Nov. 18: PA Senate Agenda

On Monday, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and Sen. Tim Kearney (D-Chester, Delaware) join PCN to talk about unfinished business in the state Senate. Anticipated topics include property tax, a proposed minimum wage increase, Sunday hunting, and altering the statute of limitations for victims of child sexual abuse.

Nov. 19: Lt. Governor John Fetterman

On Tuesday, Lt. Governor John Fetterman joins PCN to talk about his work to streamline the pardons process, recent efforts to sell the Lt. Governor’s official residence, and other issues before the State Senate, of which he presides.

Nov. 11: Congressman Brendan Boyle

Congressman Brendan Boyle visits the PCN Call-In Program to discuss impeachment, his priorities in Congress, which include infrastructure improvements, health care, public service, the federal budget deficit, gun violence, home ownership and student loans.

Nov. 12: PA Hunting

The Senate and House have passed differing versions of a bill legalizing Sunday hunting for the first time since the 1930s in Pennsylvania. SB 147 could come up for a final vote in the Senate this month. The bill initially calls for three days of Sunday hunting, with specific restrictions on trespassing on private land […]

Nov. 13: Military and Veterans Affairs

Veterans Day was Monday, and our service members have access to a number services through state government. To explain the unique challenges facing service members and veterans and to discuss some of the programs meant to assist veterans and active military members, National Guard members and reservists are: Maj. Gen. Anthony Carrelli, Adjutant General of […]

Nov. 4: Election Laws

The General Assembly passed and Gov. Tom Wolf has signed a comprehensive Election Code update that: eliminates straight party voting, allows no excuse absentee voting and absentee ballots can be submitted up until 8 PM on Election Day (as opposed to the Friday before election Day), shortens the registration deadline to 15 days before election […]

Nov. 5: Election 2019

Two Superior Court seats are up for statewide election, and retention elections will be held for four sitting judges, two on Commonwealth Court and on two Superior Court. Local elections of interest are occurring across the state, including: Allegheny County Executive, Philadelphia Mayor, a special election for Scranton mayor, three seats of five on Delaware […]

Nov. 6: Election 2020

Democratic candidates for president have been holding debates for months, Congressional candidates are declaring their intent to run, and candidates are lining up for three statewide row offices – Attorney General, Auditor General and State Treasurer. All 203 House seats and 35 of the 50 state Senate seats are up for election. Republicans hold a […]

Oct. 28: PA House Agenda

Marijuana legalization, medical marijuana, gun laws and other topics were discussed by Rep. Jake Wheatley (D-Allegheny) and Rep. Jesse Topper (R-Franklin/Fulton/Bradford).

Oct. 30: PA Workforce Development and the Labor Market

Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate is close to historic lows at 4 percent, compared to the national average of 3.5 percent. Pennsylvania remains the only state in the region that still pays a $7.25 minimum wage. Raising the base pay for workers and tipped employees is an issue high on Gov. Tom Wolf’s priority list. He also […]