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House Hangout: Saving Local Tax Dollars through Prevailing Wage Reform
06/19/2013
The second in a series of “House Hangout” discussions addressing the issue of Pennsylvania’s prevailing wage law. Prevailing wage has made it difficult for schools and municipal governments to maximize a competitive bidding process to get the best deal for taxpayers.
Legislation Prohibiting Taxpayer-Funded Abortions Through Insurance Exchanges Now Law
06/17/2013
HARRISBURG – The governor signed legislation, which passed both the House and Senate with bi-partisan votes, prohibiting abortion coverage in qualified plans offered through a health insurance exchange, Majority Leader Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny County) announced today.
Legislation Prohibiting Taxpayer-Funded Abortions Through Insurance Exchanges Heads to Governor’s Desk
06/10/2013
HARRISBURG – The state Senate passed, by a vote of 31-19, legislation prohibiting abortion coverage in qualified plans offered through a health insurance exchange. The bill, which previously passed the House by a vote of 144-53, now goes to the governor’s desk, Majority Leader Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny County) announced today.
Deadline to Apply for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Extended, Says Turzai
06/06/2013
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) would like to let residents know that the deadline to apply for the state’s 2012 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is being extended from June 30 to Dec. 31.
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.