CHIP RENEWAL ONE STEP CLOSER On November 20, the House voted 194-0 to send House Bill 1388 (Irvin-R-Mifflin/Centre/Huntingdon) back to the Senate for concurrence.  The measure would extend the life of the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) until December 31,...

Dear Reader: Of all the holidays, I am especially drawn to Thanksgiving.  It is unheralded but sincere.  It is a statement of giving rather than receiving.  It is a time to appreciate the blessings bestowed upon us and also a time to think about the most important...

LEGISLATIVE ACTIONS BY GOVERNOR WOLF On October 30, Governor Wolf signed several budget bills into law.  This update was sent out to GPAHU members last week.  That information is available on the GPAHU website.  Look for LEG REG Review 2017, 34th issue for...

  SENATE BANKING & INSURANCE COMMITTEE HOLDS Rx PRICE HEARING On October 23, the Senate Banking & Insurance Committee convened a prescription drug price transparency hearing relative to Senate Bill 637 (White-R-Indiana).  It presented starkly contrasting...

DISPUTED CHIP BILL MOVES THROUGH SENATE BANKING & INSURANCE COMMITTEE On October 18, the Senate Banking & Insurance Committee reported out House Bill 1388 (Irvin-R-Huntington) with one dissenting vote, that of Senator Larry Farnese (D-Phila.).  The sparks...

IS THE BUDGET RESOLVED, OR NOT? On October 4, Governor Tom Wolf convened a press conference where he chided the House Republican Caucus for not concurring with revenue plans advanced by Senate Republicans and supported by House and Senate Democratic Caucuses.  He...