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valuable services we provide, our mission, and how we benefit our dentists, patients, and the overall quality of oral healthcare in Pennsylvania.
4) PADPAC delivers results! It’ s through our advocacy efforts that PDA has built relationships that lead to successful legislative outcomes for dentists and their patients. We must to continue to protect our victories by supporting candidates who understand and support PDA. This cannot be accomplished without the support of our members.
5) The foundation for PADPAC is our members. It’ s through PADPAC that members can join their peers in championing issues that directly impact the future of their profession.
Please consider contributing to PADPAC today! As we gear up for the 2018 gubernatorial election, it is critical that we raise“ hard dollars,” personal credit card or personal check contributions. To donate, visit www. padental. org / padpac or call( 800) 223-0016.
Pennsylvania General Assembly announces standing committee chairs for 2017-2018.
The Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives announced the Republican and Democratic( minority) chairs for each its respective Standing Committees for the 2017-2018 legislative session. The following is the leadership for the Senate and House, along with leadership in the committees that directly impact PDA’ s legislative priorities.
Senate Republican Leadership President Pro Tempore-designee: Joe Scarnati( R-Jefferson) Leader: Jake Corman( R-Centre) Appropriations Chairman: Patrick Browne( R-Lehigh) Whip: John Gordner( R-Columbia) Caucus Chair: Bob Mensch( R-Montgomery) Caucus Secretary: Richard Alloway( R-Franklin) Caucus Administrator: Chuck McIlhinney( R-Bucks) Policy Chair: David Argall( R-Schuylkill)
Senate Democratic Leadership Leader: Jay Costa( D-Allegheny) Appropriations Chairman: Vincent Hughes( D-Philadelphia) Whip: Anthony Williams( D-Philadelphia) Caucus Chair: Wayne Fontana( D-Allegheny) Caucus Secretary: Larry Farnese( D-Philadelphia) Caucus Administrator: Has Not Yet Been Appointed Policy Chair: Lisa Boscola( D-Northampton)
House Republican Leadership Speaker-designee: Mike Turzai( R-Allegheny)
Leader: David Reed( R-Indiana) Appropriations Chairman: Stan Saylor( R-York) Whip: Bryan Cutler( R-Lancaster) Caucus Chair: Marcy Toepel( R-Montgomery) Caucus Secretary: Donna Oberlander( R-Clarion) Caucus Administrator: Kurt Masser( R-Northumberland) Policy Chair: Kerry Benninghoff( R-Centre)
House Democratic Leadership Leader: Frank Dermody( D-Allegheny) Appropriations Chairman: Joe Markosek( D-Allegheny) Whip: Mike Hanna( D-Clinton) Caucus Chair: Dan Frankel( D-Allegheny) Caucus Secretary: Rosita Youngblood( D-Philadelphia) Caucus Administrator: Neal Goodman( D-Schuylkill) Policy Chair: Mike Sturla( D-Lancaster)
Relevant Committee Chairs HOUSE: Professional Licensure:
• Republican: Rep. Mark Mustio, 44 th Legislative District, Allegheny County.
• Democrat: Rep. Harry Readshaw, 36 th Legislative District, Allegheny County.
Insurance:
• Republican: Rep. Tina Pickett, 110 th Legislative District, Bradford, Sullivan and Susquehanna counties.
• Democrat: Rep. Tony DeLuca, 32 nd Legislative District, Allegheny County.
Health:
• Republican: Rep. Matt Baker, 68 th Legislative District, Bradford, Potter and Tioga counties.
• Democrat: Rep. Florindo( Flo) Fabrizio, 2 nd Legislative District, Erie County.
SENATE: Appropriations – Senator Pat Browne( R-16) Democrat: Sen. Vincent Hughes( Philadelphia / Montgomery)
Banking & Insurance – Senator Don White( R-41) Democrat: Sen. Sharif Street( Philadelphia)
Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure – Senator Robert Tomlinson( R-6) Democrat: Sen. Lisa Boscola( Northampton / Lehigh)
Urban Affairs & Housing – Senator Tom McGarrigle( R-26) Democrat: Sen. Wayne Fontana( Allegheny)
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