HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives today voted to approve changes to the state’s Small Games of Chance Act, which would allow minor league sports teams and NFL teams in Pennsylvania to run 50/50 drawings at home games, said Rep. John Payne (R-Dauphin), author of the measure.

HARRISBURG – As co-chairmen of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives’ Motorsports Caucus, Reps. John Payne (R-Dauphin) and Gary Haluska (D-Cambria) today announced details about the 2013 Motorsports Caucus Day at the state Capitol.

Rep. John Payne (R-Dauphin) will host his eighth annual Senior Health Fair to provide seniors and their families the opportunity to gather information about health care, state government programs and home-based services available locally, and participate in a variety of free health care screenings.

February began with the governor’s annual state budget address before a joint session of the General Assembly on Tuesday, Feb. 5. His proposal is not a final product, but rather, signifies the start of the budget-crafting process. During my years as a state representative, I have never seen any governor get everything he asks for in his address. The negotiations have just begun, and now the House and Senate Appropriations committees are meeting with each state agency to better determine their needs for the upcoming year.

HARRISBURG – As a result of controversy surrounding the 2013 Eastern Sports and Outdoor Show and its cancellation, members of the House of Representatives Second Amendment Caucus today issued a letter to the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary George Greig expressing support of the Dauphin County Commissioners decision to seek alternative sponsors for the show in 2014, said Reps. John Payne (R-Dauphin) and Dom Costa (D-Allegheny), co-chairmen of the caucus.

Every year, I take special time out to recognize and thank our servicemen and servicewomen. We wouldn’t enjoy the same freedoms and everyday luxuries that we have in this country if it weren’t for their selfless service. This year, my annual Veterans Breakfast was held on Nov. 9, at the Spring Garden Reception and Conference Center. We had a great turnout, with more than 280 veterans in attendance. I always enjoy spending time with my fellow vets. We put together a video with highlights from this year’s breakfast, and it’s available at my website, RepPayne.com. Following my Veteran’s Breakfast, I made my annual trip to the Fort Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, where I assist with the flag-lowering ceremony. The Avenue of Flags is a presentation of more than 300 interment flags that line the avenues of the cemetery. The flags have been donated by families whose relatives were entitled to military honors at their funeral. Each fall, we take down the flags for the winter, and on Saturday, May 4, 2013, at 9 a.m., we’ll put them back up. If you would like to assist with the raising of the flags, please contact my Hershey office at 534-1323.

WHAT: Rep. John Payne (R-Dauphin) will recognize veterans of the 106th District during his annual Veterans Breakfast. Each year, Payne hosts this event to honor and thank area veterans for their sacrifice and dedication defending our country.

WHAT: To showcase the motorsports industry throughout Pennsylvania, Reps. John Payne (R- Dauphin) and Gary Haluska (D-Cambria), co-chairmen of the House Motorsports Caucus, will host the 7th Annual Motorsports Day.

HARRISBURG – Reps. John Payne (R-Dauphin) and Gary Haluska (D-Cambria) announced today that the 2012 Motorsports Day at the state Capitol will take place on Tuesday, June 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHAT: Rep. John Payne (R-Dauphin) will host his seventh annual Senior Health Fair to provide seniors and their families the opportunity to gather information about health care, state government programs and home-based services available locally, and participate in a variety of free health care screenings.

WHAT: Rep. John Payne (R-Dauphin) will recognize veterans of the 106th District during his annual Veterans Breakfast. Each year, Payne hosts this event to honor and thank area veterans for their sacrifice and dedication defending our country.

Apogee Biotechnology Corporation, headquartered at the Hershey Center for Applied Research (HCAR) in Hummelstown, is poised to begin clinical trials with its lead drug, ABC294640 after receiving IND approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), said Rep. John Payne (R-Dauphin).

WHAT: Rep. John Payne (R-Dauphin) will be holding a press conference to congratulate Apogee Biotechnology Corporation, a research company headquartered at the Hershey Center for Applied Research, on beginning clinical trials for their lead anti-cancer drug following approval from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Rep. John Payne (R-Dauphin) will host his annual Senior Health Fair for senior citizens who reside in the 106th Legislative District. Payne hosts this event each year to provide information on state programs and resources available in the local community.