Harrisburg, Pa. - Pennsylvania senators Maria Collett, Cris Dush, and Kristin Phillips-Hill are celebrating the final passage of their legislation aimed at protecting children who are victims of human trafficking. The bipartisan package of legislation, which has now been passed by the Pennsylvania Senate, aims to ensure that these children have access to justice and essential support services.Under the current state law, minors who are exploited for commercial sex must identify their third-party perpetrator to be considered victims of human trafficking. The new...
HARRISBURG— Steam Into History, Inc. DBA Northern Central Railway of York has been awarded a grant of $4,000 from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC), according to Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover). The grant will be used to make improvements that will enhance the guest experience at Northern Central Railway."Northern Central Railway is a treasure in the 169th District. Our area's unique railroad and Civil War history attracts history buffs from across the Commonwealth and the nation who are looking to learn more about this formative period," said Klunk. "I...
The lowest price of regular gas in cities throughout York County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Dec. 9 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
Legislation sponsored by Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York) to expand the list of law enforcement entities covered under the Enforcement Officer Disability Law, also known as the Heart and Lung Act, has achieved final passage in the House of Representatives and now awaits the Governor's signature.The bill, Senate Bill 429, aims to level the playing field across Pennsylvania's law enforcement community by providing Heart and Lung benefits to individuals who face on-the-job dangers that can result in serious injuries or health impacts causing lost time from work....
The Pennsylvania Senate has approved a groundbreaking bill sponsored by Senator Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York) that mandates each school entity in the state to have at least one armed school security personnel. The legislation, known as Senate Bill 907, will now move to the House of Representatives for consideration.Regan, who has been advocating for enhanced school security for the past decade, expressed his commitment to protecting students. He stated, "School security has been a top priority for me since coming to the legislature 10 years ago... And each legislative...
The lowest price of premium gas in cities throughout York County was found at two gas stations in the week ending Dec. 9 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
The House State Government Committee has approved legislation that would ban state government agencies from downloading and using TikTok, a popular social media app. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York), aims to protect Pennsylvania's data and networks from cybersecurity threats posed by foreign entities.Under this legislation, all government agencies, departments, and commissions would be required to remove the TikTok application from state networks and implement measures to prevent its installation. Additionally, network-based restrictions would...
The Senate of Pennsylvania has unanimously approved legislation aimed at updating the regulatory framework for travel insurance in the state. The measure, sponsored by Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill, seeks to provide a more efficient and effective system for regulating travel insurance.According to Sen. Phillips-Hill, travel insurance remains an important commodity that responds to consumer demand. However, the current regulatory framework does not always align with the unique characteristics of travel insurance. The legislation proposed by Phillips-Hill aims to address this...
The lowest price of midgrade gas in cities throughout York County was found at one gas station in the week ending Dec. 9 2023, according to GasBuddy.com.
Dec 11, 2023 - In a move to provide Pennsylvania students and parents with greater educational freedom, Representative Joe D’Orsie has introduced legislation called the Student Freedom Account Program. D’Orsie and advocates gathered at a press conference to unveil the bill, which aims to give students the opportunity to choose the school that best suits their educational needs."For far too long, students and parents have asked for and repeatedly been denied the unbridled freedom to excel," said D’Orsie. "The Student Freedom Account Act will finally deliver them the...
HARRISBURG - The Basic Education Funding Commission, led by state Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill and Rep. Mike Sturla, has announced that it will be holding a public hearing on Thursday, December 14 at 9 a.m. The hearing will take place in Hearing Room No. 1 of the North Office Building in the Capitol Complex in Harrisburg.During the hearing, the commission will be focusing on school surveys, with a presentation from the Independent Fiscal Office. This presentation aims to provide valuable insights into the state of education in Pennsylvania and will help inform the...
Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-York) will be introducing a new legislation in Pennsylvania aimed at providing greater educational choice for students and their parents. The proposed legislation, called the Student Freedom Account Program, will be discussed by D’Orsie and other representatives at a press conference to be held on Monday, Dec. 11, at 10 a.m. in the main rotunda at the state Capitol complex in Harrisburg.Joining D’Orsie at the press conference will be Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton), a former teacher, and former House member Andrew Lewis, who...
Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-York) is set to introduce legislation in Pennsylvania that aims to provide students and their parents with greater educational choice. The proposed legislation, known as the Student Freedom Account Program, will be unveiled at a press conference on Monday, December 11th.Joining D’Orsie at the press conference will be Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-Lehigh/Montgomery/Northampton), a former teacher and current representative, as well as former House member Andrew Lewis, who previously authored educational choice legislation. Also in attendance will be Myles...
Dec. 07, 2023 - In a passionate plea for educational choice, Representative Joe D’Orsie of Pennsylvania highlights the overwhelming public support for such a system in the state. He emphasizes that the only obstacles to implementing educational choice are money, power, control, and politics. D’Orsie asserts that educational choice is a modern-day human rights issue and emphasizes the need to prioritize the educational freedom of young people.D’Orsie acknowledges that Pennsylvania is lagging behind other states in terms of educational choice. He cites Ohio, West Virginia,...
House Republican Appropriations Chairman Seth Grove (R-York) has released the monthly House Republican Appropriations Financial Brief for November 2023. In the brief, Grove highlighted the incomplete budget and revenue concerns that Pennsylvania is facing as the current year comes to a close.Grove pointed out that the only notable tax revenue exceeding estimates is the Corporate Net Income Tax. However, efforts by House Republicans to curb spending and increase savings have resulted in significant interest earnings for both the General Fund and Rainy Day Fund.According...