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Pashinski and Madden introduce legislation to make PA Preferred Organic Program permanent

(Mar 09, 2023) Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, Rep. Maureen E. Madden

Launched as a Pennsylvania Farm Bill initiative in 2019, the PA Preferred Organic Program has been used to increase market opportunities for Pennsylvania farmers. Read more

 

Ciresi, Haddock introduce legislation to expand property tax, rent relief

(Mar 09, 2023) Rep. Joseph Ciresi, Rep. Jim Haddock

“We must act now to expand PTRR as next year, thousands of seniors will lose eligibility because their Social Security cost-of-living adjustments will push them above the eligibility threshold,” Ciresi said. Read more

 

Freeman proposes tutoring program for all PA public schools

(Mar 09, 2023) Rep. Robert L. Freeman

Freeman said his legislation would require the state Board of Education to establish a tutoring program, which would provide academic credit to students in 11th and 12th grades for tutoring pupils in grades one to six. Read more

 

Conklin named majority chair of State Government Committee

(Mar 09, 2023) Rep. Scott Conklin

“We have a number of issues that our commonwealth will have to address in the coming years, and I am dedicated to tackling those issues head-on,” Conklin said. Read more

 

Kim named Aging & Older Adult Services Committee chair

(Mar 08, 2023) Rep. Patty Kim

The House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee was established as a standing committee in 2001 as the result of the division of the House Aging and Youth Committee. The committee assesses a wide range of issues and legislation that affects the lives of Pennsylvania's senior citizens. Read more

 

Fiedler introduces legislation for solar energy grant program for PA schools

(Mar 08, 2023) Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler

The grant program, “Solar for Schools,” would issue grants to schools for solar energy projects, including costs related to equipment, installation and maintenance of solar energy systems. Read more

 

Pashinski, O’Mara re-introduce legislation to reform hospital closure process

(Mar 08, 2023) Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, Rep. Jennifer M. O'Mara

“When hospitals and health care facilities close or drastically reduce services with little or no notice, their patients, doctors, nurses, and staff suffer,” Pashinski said. Read more

 

Schweyer named Education Committee majority chairman

(Mar 08, 2023) Rep. Peter G. Schweyer

The Education Committee reviews bills that address educational funding for 500 school districts, community college and higher education institutions, school choice and charter schools, teacher standards and more. Read more

 

Solomon appointed to chair of Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee

(Mar 08, 2023) Rep. Jared G. Solomon

The Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee has oversight of the Department of Military Affairs and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency as well as the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services under the Department of Health. Read more

 

Harkins: Legislative Audit Advisory Commission accepts audit of General Assembly’s 2022 finances

(Mar 08, 2023) Rep. Patrick J. Harkins

Harkins, D-Erie, said that as majority chairman, he will continue to ensure the commission fulfills its responsibility of keeping the public informed about the General Assembly’s finances. Read more

 

House Democratic Caucus Announces 2023-24 Committee Chairs

(Mar 08, 2023) Rep. Joanna E. McClinton

“House committees are where the hard work gets done - where legislation is refined and where there are public hearings before bills advance to the full House for consideration,” McClinton said. Read more

 

Harkins appointed Majority Chairman of House Gaming Oversight Committee

(Mar 08, 2023) Rep. Patrick J. Harkins

The Gaming Oversight Committee works with the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board and the Department of Revenue to evaluate bills that affect gaming in Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Matzie appointed Majority Chairman of House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee

(Mar 08, 2023) Rep. Robert Matzie

Formerly known as the House Consumer Affairs Committee, the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee has jurisdiction over the Public Utilities Commission and reviews bills related to a broad range of consumer matters, including, but not limited to, consumer privacy, utilities, broadband and other technology-related issues. Read more

 

Frankel named Health Committee majority chairman, announces panel members

(Mar 07, 2023) Rep. Dan B. Frankel

With the gavel comes the authority to set the schedule and choose legislation for the committee to consider. Frankel said that his agenda will align with the values that led voters to put Democrats in the majority for the first time in 12 years. Read more

 

Pa.’s schools are falling apart. This is one thing we can do about it

(Mar 07, 2023) Rep. Elizabeth Fiedler, Rep. Tarik Khan, Rep. Bridget M. Kosierowski, Rep. Robert Merski

The tumultuous and often unsafe conditions created by the current state of Pennsylvania’s school buildings is a daily reality for students, educators and everyone who works in schools across Pennsylvania. Read more

 

Daley named House Tourism & Economic & Recreational Development Committee majority chair

(Mar 07, 2023) Rep. Mary Jo Daley

The committee, previously named the Tourism & Recreational Development Committee, has been renamed the Tourism & Economic & Recreational Development Committee to reflect the industry’s impact on the economy. Read more

 

Deasy honored to be majority chair of the Liquor Control Committee

(Mar 07, 2023) Rep. Dan Deasy

The Liquor Control Committee handles legislation dealing with the manufacturing and sale of alcohol in the state through Pennsylvania’s Liquor Code. Read more

 

Burns named majority chair of Professional Licensure Committee

(Mar 07, 2023) Rep. Frank Burns

The Professional Licensure Committee reviews bills related to the state’s 29 professional and occupational licensing boards, located administratively under the Department of State, and encompassing 120 different licensed jobs. Read more

 

PLBC agenda, governor’s budget priorities are aligned

(Mar 07, 2023) Rep. Donna Bullock, Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus

“The governor has heard our priorities and heeded our requests, as was evident in his budget address to the General Assembly today when he specifically named the PLBC in his remarks. It was a historic moment for this body and it underscores the importance of our partnership and involvement in the budget process." Read more

 

Kulik named majority chair of Game and Fisheries Committee

(Mar 07, 2023) Rep. Anita Astorino Kulik

The House Game and Fisheries Committee works with the state Game and Fish and Boat commissions, which are both independent entities that are largely self-funded by license purchases and fees, to review bills that ensure the interests of hunters and anglers are well represented. Read more

 

Pashinski and Madden introduce legislation to make PA Preferred Organic Program permanent
Mar 09, 2023

Ciresi, Haddock introduce legislation to expand property tax, rent relief
Mar 09, 2023

Freeman proposes tutoring program for all PA public schools
Mar 09, 2023

Conklin named majority chair of State Government Committee
Mar 09, 2023

Kim named Aging & Older Adult Services Committee chair
Mar 08, 2023

Fiedler introduces legislation for solar energy grant program for PA schools
Mar 08, 2023

Pashinski, O’Mara re-introduce legislation to reform hospital closure process
Mar 08, 2023

Schweyer named Education Committee majority chairman
Mar 08, 2023

Solomon appointed to chair of Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee
Mar 08, 2023

Harkins: Legislative Audit Advisory Commission accepts audit of General Assembly’s 2022 finances
Mar 08, 2023

House Democratic Caucus Announces 2023-24 Committee Chairs
Mar 08, 2023

Harkins appointed Majority Chairman of House Gaming Oversight Committee
Mar 08, 2023

Matzie appointed Majority Chairman of House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee
Mar 08, 2023

Frankel named Health Committee majority chairman, announces panel members
Mar 07, 2023

Pa.’s schools are falling apart. This is one thing we can do about it
Mar 07, 2023

Daley named House Tourism & Economic & Recreational Development Committee majority chair
Mar 07, 2023

Deasy honored to be majority chair of the Liquor Control Committee
Mar 07, 2023

Burns named majority chair of Professional Licensure Committee
Mar 07, 2023

PLBC agenda, governor’s budget priorities are aligned
Mar 07, 2023

Kulik named majority chair of Game and Fisheries Committee
Mar 07, 2023