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February 17, 2020: PA Horse Racing Fund with Horsemen’s Benevolent Association

Governor Wolf proposed during his recent budget speech that a scholarship fund be created for the benefit of students attending any university within the state’s system of fourteen schools. The needed money would be transferred from Pennsylvania’s horse racing fund. Todd Mostoller, Executive Director of the PA Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association, says the funding […]

February 18, 2020: LGBTQ Rights with PA Youth Congress

Pennsylvania Youth Congress, an organization of public policy advocates, says discriminating against LGBTQ individuals in matters of employment and housing is legal in Pennsylvania. Some local governments have implemented their own ordinances that ban the practice, but Jason Landau Goodman, Executive Director of the group, says a more comprehensive statewide law is needed. Pennsylvania Youth […]

February 19, 2020: Veterans Courts with Sen. Doug Mastriano

Pennsylvania’s first veterans court was founded in Lackawanna County in 2009. Now, twenty-four other counties enjoy the benefits of this specialized court. The courts allow veterans living with addiction or mental illness to get treatment and support from the Veterans Administration if they’re charged or convicted of crimes. Legislation sponsored by Senator Doug Mastriano, himself […]

February 10, 2020: George Brown, Mayor of Wilkes-Barre, PA

George Brown has been the new mayor of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania for about a month. But that short time span belies his experience with the city. Born and raised in Wilkes-Barre, the retired businessman and former city councilman has reached a stage in life when a lot of people would be content to take it easy. […]

February 11, 2020: Jobs for Medicaid Recipients with PA Human Services Dept. and PA Labor & Industry Dept.

For Pennsylvanians on Medicaid, PA Human Services Secretary Teresa Miller says, “a work requirement is a blunt instrument. It doesn’t address the social and environmental barriers that put people in a cycle of poverty to begin with.” Medicaid recipients told the department that expensive childcare and transportation are among the obstacles that prevented women from […]

February 12, 2020: State Police Coverage Fee with PA State Assoc. of Township Supervisors

Approximately 1,300 municipalities in Pennsylvania don’t have their own local police force. Some say they don’t need it, others say their tax base can’t cover the cost. State police are able to step in and fill the gap, but Governor Tom Wolf says that service should come with a cost. As part of his new […]

February 3, 2020: Prescription Drug Affordability with Rep. Steve McCarter

The cost of prescription drugs can take a serious toll on a household budget. Some Pennsylvanians have to make difficult choices between getting enough to eat, and getting their medication. Rep. Steve McCarter is sponsoring a bill that could be a significant step toward reducing prices for consumers. He wants to have state government do […]

February 4, 2020: Governor’s Budget Proposal with Fletcher McClellan of Elizabethtown College

Governor Tom Wolf will explain to lawmakers how he wants to spend Pennsylvania citizens’ money on February 4th. The occasion will be the governor’s annual budget proposal at the capitol in Harrisburg. Fletcher McClellan, Political Science Professor at Elizabethtown College, explains what the governor wants to do and how he might go about getting the […]

February 5, 2020: Cell Phone Use While Driving with Rep. Rosemary Brown

Most drivers at one time or another have noticed another driver paying attention to their cell phone instead of the road. We all know this form of distracted driving leads to accidents. Rep. Rosemary Brown is sponsoring a bill that bans the use of a hand-held cell phone while driving. She’s happy that nearly half […]

January 27, 2020: PA Farmers’ Priorities with Sen. Judy Ward

The annual Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg wrapped up in early January. Most of us know it as a show for livestock, but it’s also a platform for politics. Senator Judy Ward attended the show with other lawmakers for a meeting with representatives of the farming community. Their goal was to implement legislation that can […]