Jun. 08, 2017 Download
In a major step forward in efforts to reinvent and restructure Pennsylvania state government, the House this week approved landmark legislation that aims to slow the growth of pension liabilities, shift financial risk away from taxpayers, and help ensure the Commonwealth can meet its future pension obligations. Senate Bill 1, which received broad bipartisan support, would establish three new public pension plans from which state employees and teachers hired in 2019 or later can choose. The new pension options will include a defined contribution component, similar to 401(k) plans commonly offered to workers in the private sector. House Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) said this is an effort to get a handle on the skyrocketing costs while ensuring the existing pension plans are financially sustainable.
Jun. 02, 2017 Download
A new Legislative Report Program-Podcast with Representative Frank Ryan (R- Lebanon) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.
Jun. 02, 2017 Download
A new Legislative Report Program with Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson & Indiana) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.
Jun. 02, 2017 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Martin Causer (R-McKean, Potter & Cameron) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.
May. 26, 2017 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Martin Causer (R-McKean, Potter & Cameron) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.
May. 26, 2017 Download
The Legislative Report Program with Rep. Matt Dowling (R- Fayette & Somerset) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.
May. 26, 2017 Download
A new Legislative Report Program-Podcast with Representative Frank Ryan (R- Lebanon) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.
May. 25, 2017 Download
A new Legislative Report Program-Podcast with Representative Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield & Elk) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.
May. 24, 2017 Download
Legislation designed to benefit those Pennsylvanians with rare diseases was highlighted at a press conference held on Wednesday to promote Rare Disease Advocacy Day in Harrisburg. Rep. Marcy Toepel (R-Montgomery) is the prime sponsor of House Bill 239, which would create a Rare Disease Advisory Council tasked with gathering information and resources to make help more accessible for those who suffer with less common medical issues.
May. 24, 2017 Download
The Pennsylvania House this week took action on legislation to help provide improved treatment programs for the growing number of Lyme disease patients in the state. Over the course of the past six years, Pennsylvania has ranked highest in the country among states in the number of confirmed cases of Lyme disease, with 12,200 cases of the tick borne disease reported in 2016. Lawmakers on Tuesday approved a bill which would require health insurers to cover treatment plans for Lyme disease or related tick-borne illnesses as prescribed by a patient’s medical practitioner, regardless if the treatment plan includes short-term or long-term antibiotic treatments. Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) supported the legislation and said this is a big step toward helping the thousands of Pennsylvania citizens suffering from this disease.