Aug. 29, 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. Topics discussed in this week’s program include: PA Game Commission announces new program to help protect wildlife from disease threats; PA ABLE savings program that assists disabled citizens growing quickly; PennDOT Job Fair to be held in Elk County; Senior Expo upcoming in Kane on September 16; Outreach Hours announced and Vets Assistance to be available in Coudersport and Bradford.
Aug. 27, 2019 Download
Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) joined a group of House Republican lawmakers this week to announce the introduction of the Reinventing Government initiative, a package of bills aimed at improving government function, encouraging economic prosperity and building stronger communities. Grove’s bill would merge the Budget Office, the Department of General Services, the Office of Administration and the Governor’s Office of Policy and Planning into one agency called the Office of Management and Budget (OMB). Grove said this effort to streamline state government would improve the core functions and speed delivery of government services to the people of Pennsylvania.
Aug. 27, 2019 Download
Representative Matthew Dowling (R-Fayette/Somerset) joined a group of House Republican lawmakers this week to announce the introduction of the Reinventing Government initiative, a package of bills aimed at improving government function, encouraging economic prosperity and building stronger communities. Dowling’s bill would create the Department of Local Government and Community Affairs that would merge the powers and authorities of the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and the Department of State, to oversee the state’s 5,000 local governments. Dowling said his legislation is focused on implementing commonsense changes to make state government more efficient and effective, as well as more financially responsible.
Aug. 23, 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: DCNR update on the status of local state parks; Penn DOT hiring at Job Fairs in McKean and Elk Counties; New Ag Grant Programs now available; Fire/EMS Grant Program application period opens soon.
Aug. 23, 2019 Download
This PA House 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 program in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.
Topics discussed in this week’s program include:
• Back to School – Upcoming Financial Aid Seminars
• FCC Announces New Rules to Address Spoofing/Spam Calls
• Fire/EMS Grant Program Application Period Opening in September
Aug. 22, 2019 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R- Lehigh & Berks) 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: Save now for your child’s higher education with a PA 529 plan; New state grant programs aimed at small and urban-based agricultural enterprises; PA ABLE savings program to assist disabled citizens experiences rapid growth.
Aug. 21, 2019 Download
Legislation designed to improve public safety by increasing information access related to natural gas pipelines was the topic of discussion at a House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee hearing held recently in Harrisburg. Rep. Chris Quinn (R-Delaware), who co-sponsored House Bill 1568, said he is primarily concerned with improving communication between agencies that must coordinate to ensure public safety in areas that host pipelines carrying hazardous materials.
Aug. 20, 2019 Download
Legislation to eliminate school property taxes in Pennsylvania was unveiled by Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) Tuesday in the state capitol. The measure, House Bill 13, the School Property Tax Elimination Act, would replace 100% of school property taxes. Ryan’s legislation would broaden the sources for the funding of Pennsylvania’s schools to some expanded and new levies, so that burden of paying for education does not fall squarely on the backs of homeowners. Ryan added that these changes will also help prepare the state’s 500 school districts to deal successfully with an upcoming financial crisis.
Aug. 19, 2019 Download
The Legislative Report Program 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.
Topics discussed in this week’s program include:
• Equifax Breach Settlement
• Grants Available to Improve Energy Efficiency
• Internships Available in Dowling’s Office
Aug. 19, 2019 Download
The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Ryan Mackenzie (R- Lehigh & Berks) 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:
• Robocalls/Spoofing – What the Federal Communications Commission Can Do
• Fire and EMS Grant Program Application Period to Open Soon
• Change in Inheritance Tax Law