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Gosnell Guilty as New State Law Protects Women and Children From Future Gosnells
05/13/2013
A jury in Philadelphia today found Kermit Gosnell guilty of murder, ensuring he will never again victimize women and children, while a new state law aims to prevent anything similar from happening in the future, House Majority Leader, Rep. Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny County) said today.
Statement From House Majority Leader Turzai Regarding the Supreme Court’s Affirmation of Legislative Maps
05/08/2013
The following is a statement from House Majority Leader Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny County) in response to the unanimous decision of the state Supreme Court approving the new legislative district maps for the 2014 elections:
Legislation Prohibiting Taxpayer-Funded Abortions Through Insurance Exchanges Goes to Senate
04/23/2013
HARRISBURG – By a vote of 144-53, legislation prohibiting abortion coverage in qualified plans offered through a health insurance exchange was approved by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today, Majority Leader Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny County) announced.
Initiative Privatizing Wine and Spirits Sales Passes House
03/21/2013
HARRISBURG – In a historic vote, the House has passed legislation to privatize alcohol sales in Pennsylvania, getting the Commonwealth OUT of the business of selling wine and spirits, House Majority Leader Rep. Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny County) said upon passage of House Bill 790 by a vote of 105-90.
Entrepreneurial Opportunity Bill to Allow Private Sales of Wine and Liquor Clears House Committee
03/18/2013
HARRISBURG – Today the House Liquor Control Committee voted in favor of legislation, House Bill 790 sponsored by House Majority Leader Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny), aimed at reforming the way alcoholic beverages are sold in Pennsylvania. This marks the most expansive wine and spirit privatization legislation to pass out of the committee since the end of Prohibition and the institution of the current state store system.
House Leaders Speak Out About Lottery Decision
02/14/2013
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Speaker of the House Rep. Sam Smith (R-Jefferson/Armstrong/Indiana) and House Majority Leader Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) released the following joint statement regarding the attorney general’s unilateral decision to reject the administration’s contract for outside managers to run the Pennsylvania Lottery.
Debt Relief Bill Passes the House, 194-2
02/14/2013
HARRISBURG – Legislation to reform a much-abused state funding program now heads to the Senate for consideration, House Majority Leader Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny County) announced today.
Corbett Proposal is Beginning of Budget Process, Says Turzai
02/06/2013
HARRISBURG – House Majority Leader Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) issued the following statement regarding Gov. Tom Corbett’s 2013-14 budget proposal. Corbett unveiled his proposed $28.44 billion spending plan Tuesday before a joint session of the General Assembly.
Wine and Liquor Privatization Plan Unveiled
01/30/2013
HARRISBURG – Standing with Pennsylvania residents, legislators and Gov. Tom Corbett, House Majority Leader Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny County) announced that the House Liquor Control Committee will work on legislation to privatize the sale of wine and liquor in Pennsylvania, eliminating the 75-year-old state monopoly on liquor sales by auctioning retail licenses to the private sector to provide consumer choice and convenience.
Governor Corbett and House Majority Leader to Unveil Wine and Liquor Sales Privatization Plan
01/30/2013
WHAT: Gov. Tom Corbett and House Majority Leader Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny County) will hold a news conference to announce the plan to privatize wine and liquor sales in Pennsylvania.
Charter and Cyber Charter Funding Reforms Proposed
01/25/2013
HARRISBURG – The House Republican Caucus today unveiled a legislative package aimed at reforming charter and cyber charter school funding.
Lottery Agreement Will Help Pennsylvania Seniors
01/18/2013
HARRISBURG – House Majority Leader Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) released the following statement regarding the management of the Pennsylvania Lottery:
Deadline Extended for Small Games of Chance Reports, Says Turzai
01/08/2013
HARRISBURG – The deadline for nonprofit organizations and charities to submit annual and semi-annual reports as part of the updated Small Games of Chance Act has been extended for a year, Rep. Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) said today.
Representative Turzai Re-Elected Majority Leader
11/13/2012
State Rep. Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny County) today was re-elected by his colleagues in the House Republican Caucus to serve as Majority Leader of the House of Representatives for the upcoming legislative session, which will begin January 1.
Turzai to Participate in NFIB ‘I Built My Business’ Event On Monday
10/26/2012
What: House Majority Leader Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) will participate in the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) “I Built My Business” event.