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Full Story. Pennsylvania has the unfortunate reputation of being home to many puppy mills --- large dog breeding operations known for harsh, cruel, and unhealthy conditions. State lawmakers are now looking to put a stop to inhumane breeding practices. Rep. Jim Casorio (D-Westmoreland) comments. Story runs 1 minute.
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Petrone to chair hearing Thursday on economic impact of the arts
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Lentz to rally Wednesday for action on Pa.s outdated and ineffective dog laws
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Casorio, Caltagirone to unveil tougher dog laws at rally Wednesday
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Cambria County to honor its 1,000 WWII veterans Sunday
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Smith holding local news conference Thursday on his Truth in Tuition bill
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Waters to host fifth annual free luncheon for area senior citizens this Friday
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Grucela scheduled to throw first pitch for the Falcons opening game
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Thomas to host informational budget forum in Philadelphia
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Wednesday, May 14

Rep. John Siptroth: Siptroth introduces legislation to help animal shelters

Rep. Thomas R. Caltagirone: Caltagirone unveils bill to protect Pa.'s dogs from painful surgeries

Rep. Christopher J. King: King says legislature should return unused funds

Rep. James R. Roebuck: Roebuck's dropout-prevention bill advances to full House

Rep. Richard T. Grucela: Grucela introduces bill to modernize state record-keeping

Rep. Dante Santoni: Santoni patient safety bills will become law

Rep. Anthony J. Melio: Melio: House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee approves flood assistance bill

Majority Leader Bill DeWeese: Improved coal mine safety addressed by state House


Tuesday, May 13

Rep. Thomas C. Petrone: Petrone to chair hearing Thursday on economic impact of the arts

Rep. James E. Casorio: Casorio legislation tackles Pennsylvania 'puppy mills' There is audio associated with this release There is audio associated with this release There is at least one image associated with this release

Rep. Neal P. Goodman: Goodman bill would throw out future landfill applications that are near water

Rep. Peter J. Daley: House Commerce Committee to hold public hearing in Pittsburgh on credit counseling licensure

Rep. Tim D. Seip: Seip wins House passage of his bills to ban 'spot appeals' of assessments There is audio associated with this release

Rep. Vincent A. Biancucci: House passes Biancucci's proposed $100 million expansion of economic stimulus initiative

Majority Leader Bill DeWeese, Majority Whip Keith McCall, Rep. Mark B. Cohen, Rep. Frank Dermody, Rep. Dan A. Surra, Rep. Dwight Evans, Rep. Todd A. Eachus: House moves key economic development program in budget

Rep. James E. Casorio, Rep. Thomas R. Caltagirone: Casorio, Caltagirone to unveil tougher dog laws at rally Wednesday


Monday, May 12

Rep. Matthew H. Smith: Smith holding local news conference Thursday on his Truth in Tuition bill

Rep. Babette Josephs: Josephs: Pa. should have a constitutional amendment to guarantee voter rights

Rep. Mark B. Cohen, Rep. Frank Dermody, Rep. Dwight Evans, Majority Leader Bill DeWeese, Majority Whip Keith McCall, Rep. Todd A. Eachus, Rep. Dan A. Surra: House votes to further protect elderly in long-term care settings

Rep. Kenneth J. Smith: House passes Smith's long-term patient safety bill

Rep. Eugene A. DePasquale: DePasquale-sponsored product recall measure passes state House

Rep. Frank Andrews Shimkus: Bill for better treatment of Pa. seniors advances


Friday, May 9

Rep. Marc J. Gergely: Gergely reintroduces bill to crack down on gas theft

Rep. William C. Kortz: Kortz calls for ballot referendum on constitutional convention


Thursday, May 8

Rep. Mark B. Cohen: Cohen bill would ease school transfers for military children


Wednesday, May 7

Rep. Babette Josephs: Senate tables marriage bill because of Josephs' stance against it

Rep. Mark A. Longietti: Longietti bill on premium refunds endorsed by House Insurance Committee

Rep. Don Walko: House passes Walko bill that would help nonprofits raise money through bingo

Rep. Cherelle L. Parker: House passes Parker proposal to expand business development opportunities

Rep. Kenneth J. Smith: Smith long-term care patient safety bill closer to passage in House

Rep. Steve Samuelson: New redistricting reform legislation seeks to open process


Tuesday, May 6

Rep. Christopher J. King: King bill to continue Rx coverage for seniors passes unanimously in the House

Rep. Thomas C. Petrone: Petrone: abandoned and blighted property bill approved by Urban Affairs Committee


Monday, May 5

Rep. Jaret A. Gibbons: Gibbons introduces legislation to affect term length and limit for state reps

Rep. Josh Shapiro: Shapiro bill intended to reduce HIV transmission, help save newborns' lives

Rep. Kathy M. Manderino: House policy panels review whether constitutional convention is needed

Rep. Christopher J. King: King introduces bill to freeze property taxes for senior citizens

Rep. Frank Andrews Shimkus: Shimkus' Peggy's Law moving forward in the House


Friday, May 2

Rep. Joseph Preston: Preston bill would ban toxic toys from shelves in Pa.


Thursday, May 1

Rep. Peter J. Daley: Daley implores governor to temporarily cut Pennsylvanias gas tax

Rep. Dwight Evans: Evans commends Policy Committee, praises media for raising dialogue on constitutional convention

Rep. Babette Josephs: State Government Committee reports campaign expense, retiree COLA bills to full House