Jun. 19, 2019 Download
This Legislative Podcast with Rep. Jerry Knowles is now available. You may use this program in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in state government news coverage.
Topics discussed in this podcast include:
• Rep. Knowles Interviews Ashley Garecht – Mother of Teen Girls Harrassed by State Rep. Brian Sims Outside Philadelphia Planned Parenthood Clinic
• Knowles’ House Resolution Calling for Sims Censure
Jun. 18, 2019 Download
Hundreds of Pennsylvania dairy farmers rallied in the state capitol Tuesday to ask for support of federal efforts to recognize the value and health properties of whole milk, and the importance whole milk plays in children’s physical growth. Earlier in the day the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee voted unanimously to support House Resolution 222, sponsored by Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster), that would urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture to enforce the standard of identity for milk and milk products; and House Resolution 402, sponsored by Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), that would recognize the value of whole milk and support federal legislation authored by U.S. Congressman GT Thompson to ensure whole milk would be available in schools. Rep. Struzzi said he strongly supports the effort to ensure whole milk would once again be available to school children.
Jun. 18, 2019 Download
Hundreds of Pennsylvania dairy farmers rallied in the state capitol Tuesday to ask for support of federal efforts to recognize the value and health properties of whole milk, and the importance whole milk plays in children’s physical growth. Chairman of the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, Rep. Martin Causer (R-McKean, Potter, Cameron) announced his committee’s unanimous support for House Resolution 222, sponsored by Rep. John Lawrence (R-Chester/Lancaster), that would urge the U.S. Department of Agriculture to enforce the standard of identity for milk and milk products; and House Resolution 402, sponsored by Rep. Jim Struzzi (R-Indiana), that would recognize the value of whole milk and support federal legislation to ensure whole milk would again be available in schools.
Jun. 14, 2019 Download
House Speaker Mike Turzai(R-Allegheny) was joined by a group of lawmakers in Susquehanna County on Friday to promote House Bill 1103, designed to make natural gas equally available to manufacturers throughout the Commonwealth. The bill is part of the Energize PA package of legislation, crafted to boost the impact of natural gas being extracted from wells in Pennsylvania in both the energy production and manufacturing sectors.
Jun. 14, 2019 Download
A new Legislative Report Program-Podcast with Representative Jeff Wheeland (R-Lycoming) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. This brief public affairs report may be used in its entirety or edited for actualities to use in state government news coverage. Topics discussed in this week’s program include: Rep. Wheeland gives insight into the process of completing the PA state budget; House approves bills aimed at helping members of the National Guard and their families; Wheeland introduces legislation to improve election security in PA.
Jun. 14, 2019 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program-Podcast with Rep. Martin Causer (R-McKean, Potter & Cameron) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. This brief public affairs report may be used in its entirety or edited for actualities to use in state government news coverage. Topics discussed in this week’s program include: Rep. Causer’s bill to create a PA Rapid Response Disaster Readiness Account now before full House along with a package of legislation to assist PA farmers; House Ag and Rural Affairs Committee approves two bills to help PA Dairy farmers and will hold an informational meeting with members of Congress in support of federal milk issues; Property Tax Rent Rebate program application deadline extended to end of the year; PA Hunting Licenses go on sale on Monday, June 17.
Jun. 14, 2019 Download
A new Legislative Report Program-Podcast with Representative Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield & Elk) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. Topics discussed in this week’s program include: Gabler bill to help coal companies approved by key House committee this week; House approves bill to allow PA to work with Trump administration to reduce the cost of health insurance; PA Hunting Licenses go on sale on Monday, June 17; Property Tax Rent Rebate program application deadline extended to end of the year.
Jun. 14, 2019 Download
The Legislative Report Program with Rep. Matt Dowling (R- Fayette & Somerset) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service.
Topics discussed in this week’s program include:
• Rep. Dowling Interviews Brayden Coffman – Boy Scout Representative in PA
• Scouting Report to the Nation
• Changes in Scouting – Benefits for Boys and Girls
Jun. 12, 2019 Download
PA House Podcast presents a conversation on Criminal Justice Reform legislation now under consideration in Harrisburg, featuring Rep. Sheryl Delozier, a Republican member of the House from Cumberland County and Rep. Jordan Harris, a Democrat member of the House from Philadelphia. These lawmakers are the co-sponsors of legislation that aims to put reforms in place to help ensure a successful transition for those individuals coming out of Pennsylvania’s justice system and re-entering society and the workforce.
Jun. 11, 2019 Download
Following months of negotiations, stakeholders representing public and nonpublic schools in Pennsylvania joined Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) on Tuesday to unveil the Parity in Interscholastic Athletics Act, legislation to create separate brackets for high school sports playoffs. Rep. Bernstine said the legislation is seen as a solution to fairness and equity issues that have been observed within the structure of the current state scholastic sports playoff system.