Lawmaker’s health issue could complicate swearing-in day for Pennsylvania House

A Democratic state representative’s health problems could complicate the vote for speaker of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. Lawmakers are expected to kick off a new two-year session on Tuesday by picking the House speaker and voting on chamber rules. Democrats say Rep. Matthew Gergely of Allegheny County had a medical emergency over the holidays requiring hospitalization. It's not clear if he'll be in Harrisburg for the start of the session. The House has a 102-101 Democratic majority. Republicans control the state Senate with a 28-22 majority, but one of those GOP seats is vacant due to a recent resignation.