Apr. 21, 2017 Download
A new Legislative Report Program-Podcast with Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R- Lehigh & Berks) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.
Apr. 20, 2017 Download
Legislation designed to condense the process for conservation permitting for agriculture projects has been introduced in Harrisburg. House Bill 1256 would move the responsibility for farm permitting from DEP to the Conservation Commission, consolidating the responsibilities of permitting, inspection, and enforcement under one roof. Bill sponsor, Rep. Dave Zimmerman (R-Lancaster), said his bill would benefit farmers by speeding up the permitting process, and ensuring that the individuals implementing the rules understand the needs of the agricultural community.
Apr. 19, 2017 Download
Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver, Butler & Lawrence) wants Pennsylvanians who owe back taxes to the state to know they will soon have an option to participate in a new tax amnesty program. The program, which offers incentives to Pennsylvanians to settle their delinquent tax accounts, does not “forgive” taxes owed but instead waives penalties, collection and lien fees, and half of the interest owed. All taxes owed to the Commonwealth administered by the Department of Revenue are eligible for the program. The delinquent taxes must have been owed as of December 31, 2015. The amnesty period runs from April 21 to June 19, 2017. Additional information is available by calling Rep. Bernstine’s district office at (724) 752-2120, visiting Facebook.com/RepBernstine, or RepBernstine.com. A prerecorded :30 public service announcement for radio use is now available on this topic. This spot expires on June 11, 2017 at 12:00 p.m.
Apr. 19, 2017 Download
Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver, Butler & Lawrence) will be holding a Job Fair on Friday, April 21st from 10 a.m. to noon at the Ellwood City Borough Building, second floor, 525 Lawrence Ave., Ellwood City. Employers will offer on-the-spot interviews as well as answer any questions applicants may have. Those attending the job fair are encouraged to bring several copies of their resume. No advance registration is required to attend. For more information call Rep. Bernstine’s district office at (724) 752-2120, or visit Facebook.com/RepBernstine or RepBernstine.com.
A prerecorded public service announcement for radio use is now available on this topic. This spot expires on April 21, 2017 at 10:00 AM.
Apr. 18, 2017 Download
Legislation designed to improve the quality of care people receive at the end of their lives by enabling patients to pre-plan certain aspects of their treatment has been introduced in Harrisburg. House Bill 1196 would allow the Physician Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (POLST) form to be completed after a discussion of end-of-life choices between a patient, their legal decision maker, and their physician. Bill sponsor, House Majority Whip Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster), said this program would comfort patients and their loved ones by providing peace of mind during challenging emotional circumstances.
Apr. 17, 2017 Download
The House Insurance Committee, led by Rep. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Sullivan/Susquehanna), will hold an informational meeting to learn more about federal legislation that would allow state governments to regulate the air ambulance industry. Rep. Pickett appeared at a press conference held Monday in Harrisburg with state insurance regulators and citizens who have experienced unexpectedly high bills from air ambulance companies. Rep. Pickett said legitimate questions have arisen about how air ambulance companies are regulated and about how the government can protect patients who may not receive adequate compensation from their health insurers to cover the costs of air ambulance services.
Apr. 13, 2017 Download
A new Legislative Report Program with Rep. Cris Dush (R-Jefferson & Indiana) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.
Apr. 13, 2017 Download
The Legislative Report Program/Podcast with Rep. Matt Dowling (R- Fayette & Somerset) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.
Apr. 13, 2017 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Martin Causer (R-McKean, Potter & Cameron) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.
Apr. 13, 2017 Download
A new Legislative Report Program-Podcast with Representative Frank Ryan (R- Lebanon) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.