot assessments 27 May 2009 - Rep. Jesse J. White: Cecil Twp. sewer funding debacle to result in state legislation 27 May 2009 - Rep. Mike Sturla: Majority Policy Committee learns about human services successes 27 May 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Rep. George: Power Authority would insulate state from rate shock 26 May 2009 - Rep. Steve Santarsiero: Santarsiero bill would cut red tape for disabled veterans' tax relief 26 May 2009 - Rep. Jake Wheatley: Wheatley continues hearings across Pa. for review of state contracting, purchasing; next is Wednesday in Philadelphia 26 May 2009 - Rep. Mike Sturla: Majority Policy Committee reviews state transportation issues 22 May 2009 - Rep. Kenyatta Johnson: Johnson bill would bring sweeping criminal justice study in Pa. 21 May 2009 - Rep. Gregory S. Vitali: House environmental committee considers Vitali energy bill 21 May 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: Eachus introduces plan providing access to health-care coverage for working Pennsylvanians 20 May 2009 - Rep. Bryan R. Lentz: Lentz bill would exempt all permanently disabled vets from property taxes 18 May 2009 - Rep. Richard T. Grucela: Grucela proposes legislation to exclude certain homes from property taxes 18 May 2009 - Rep. Eugene A. DePasquale: Rendell, DePasquale unveil Pa. solar rebate program 18 May 2009 - Rep. Bryan R. Lentz: Lentz legislation would put the brakes on local speeding 15 May 2009 - Rep. Gregory S. Vitali: House environmental committee to take testimony on Vitali energy bill 15 May 2009 - Rep. Richard T. Grucela: Grucela legislation would require developers to chip in for local schools 15 May 2009 - Rep. John T. Yudichak: Yudichak addresses reassessment 15 May 2009 - Rep. Ronald G. Waters: Committee approves Waters bill to provide voter registration information to inmates upon release 14 May 2009 - Rep. Richard T. Grucela: Grucela introduces legislation aimed at improving teaching certification process 14 May 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: Statement of House Speaker McCall on the passing of former Lt. Gov. Kline 14 May 2009 - Rep. Daniel Deasy: Deasy bill introduced in hopes of preventing another Kilbuck landslide 14 May 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: Speaker McCall announces 2009-10 House Scholarship recipients 13 May 2009 - Rep. James E. Casorio: House set to expand scope of Pa.'s pension forfeiture law 13 May 2009 - Rep. Mark A. Longietti: Bill extending parents' health coverage to older children to become law 13 May 2009 - Rep. Bryan R. Lentz: Lentz school safety legislation advances out of committee 12 May 2009 - Rep. Babette Josephs: Lawmakers introduce bill to ban gaming money from politics 12 May 2009 - Rep. Timothy Solobay: Solobay offers bill to protect municipal electric customers from soaring rates 12 May 2009 - Rep. Matthew Bradford: Bradford bill to keep sign language interpreters in Pa. passes House 12 May 2009 - Rep. Timothy Solobay: Solobay offers carbon monoxide alarm bill 12 May 2009 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: DeLuca unveils bill to require drug testing for school applicants 12 May 2009 - Rep. Jaret A. Gibbons: Gibbons' initiative approved by committee 12 May 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Rep. George: Municipalities need controls, safeguards on sludge 11 May 2009 - Rep. Scott Conklin: Conklin bill to prevent parental child abduction passes house 11 May 2009 - Rep. James E. Casorio: House passes bills removing unfair speech restrictions on police, firefighters 11 May 2009 - Rep. Robert L. Freeman: Committee approves Freeman campaign finance reform bill 11 May 2009 - Rep. Babette Josephs: Josephs Sunshine Law bill moves out of committee 8 May 2009 - Rep. Babette Josephs: House State Government Committee members urge funding for PPTN 7 May 2009 - Rep. James E. Casorio: Casorio proposes turnpike reimbursement for National Guard members 7 May 2009 - Rep. Scott Conklin: Conklin bill to boost sexual violence awareness at colleges passes House 7 May 2009 - Rep. Richard Mirabito: Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee reviews alternative energy land use bills 7 May 2009 - Rep. Michael K. Hanna: Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee reviews alternative energy land use bills 6 May 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Clearfield County wins $68,175 to combat mosquitoes, West Nile Virus 6 May 2009 - Rep. Joseph Preston: Consumer Affairs Committee approves four bills 6 May 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: Speaker McCall welcomes 'Classrooms for the Future' students and faculty to the Capitol 6 May 2009 - Rep. Joseph F. Markosek: Markosek quality bill passes House 6 May 2009 - Rep. Frank Dermody: Dermody bill recommends joint training opportunities for care providers and those who license the facilities 5 May 2009 - Rep. Kevin Murphy: Committee approves Murphy's firefighter cancer compensation bill 5 May 2009 - Rep. Lawrence H. Curry: House backs box turtle Passes Curry's legislation designed to save the Eastern Box Turtle 5 May 2009 - Rep. Mike Sturla: House Democrats unveil 2009-10 policy agenda 5 May 2009 - Rep. Bryan R. Lentz: House approves Lentz bill targeting unfair employer practices 5 May 2009 - Rep. Matthew Bradford: Committee approves Bradford bill to help keep sign language interpreters in Pa. 5 May 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: The George Report: Tax-filing deadline passes but bewilderment lives on 5 May 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: House Judiciary Committee approves measures to reform juvenile justice system 5 May 2009 - Rep. James E. Casorio: Casorio bill would expand list of crimes requiring pension forfeiture 4 May 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Curwensville tannery wins energy-efficiency grant 4 May 2009 - Rep. Jesse J. White: White bill would clarify Marcellus Shale mineral rights for property owners 4 May 2009 - Rep. Frank Dermody: Dermody bill would cover RFID technology in identity theft law 1 May 2009 - Rep. Dwight Evans: House Democrats to use governor's budget proposal as basis for discussions 29 Apr 2009 - Rep. Paul Drucker: Drucker bill to encourage 'green' building for schools advances 29 Apr 2009 - Rep. Deberah L. Kula: Kula pharmacist's bill focus of House hearing 29 Apr 2009 - Rep. John T. Galloway: Galloway wants House to tackle state's public pension crisis 29 Apr 2009 - Rep. Peter J. Daley: Daley introduces legislation to create new COLA system 29 Apr 2009 - Rep. David R. Kessler: House passes Kessler mortgage reform bills 29 Apr 2009 - Rep. Mark B. Cohen: Cohen announces medical marijuana bill 29 Apr 2009 - Rep. Lawrence H. Curry: House adopts Curry's 'Hemophilia Awareness' resolution 29 Apr 2009 - Rep. James R. Roebuck: Sturla, McIlvaine Smith and Roebuck introduce special ed funding formula bill 29 Apr 2009 - Rep. Mike Sturla: Sturla, McIlvaine Smith and Roebuck introduce special ed funding formula bill 29 Apr 2009 - Rep. Barbara McIlvaine Smith: Sturla, McIlvaine Smith and Roebuck introduce special ed funding formula bill 28 Apr 2009 - Rep. John R. Hornaman: Resolution asking Congress to investigate fuel prices adopted by House 28 Apr 2009 - Rep. Bryan R. Lentz: House committee passes Lentz bill targeting unfair employer practices 28 Apr 2009 - Rep. Edward G. Staback: Deer management audit set to begin 28 Apr 2009 - Rep. Bryan R. Lentz: House committee approves Lentz taser bill 28 Apr 2009 - Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski: Senate committee approves Pashinski dental assistant bill 28 Apr 2009 - Rep. Scott Conklin: Bill to prevent parental child abduction closer to House vote 28 Apr 2009 - Rep. David K. Levdansky: Deer management program audit awarded to Wildlife Management Institute 27 Apr 2009 - Rep. Joseph F. Markosek: House passes Markosek teen driving bill 27 Apr 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Rep. George: Bill would provide safeguards for surface owners 27 Apr 2009 - Rep. Jesse J. White: White bill to ban automated ticket buying goes to head of the line 27 Apr 2009 - Rep. Eugene A. DePasquale: DePasquale to reintroduce toy recall bill 23 Apr 2009 - Rep. Dante Santoni: Gaming committee holds first public hearing on video lottery terminals 22 Apr 2009 - Rep. Peter J. Daley: Daleys mentored hunting legislation passes House 22 Apr 2009 - Rep. Dante Santoni: Santoni says Fajt is good choice for gaming board 22 Apr 2009 - Rep. Robert F. Matzie: House passes Matzie bill to expand COBRA health coverage 22 Apr 2009 - Rep. David R. Kessler: Kessler mortgage reform bills advance to full House 22 Apr 2009 - Rep. Frank Burns: Burns' bill to strengthen landscape architect registration passes House 22 Apr 2009 - Rep. Babette Josephs: Josephs says candidates should be able to amend financial disclosure forms 22 Apr 2009 - Rep. Jaret A. Gibbons: Gibbons legislation would aid disabled Pennsylvanians 21 Apr 2009 - Rep. Babette Josephs: Josephs offers bill to improve Sunshine Law 21 Apr 2009 - Rep. Josh Shapiro: Shapiro to reintroduce terror-free investing legislation 21 Apr 2009 - Rep. Michael K. Hanna: Hanna bill to triple fine for timber theft passes House 21 Apr 2009 - Rep. Gary Haluska: House passes Haluska bill repealing law enforcement powers for Fish & Boat commissioners 21 Apr 2009 - Rep. Marc J. Gergely: Bill would protect police officers' statements during crisis management 20 Apr 2009 - Rep. Dante Santoni: Gaming committee to hold hearing on video lottery terminals 20 Apr 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Rep. George: Pennvest approves loan for Grassflat water project 20 Apr 2009 - Rep. Jaret A. Gibbons: Gibbons: Legislation addresses community correction facilities 20 Apr 2009 - Rep. Bryan R. Lentz: Lentz introduces school safety legislation on 10th anniversary of Columbine 14 Apr 2009 - Rep. Mike Sturla: Majority Policy Committee examines the economy and job creation 14 Apr 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: House Energy/Environmental panel sponsors Marcellus Shale hearing 9 Apr 2009 - Rep. Robert L. Freeman: Freeman bill would provide greater transparency on campaign contributions 8 Apr 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Rep. George: Texas detours from deregulation 7 Apr 2009 - Rep. Don Walko: Walko constitutional amendment would allow active-duty military personnel to hold local public office in PA 6 Apr 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Energy initiatives affect contractors, governments and businesses 6 Apr 2009 - Rep. Thomas R. Caltagirone: Caltagirone bill would expedite state reimbursement for county child services 6 Apr 2009 - Rep. Eugene A. DePasquale: Bills proposed to solidify nutrient trading program 6 Apr 2009 - Rep. James E. Casorio: Casorio introduces hepatitis C workers' comp legislation 3 Apr 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: George Report: Its time to stimulate your energy savings 3 Apr 2009 - Rep. Matthew Bradford: Bradford hosts Appropriations chairman in district, town hall meeting 2 Apr 2009 - Rep. Barbara McIlvaine Smith: House passes McIlvaine Smith bill giving municipalities more control over land development, growth planning 2 Apr 2009 - Rep. John T. Yudichak: Yudichak gathers information on school funding needs of third-class cities 2 Apr 2009 - Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown: Lowery Brown bill would set statewide standards for language education 1 Apr 2009 - Rep. Rosita C. Youngblood: Youngblood proposal strengthening counterfeiting laws passes House 1 Apr 2009 - Rep. Kevin Murphy: House passes Murphy proposal to help military service personnel 1 Apr 2009 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: House passes DeLuca bill aimed at decreasing medical errors in health-care facilities 1 Apr 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: Eachus to introduce legislation that reforms juvenile justice system 1 Apr 2009 - Rep. Ronald G. Waters: PLBC to hold forums across Pa. on inclusive use of federal stimulus funds 1 Apr 2009 - Rep. Jake Wheatley: PLBC to hold forums across Pa. on inclusive use of federal stimulus funds 31 Mar 2009 - Rep. James R. Roebuck: Education Committee to examine science education achievement gaps 31 Mar 2009 - Rep. Frank Burns: House panel approves Burns legislation to strengthen registration requirements for landscape architects 31 Mar 2009 - Rep. Timothy Solobay: House adopts Solobay resolution recognizing April as Lupus Alert Month 31 Mar 2009 - Rep. Robert F. Matzie: House panel approves Matzie bill to extend COBRA coverage to employees of small businesses 31 Mar 2009 - Rep. Jennifer L. Mann: Mann appointed to federal stimulus oversight commission 31 Mar 2009 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: Leukemia and Lymphoma Society joins DeLuca in support of cancer clinical trials bill 31 Mar 2009 - Rep. Vanessa Lowery Brown: Lowery Brown marks Women's History Month with resolution 31 Mar 2009 - Rep. Gary Haluska: House passes Haluska bill to encourage, regulate prescribed burning 31 Mar 2009 - Rep. Frank Dermody: Dermody bill would add to Commission on Crime and Delinquency board 30 Mar 2009 - Rep. Kenyatta Johnson: House passes Johnson bill to better protect nursing home residents 30 Mar 2009 - Rep. Kevin Murphy: House passes Murphy proposal to protect seniors from financial exploitation 30 Mar 2009 - Rep. Kenneth J. Smith: House passes Smith bill to protect patients at personal care facilities 30 Mar 2009 - Rep. Peter J. Daley: House Commerce Committee to hold public hearing in Hermitage 30 Mar 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: Eachus unveils Health PAct during Press Club address 30 Mar 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: McCall to Host 14th Annual Arts in Education Day at Capitol 27 Mar 2009 - Rep. Michael K. Hanna: Hanna death certificate privacy bill passes House 27 Mar 2009 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: House passes DeLuca consumer protection insurance bill 26 Mar 2009 - Rep. Kevin Murphy: Murphy proposal would keep Scranton School for the Deaf open 26 Mar 2009 - Rep. Matthew H. Smith: Smith proposal would reform Allegheny Co. retirement fund, save millions 26 Mar 2009 - Rep. Richard T. Grucela: Grucela bill would grant high school diplomas to Vietnam veterans 25 Mar 2009 - Rep. Frank Burns: Burns legislation to boost parental involvement in schools advances 25 Mar 2009 - Rep. Robert E. Belfanti: Belfanti resolution calls for recovery funds to help U.S. companies, workers 25 Mar 2009 - Rep. Jesse J. White: White bill would encourage municipal mergers to benefit taxpayers 25 Mar 2009 - Rep. Mark A. Longietti: House passes Longietti bill extending parents' health coverage to older children 25 Mar 2009 - Rep. Robert F. Matzie: Matzie introduces bill to extend COBRA coverage to employees of small businesses 25 Mar 2009 - Rep. Babette Josephs: Bill to guarantee military's right to vote by absentee approved by committee 25 Mar 2009 - Rep. Jake Wheatley: Wheatley wins House approval for review of state contracting, purchasing 25 Mar 2009 - Rep. Tom Houghton: Houghton bill would keep drunk drivers off Pa. roads 25 Mar 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: McCall celebrates Greek Independence Day in the Capitol 25 Mar 2009 - Rep. Kevin Murphy: Murphy bill would help military service personnel upon returning home 24 Mar 2009 - Rep. Richard T. Grucela: Grucela bill would protect land surveyors from lost compensation 24 Mar 2009 - Rep. Don Walko: Walko reintroduces bill that would help nonprofits raise money through bingo 24 Mar 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: Speaker McCall welcomes Undergraduate Research Poster Conference at the state Capitol 24 Mar 2009 - Rep. Dom Costa: Costa offers bill to honor the state's first responders 23 Mar 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Its no joke: Utility service can be shut off April 1 23 Mar 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: McCall: Home improvement contractors can now register online – all contractors must register by July 1 23 Mar 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: Speaker McCall Celebrates Women's History Month in Capitol 20 Mar 2009 - Rep. Dwight Evans: Dwight Evans' second Cyber Town Hall Meeting on state budget to be held next week 20 Mar 2009 - Rep. Kenneth J. Smith: Smith bill to protect patients at personal care facilities approved by House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee 20 Mar 2009 - Rep. Rick Taylor: Taylor introduces Willow Grove Naval Air Station bill 20 Mar 2009 - Rep. Don Walko: House passes Walko bill to close legal loophole on criminal neglect of long-term care patients 20 Mar 2009 - Rep. James Wansacz: Wansacz calls for study on merger of state agencies 19 Mar 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: House Democratic leaders fight to protect consumers from electricity rate hikes 19 Mar 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: House Democratic leaders fight to protect consumers from electricity rate hikes 19 Mar 2009 - Rep. Kevin Murphy: Murphy bill would protect seniors from financial exploitation 18 Mar 2009 - Rep. David K. Levdansky: Levdansky wins House approval for review of Pa. tax credit programs 17 Mar 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: Eachus: House committee unanimously approves PHC4 reauthorization 17 Mar 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Bill resurrecting State Energy Office wins unanimous support 17 Mar 2009 - Rep. Bryan Barbin: Barbin has first bill passed in state House 17 Mar 2009 - Rep. Joseph Brennan: Brennan to reintroduce bill to expand PACE/PACENET eligibility 17 Mar 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: McCall sets May 19 special election in 124th district 17 Mar 2009 - Rep. Tom Houghton: Houghton resolution designates 'Agriculture Week' in Pennsylvania 17 Mar 2009 - Rep. John E. Pallone: Pallone, Kortz call for fairness in state police protection 16 Mar 2009 - Rep. Tim Briggs: Briggs bill to enable sibling visitation passes House 16 Mar 2009 - Rep. Jennifer L. Mann: Mann, Browne introduce resolutions to improve pain management 13 Mar 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Clearfield County schools due $12.1 million from economic stimulus 13 Mar 2009 - Rep. Michael K. Hanna: Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee hears facts about Marcellus Shale 12 Mar 2009 - Rep. Brendan F. Boyle: Boyle's House resolution supporting Israel adopted 12 Mar 2009 - Rep. Robert L. Freeman: Freeman bill would allow housing authorities to establish police forces 12 Mar 2009 - Rep. Anthony J. Melio: Melio emergency service bills approved by committee 12 Mar 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: McCall renews call for stamp honoring coal miners 12 Mar 2009 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: House poised to vote on DeLuca cancer clinical trial bill next week 11 Mar 2009 - Rep. Dan B. Frankel: Pa. anti-discrimination bill advances out of committee 11 Mar 2009 - Rep. Josh Shapiro: Shapiro presses case for hand-held cell phone ban 11 Mar 2009 - Rep. Frank Dermody: Bill to expand governments' tools for energy conservation moves out of committee 11 Mar 2009 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: DeLuca unveils bill to tax advertisements to help fund adultBasic 10 Mar 2009 - Rep. Timothy Solobay: Solobay bill would address cost of natural gas pipeline repairs 10 Mar 2009 - Rep. Mark B. Cohen: Cohen bill to remove roadblock to new solar energy products 10 Mar 2009 - Rep. John T. Galloway: Galloway bill would create a Citizens Constitutional Convention to study school funding, property taxes 9 Mar 2009 - Rep. Gregory S. Vitali: Subcommittee to hear testimony on carbon sequestration bill 9 Mar 2009 - Rep. Bryan Barbin: Barbin proposal would help volunteer firefighters get EMS training 6 Mar 2009 - Rep. Mark B. Cohen: Cohen working to beef up food safety 5 Mar 2009 - Rep. Michael H. O'Brien: OBrien reintroduces bill to protect casino-impacted neighborhoods 4 Mar 2009 - Rep. Dan B. Frankel: Pa. anti-discrimination bill reintroduced with record number of House co-sponsors 4 Mar 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Clearfield County firm to reclaim abandoned mine in Bradford Twp. 3 Mar 2009 - Rep. Edward G. Staback: Legislation to lower requirements for military hunting and fishing licenses passes House 3 Mar 2009 - Rep. Ronald G. Waters: Results from Waters' violent video game study subject of public hearing 27 Feb 2009 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: DeLuca reintroduces bill to limit outside income for Pa. General Assembly members 27 Feb 2009 - Rep. Gregory S. Vitali: Subcommittee to hear testimony on carbon sequestration bill 27 Feb 2009 - Rep. Joseph F. Markosek: Markosek meets with congressional delegation to advocate for rail freight 26 Feb 2009 - Rep. Bryan R. Lentz: Lentz legislation expands opportunity for infrastructure improvement 25 Feb 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Rep. George: Applications available for autism mini-grants 24 Feb 2009 - Rep. Brendan F. Boyle: Boyle bill would end parole for repeat violent offenders 23 Feb 2009 - Rep. Steve Santarsiero: Santarsiero proposes limited Internet access for registered sex offenders 23 Feb 2009 - Rep. Louise Williams Bishop: Bishop reintroduces bill to revitalize abandoned businesses 23 Feb 2009 - Rep. James E. Casorio: Casorio bill would improve criminal records, streamline background checks 23 Feb 2009 - Rep. Richard T. Grucela: Grucela bill would prevent Guard members and reservists from losing tuition, credits when called to active duty 20 Feb 2009 - Rep. Don Walko: Walko holding Feb. 27 hearing in Pittsburgh on veterans courts 19 Feb 2009 - Rep. Angel Cruz: Cruz bill would require including sales tax in advertised price 19 Feb 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Rep. George: Opportunities emerge for energy savings 19 Feb 2009 - Rep. Bryan Barbin: Barbin testifies before House committee on need for impersonation bill 19 Feb 2009 - Rep. Josh Shapiro: 67 members join Shapiro in support of hand-held cell phone ban 17 Feb 2009 - Rep. Jesse J. White: White fights to end credit score influence on auto insurance premiums 13 Feb 2009 - Rep. Jesse J. White: White renews fight to require monthly mortgage statements for homeowners 13 Feb 2009 - Rep. John E. Pallone: Pallone working to protect senior benefits from one-time federal stimulus bump 12 Feb 2009 - Rep. Mark A. Longietti: Longietti reintroduces road bond legislation 12 Feb 2009 - Rep. Peter J. Daley: Daley introduces 30 and out bill 12 Feb 2009 - Rep. Barbara McIlvaine Smith: House Subcommittee on Special Education holds funding hearing 12 Feb 2009 - Rep. Phyllis Mundy: Mundy bill would close loophole in hit-and-run cases where drunk driver flees 11 Feb 2009 - Rep. Frank Dermody: Dermody reintroduces bill to eliminate school property taxes 11 Feb 2009 - Rep. Robert L. Freeman: House passes measure to extend participation in Main Street Program 11 Feb 2009 - Rep. Thomas R. Caltagirone: Caltagirone's animal cruelty bill passes House 11 Feb 2009 - Rep. Jennifer L. Mann: Bill to make viewing child porn a crime passes House 11 Feb 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: Speaker McCall helps celebrate Abraham Lincolns 200th birthday at Capitol 10 Feb 2009 - Rep. Tim Briggs: Briggs bill to enable sibling visitation voted out of House Children and Youth Committee 10 Feb 2009 - Rep. Timothy S. Mahoney: Mahoney reintroduces bill to consolidate school districts for local tax reform 10 Feb 2009 - Rep. Mark A. Longietti: Longietti introduces legislation to combat criminal street gangs 10 Feb 2009 - Rep. Timothy Solobay: Solobay pushes for adequate nursing staff ratios 10 Feb 2009 - Rep. Michael P. McGeehan: Time to bring Pennsylvania voting into the 21st Century 10 Feb 2009 - Rep. Babette Josephs: Time to bring Pennsylvania voting into the 21st Century 10 Feb 2009 - Rep. Eugene A. DePasquale: Time to bring Pennsylvania voting into the 21st Century 9 Feb 2009 - Rep. Phyllis Mundy: Mundy bill would require Blues to refund excess surpluses 9 Feb 2009 - Rep. James E. Casorio: Casorio introduces Senior Alert system legislation 6 Feb 2009 - Rep. David R. Kessler: Kessler introduces Pa.s new PATH to Organic farming transition program 6 Feb 2009 - Rep. Dwight Evans: Evans urges swift passage of federal stimulus package 6 Feb 2009 - Rep. Robert L. Freeman: Measure would allow communities to extend participation in Main Street Program 5 Feb 2009 - Rep. Richard T. Grucela: Grucela reintroduces bill to allow some 17-year-olds to vote in primaries 5 Feb 2009 - Rep. James R. Roebuck: Committee approves Roebuck's proposed changes to Master Plan for Higher Education 4 Feb 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Rep. George: Proposed budget offers hope despite tough times 4 Feb 2009 - Rep. John E. Pallone: Pallone will reintroduce state police service fee legislation 4 Feb 2009 - Rep. Anthony M. DeLuca: DeLuca cancer clinical trial bill approved by House Insurance Committee 4 Feb 2009 - Rep. Robert L. Freeman: Freeman bill would provide tax incentives, grants for preservation projects 4 Feb 2009 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: House Democratic leaders praise Governor Rendell's 2009-2010 budget plan 4 Feb 2009 - Rep. Dwight Evans: House Democratic leaders praise Governor Rendell's 2009-2010 budget plan 4 Feb 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: House Democratic leaders praise Governor Rendell's 2009-2010 budget plan 4 Feb 2009 - Rep. Frank Dermody: Bill would authorize video poker, blackjack, etc. machines in Allegheny County 4 Feb 2009 - Rep. Dante Santoni: Santoni will lead review of video poker proposal 4 Feb 2009 - Rep. Jake Wheatley: Lawmakers spotlight National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day at Capitol 3 Feb 2009 - Rep. Jennifer L. Mann: Mann bill to make viewing child porn a crime voted out of House Judiciary Committee 3 Feb 2009 - Rep. John T. Yudichak: Yudichak crafts bill to address looming state pension crisis 3 Feb 2009 - Rep. Phyllis Mundy: Mundy introduces health-care cost control measures 2 Feb 2009 - Rep. Mark B. Cohen: Cohen to introduce bill to use popular vote when electing president 2 Feb 2009 - Rep. Jake Wheatley: National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day event at Capitol Tuesday 30 Jan 2009 - Rep. James E. Casorio: Casorio introduces bill to coordinate response to drug-endangered children 30 Jan 2009 - Rep. Peter J. Daley: Daley reintroduces Affordable Housing Trust Fund bill 28 Jan 2009 - Rep. Mark A. Longietti: Longietti introduces legislation to provide economic education 28 Jan 2009 - Majority Whip Bill DeWeese: DeWeese suggests county assessment of oil and gas 28 Jan 2009 - Rep. Gregory S. Vitali: Energy legislation introduced in House, Senate 27 Jan 2009 - Rep. Don Walko: House panel approves Walko bill to regulate 'Wild West' bounty hunter situation in Pa. 27 Jan 2009 - Rep. Timothy Solobay: Solobay's bill helping families cover funeral costs approved by committee 27 Jan 2009 - Rep. Kenneth J. Smith: Smith reintroduces bill to protect patients at residential care facilities 27 Jan 2009 - Rep. Thomas R. Caltagirone: Caltagirone: Judiciary Committee approves five bills 26 Jan 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Rep. George hails $12 million in Pennvest funding for 3 projects 26 Jan 2009 - Rep. Timothy S. Mahoney: Mahoney will reintroduce bill to consolidate school districts to save tax dollars 26 Jan 2009 - Rep. Paul Costa: Pa. service members, veterans to benefit from Costa-authored law waiving commercial drivers license skills test 22 Jan 2009 - Rep. Mike Gerber: Gerber says Pa. meets first in-state biodiesel production threshold 22 Jan 2009 - Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski: Governor signs Pashinski scrap metal bill 22 Jan 2009 - Rep. Scott Conklin: Conklin unveils plans for new legislation 21 Jan 2009 - Rep. Deberah L. Kula: Kula to reintroduce identity theft legislation 20 Jan 2009 - Rep. Mark B. Cohen: Cohen 'Clean and Green' bill dovetails with Obama vision 16 Jan 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: DEP cracks down on illegal dump in Jordan Twp. 16 Jan 2009 - Rep. David R. Kessler: Kessler, governor announce energy independence milestone: Pa. meets first in-state biodiesel production threshold 16 Jan 2009 - Rep. Paul Drucker: Drucker, Evans host budget forum 16 Jan 2009 - Rep. Thomas R. Caltagirone: Caltagirone to reintroduce animal cruelty bill 15 Jan 2009 - Rep. Timothy S. Mahoney: Mahoney to reintroduce bill to simplify service contracts for consumers 14 Jan 2009 - Rep. James E. Casorio: Casorio bill would collect child support fee from parents paying support 14 Jan 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: Speaker McCall announces 2009-10 House Scholarships now available 13 Jan 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: McCall: Grants available to help reduce underage drinking 12 Jan 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: Speaker McCall announces 2009-10 House Scholarships now available 9 Jan 2009 - Rep. David K. Levdansky: Levdansky appointed chairman of the House Finance Committee 8 Jan 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Fire and ambulance units to share more than $330,000 in grants 8 Jan 2009 - Rep. Mike Gerber: Southeast Delegation elects new leadership team 8 Jan 2009 - Rep. Eugene A. DePasquale: Southeast Delegation elects new leadership team 8 Jan 2009 - Rep. Bryan R. Lentz: Southeast Delegation elects new leadership team 8 Jan 2009 - Rep. John T. Galloway: Southeast Delegation elects new leadership team 8 Jan 2009 - Rep. Rick Taylor: Southeast Delegation elects new leadership team 7 Jan 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: Speaker McCall appoints committee chairmen for 2009-10 session 6 Jan 2009 - House Speaker Keith McCall: McCall elected Speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives 6 Jan 2009 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Rep. George: Bolstering Pennsylvanias economy is Job #1 6 Jan 2009 - Rep. Dante Santoni: Santoni will lead Gaming Oversight Committee in new session 23 Dec 2008 - House Speaker Keith McCall: Holiday message from Speaker-designee Keith McCall 22 Dec 2008 - Rep. John T. Yudichak: Yudichak introducing bill to provide grants for college students 22 Dec 2008 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Rep. George: Check resources for winter, recession survival tips 17 Dec 2008 - Rep. Babette Josephs: With up to 120,000 Pa. jobs at risk, Josephs asks: Where is Senator Specter? 17 Dec 2008 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: Eachus praises LAAC audit, says some steps already underway 16 Dec 2008 - Rep. Camille Bud George: 3 Clearfield County firms win Small Business Advantage Grants 15 Dec 2008 - Majority Whip Bill DeWeese: DeWeese eyes potential of Marcellus Shale drilling 15 Dec 2008 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Clearfield firm to reclaim abandoned mine in Lawrence Twp. 12 Dec 2008 - Rep. Scott Conklin: Conklin to introduce advance voting legislation 4 Dec 2008 - Rep. Joseph F. Markosek: House Transportation Committee Chairman Markosek to speak on Act 44 3 Dec 2008 - House Speaker Keith McCall: McCall supports Gov. Rendell's call for budget cuts 3 Dec 2008 - Rep. Camille Bud George: PennDOT photo license center to reduce hours in February 3 Dec 2008 - Rep. Dwight Evans: House Dems call on lawmakers to forego COLA 3 Dec 2008 - House Speaker Keith McCall: House Dems call on lawmakers to forego COLA 3 Dec 2008 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: House Dems call on lawmakers to forego COLA 1 Dec 2008 - Rep. Timothy Solobay: Governor signs Solobay's expungement bill 20 Nov 2008 - Majority Whip Bill DeWeese: DeWeese takes high road to end of session 19 Nov 2008 - Rep. Barbara McIlvaine Smith: McIlvaine Smith holds informational hearing on special education funding 18 Nov 2008 - Rep. Mike Sturla: Sturla elected House Majority Policy Committee chairman 18 Nov 2008 - Rep. Jennifer L. Mann: Mann elected House Democratic Caucus secretary 14 Nov 2008 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Parks in Clearfield, Curwensville win grants for parks 13 Nov 2008 - Rep. David R. Kessler: Kessler, Brubaker introducing bipartisan mortgage reform bills 12 Nov 2008 - Rep. Don Walko: Walko anti-blight bill heads to governor 12 Nov 2008 - Rep. Paul Costa: House concurs on Senate additions to Costa commercial drivers license bill 12 Nov 2008 - Rep. Matthew H. Smith: Smith proposes 'green' roof tax credit legislation 23 Oct 2008 - Majority Whip Bill DeWeese: DeWeese calling all Marines for national museum 21 Oct 2008 - Rep. Babette Josephs: Josephs: Pennsylvania is prepared for Election Day, deterring voter fraud 20 Oct 2008 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Rep. George salutes governors commitment to rate shock relief 15 Oct 2008 - Rep. Mark B. Cohen: Cohen measure aiding local police departments signed into law 15 Oct 2008 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Rep. George honors Korean War veterans 15 Oct 2008 - Rep. Nick Kotik: Kotik calls for special session to address budget shorfalls 14 Oct 2008 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Rep. George: Conservation bill tolerable but rate relief is critical 10 Oct 2008 - Majority Whip Bill DeWeese: DeWeese joins advocates to celebrate 1 million rides 10 Oct 2008 - Rep. Robert L. Freeman: Freeman Elm Street bill signed into law 10 Oct 2008 - Rep. Mark A. Longietti: Longietti bill closing ‘chop shop loophole signed into law 10 Oct 2008 - Rep. Rick Taylor: Taylor Megan's Law language awaits governor's signature 9 Oct 2008 - Rep. Phyllis Mundy: Mundy subpoena proposal to become law 9 Oct 2008 - House Speaker Keith McCall: McCall: Contractor registration will protect consumers and reputable home improvement professionals 8 Oct 2008 - Rep. Tim D. Seip: Seip wins House, Senate passage of ban on 'spot appeals' of assessments 8 Oct 2008 - Rep. Lawrence H. Curry: Curry bill regarding regulations for small hospices heading to governor's desk 8 Oct 2008 - Rep. Marc J. Gergely: Gergely's bill to auction elk licenses to become law 8 Oct 2008 - Rep. Michael K. Hanna: Hanna: Bill to strengthen Dog Law goes to governor 8 Oct 2008 - Rep. James E. Casorio: Casorio bill to improve Dog Law goes to governor 8 Oct 2008 - Rep. Camille Bud George: Glen Hope firm to reclaim abandoned mine near Brisbin 8 Oct 2008 - Rep. Vincent A. Biancucci: House passes Biancucci legislation for local school district merger 8 Oct 2008 - Rep. Paul Costa: Mutual aid bill unanimously passes House and Senate 8 Oct 2008 - Rep. Frank Andrews Shimkus: Shimkus foster parents bill awaits governor's signature 8 Oct 2008 - Rep. James R. Roebuck: Roebuck's dropout interview bill passes House 8 Oct 2008 - Rep. Lawrence H. Curry: House adopts Curry resolution raising SIDS awareness 8 Oct 2008 - House Speaker Keith McCall: McCall: Massage therapists and clients would be protected under new licensing law 8 Oct 2008 - Rep. John P. Sabatina: Sabatina bill strengthening penalties for police assaults and illegal firearm possession goes to governor 8 Oct 2008 - Rep. Mark A. Longietti: Longietti bill closing ‘chop shop loophole to become law 8 Oct 2008 - Majority Leader Todd Eachus: Patients and nurses get the protection they deserve as ban on mandatory overtime set to be signed into law 8 Oct 2008 - Rep. Mark B. Cohen: Patients and nurses get the protection they deserve as ban on mandatory overtime set to be signed into law 8 Oct 2008 - House Speaker Keith McCall: Patients and nurses get the protection they deserve as ban on mandatory overtime set to be signed into law 8 Oct 2008 - Majority Whip Bill DeWeese: Patients and nurses get the protection they deserve as ban on mandatory overtime set to be signed into law 8 Oct 2008 - Rep. Frank Dermody: Patients and nurses get the protection they deserve as ban on mandatory overtime set to be signed into law 8 Oct 2008 - Rep. Dan A. Surra: Patients and nurses get the protection they deserve as ban on mandatory overtime set to be signed into law 8 Oct 2008 - Rep. Dwight Evans: Patients and nurses get the protection they deserve as ban on mandatory overtime set to be signed into law 8 Oct 2008 - Rep. Dan A. Surra: Surra's ban on mandatory overtime for nurses goes to governor 8 Oct 2008 - Rep. Robert L. Freeman: Freeman Elm Street bill approved by Senate 7 Oct 2008 - Rep. Jesse J. White: White bill to prevent automated ticket buying passes House 7 Oct 2008 - Rep. Peter J. Daley: House passes Daleys affordable housing trust fund bill 6 Oct 2008 - Rep. Jake Wheatley: Wheatley holding hearings across Pa. in October on mental health care and substance abuse treatment 6 Oct 2008 - Rep. Robert E. Belfanti: House passes Belfanti's black lung benefit bill 6 Oct 2008 - Rep. Chelsa Wagner: Bill would require insurance coverage for contraceptives 6 Oct 2008 - Rep. Elisabeth Bennington: Bill would require insurance coverage for contraceptives |