Apr. 24, 2017 Download
Members of the House and Senate appeared a capitol press conference on Monday in support of the legislation that would update the rules for the use of DNA evidence in Pennsylvania courts and allow the use of post-conviction DNA testing by those seeking to prove their innocence. Rep. Tedd Nesbit (R-Mercer & Butler) plans to sponsor a House version of the bill that would help make sure those truly guilty of crimes are punished, by ensuring that DNA evidence can be examined after an initial conviction.
Apr. 24, 2017 Download
This Legislative Report Program with Rep. Steven Mentzer was produced by WDAC and released on April 22, 2017.
Apr. 21, 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. 21, 2017 Download
Legislation that would establish a legislative commission to examine and suggest improvements to the delivery of emergency services in Pennsylvania has been unanimously approved by the Pennsylvania House. Rep. Matt Gabler (R-Clearfield & Elk) said issues related to recruiting and retention of volunteer responders must be addressed in order to ensure that emergency personnel will be available when they are needed.
Apr. 21, 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. 21, 2017 Download
A new 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. 21, 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.
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.