Legislation designed to prevent criminals from skirting the state’s drug law by slightly altering the chemical formula for bath salts and synthetic marijuana was passed by the Pennsylvania House earlier this week. Rep. Jerry Stern (R-Blair), prime sponsor of House Bill 1217, said his bill provides the tools law enforcement needs to stay ahead of criminals who are using creative chemistry to avoid prosecution. House Bill 1217 now moves to the Senate for consideration. Chuck Nichols reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.

Legislation designed to ensure that women are fully informed about the medical status of their pregnancy was the topic of a press conference held on Monday at the State Capitol. Rep. Jerry Stern (R-Blair), said the Women’s Right-to-Know act would provide women who are seeking an abortion with all the medical facts about they would need to decide how to move forward. Chuck Nichols reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.

Legislation to improve oversight of abortion clinics in Pennsylvania by requiring them to meet the same standards as other outpatient surgical facilities is moving forward in Harrisburg. Rep. Jerry Stern (R-Blair), Chairman of the House Pro-Life Caucus, said this bill would ensure abortion clinics adhere to standard medical operating procedures to avoid the repeat of criminally negligent activities like those found recently in the Philadelphia area. Mike Davies reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.

Legislation that would ban the sale of “bath salts” and other synthetic look-alike drugs was approved this week by the Pennsylvania House. Rep. Jerry Stern (R-Blair) said Senate Bill 1006 is especially important because it would finally put an end to the over the counter sales of “bath salts,” a chemical which is responsible for a number of deaths in communities across the state. Mike Davies reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.