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 […]

January 28, 2020: PA Probation System with Sen. Camera Bartolotta

A person convicted of a crime can avoid time behind bars by being put on probation.  That means if an offender doesn’t follow rules ordered by the court, they can end up in jail anyway.  But some lawmakers say the terms of probation in Pennsylvania are often too severe.    Under current law, a judge […]

January 29, 2020: Human Trafficking with PA Coalition Against Rape

Human trafficking is a crime that often exploits young victims as slaves for sex or prostitution.  The Pennsylvania House passed a package of bills that increases the penalties for the offense.  One of the bills doubles the maximum jail time for trafficking, or patronizing the victim of trafficking.  Donna Greco, Policy Director at the PA […]

January 21, 2020: PA Farmers’ Priorities with PA Grange

It’s easy to think the annual PA Farm Show is only a showcase for livestock.  But removed from the commotion of the show,  in conference rooms, you can find lawmakers and representatives of the farming community trying to work out government policy.  Their goal is to keep agriculture interests strong in Pennsylvania.  Wayne Campbell, President […]

January 22, 2020: Legislative Priorities for Counties with CCAP

Every year, the County Commissioners Association of PA makes a list of funding priorities for the consideration of lawmakers and the governor.  At the top of their list is more funding for mental health services, and emergency medical services.  The group also supports putting less reliance on property taxes when they need to pay for […]

January 13, 2020: PA Sales Tax with Rep. Russ Diamond

Sales tax is set at 6 percent in most parts of Pennsylvania.  Rep. Russ Diamond would like to reduce it to 1.9 percent, and apply it to a broader range of goods and services.  He’s also working on bills that would abolish the property tax, and eliminate statewide elections for judges by replacing them with […]

November 18: House Majority Leader Bryan Cutler

Rep. Bryan Cutler gives viewers a preview of unfinished business at the capitol, and looks back on accomplishments during 2019.  Important changes to voting procedures, such as the elimination of straight party voting, a crime victims’ rights controversy at the polls, and his assessment of one year’s experience as majority leader are also addressed here.  […]

Nov. 19: Authority of Nurse Practitioners with American Assoc. of Nurse Practitioners

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, […]