Saccone Unveils Agenda to Redesign Government and Reduce Spending

Jan. 05, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Allegheny/Washington) has announced his focus during the 2017-18 legislative session will be on redesigning government and cutting spending. Saccone, sworn in for a new term on Jan. 3, called on fellow lawmakers to join his efforts to protect taxpayers and increase transparency.

Baker Takes Oath of Office, Reappointed Chairman of House Health Committee

Jan. 05, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Matt Baker (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) this week took the oath of the office to serve his 13th term as a Pennsylvania state representative for the 68th Legislative District. He was also reappointed to his fourth term as chairman of the House Health Committee by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny).

Millard to Chair House Tourism Committee

Jan. 05, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. David Millard (R-Berwick) has been appointed to serve as chairman of the House Tourism and Recreational Development Committee during the 2017-18 legislative session.

Gillespie to Chair House Game and Fisheries Committee

Jan. 05, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – For the second consecutive session, state Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam) has been appointed to serve as majority chairman of the House Game and Fisheries Committee. This will be Gillespie’s third stint as a majority chairman, having served in this same capacity during the 2015-16 session after leading the House Urban Affairs Committee in the 2013-14 session.

Kauffman Sworn In to Office, Named Chairman of House Labor and Industry Committee

Jan. 05, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) was sworn into office this week to begin his seventh term representing the citizens of the 89th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. In addition, he was named chairman of the House Labor and Industry Committee for the 2017-18 legislative session by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny).

Pickett Seeks to Empower Consumers with House Insurance Assignment

Jan. 05, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Coming off a successful House session where she authored two important pieces of insurance legislation into law, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) was selected this week to continue her service as chairman of the House Insurance Committee during the 2017-18 session.

Marsico Retains House Judiciary Committee Chairmanship

Jan. 05, 2017 /

HARRISBURG—State Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Lower Paxton) has officially been appointed by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai to serve as Republican chair of the House Judiciary Committee for the 2017-18 legislative session.

Gillespie to Chair House Game and Fisheries Committee

Jan. 05, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – For the second consecutive session, state Rep. Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam) has been appointed to serve as majority chairman of the House Game and Fisheries Committee. This will be Gillespie’s third stint as a majority chairman, having served in this same capacity during the 2015-16 session after leading the House Urban Affairs Committee in the 2013-14 session.

Klunk Named Deputy Policy Committee Chair

Jan. 05, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – HARRISBURG – The House Majority Policy Committee announced that Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) will serve as a deputy policy chair for the committee during the 2017-18 legislative session.

Topper Named a Deputy Policy Committee Chair

Jan. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – The House Majority Policy Committee announced this week that Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Franklin/Fulton) will serve as a deputy policy chair for the committee during the 2017-18 legislative session.

Rader Begins Second Term in State House

Jan. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) took the oath of office on Tuesday, Jan. 3, for his second term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He was joined at the Capitol ceremony by his family.

Pickett Takes Oath of Office for Ninth Term

Jan. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Taking the oath of office on Tuesday, Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna) began her ninth term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives during a ceremony at the state Capitol in Harrisburg.

Brown Takes Oath of Office, Begins Fourth Term in State House

Jan. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, Jan. 3, Rep. Rosemary M. Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) took the oath of office and was sworn in to serve her fourth term as state representative of the 189th Legislative District. After the ceremony on the House floor, Brown made the following statement:

Millard Takes Oath of Office in Capitol Ceremony

Jan. 04, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. David Millard (R-Berwick) took the oath of office on Tuesday, Jan. 3, for his eighth term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. He was joined at the Capitol ceremony by family and friends.