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9/5/2008 |
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State Capitol Roundup - Busy Hearing Schedule Closes Out Summer Recess for Legislature |
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A number of important issues are set to be discussed next week in a series of committee meetings. On Monday, the House Judiciary Committee will hear testimony on a need for stronger penalties for drivers involved in hit-and-run fatalities. Existing law, which calls for a one-year mandatory minimum sentence, has effectively encouraged drunk drivers, who would otherwise face a three-year sentence, to leave accident scenes. |
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9/5/2008 |
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State Capitol Roundup - Committee Holds Hearing on GOP Health Care Proposals |
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The House Insurance Committee held hearings this week to discuss Republican-sponsored proposals to better market state-run healthcare programs to more uninsured individuals. House Bills 2123 and 2124, which are sponsored by Rep. Curt Schroder (R-Chester), would allow insurance agents to directly market both the Adult Basic and Children’s Health Insurance programs and receive commissions for doing so. |
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9/5/2008 |
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State Capitol Roundup - Indoor Smoking Ban to Take Effect |
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Download - mp3_audio/Roundup3_9-5-08.mp3 Rt - :38 |
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Starting on Thursday, Sept. 11, Pennsylvanians will no longer be permitted to smoke in public places due to a statewide ban that was passed last June. The new law bans smoking in most public places and workplaces. While office buildings, restaurants and theaters fall into the group of facilities where individuals will no longer be able to smoke, several exceptions are made in the law. |
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9/5/2008 |
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Rep. Causer Weekly Radio Report |
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Download - mp3_audio/Causer_9-05-08.mp3 RT - 5:00 |
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The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Martin Causer (R-McKean, Potter & Cameron) is now available for download. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in state government news coverage. |
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9/5/2008 |
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Rep. Doug Reichley Weekly Radio Report |
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Download - mp3_audio/Reichley_9-05-08.mp3 Program RT - 5:00 |
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The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Doug Reichley (R-Berks & Lehigh) is now available for download. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in state government news coverage. |
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9/5/2008 |
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Rep. Scott Boyd Weekly Radio Report |
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Download - mp3_audio/Boyd_9-05-08.mp3 Program RT - 4:30 |
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The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Scott Boyd (R-Lancaster) is now available for download. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in state government news coverage. |
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9/5/2008 |
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Rep. Art Hershey Weekly Radio Report |
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Download - mp3_audio/Hershey_9-05-08.mp3 Program RT - 3:30 |
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The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Art Hershey (R-Chester) is now available for download. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in state government news coverage. |
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9/5/2008 |
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Rep. Creighton Weekly Radio Report |
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Download - mp3_audio/Creighton_9-5-08.mp3 RT - 4:45 |
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The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Tom Creighton (R-Lancaster) is now available for download. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in state government news coverage. |
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9/5/2008 |
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Rep. Cutler Weekly Radio Report |
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Download - mp3_audio/Cutler_9-5-08.mp3 RT - 4:30 |
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The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) is now available for download. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in state government news coverage. |
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9/5/2008 |
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Rep. Evans Weekly Radio Report |
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Download - mp3_audio/Evans_9-5-08.mp3 RT - 3:00 |
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The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. John Evans (R-Crawford & Erie) is now available for download. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in state government news coverage. |
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9/4/2008 |
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Rep. Boyd Comments on Insurance Committee Hearing on Private Insurer Involvement in Government Run Healthcare Plans |
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Legislation that would allow private insurers to write policies for government sponsored health insurance programs, like CHIP and Adult Basic, was the topic of a public hearing held on Thursday in Harrisburg by the House Insurance Committee. Rep. Scott Boyd (R-Lancaster), a member of the committee said lawmakers are concerned that administration officials are opposed to the involvement of private insurers and the benefits they could bring to controlling the cost of providing health care coverage to the uninsured. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Cut available. |
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9/4/2008 |
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Rep. Millard Comments on Completion of Tire Pile Cleanup |
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Download - mp3_audio/Millard_TirePile_Story.mp3 Story - :55 mp3_audio/Millard_TirePile_Cut.mp3 Cut - :35 |
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The last of six million scrap tires from the infamous Starr tire pile were hauled away on Thursday morning, completing a four year effort to eliminate this lingering health and environmental hazard in columbia county. Rep. Dave Millard said he is pleased that this huge environmental cleanup effort is finally complete. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Cut available. |
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9/3/2008 |
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Rep. Cox Comments on Rights of Mobile Home Owners |
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Download - mp3_audio/Cox_HB1673_story.mp3 Story - :53 mp3_audio/Cox_HB1673_bite.mp3 Bite - :43 |
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Legislation to define the rights of mobile home owners who may face eviction in the face of the sale of a mobile home park was the topic of a public hearing held this week by the House Urban Affairs Committee in Harrisburg. Rep. Jim Cox (R-Berks), a member of the committee, said lawmakers are working to strike a balance between the rights of landowners and tenants when new development displaces mobile home communities. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available. |
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9/2/2008 |
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Rep. Evans Comments on Implementation of Smoking Ban |
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Download - mp3_audio/Evans_SmokingBan_Story.mp3 Story - :52 mp3_audio/Evans_SmokingBan_Cut.mp3 Cut - :28 |
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Legislation that will ban smoking in most public places will take effect on September 11. Rep. John Evans of Erie and Crawford Counties said he is pleased that Pennsylvania’s Clean Indoor Air Act will take effect soon, but there are some exceptions to the smoking ban. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Cut available. |
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8/29/2008 |
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State Capitol Roundup - Lawmakers Rally Against State Tax on Single Parents Getting Child Support |
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Legislation that would repeal a $25 tax on single parents collecting child support was unveiled by House Republicans this week. Rep. Kate Harper (R-Montgomery) has introduced House Bill 2749, which has 40 co-sponsors, to repeal the tax. The tax was prompted by a 2005 federal law requiring certain levels of reimbursement from states that receive child support funds from the federal government. State lawmakers were left to determine how that reimbursement was to be funded... |
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8/29/2008 |
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State Capitol Roundup - Committee Holds Hearing on Legislation Taking Aim at Peeping Toms |
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Members of the House Judiciary Committee heard testimony this week regarding pending legislation introduced by Reps. Mauree Gingrich (R-Lebanon) and RoseMarie Swanger (R-Lebanon) to toughen penalties for “peeping toms” who are repeat offenders. Under current law, an individual is guilty of the offense of loitering and prowling at night if he or she maliciously loiters or prowls around the home of another after dark... |
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8/29/2008 |
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State Capitol Roundup - Fire and Ambulance Service Grant Information Now Available |
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Lawmakers are reminding volunteer fire departments and ambulance services that the window to apply for thousands of dollars in state grant funding is quickly approaching. Volunteer fire companies and ambulance units will be able to apply for the grants, via the Internet, beginning Sept. 5 and lasting for 45 days... |
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8/29/2008 |
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Rep. Martin Causer Weekly Radio Report |
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Download - mp3_audio/Causer_8-29-08.mp3 Program RT- 5:00 |
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The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Martin Causer (R-McKean, Potter & Cameron) is now available for download. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in state government news coverage. |
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8/29/2008 |
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Rep. Evans Weekly Radio Report |
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Download - mp3_audio/Evans_8-29-08.mp3 RT - 3:00 |
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The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. John Evans (R-Crawford & Erie) is now available for download. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in state government news coverage. |
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8/29/2008 |
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Rep. Hershey Weekly Radio Report |
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Download - mp3_audio/Hershey_8-29-08.mp3 RT - 3:45 |
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The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Art Hershey(R-Chester) is now available for download. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in state government news coverage. |
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8/28/2008 |
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Rep. Marsico Bill Puts Deadlines in Place to Ensure On-Time State Budgets |
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Download - mp3_audio/Marsico_HB2745B_story.mp3 Story :58 mp3_audio/Marsico_HB2745_bite.mp3 Bite :27 |
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Legislation to put firm deadlines in place to ensure passage of an on-time state budget has been introduced in Harrisburg. Rep. Ron Marsico of Dauphin County, sponsor of the House version of the bill, said it also puts incentives in place to encourage lawmakers to reach a timely agreement in state budget disputes. Pennsylvania has suffered from late state budgets for the last six years and Marsico says his bill would reduce chances for the Governor to use the threat of employee furloughs and government shutdowns as a bargaining chip in the negotiation process. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available. |
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8/27/2008 |
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Rep. Mensch Comments on Legislation to Repeal Tax on Child Support Payments |
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Download - mp3_audio/Mensch_HB2749_Story.mp3 Story - :52 mp3_audio/Mensch_HB2749_Cut.mp3 Cut - :22 |
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Legislation that would repeal a new charge on the collection of child support payments in Pennsylvania has been introduced in Harrisburg. Rep. Bob Mensch (R-Montgomery) said that the Department of Public Welfare, which already accounts for 40% of the Commonwealth’s budget, should cover the 25 dollar annual fee currently being assessed to custodial parents. Chuck Nichols Reports- Story and Cut available. |
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8/27/2008 |
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Rep. Gabig Comments on Legislation to Repeal Child Support Tax |
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Download - mp3_audio/Gabig_HB2749_Story.mp3 Story - :45 mp3_audio/Gabig_HB2749_Cut.mp3 Cut - :16 |
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Legislation that would repeal a new charge on the collection of child support payments in Pennsylvania has been introduced in Harrisburg. Rep. Will Gabig (R-Cumberland) believes that children would be negatively impacted by an annual 25 dollar fee on single parents for the collection of child support. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Cut available. |
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8/26/2008 |
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Rep. Harper Introduces Bill to Repeal New Tax on Those Receiving Child Support Payments in PA |
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Download - mp3_audio/Harper_HB2749A_story.mp3 Story :52 mp3_audio/Harper_HB2749B.mp3 Bite :31 |
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Legislation to repeal a new charge on the collection of child support payments in Pennsylvania was introduced this week in Harrisburg. Rep. Kate Harper of Montgomery County said the new charge was unfair because it would actually come out of the pockets of the very children who are in need of support... Mike Davies reports – full story and alternate cut available. |
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8/25/2008 |
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Rep. Murt Introduces Bill to Allow More PA Citizens to Benefit from Low Cost Prescription Drug Programs |
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Download - mp3_audio/Murt_HB2486_story.mp3 Story :54 mp3_audio/Murt_HB2486_shortcut.mp3 Bite :22 |
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Legislation to allow Pennsylvania consumers to benefit from the same low cost prescription drug programs offered by large retail pharmacy chains in other states has been introduced in Harrisburg. Sponsor of the bill, Rep. Tom Murt of Montgomery County , said his legislation will help many Pennsylvanians from having to make the hard choice between paying for prescription drugs and paying the bills... Mike Davies reports... story and alternate bite available. |
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8/25/2008 |
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Rep. Boback to Hold Free Health Screening Event for Local Emergency Responders |
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A free health screening event for local emergency services personnel is being sponsored this week by Rep. Karen Boback of Luzerne, Wyoming and Columbia Counties... Mike Davies reports... story and bite available. |
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8/22/2008 |
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State Capitol Roundup - House Republicans Question Gaming Board’s Hiring Practices |
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Members of the Task Force on Gaming held a hearing this week to discuss licensing procedures under the state’s gaming law. Rep. Mike Vereb (R-Montgomery), attended and questioned members of the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) on its deal with former director Anne Neeb for consulting work. The deal, which is estimated to be worth at least $120,000, has been criticized due to laws that are designed to prohibit consulting contracts between a government agency and former employees for ethical reasons. |
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8/22/2008 |
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State Capitol Roundup - Ag Progress Days Hosts Pair of Hearings |
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Pennsylvania’s Ag Progress Days, held near State College, played host to two House committee hearings late this week. The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee met to discuss conservation techniques while the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee met to examine emergency response to farm accidents. |
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8/22/2008 |
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State Capitol Roundup - Legislation to Protect Service Dogs Topic of House Judiciary Hearing |
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Download - mp3_audio/Roundup3_8-22-08.mp3 RT - :31 |
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Members of the House Judiciary Committee heard testimony this week regarding the merits of legislation to protect service dogs for the disabled from various forms of mistreatment. House Bill 593, sponsored by Rep. John Evans (R-Erie/Crawford), would make the owner or co-owner of a dog that kills, maims, or disfigures a guide dog guilty of a second-degree misdemeanor. |
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8/22/2008 |
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Rep. Causer Weekly Radio Report |
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Download - mp3_audio/Causer_8-22-08.mp3 RT - 5:00 |
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The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Martin Causer (R-McKean, Potter & Cameron) is now available for download. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in state government news coverage. |
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8/22/2008 |
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Rep. Gordon Denlinger Weekly Radio Report |
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Download - mp3_audio/Denlinger_8-22-08.mp3 Program RT - 5:00 |
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The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Gordon Denlinger (R-Lancaster) is now available for download. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in state government news coverage. |
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8/22/2008 |
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Rep. Evans Weekly Radio Report |
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Download - mp3_audio/Evans_8-22-08.mp3 RT - 3:00 |
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The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. John Evans (R-Crawford & Erie) is now available for download. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in state government news coverage. |
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8/22/2008 |
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Rep. Reichley Weekly Radio Report |
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Download - mp3_audio/Reichley_8-22-08.mp3 RT - 4:15 |
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The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Doug Reichley (R-Berks & Lehigh) is now available for download. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in state government news coverage. |
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8/21/2008 |
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Rep. Benninghoff Comments From Ag Progress Days |
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Energy and conservation efforts are being highlighted at Ag Progress Days, held this week at Penn State’s Agricultural research center in Rock Springs Centre County. Rep. Kerry Benninghoff of Centre and Mifflin counties said among the new technologies showcased at the event is a process to utilize agricultural by-products to produce fuel . Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available. |
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8/21/2008 |
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Rep. Fleck Comments From Ag Progress Days |
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Download - mp3_audio/Fleck_APD_8-21-08_Story.mp3 Story - :54 mp3_audio/Fleck_APD_8-21-08_Cut.mp3 Cut - :29 |
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Conservation efforts including upgrades to water treatment facilities and improvements to nutrient management practices were key topics of discussion as lawmakers met at Ag Progress Days at Penn State’s Agricultural Research Center in Rock Springs, Centre County. Rep. Mike Fleck (R-Huntingdon) said more funding is needed to help offset the costs to taxpayers for upgrades to water treatment facilities under the Chesapeake Bay cleanup strategy. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Cut available. |
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8/21/2008 |
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Rep. Hutchinson Comments From Ag Progress Days |
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Energy and conservation efforts are being highlighted at Ag Progress Days, held this week at Penn State’s Agricultural research center in Rock Springs Centre County. Rep. Scott Hutchinson of Venango County said he’s glad to see research from Penn State helping to adapt new technologies to meet the state’s energy challenges. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available. |
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8/21/2008 |
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Rep. Kauffman Comments From Ag Progress Days |
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Download - mp3_audio/Kauffman_APD_8-21-08_Story.mp3 Story - :58 mp3_audio/Kauffman_APD_8-21-08_Cut.mp3 Cut - :32 |
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Conservation efforts including upgrades to water treatment facilities and improvements to nutrient management practices were key topics of discussion as lawmakers met at Ag Progress Days at Penn State’s Agricultural Research Center in Rock Springs, Centre County. Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin) said that more grant money is needed to offset the tremendous costs to communities for upgrades to water treatment facilities called for under the Chesapeake Bay cleanup strategy. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Cut available. |
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8/21/2008 |
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Rep. Millard Comments From Ag Progress Days |
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Download - mp3_audio/Millard_APD_8-21-08_Story.mp3 Story - :49 mp3_audio/Millard_APD_8-21-08_Cut.mp3 Cut - :25 |
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Conservation efforts including upgrades to water treatment facilities and improvements to nutrient management practices were key topics of discussion as lawmakers met at Ag Progress Days at Penn State’s Agricultural Research Center in Rock Springs, Centre County. Rep. Dave Millard (R-Columbia) said that he supports increased funding for research into best management practices that would reduce runoff into the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Cut available. |
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8/21/2008 |
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Rep. Miller Comments From Ag Progress Days |
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Download - mp3_audio/Miller_APD_8-21-08_Story.mp3 Story - :58 mp3_audio/Miller_APD_8-21-08_Cut.mp3 Cut - :36 |
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Conservation efforts including upgrades to water treatment facilities and improvements to nutrient management practices were key topics of discussion as lawmakers met at Ag Progress Days at Penn State’s Agricultural Research Center in Rock Springs, Centre County. Rep. Ron Miller (R-York) said he supports programs that fund research into agricultural best management practices and that the state needs more programs to help farmers implement upgrades to conservation and nutrient management systems. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Cut available. |
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8/21/2008 |
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Rep. Moul Comments From Ag Progress Days |
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Energy and conservation efforts are being highlighted at Ag Progress Days, held this week at Penn State’s Agricultural research center in Rock Springs Centre County. Rep. Dan Moul of Adams and Franklin counties emphasized the importance of using the new technologies showcased at the event help make Pennsylvania more energy independent. Mike Davies Reports Story and Bite available. |
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8/21/2008 |
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Rep. Rapp Comments From Ag Progress Days |
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Download - mp3_audio/Rapp_APD_8-21-08_story.mp3 Story - :55 mp3_audio/Rapp_APD_8-21-08_Cut.mp3 Cut - :36 |
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Energy and conservation efforts are being highlighted at Ag Progress Days, held this week at Penn State’s Agricultural research center in Rock Springs Centre County. Rep. Kathy Rapp of Warren, Forest and McKean counties said she’s glad the new technologies showcased at the event will help make Pennsylvania more energy independent. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available. |
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8/21/2008 |
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Rep. Stern Comments From Ag Progress Days |
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Download - mp3_audio/Stern_APD_8-21-08_Story.mp3 Story - :59 mp3_audio/Stern_APD_8-21-08_Cut.mp3 Cut - :34 |
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Conservation efforts including upgrades to water treatment facilities and improvements to nutrient management practices were key topics of discussion as lawmakers met at Ag Progress Days at Penn State’s Agricultural Research Center in Rock Springs, Centre County. Rep. Jerry Stern (R-Blair) supports research done at Penn State which can be utilized by farmers under the REAP Program to implement practices to prevent nutrient runoff. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Cut available |
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8/21/2008 |
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Rep. Murt Chairs Hearing on a Tax Credit Program to Encourage Private Funding for Special Education Programs |
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Download - mp3_audio/Murt_SpEdTaxCredit_story.mp3 Story :59 mp3_audio/Murt_SpEdTaxCredit.mp3 Bite :28 |
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Finding ways to encourage private sector investment in funding special education programs was the topic of a hearing held Wednesday in Willow Grove by the House Republican Policy Committee. Rep. Tom Murt of Montgomery County co-chaired the hearing and said lawmakers are trying to find a way to build partnerships between businesses and parochial schools that need help to provide essential special education services for students. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available. |
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8/20/2008 |
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Rep. Fleck Comments on Ag Progress Days |
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Download - mp3_audio/Fleck_AgProgressDays_Story.mp3 Story - :47 mp3_audio/Fleck_AgProgressDays_Cut.mp3 Cut - :27 |
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Ag Progress Days, the largest agricultural expo in Pennsylvania, began on Tuesday in Rock Springs, just outside of State College. Rep. Mike Fleck (R-Huntingdon) is attending the event, which runs until Thursday, Aug. 21, and says that he is eager to review advances made in agribusiness practices, energy issues, and farm safety. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Cut available. |
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8/20/2008 |
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Rep. Miller Comments on Bicycle and Motorist Safety |
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Download - mp3_audio/Miller_HB2689_Story.mp3 Story - :48 mp3_audio/Miller_HB2689.mp3 Cut - :29 |
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The growing number of bicycles on Pennsylvania highways and how they interact with motor vehicles was the topic of a hearing held Tuesday by the House Transportation Committee in Harrisburg. Rep. Ron Miller of York is the sponsor of legislation that would help clear up some problems and oversights in existing law to increase safety for both bicyclists and motorists. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Cut available. |
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8/20/2008 |
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Rep. Harhart Invites Area Seniors to Attend Her 14th Annual Senior Expo Event |
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Download - mp3_audio/Harhart_SeniorExpo08_story.mp3 Story :46 mp3_audio/Harhart_SeniorExpo08.mp3 Bite :26 |
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Area senior citizens can take advantage of a free informational event being sponsored this week by Rep. Julie Harhart of Lehigh and Northampton Counties. Harhart Cut :26 - “This is my 14th annual senior expo and it will be held from 10 AM to 2 PM Thursday August 21st at the Allen Township Fire Company... Mike Davies reports – story and cut available. |
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8/19/2008 |
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Rep. Godshall Comments on Consumer Affairs Committee Hearing on Gift Cards |
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Download - mp3_audio/Godshall_GiftCards_Story.mp3 Story - :50 mp3_audio/Godshall_GiftCards_Cut.mp3 Cut - :34 |
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Legislation that would ensure consumers receive full value when using gift cards was the topic of discussion at a hearing held Tuesday in Lansdale by the House Consumer Affairs Committee. Rep. Bob Godshall, Republican chairman of the committee, said recipients should be able to redeem gift cards at full value and that uniform regulations on all gift cards may be necessary. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Cut available. |
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8/19/2008 |
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Rep. Vereb Says Ethics Questions Surround Gaming Board's Payments to Former Director |
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Download - mp3_audio/Vereb_EthicsLaw_Story.mp3 Story :59 mp3_audio/Vereb_EthicsLaw_Bite.mp3 Bite :41 |
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During a joint House and Senate Gaming Task Force meeting this week, lawmakers voiced concern about the legality of payments made by the Gaming Control Board to the agency’s former executive director, Ann Neeb. Rep. Mike Vereb of Montgomery County questioned the Gaming Board’s acting General Counsel about the possibility that the contract violates state ethics laws relating to awarding consulting contracts to former employees. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available. |
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8/18/2008 |
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Rep. Geist Comments on Legislation to Enable Development of Public-Private Partnerships |
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Download - mp3_audio/Geist_HB555_8-18_story.mp3 Story - :52 mp3_audio/Geist_HB555_8-18_bite.mp3 Bite - :21 |
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Finding new solutions for funding Pennsylvania's transportation infrastructure needs was the topic of a public hearing held Monday in Harrisburg. Rep. Rick Geist, Republican chairman of the House Transportation Committee, said state government needs to find new sources of funding to help pay the enormous costs of building and maintaining transportation projects. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available. |
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8/15/2008 |
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State Capitol Roundup - Gaming Control Board Decides Fate of Pittsburgh Gaming Industry |
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Troubled casino owner Don Barden and a host of fresh investors formally presented their plans for Pittsburgh’s river-front casino to state regulators this week. Despite several Republican lawmakers’ objections to the haste of the transfer and lack of in-depth discussions, the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board has unanimously approved the arrangement between Barden and the new majority stakeholder. |
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8/15/2008 |
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State Capitol Roundup - Transportation Committee to Continue Hearings on Public Private Partnerships |
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Download - mp3_audio/Roundup2_8-15-08.mp3 RT - :33 |
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State legislators will hear testimony in a pair of public hearings next week by the House Transportation Committee. Monday’s hearing will focus on legislation sponsored by Rep. Rick Geist (R-Altoona) enabling the use of public-private partnerships. These partnerships would help meet the state’s transportation needs by establishing contractual arrangements between public agencies and private-sector entities to deliver public services. |
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8/15/2008 |
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State Capitol Roundup - Insurance Committee Hears Testimony on Health Care Reform Initiatives |
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Testimony regarding health care reform proposals and the reauthorization of the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Containment Council was offered this week during a pair of hearings held by the House Insurance Committee. Participants spoke out against the Democrat Access to Basic Care plan and why it may not be the best plan for the Commonwealth. |
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8/15/2008 |
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Rep. Martin Causer Weekly Radio Report |
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Download - mp3_audio/Causer_8-15-08.mp3 Program RT - 5:00 |
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The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Martin Causer (R-McKean, Potter & Cameron) is now available for download. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in state government news coverage. |
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8/15/2008 |
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Rep. Evans Weekly Radio Report |
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Download - mp3_audio/Evans_8-15-08.mp3 RT - 3:00 |
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The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. John Evans (R-Crawford & Erie) is now available for download. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in state government news coverage. |
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8/15/2008 |
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Rep. Reichley Weekly Radio Report |
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Download - mp3_audio/Reichley_8-15-08.mp3 RT - 5:00 |
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The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Doug Reichley (R-Berks & Lehigh) is now available for download. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in state government news coverage. |
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8/14/2008 |
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Rep. Killion Comments on His Legislation to Provide Funding to Help Victims of Domestic Violence |
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Download - mp3_audio/Killion_HB59_Story.mp3 Story - :43 mp3_audio/Killion_HB59.mp3 Cut - :24 |
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Legislation to provide new funding for programs that help victims of domestic violence was the topic of a hearing held recently in the state capitol by the House Judiciary Committee. The bill, sponsored by Rep. Tom Killion(R-Delaware), would assess increased fees on marriage licences and divorce filings to increase funding at the community level. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Cut available. |
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8/13/2008 |
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House Republican Leader Sam Smith Praises Use of Education Block Grant Funding to Support Career Counseling Programs in PA Schools |
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Download - mp3_audio/SSmith_CareerCounciling_story.mp3 Story :40 |
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In the new state budget, funding from the Education Accountability Block Grant is being directed toward career counseling. House republicans have been pushing for this concept for some time and Republican Leader Sam Smith is please that the concept, previously call the “Look Toward Your Future” program is finally becoming a reality. Ray Smith reports... story and bite available. |
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8/13/2008 |
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Rep. Perzel Calls for Statewide Write In Campaign to Force House Democrats to Bring a Senior Property Tax Elimination Bill Up for a Vote |
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A call has been made for public pressure to help force a vote on legislation aimed at eliminating property taxation on low income Pennsylvanian Seniors. Rep. John Perzel of Philadelphia kicked off the effort on Wednesday when he called for a statewide write in campaign to force House Democrat Leaders to allow his property tax elimination bill to reach the House floor for a vote. Mike Davies reports... story & bite available. |
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8/12/2008 |
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Rep. Doug Reichley Comments on Hearing on Mental Health Services and Substance Abuse |
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Download - mp3_audio/Reichley_MentalHealth_Story.mp3 Story - :45 mp3_audio/Reichley_MentalHealth_Cut.mp3 Cut - :27 |
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Mental health and substance abuse were the topics of discussion at a House Health and Human Services Committee hearing earlier this week. Rep. Doug Reichley (R-Lehigh, Berks) said that the state must examine the most efficient ways of providing treatment to those suffering from mental illness, especially those with substance abuse problems. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Cut available. |
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8/12/2008 |
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Rep. Payne Sponsors Bill to Toughen Penalties on Sex Predators and Use GPS Monitoring to Verify Their Location Once Released |
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Download - mp3_audio/Payne_HB164_story.mp3 Story :48 mp3_audio/Payne_HB164_bite.mp3 Bite :41 |
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Lawmakers in Harrisburg are working to increase penalties on sexual predators who target children in Pennsylvania. Rep. John Payne of Dauphin County is the sponsor of a bill to increase minimum sentences for those convicted of raping a child. But Payne says tough sentences are only part of the solution, and his bill also calls for the use of GPS ankle bracelets to monitor released sex predators under Meagan’s Law. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available. |
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8/11/2008 |
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Rep. Boback Comments on Plans to Toll I-80 |
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Download - mp3_audio/Boback_80Tolls_story.mp3 Story - :51 mp3_audio/Boback_80Tolls.mp3 Bite - :19 |
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The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission recently unveiled its plans to place 9 toll plazas along the 310 miles of Interstate 80. However, lawmakers like Rep. Karen Boback (R-Luzerne, Columbia, Wyoming) continue to voice objections to the new tolling plan, saying it would have an overwhelmingly negative impact on communities along the I-80 corridor. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available. |
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8/8/2008 |
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State Capitol Roundup - Turnpike Commission Releases Proposed I-80 Tolling Details |
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Download - mp3_audio/Roundup1_8-8-08.mp3 Voice Report - :44 |
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The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has unveiled detailed plans for tolling I-80, including the proposed locations for up to 10 tolling stations along the 311-mile stretch of highway. The toll | ||