The House Labor and Industry Committee, of which I am a member, conducted public hearings regarding the potential impacts of the Wolf administration’s proposed changes to the the Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act, House Bill 2571, which seeks to ensure nonmembers of public sector unions are made aware of their right not to contribute money to the representative union and legislation to address workplace harassment, sexual misconduct and discrimination.

The Manheim Township Blue Streaks boys lacrosse team won the state title this year for the first time ever in the program’s history. Rep. Mentzer invited them to the Capitol to be honored on the House floor for their achievement, the video is here. On June 9, the Blue Streaks defeated LaSalle 6-4 in front of a standing-room only crowd at West Chester East High School for the PIAA Class 3A title.