When you make an appointment with the doctor’s office, you may be given the choice of being seen by a nurse practitioner or a doctor. Most patients have an understanding that the doctor supervises the nurse practitioner. David Hebert, CEO of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, talks about legislation that allows an NP to […]
November 20: Senate Minority Leader Jay Costa
With only a few days left on the legislative session calendar, Senator Costa explains a broad range of priorities. Removing the statute of limitations for victims of sexual abuse, and opening a two-year window for victims to sue their abusers in cases where the statute has already expired, are being debated. Senator Costa also explains […]
November 11: Flavored Vaping Products with Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski
Vaping involves a device with a battery and a heating element that mimics smoking. The resulting vapor is from nicotine or any other substance, liquid or solid. Now the activity is being blamed for one death and numerous illnesses in Pennsylvania according to the PA Health Department. Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski says candy-flavored vaping products, […]
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 […]
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 […]
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