Dog Law with Sen. Elder Vogel, June 29, 8pm

The cost of owning a dog in Pennsylvania could go up if a bill just approved by a Senate committee becomes law.  Sen. Elder Vogel says that in addition to hiking the price of a dog license, he has an idea that could get more owners to register their animals.  He says right now, only […]

PA Budget with House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff

With record-setting revenue, and a formidable surplus, PA House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff and the Republican majority are poised to consider Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed increase for public education, and a host of other spending priorities.   June 21, 8pm.

PA Budget with Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward

Senate Majority Leader Kim Ward has a seat at the budget negotiation table.  Outstanding considerations include how to spend the remaining federal COVID-19 recovery money, education funding in general, and a research controversy at Penn State and the University of Pittsburgh that may have funding ramifications for  both schools.  June 13, 8pm.

PA Budget with Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa

Given the record revenue that flowed into Pennsylvania this year, lawmakers are asking, should they save or spend the resulting surplus?  Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa says, they can do both.  He says “generational investments” in education could allow local school districts to lower their property taxes.  June 15, 8pm.

Intellectual Disabilities Funding with Rep. Dan Miller

Rep. Dan Miller, Democrat from Allegheny county, says now is the time for the state’s intellectually disabled population to get the funding for the services they need.  Worker turnover, vacant positions, and wages keeping up with the rate of inflation are just a few of the priorities discussed at a recent legislative summit hosted by […]

Gun Violence with CeaseFire PA

Adam Garber, Executive Director of CeaseFire PA, supports background checks for all gun sales, and “red flag laws” that take guns away from people who are considered a danger to themselves or others.   The group also supports a waiting period of up to three days after a gun sale is made.  June 7, 8pm.

Gun Laws with Gun Owners of America

Val Finnell, PA Director of Gun Owners of America, supports the right to keep and bear arms, opposes red flag laws, and supports arming teachers to enhance school security.  He says the Second Amendment is in crisis.   June 8, 8pm.

Sexual Assault Evidence Kits with Sen. Katie Muth

Thousands of unprocessed evidence kits for cases of sexual assault were discovered on shelves back in 2015.  Since then, PA has improved the processing of the kits to about 90%.  And now, Senator Katie Muth proposes a tracking system for the kits to keep victims apprised of the status of their important DNA evidence.  May […]

Local Government Priorities with PA Municipal League

The state budget will be the top priority for the state legislature in the coming weeks, but local governments hope lawmakers can find time along the way to address their concerns.  John Brenner, Executive Director of the PA Municipal League, wants local police to have the same tool for catching speeders as state police: radar.  […]