Political Notebook
Legislation sponsored by state Sen.
Bob Robbins, R-50th, that would enact an anti-methamphetamine program into law was recently approved by the House Health and Human Services Committee.Robbins' measure would establish the "Meth Watch" Program. This joint program — between the state attorney general and retailers — would train clerks to be aware of individuals attempting to buy methamphetamine ingredients in high quantities.The bill also aims to educate and warn consumers about meth and the illegal buying of its ingredients.Methamphetamine, which is a highly addictive and deadly drug, derives from amphetamine, a stimulant that affects the central nervous system. Amphetamines were intended for nasal decongestants like Sudafed. These and other meth ingredients are available at neighborhood drug stores.Criminals buy these ingredients in mass quantities and then "cook" meth in homemade labs or "kitchens."For information on Meth Watch, go to www.methwatch.com.———Pennsylvanians who want to support breast cancer research and awareness can display their support with a license plate from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation and the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition.The license plate features a pink ribbon and is available directly through the breast cancer coalition for $32.50, state Rep.
Brian Ellis, R-11th, announced. Ten dollars of the fee will go to the coalition to help fund its programs and initiatives.To order this license plate and to view a photograph of it, visit www.pabreastcancer.org/license.html.Also to get a plate contact Kim at 717-738-9567 x104 or e-mail her at kim@pabreastcancer.org to have one mailed. Do not contact PennDOT.The coalition is a statewide nonprofit organization for breast cancer survivors and their families in Pennsylvania.———State Rep.
Daryl Metcalfe, R-12th, will host a legislative breakfast at 8:30 a.m. Friday at the Cranberry Township Municipal Building on Rochester Road.Those interested in attending the breakfast should contact Metcalfe's district office at 724-772-3110 for information and to make reservations.