State Rep. Kathy Rapp
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Recent News About State Rep. Kathy Rapp
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State grants awarded to fire and EMS companies in 65th district
Rep. Kathy L. Rapp announced that fire and ambulance companies in Pennsylvania's 65th Legislative District will receive nearly $486,000 in state grants.
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Bill on rural healthcare recruitment passes committee
Rep. Kathy L. Rapp, the Republican chair of the House Health Committee, has announced that her bill aimed at providing financial incentives for recruiting rural healthcare providers has passed unanimously in the House Health Committee.
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Grant awarded for Tionesta Creek stabilization project in Forest County
Rep. Kathy L. Rapp has announced a $140,000 grant from the Watershed Restoration Protection Program for a stabilization project on Tionesta Creek in Kingsley Township, Forest County.
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Bill promoting recruitment in rural healthcare advances through committee
Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, announced today that her bill to provide financial incentives for recruiting rural health care providers has passed the House Health Committee. House Bill 2382 aims to establish the Rural Health Care Grant Program, enabling rural hospitals to assist certain providers in repaying their student loans.
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Rapp announces nearly $170,000 in natural gas impact fees for 65th district
Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) has announced that Warren, Forest, and Mercer counties will receive a combined $134,844 in impact fees from the natural gas industry. Additionally, municipalities within the 65th Legislative District will receive an extra $34,590.
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Pennsylvania House Health Committee approves measures supporting independent pharmacies
HARRISBURG — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, announced that the committee unanimously approved a bill granting the Commonwealth increased oversight over Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs). The measure aims to limit or ban several PBM practices that negatively impact independent pharmacies.
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House passes amended bill on postpartum depression screenings
HARRISBURG — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, announced that a bill she amended has been unanimously approved by the House. The bill instructs medical professionals to conduct postpartum depression screenings upon delivery and at the first few postnatal check-up visits.
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Bill improving lab oversight for medical marijuana passes Pennsylvania House
On May 22, 2024, Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, announced that a bill aimed at improving lab oversight for medical marijuana has passed the House with a vote of 196-6. The bill includes an amendment introduced by Rapp which enhances oversight in several key areas.
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Rapp Amendment Added to Bill Improving Lab Oversight for Medical Marijuana
Rep. Kathy L. Rapp of the 65th District in Pennsylvania, a Republican chair of the House Health Committee, successfully pushed for an amendment to a bill focusing on enhancing lab oversight for medical marijuana. The amendment, aimed at ensuring the safety and trustworthiness of medical marijuana products in Pennsylvania, was unanimously approved during a recent committee meeting."I’m not often a proponent of increasing bureaucratic oversight, but these safeguards are needed to ensure Pennsylvanians using medical marijuana can trust the products found in dispensaries...
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Rapp Praises Former PA Superior Court Judge’s Testimony at House Hearing on Marijuana Legalization
Rep. Kathy L. Rapp, the Republican chair of the House Health Committee, commended Judge Cheryl Lynn Allen's testimony at the House Health Subcommittee on Health Care meeting regarding cannabis legalization. Rapp highlighted the significance of Judge Allen's perspective, stating, "The picture she painted wasn’t pretty... In her 25-year career on the bench, she says she interacted with thousands of families that have been broken because of drug addiction."Judge Allen emphasized in her written testimony that "there is no such thing as a harmless controlled substance" and...
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Rapp Amendment Ensures 65th District Health Systems Exempt from Non-Compete Clause Ban
Mar. 27, 2024Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), Republican chair of the House Health Committee, emphasized the importance of rural health care providers in light of the committee's approval of a bill banning non-compete agreements in health care employment contracts. Rapp expressed, “Our rural health care providers are already facing a workforce crisis.” She highlighted the value of non-compete clauses as tools for rural health systems to protect their investments in staff.Regarding the amendment included in House Bill 1633, which exempts certain employers...
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Rapp Announces $34,000 for Natural Gas Extension in Sugar Grove
WARREN — Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) announced today that Sugar Grove Township will receive $34,652 for the extension of natural gas service. The funds, coming from the Pipeline Investment Program (PIPE), aim to provide residents with more energy options and potentially lower utility costs.Speaking about the importance of offering choices in energy sources, Rep. Kathy L. Rapp stated, "It’s so important that the people of Pennsylvania have a choice in how they power their homes and businesses." She also expressed her satisfaction with the initiative,...
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Rapp Urges Caution, Voices Concerns After House Hearing on Cannabis
HARRISBURG — The House Health Subcommittee on Health Care recently held an informational meeting regarding the implications of legalizing cannabis for adult use. Following the meeting, Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) expressed her concerns and urged caution in a statement.Rapp highlighted the discussions during the meeting, stating, "We heard from a few testifiers today calling for the full legalization of recreational marijuana." She also mentioned a testifier advocating for the expungement of marijuana offenses from criminal records upon legalization.One...
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Rapp: More than $566,000 Awarded to Fire, Ambulance Companies in 65th District
Feb. 14, 2024Fire and ambulance companies in the 65th Legislative District will receive a total of $566,225 in state grants to support their public safety mission, according to an announcement made by Rep. Kathy L. Rapp."Most of our EMTs, paramedics and firefighters in the 65th district are responsible for large coverage areas," said Rapp. "That means their equipment needs to be primed and ready to go, just like our first responders themselves. These grants will allow our fire departments and ambulance companies to maintain their high standards of safety and...
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Rapp, Klunk Respond to PA Supreme Court Opinion on Medicaid Abortion Coverage Case
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court has ordered the Commonwealth Court to determine the constitutionality of the prohibition on taxpayer-funded abortions. Currently, abortions in Pennsylvania are legal for any reason up to 24 weeks, but under the state's Medicaid program, they are only covered in cases of rape, incest, or when the life of the mother is in danger.Reps. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) and Kate Klunk (R-Hanover), co-chairs of the Pro Life Caucus, issued a statement in response to the court's decision. They clarified that this ruling does not mean that...
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Rapp Announces Nearly $3.2 Million PENNVEST Loan to North Warren
Jan. 24, 2024 - Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest) has announced that the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has approved a low-interest loan of $3.19 million for the North Warren Municipal Authority. The loan will fund a key infrastructure project aimed at improving the town's water system.The project involves the installation of approximately 4,500 feet of new water line along Hillcrest Drive, connecting the existing pump station to the Hillcrest development. Additionally, an additional 6,600 feet of water main will be installed...
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Rapp Attends Roundtable to Address Rural Health Care
Rep. Kathy L. Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), the Republican chair of the House Health Committee, recently participated in a Rural Hospitals Roundtable in Harrisburg to discuss the challenges facing rural health care. During the discussion, Rapp highlighted various issues that affect rural communities, such as the need to travel long distances for medical appointments, limited access to specialists, broadband connectivity problems, and staffing shortages.Rapp acknowledged that these challenges were not surprising to those who grew up in rural areas. She emphasized the...
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Hutchinson, Rapp Urge SEC to Not Allow Rich Elites Control Over Public Lands and Their Natural Resources
HARRISBURG – Sen. Scott Hutchinson and Rep. Kathy Rapp have expressed their opposition to a proposed rule change by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) that could have a detrimental impact on the Allegheny National Forest (ANF) and the surrounding communities. The rule change would allow for the listing of Natural Asset Companies (NACs) on the New York Stock Exchange, granting them control over prescribed areas such as national parks, federal lands, and private land.Hutchinson and Rapp argue that this proposed rule change would give NACs the power to prevent...
