Nov. 22, 2019 Download
Topics discussed in this week’s program include:
• Fetal Remains Legislation
• Healthy PA Package of Legislation – Pharmacies, Telemedicine
• Hidden Predator – Child Sexual Abuse
• House Moves New Tobacco/Tobacco Related Products Bills
• Look Ahead at Minimum Wage Debate
Oct. 25, 2019 Download
This PA House Podcast – Weekly Session Wrap-Up for the week ending October 25, 2019 is now available. This brief public affairs report may be used in its entirety or edited for actualities to use in state government news coverage.
Topics discussed in this week’s program include:
• Helping our Struggling Volunteer Agencies
• Legislation to Provide Tuition Assistance
• Bills to Allow Property Tax Credits
Oct. 21, 2019 Download
A package of bills designed to help reinforce Pennsylvania’s ailing volunteer fire and emergency medical services companies was the main topic of discussion at an event in Harrisburg to recognize fire prevention month. Majority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) said it is getting harder to ensure that our emergency services are staffed at all times.
Sep. 18, 2019 Download
A package of bills designed to redevelop Pennsylvania’s infrastructure, boost economic growth, and provide family sustaining jobs known as “Energize PA” was the topic of a press conference held on Wednesday in Harrisburg. Lawmakers were joined by natural gas workers as well as business advocates to support legislative measures that would revitalize brown field sites and take advantage of abundant natural resources available in Pennsylvania.
Jul. 02, 2019 Download
Pennsylvanians who buy their health insurance on the federal exchange can expect lower prices now that House Bill 3 has been signed into law. Sponsored by House Majority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster), it will establish a state-based health insurance exchange and reinsurance program. The state exchange makes no changes to the requirements, pre-existing conditions or any other enrollment requirements that exist at the federal level, and if the Affordable Care Act program changes or is eliminated, the Pennsylvania exchange would reflect those changes.
May. 01, 2019 Download
House Republicans held the line on state spending over multiple budget cycles, and now those smart fiscal policies are paying off. The House Appropriations Committee has reported revenue collections for the month of April exceeded $4.4 billion, over $465 million more than the Department of Revenue’s official estimate. Majority Leader Bryan Cutler(R-Lancaster) said smart fiscal management and efforts to prevent tax increases have resulted in an advantageous position for the Commonwealth.
Apr. 29, 2019 Download
Government should work to make the lives of all Pennsylvanians better, not place unfair burdens on their ability to grow and thrive. That is why over the next few weeks House Republicans are working on a package of initiatives to update and improve state government. House Majority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) offers brief comments on why the House is tackling these reforms now.
Apr. 18, 2019 Download
This Legislative Roundtable Podcast with House Majority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster), Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland), Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Armstrong, Clarion, Forest), and Rep. Marcy Toepel (R-Montgomery) is now available. You may use this program in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in state government news coverage.
Apr. 17, 2019 Download
A package of bills designed to support and empower crime victims has been passed by the Pennsylvania House. Lawmakers gathered for a press conference on Wednesday to highlight legislation that gives victims a greater voice in the Commonwealth. House Majority Leader Bryan Cutler said lawmakers from both sides of the aisle came together to achieve landmark legislation that would enhance victims’ rights, provide children and those with intellectual disabilities safer means of testifying against abusers, and address statutes of limitations regarding child sexual abuse.
Apr. 05, 2019 Download
This Legislative Podcast with House Majority Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) is now available.
Topics discussed by Rep. Cutler in this month’s podcast include:
•Career and Technical Development – House Moves Bills to Move Economy Forward
•Alternate Pathways to Success – Career Development
•PA Government - Reaching Across the Aisle to Get Things Done
•Victims’ Rights – Upcoming Legislation to Protect Disabled, Tender-Years Victims; Bills to Help Victims Move Forward