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			<pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2019 17:57:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Shining Light on Government]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Earlier in March, newspapers and other media outlets marked Sunshine Week, something not many people outside of a newsroom likely knew happened.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 28 Mar 2019 20:59:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[News Advisory - Office of State Rep. Thomas Mehaffie]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Rep. Mehaffie to Unveil Legislation to Value PA’s Nuclear Energy, Save Jobs
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			<pubDate>Sun, 10 Mar 2019 18:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Policy Committee Takes ‘Good Jobs for PA’ Initiative to PA College of Technology ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Policy Committee Takes ‘Good Jobs for PA’ Initiative to PA College of Technology ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 07 Mar 2019 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Health Care Segregation Not Equal]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Segregation is alive and well in the Commonwealth, at least in our medical assistance program.  For the past 20 years in the Commonwealth, we have operated a segregated health care system under medical assistance, carving out behavioral health run at the county level but physical health overseen at the state level.  ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2019 17:32:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Policy Committee Continues Focus on Good Jobs for PA with Visit to The Wistar Institute]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Policy Committee Continues Focus on Good Jobs for PA with Visit to The Wistar Institute]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 04 Mar 2019 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Keller’s Resolution Designates “FFA Week” in Pennsylvania]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – A resolution sponsored by Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Cumberland) that designates the week of Feb. 16-23, 2019, as “FFA Week” in Pennsylvania was unanimously adopted by the House of Representatives today. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 05 Feb 2019 16:20:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Fighting the Evil of Human Trafficking]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Human trafficking is society’s hidden dark secret that happens, sometimes in plain sight. This heinous crime happens in every part of Pennsylvania. Yet, sometimes we don’t realize that people we encounter are victims of modern-day slavery. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 16 Jan 2019 23:35:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[The 2019-20 Session is Underway]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Thank you to everyone who supported me in November and has again sent me to Harrisburg as your voice from the 138th Legislative District. While the vote was not unanimous, my job is to represent all my constituents and vote according to their best interests. Such a responsibility is humbling. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2019 17:08:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sportsmen Agencies Have Earned the Right]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[I’m happy to announce my appointment to serve a third consecutive term as majority chairman of the House Game and Fisheries Committee. Interacting with the Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) are the primary responsibilities of the committee, which will receive an annual report from each commission in early February and meet publicly to review that report. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 11 Jan 2019 17:03:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Thomas Sworn in for First Term]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG--Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) was sworn in today to her first term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives to serve the people of the 178th District.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jan 2019 20:51:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Legislative Audit Advisory Commission Accepts Audit of General Assembly’s 2018 Finances - Audit report available to public online  ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – The bicameral, bipartisan Legislative Audit Advisory Commission (LAAC), chaired by Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Cumberland), today voted to accept the audit report of the Pennsylvania General Assembly’s finances for the 2017-18 fiscal year as conducted by an independent certified public accounting firm.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 27 Dec 2018 17:51:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[York County House Republicans Issue Statement on Pension Report ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – The Public Pension Management and Asset Investment Review Commission today released its report, which includes recommendations to improve the transparency and management of investment expenses and returns of the Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS) and the Pennsylvania State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS). ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 20 Dec 2018 23:32:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Barrar, Gold and Blue Star Mothers Recognize Military Sacrifices with Wreaths Across America Event]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[WHAT:	Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware), chairman of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee, will lead an event hosted by Gold and Blue Star Mothers to remember the fallen, prisoners of war and those missing in action. The ceremony will also honor those who are currently serving in the nation’s armed forces.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 06 Dec 2018 18:11:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Delozier to Participate in Panel Discussion in D.C. on Clean Slate ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[WHAT: Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) will join Gov. Tom Wolf and John Wetzel, secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections, in a panel discussion on Pennsylvania’s new clean slate law, as part of “Criminal Justice Reform, The Road Ahead,” sponsored by The Washington Post. Delozier authored Act 56 of 2018, which made Pennsylvania the first state in the nation to seal nonviolent criminal records after a decade. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 03 Dec 2018 19:59:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Turzai Comments on Passing of President George H.W. Bush]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[PITTSBURGH – Speaker of the Pennsylvania House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement upon the death of President George H.W. Bush:]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 01 Dec 2018 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Report Highlights Need for Action to Rescue PA Fire, Emergency Services, Causer Says]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – With fire and ambulance services continuing to struggle locally and across the Commonwealth, a 39-member commission that included lawmakers and representatives of statewide fire and EMS organizations released a detailed report and recommendations for action at the Capitol this week, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 30 Nov 2018 16:59:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Senate, House Leaders Call Governor’s Executive Order Grandstanding on Redistricting]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati (R-25), Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-28), Senate Majority Leader Jake Corman (R-34) and House Majority Leader-elect Bryan Cutler (R-100) issued the following statement about Governor Wolf’s Executive Order creating a state Redistricting Reform Commission:]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 29 Nov 2018 21:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Barrar and Commission Present Report on Improving First Responder Recruitment, Retention ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – As co-chair of the Senate Resolution 6 Commission, Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) joined other commission members in presenting the report focused on improving recruitment and retention in the two critical fields of fire and emergency medical services (EMS). ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2018 22:15:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Farry: Fire and EMS Commission Unveils Recommendations for Fire/EMS Community]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – The Senate Resolution 6 (SR6) Commission today unveiled its final report featuring 92 concepts incorporated into 27 recommendations to address challenges faced by the fire and EMS community, said Rep. Frank Farry (R-Bucks), co-chair of the House Firefighters and Emergency Services Caucus and member of the commission. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 28 Nov 2018 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Metcalfe ‘Raises the Roof’ over Cooperative Purchasing Misinformation ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG — House State Government Committee Chairman Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) issued the following statement in response to recent media coverage regarding cooperative purchasing arrangements for school or municipal construction projects:]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 27 Nov 2018 18:58:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Barrar, Fire and EMS Commission to Unveil Final Report ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[WHAT: Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) and Sen. Randy Vulakovich (R-Allegheny), co-chairmen of the Senate Resolution 6 Commission, and other members of the commission will unveil its final report and discuss implementation of the concepts it contains. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 26 Nov 2018 20:31:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Stephens, Murt Announce PFAS Action Team Meeting Will be Webcast ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG—Reps. Tod Stephens (R-Montgomery) and Tom Murt (R-Montgomery/Philadelphia) announced that the Wolf administration will hold a public hearing in Harrisburg to share information about perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and to receive input from representatives of government, industry and advocacy groups. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 21 Nov 2018 16:38:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bleak IFO Report is Proof of Need for Ryan’s Financial Rescue Plan]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) today said voters and policymakers in Pennsylvania need to face the fact that the Keystone State’s fiscal outlook will lead to higher taxes and reduced services unless drastic measures are taken – and soon.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 16 Nov 2018 22:58:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[O’Neill Distressed Neighborhoods Assistance Legislation Becomes Law]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[Gov. Tom Wolf held a ceremonial bill signing Tuesday for legislation, authored by Rep. Bernie O’Neill (R-Bucks), which expands the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP). Created in 1967, the NAP incentivizes businesses to invest in affordable housing programs, community services, crime prevention, education, job training or neighborhood assistance. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 15 Nov 2018 17:03:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[York County Republican Delegation Pleased with Appropriations Chair and House Leader Choices ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Members of the York County Republican Delegation to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, which consists of Reps. Seth Grove (R-Dover), Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg), Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) and Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam), today praised the selection of Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) to serve as the new House Majority Leader and the choice of their colleagues to retain Rep. Stan Saylor (R-Red Lion) as the House Appropriations Chairman. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 14 Nov 2018 19:23:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Re-Elected House Republican Majority Chooses  2019-20 Leadership Team]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[By acclamation, Turzai elected caucus-designee for speaker and Cutler elected majority leader]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2018 20:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Heffley Introduces Bill to Provide Recovering Drug Addicts with a Next Step]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – In his continuing effort to address Pennsylvania’s drug crisis with effective legislation, Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) has introduced a proposal that would provide drug addicts with a logical next step for recovery. House Bill 2727 would establish a statewide program to ensure drug overdose survivors receive treatment after they are released from the hospital. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2018 18:04:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rothman to Celebrate New Autonomous Vehicle Law ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[WHAT: Rep. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) will be joined by Automated Vehicle Coalition members who called for legislation allowing automated work zone vehicles and for the platooning of motor carrier vehicles in Pennsylvania. PennDOT Secretary Leslie Richards will also be present. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2018 17:55:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Oberlander Selected as First Woman to Chair House GOP Policy Committee]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) will continue her strong advocacy of rural issues and the 63rd District by advancing within the leadership ranks of the House Republican Caucus in Harrisburg, as she was elected today to serve as chairman of the House Majority Policy Committee.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 13 Nov 2018 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Legislators Call for Resignation, Reform Due to ‘Gross Misuse of Taxpayer Dollars’]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Reps. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and Dan Moul (R-Adams) reacted to results of Auditor General Eugene DePasquale’s audit of the Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) by calling for the resignation of Andrew Dehoff, the commission’s executive director, and closer scrutiny of the commission’s activities.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 09 Nov 2018 19:24:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Republicans Maintain Their Solid Majority in PA House ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – As a result of Tuesday’s election returns, Republicans retained a solid majority in the House of Representatives, House Republican leaders said today. Several seats are still too close to call. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 07 Nov 2018 16:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Zimmerman’s Emergency Construction Bill Signed into Law ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG –Rep. Dave Zimmerman (R-Lancaster) today announced that his legislation to enable boroughs to quickly make the types of emergency purchases necessary to quickly repair items such as a damaged water main, sewer lines or sinkholes, has been signed into law. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2018 23:20:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ryan’s Child Protection Measure is Now Law]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) today announced that his legislation to increase protections available to some of our most vulnerable citizens by ensuring that their guardians comply with current provisions has been signed into law by the governor. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 05 Nov 2018 23:16:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Legislators Work Together to Secure Passage of Four New Laws ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG - Rep. Alex Charlton (R-Delaware) joined colleagues Rep. Chris Quinn (R-Delaware) and Sen. Tom McGarrigle (R-Delaware/Chester) in thanking Gov. Tom Wolf for signing into law fours bills backed by the three legislators. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Tue, 30 Oct 2018 21:48:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dush Condemns Wolf’s Senseless Vetoes of Legislation to Reduce Debt, Reform Welfare and Reenergize Student Job Training Opportunities ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson/Indiana) is joining with his Common Sense Caucus colleagues in expressing extreme disappointment regarding Gov. Tom Wolf’s recent vetoes of three bills that would have dramatically reduced the state’s debt, required the Department of Human Services to institute work requirements, and expanded career and technical education (CTE) opportunities for students across Pennsylvania. 
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			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2018 23:08:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wentling Bill to Clarify ATV Safety Standards and Support PA Forest Products Industry Signed into Law ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG ¬– Legislation by Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) provides Pennsylvania with the ability to adapt to federal ATV guidelines was signed into law. The bill was amended in the Senate with a provision to aid and support the Commonwealth’s logging industry. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2018 22:55:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[House Leaders Condemn Pittsburgh Hate Crime Shooting]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG — As Robert Gregory Bowers, the man accused in the Pittsburgh synagogue massacre, appeared in federal court to face charges of killing 11 Jewish worshipers at the Tree of Life Congregation in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania House Leaders, including Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny); Majority Leader Dave Reed (R-Indiana); Majority Whip Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster); Democratic Leader Frank Dermody (D- Allegheny/Westmoreland); and Democratic Whip Mike Hanna (D-Clinton/Centre), offered the following statement:]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 29 Oct 2018 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Keefer Dismayed by Wolf Veto of CTE Bill ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed earlier this week important legislation that would have improved workforce development in Pennsylvania. In response to the governor’s actions, Rep. Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg), a co-sponsor of House Bill 2157, issued the following statement: ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2018 22:47:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Cutler Disappointed Wolf Vetoed Important Bipartisan Legislation]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) shared his disappointment that Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed three bills that would have benefitted Pennsylvanians by reducing the state’s debt, better protected consumers from price gouging and provided more career and technical education opportunities. The bills all received near unanimous support from the General Assembly.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2018 21:24:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wolf Signs Lawrence Bill Protecting Victims of Domestic Violence]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[WEST GROVE – Legislation sponsored by Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster), which would protect victims of domestic violence by changing how alimony is paid during a divorce, was signed into law Wednesday. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2018 19:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Heffley Applauds New Laws to Assist Grandparents ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Legislation that will assist grandparents raising their grandchildren better access resources was passed by the General Assembly on Wednesday and sent to the governor to be signed into law, according to Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon), who co-sponsored the measure.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2018 17:48:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tobash Holds Final Pension Hearing in Harrisburg - Expert testimony examines opportunities to achieve savings of $3 billion]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin), chairman of the Public Pension Management and Asset Investment Review Commission (PPMAIRC), and Pennsylvania Treasurer Joe Torsella today convened the last of three informational hearings to examine the need for improvements in transparency around investment expenses and returns of the Public School Employees’ Retirement System (PSERS) and the Pennsylvania State Employees’ Retirement System (SERS).]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 26 Oct 2018 17:28:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Keller Questions Wolf Veto of Bill Related to New Agricultural Education Program]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Cumberland), vice-chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, today questioned Gov. Tom Wolf’s veto of House Bill 2157. The legislation is related to responsibilities of the Commission for Agricultural Education Excellence, which was created last year through legislation sponsored by Keller. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2018 23:27:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rader Leaf Collection Mandate Relief Bill Signed Into Law]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Local taxpayers are poised to save some money after a bill introduced by Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) was signed into law Wednesday by Gov. Tom Wolf.  The new law enables certain municipalities to opt out of expensive leaf collection programs.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2018 22:58:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Grove Issues Statement on Bizarre Veto of Bipartisan CTE Legislation]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed on Wednesday legislation by Rep. Seth Grove (R-Dover), which would have helped Pennsylvania’s students better prepare for the workforce. House Bill 2157, part of a comprehensive bipartisan package of bills to improve workforce development by advancing career and technical education (CTE), would have made it easier for schools to establish and renew vocational programs.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2018 20:32:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Murt Bill to Reform Standards for Mental Health Treatment Signed by Governor]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG—Legislation introduced by Rep. Thomas Murt (R-Montgomery) to change the standards used to help families intervene when someone with a mental illness is too sick to seek treatment has been signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2018 20:29:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ryan Announces Legislation Protecting Families’ Property While in Estate is Now Law]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) today announced that his legislation to protect family assets has been signed into law by the governor as Act 113 of 2018.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2018 19:07:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Quinn’s Medical Test Result Bill Signed by Governor]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Patients may get the results of their diagnostic imaging tests sooner under legislation that was signed by the governor on Wednesday, said Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks), sponsor of the proposal.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2018 19:03:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Charlton Bills to Replace Dangerous Lateral Pipelines, Allow Storage Insurance Signed by Governor ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG—Legislation introduced by Rep. Alex Charlton (R-Delaware) to allow water and wastewater utilities to replace lateral pipelines leading to homes when there is a public health issue has been signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2018 18:47:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Barrar Champions New Law to Preserve Emergency Care for Pennsylvanians]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Representing a true win for Pennsylvanians, legislation drafted by Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) that would require ambulance companies to be reimbursed for providing medical treatment, even if the patient is not transported to a hospital, was signed into law.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2018 18:45:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rothman Bill Allowing Harrisburg to Exit Act 47 and Banning Commuter Tax Signed by Governor]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – The governor signed into law House Bill 2557, now Act 124 of 2018, authored by Rep. Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland), that allows the city of Harrisburg to exit Act 47 status without imposing a commuter tax, preventing a 100 percent increase in property taxes on residents. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2018 18:18:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Governor Signs Delozier Bill to Notify Courts of Child Abuse Allegations in PFA Proceedings]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – On Wednesday, legislation authored by Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) to require courts to have complete records regarding whether a child subject to a Protection from Abuse (PFA) proceeding has been abused or is the subject of a child abuse investigation was signed by the governor.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2018 16:54:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Law Offers Protection to Pets Left Unattended in Cars, Farry Says]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Pets left unattended in hot cars earned protection Wednesday under a new Pennsylvania law signed by the governor, said Rep. Frank Farry (R-Bucks), author of the legislation.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2018 16:50:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[York County Republicans Announce First PACENET Income Increase in 14 Years]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – The York County Republican Delegation to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, which consists of Reps. Seth Grove (R-Dover), Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York Township), Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg), Kate Klunk (R-Hanover), Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam) and House Appropriations Chairman Stan Saylor (R-Red Lion), is pleased to announce increases in the PACENET income limits, a goal they have long supported. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2018 16:37:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Everett, Wheeland Disappointed in Governor’s Veto of Debt Reduction Bill]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Reps. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union) and Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) today issued the following statement after the announcement from Gov. Tom Wolf to veto House Bill 83, which would have required the administration to repay new capital debt using a level principal payment plan:]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 25 Oct 2018 16:25:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[New Law Sponsored by Warner Will Save Lives]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette/Westmoreland) to expand availability of life-saving epinephrine auto-injectors and improve access to clinical trials for cancer patients has been signed into law.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 23:29:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bipartisan Debt Reduction Vetoed by Gov. Wolf]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) today criticized Gov. Tom Wolf’s decision to veto House Bill 83.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 22:54:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Everett Applauds New Organ Donation Law]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Garth Everett (Lycoming/Union) today applauded the governor’s signing of Act 90 of 2018 (Senate Bill 180), legislation he advocated for which will provide more access to organ and tissue donation.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 24 Oct 2018 20:45:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Governor Signs Farry Bill to Expand Prescription Coverage to More Than 17,000 PA Seniors ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – The governor today signed into law legislation, authored by Rep. Frank Farry (R-Bucks), to increase the income eligibility guidelines for the PACENET program, extending prescription drug coverage to more than 17,000 older Pennsylvanians. 
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			<pubDate>Tue, 23 Oct 2018 22:33:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Barrar’s Bill to Authorize Tow Truck Lights and Increase Safety Becomes Law ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) that would better protect tow truck operators by authorizing the use of emergency lights to increase other drivers’ visibility was recently signed into law. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2018 18:59:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Two Lawrence Bills on Governor’s Desk for Approval ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Two bills authored by Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster) advanced to the governor’s desk last week after passing the state Senate. Both pieces of legislation saw broad, bipartisan support in both chambers. 
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			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2018 17:43:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bill Expanding Prescription Drug Assistance Program on Governor’s Desk, Causer Says]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – An estimated 17,000 additional Pennsylvanians could be eligible for prescription drug assistance from the state under legislation approved by the House and sent to the governor last week, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint). ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Mon, 22 Oct 2018 16:03:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dowling’s Medical Assistance Reform Vetoed by Gov. Wolf ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Matt Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) was disappointed to learn that Gov. Tom Wolf chose to veto his Medical Assistance Work Requirements legislation, House Bill 2138, which would have aided Pennsylvanians on Medical Assistance in gaining their independence and rising out of poverty. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Sat, 20 Oct 2018 00:01:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Turzai Urges Governor to Sign Bipartisan Debt Reduction Measure]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) urged Gov. Tom Wolf to sign House Bill 83, which passed with bipartisan support in the House and Senate.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2018 23:05:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Cumberland County Veteran Honored in Tallman Legislation ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by state Rep. Will Tallman (R-Cumberland/Adams) that would celebrate the life of a Cumberland County veteran who died in the line of duty awaits Gov. Tom Wolf’s signature following passage of Senate Bill 1156.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Fri, 19 Oct 2018 18:15:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wentling Bill to Clarify ATV Safety Standards Goes to Governor for Signature ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Legislation by Rep. Parke Wentling (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) to clarify language in federal guidelines for youth all-terrain vehicle (ATV) riders is heading to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 23:21:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dowling’s Medical Assistance Work Requirements Bill Going to the Governor’s Desk]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Matt Dowling’s (R-Fayette/Somerset) House Bill 2138, which would require work or community engagement as a condition of eligibility for Medical Assistance for able-bodied recipients, has been passed by the Pennsylvania Senate and is headed to the governor’s desk for his signature. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 23:02:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[House Passes Everett Resolution Recognizing November as “Infant Safe Sleep Month” in Pennsylvania]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – The House unanimously passed a resolution authored by Rep. Garth Everett (R-Lycoming/Union), that designates the month of November 2018 as “Infant Safe Sleep Month” in Pennsylvania. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 22:06:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Governor to Sign Bloom Bill Honoring Fallen Cumberland County Marine]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Legislation designating a bridge on State Route 641 in Cumberland County as the Marine Lance Corporal Edward Rykoskey Memorial Bridge after a fallen Vietnam War hero is headed to the governor’s desk to be signed into law, said state Rep. Stephen Bloom (R-Cumberland), who authored the bill.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 21:51:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Greiner Lauds Senators Rafferty and Martin for Passage of Crucial DUI Bill]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Keith Greiner (R-Lancaster) today congratulated Sens. John Rafferty (R-Berks/Chester/Montgomery) and Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) on passage of important DUI legislation that Greiner had also been working on in the House during the last two legislative sessions.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 21:47:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Sankey Amends Legislation to Honor Philipsburg Native ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – The effort by state Rep. Tommy Sankey (R-Clearfield/Cambria) to honor a Clearfield County resident who tragically died in a construction accident more than 50 years ago is a signature away from being successful following Wednesday’s passage of Senate Bill 1156. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 20:50:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Assistance for Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Heads to Governor’s Desk, Watson Reports]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Legislation that will assist grandparents raising their grandchildren better access resources is one step away from becoming state law, according to Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks/144th), who authored the proposal.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 20:36:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Three Major Farry Bills Headed to Governor’s Desk - PACENET expansion and pet protection measures included]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG — As the 2017-18 legislation session wraps up, three major pieces of legislation, authored by Rep. Frank Farry (R-Bucks), are headed to the governor’s desk to be signed into law, including measures to extend prescription drug coverage for seniors, protect pets left unattended in hot cars and enhance sentencing for certain DUI and vehicular crimes. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 19:40:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Knowles Bill to Punish Intimidating Camera Use in Courtrooms Goes to Governor]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) to establish a penalty for the unlawful use of a camera, recording device or any other electronic device in a courthouse facility (House Bill 149) was unanimously advanced by the Pennsylvania House on Wednesday.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 19:02:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Moul Landowner Liability Bill on Way to Governor’s Desk ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – On Wednesday night, the House concurred in Senate amendments to Rep. Dan Moul’s (R-Adams) landowner liability bill, setting up Moul’s landowner protection bill to become law.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 18:59:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Tallman Welcomes EMS Reimbursement Legislation ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – According to state Rep. Will Tallman (R-Adams/Cumberland), help is on the way for Pennsylvania’s emergency medical service (EMS) providers following unanimous passage of House Bill 1013 on Wednesday.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 17:54:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Senate Passes Delozier Bill to Notify Courts of Child Abuse Allegations in PFA Proceedings]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – For the third time this year, legislation authored by Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland) is headed to the governor for his approval.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 17:33:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Marsico Applauds House Passage of Safe Harbor Legislation]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Much-needed legislation to protect child victims of human trafficking from criminal prosecution is on its way to the governor’s desk, said Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Lower Paxton), chairman of the House Judiciary Committee. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:59:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Senate Approves Saccone’s Legislation Addressing License Suspensions for Non-Driving Convictions]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Rick Saccone (R-Allegheny/Washington) today applauded Senate passage of House Bill 163, legislation he sponsored which would remove the driver’s license suspension for non-driving-related drug convictions and six other crimes.  In April, the House overwhelming passed the legislation.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:57:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[O’Neill Distressed Neighborhoods Assistance Legislation Heads to Governor’s Desk]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG –Legislation, authored by Rep. Bernie O’Neill (R-Bucks), which would expand a program that encourages revitalization of distressed neighborhoods is headed to the governor’s desk. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:52:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Toohil’s Bill Banning the Sale of Certain Cough Medicines to Minors Heads to Governor’s Desk ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne), that would prohibit the sale of over-the-counter cough medicines containing dextromethorphan (DXM) to minors, on Wednesday was passed unanimously by the Senate and sent to the governor’s desk for his signature. 
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			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:40:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Quinn Bill to Clarify Hotel Tax with Online Travel Companies Endorsed by State House, Goes to Governor]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – To help ensure fairness within the travel industry, Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks) has secured House approval of her legislation that would update and clarify the collection of the hotel occupancy tax from online travel companies. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 16:33:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Turzai, Lawrence Say Debt Reduction Measure Headed to Governor’s Desk]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) and Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster) are urging Gov. Tom Wolf to sign into law a measure authored by Lawrence aimed at reducing Pennsylvania’s debt burden. The bill was approved in the state Senate earlier today.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 01:38:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Kauffman’s Bill to Reform State’s Workers Comp System Headed to Governor’s Desk]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – This week, the state Senate approved House Bill 1840, authored by Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), which would enact needed reforms to the state’s Workers’ Compensation (WC) system. The bill now goes to the governor, who has indicated he will sign the legislation into law.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 01:35:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Another Barrier to Opportunity Removed as Bill to End Driver’s License Suspension for Certain Crimes Heads to Governor for Signature, Reed Says]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – By a vote of 179-1, today’s House passage of legislation to remove the automatic driver’s license suspension for non-driving related drug convictions and six other crimes is the latest bill aimed at providing a helping hand for Pennsylvania’s underprivileged residents, House Majority Leader, Rep. Dave Reed (R-Indiana) said. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 01:33:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Reese Bill to Aid Children of Military Service Members Heads to Governor’s Desk]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Legislation that would provide a support system for students whose parents or guardians are deployed on active duty for the nation’s military is on its way to the governor’s desk, said Rep. Mike Reese (R-Westmoreland/Somerset), author of the bill.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Thu, 18 Oct 2018 01:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Wentling Resolution to Honor Sons of the American Revolution Approved by House ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives on Monday approved Rep. Parke Wentling’s (R-Crawford/Erie/Lawrence/Mercer) House Resolution 1065 to mark Oct. 15, 2018, as Sons of the American Revolution Day in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Society of the Sons of the American Revolution is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2018 23:30:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[State Bails Out Mismanaged PWSA with Taxpayer Dollars ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Speaker Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) responded to the state bailout of the Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority (PWSA) with $50 million in taxpayer money from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2018 23:22:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Bill to Aid Ambulance Companies Heads to Governor’s Desk, Causer Says ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania ambulance companies would be reimbursed for providing treatment, even if no transport takes place, under legislation approved by the House and on its way to the governor’s desk, said Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint). 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2018 22:59:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Nesbit’s Bill Requiring Electronic Prescriptions of Opioids Goes to Governor]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Rep. Tedd Nesbit (R-Mercer/Butler) said today that legislation he sponsored to require opioids to be prescribed electronically will not only bring consistency in the way prescriptions are filled, but will also prevent the fraudulent use of prescription pads to fuel the opioid crisis. 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2018 22:23:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Owlett Supports Passage of Bill to Reimburse Ambulance Companies ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – State Rep. Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford/Potter) today supported passage of legislation that would require ambulance companies be reimbursed for providing medical treatment, even if the patient is not transported to a hospital. House Bill 1013 now goes to the governor to be signed into law. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2018 22:19:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Barrar’s Bill to Reimburse Ambulance Companies Heads to the Governor ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Legislation drafted by Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) that would require ambulance companies to be reimbursed for providing medical treatment, even if the patient is not transported to a hospital, was successfully voted on concurrence by the House. 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2018 22:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Rader Leaf Collection Mandate Relief Bill One Step Away from Becoming Law ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Local taxpayers are just one step away from potentially saving money after the state Senate on Wednesday approved legislation introduced by Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe) that would enable certain municipalities to opt out of expensive leaf collection programs. 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2018 20:45:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Charlton Bill to Help Homeowners Replace Dangerous Lateral Pipelines Sent to Governor ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG—Legislation introduced by Rep. Alex Charlton (R-Delaware) to allow water and wastewater utilities to replace lateral pipelines leading to homes when there is a public health issue has passed the Senate. 
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			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2018 20:19:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Dush Urges Final Action on Legislation to Dismiss Standardized Testing as Mandatory Graduation Requirement ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG — Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson/Indiana) is urging final action on legislation, advanced by the PA House last week, that would remove the heavy focus on standardized testing as a requirement to graduate high school and instead allow students various options to show proficiency in pursuing their own career paths (Senate Bill 1095). ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2018 16:39:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Charlton Backs Bill to Create Grant Program to Support Research on Spinal Cord Injuries]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG—Rep. Alex Charlton (R-Delaware) joined a bipartisan majority of his House colleagues in passing Senate Bill 31 to create a research grant program aimed at discovering new and innovative treatments and rehabilitative efforts for spinal cord disabilities.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2018 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Hahn Backs Bill to Expand Spinal Cord Research]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Legislation that would increase funding for spinal cord injury research is headed to Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk, according to Rep. Marcia Hahn (R-Bushkill Township), following today’s passage of Senate Bill 31 by the House.]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2018 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Phillips-Hill Backs Suicide Prevention Legislation ]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Legislation that would establish support systems to help college students in times of crisis is on the verge of becoming law in Pennsylvania, according to state Rep. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York Township). This follows unanimous passage in both the state House and Senate]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2018 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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			<title><![CDATA[Ward’s Bill to Honor Purple Heart/Combat Wounded Veterans With Motorcycle License Plate Heads to Governor’s Desk]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[HARRISBURG – Legislation authored by Rep. Judy Ward (R-Blair) to allow motorcycles to display a Purple Heart/Combat Wounded Veteran registration plate, as long as the owner is a recipient of the military decoration, has passed both the House and Senate and is now on its way to the governor’s desk to be signed into law. ]]></description>
			<pubDate>Wed, 17 Oct 2018 07:00:00 EST</pubDate>
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