Nov. 01, 2019 Download
Topics discussed in this week’s program include:
• Election Code Bill Passes House
• Helpers and Heroes Legislation to Benefit First Responders
• Daylight Savings/Smoke Detector Reminder
Oct. 30, 2019 Download
The Pennsylvania House this week continued work on a package of bills designed to bolster the volunteer fire and ambulance companies that form the backbone of the Commonwealth’s emergency response network. The Helpers and Heroes Package addresses the crisis facing our first responders, with most companies having lost more than three quarters of their volunteer force.
Oct. 04, 2019 Download
The PA House Podcast with Rep. Lee James (R-Venango, Butler) is now available. This brief public affairs report may be used in its entirety or edited for actualities for use in state government news coverage.
Topics discussed in this week’s program include:
• October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
• Legislation to Improve PA’s Do Not Call List
Jul. 02, 2019 Download
The Legislative Report Program-Podcast with Rep. Lee James (R-Venango, Butler) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. This brief public affairs report may be used in its entirety or edited for actualities for use in state government news coverage. Topics discussed in this week’s program include: 2019-20 PA State Budget makes record investments in education, including career and technical education that will boost workforce development; New laws signed to help support farmers and protect PA’s agriculture industry.
Jun. 26, 2019 Download
House lawmakers have voted to support a 2019-20 General Fund budget that continues a multi-year effort to hold the line on taxes, fees and spending. Total state spending would be set at $33.997 billion, a 1.8% increase over the current fiscal year, which is in line with the rate of inflation. The plan provides for a record level of spending on education and includes a deposit of more than $250 million into the Rainy-Day Fund, the state’s primary “savings account.” Rep. Lee James (R-Venango, Butler) offered the following comments on the spending priorities of the budget plan.
Apr. 26, 2019 Download
The Legislative Report Program-Podcast with Rep. Lee James (R-Venango, Butler) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. This brief public affairs report may be used in its entirety or edited for actualities for use in state government news coverage. Topics discussed in this week’s program include: PA House approves legislation to offer civil immunity for damages done when rescuing children locked in hot vehicles; April is Autism Awareness Month in Pennsylvania.
Feb. 05, 2019 Download
Gov. Tom Wolf unveiled his 2019-2020 state budget proposal on Tuesday in Harrisburg. The $34.15 billion spending plan represents nearly a $1 billion increase in state spending over last year. House Appropriations member Rep. Lee James (R-Venango & Butler) said he is looking forward to digging into the details of the Governor's proposals and addressing the challenges that lawmakers will face in crafting a final budget plan.
Jun. 20, 2018 Download
The Fiscal Year 2018-19 General Appropriation bill (House Bill 2121) is on its way to the state Senate for consideration after the House of Representatives passed it Thursday by a vote of 188-10. The $32.7 billion spending plan increases growth by 1.7 percent, which is below the rate of inflation (2.13 percent), requires no additional taxes or revenues and officially erases a deficit. The budget also includes a record high $12.3 billion investment in education from pre-k through 12th grade, with additional increases in funding for career and technical education as well as higher education. The budget bill is expected to be sent to the governor prior to June 30, after anticipated Senate passage.
Jun. 08, 2018 Download
The Legislative Report Program with Rep. Lee James (R-Venango, Butler) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.
Feb. 16, 2018 Download
The Legislative Report Program with Rep. Lee James (R-Venango, Butler) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.