November 12: Abortion Restrictions with Sen. Doug Mastriano

A “heartbeat” bill bans abortion when a fetal heartbeat is detected.   The bill’s main sponsors, Senator Doug Mastriano and Rep. Stephanie Borowicz, say they’re taking on the landmark U.S. Supreme Court ruling of 1973,  Roe v. Wade, that legalized abortion.   Mastriano says, “We turn our backs on the most vulnerable … and let them be […]

November 13: College Athlete Compensation with Rep. Dan Miller

Rep. Dan Miller says, “Athletes are forced to give up their rights and economic freedom while the colleges make hundreds of millions of dollars off of their talent and likeness.  This bill would help to balance the scales by allowing them to sign endorsements, earn compensation, and hire agents to represent their interests in exchange […]

November 4: Marijuana Legalization with Sen. Jim Brewster

Influenced by the results of a statewide tour to collect public opinion, Governor Tom Wolf supports the legalization of recreational marijuana.  But Senator  Jim Brewster’s not convinced the tour was the best way to collect a representative sample.   He wants to reach as many people as possible by putting the legalization question on the […]

November 6: Heart Test for Student Athletes with Sen. Mike Regan

Senator Mike Regan says that sudden cardiac arrest is a leading cause of death among student athletes.   This disruption to the rhythm of the heart can lead to unexpected tragedy when the athlete has an undiagnosed heart condition.  Senator Regan’s bill makes student athletes aware of the benefits of having an electrocardiogram test performed before […]

November 7: Exploring PA Boroughs – Wellsboro

Benjamin W. Morris bought all of the land in Tioga County on April 7, 1802, and built the first log cabin on the knoll overlooking Wellsboro, at the end of what is now Morris Lane.  It’s believed that “Wellsborough” was named after Mary Wells Morris.  She was the wife of Benjamin Morris, and the brother […]

October 29: Senate Agenda with Majority Whip John Gordner

The Senate is proposing changes to the election code that Pennsylvanians could notice when they go to cast their votes.  The option of voting a straight party ticket may be abolished, deadlines for voter registration may be moved, and mail-in ballots for all voters are on the table for discussion among lawmakers.   Governor Wolf’s […]

October 28: Lyme Disease Insurance with Rep. Kathy Rapp

Pennsylvania has been called ground zero for Lyme disease.  A bite from an infected tick can cause symptoms including fatigue, fever, and a tell-tale bull’s-eye skin rash.  Treated promptly, Lyme disease can be cleared up easily.  But left untreated for too long, it can cause serious heart or brain problems.  Rep. Rapp wants insurance companies […]

October 30: Matt Drozd, Republican for Allegheny County Executive

Matt Drozd is a businessman and a former Allegheny County councilman.  He describes himself as a “political moderate, but a fiscal conservative.”  He believes the six years he spent in the Air Force Reserve can help him consider complex security threats as Allegheny County Executive.  On The Issues airs Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays at 8pm […]

October 22: Daniel McCaffery, Democrat for PA Superior Court

Daniel McCaffery is currently a judge on the Court of Common Pleas in Philadelphia.   He’s been a prosecutor and civil trial attorney, and he attended Temple University Law School.  Judge McCaffery is running for one of two open seats on Pennsylvania’s Superior Court in November’s general election.  The intermediate court fixes errors of law, and […]

October 15: Penalty for Suicide Encouragement with Rep. Dawn Keefer

Pennsylvania law states that “a person may be convicted of criminal homicide for causing another to commit suicide only if he intentionally causes such suicide by force, duress or deception”. Rep. Dawn Keefer blames an online chat forum for 25-year-old Shawn Shatto taking her own life. Shatto’s mother says she felt “horror” having learned that […]