My Audio Updates
Here you will find audio clips about important events that have taken place during the current and past Legislative Sessions.
Rep. Gingrich Comments on House Passage of Legislation to Update PA’s Aging Borough Code - 12/22/2011
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The House has overwhelmingly passed legislation that will provide for a much needed update of the state’s aging Borough Code, the set of laws that govern the actions of almost 1000 Pennsylvania communities. Rep. Mauree Gingrich (R-Lebanon), prime sponsor of House Bill 1702, said this will modernize and recodify the state’s Borough Code to bring it into line with current laws and make it easier to understand. Mike Davies reports... story and stand alone bite available
Rep. Mauree Gingrich Comments on House Passage of Budget - 6/29/2011
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The Pennsylvania House approved a $27.15 billion state budget Wednesday in Harrisburg, that cuts state spending, holds the line on taxes, and gives the state its first on-time spending plan in 8 years. Rep. Mauree Gingrich (R-Lebanon) said that due to harsh economic conditions, the legislature had no choice but to cut spending to many popular programs. Mike Davies Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Mauree Gingrich Comments on Signing of Fair Share Act - 6/28/2011
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Legislation that will provide lawsuit abuse reform in Pennsylvania has been signed into law. The Fair Share Act eliminates joint liability in cases where defendants are less than 60% responsible for damages, and implements a system where defendants will only pay the percentage of damages for which they are responsible. Rep. Mauree Gingrich (R-Lebanon) said that the hospital and business climate in Pennsylvania will benefit from a more equitable system of liability in civil cases. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Mauree Gingrich Comments on Signing of Legislation Banning Bath Salts - 6/24/2011
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Legislation banning the sale of “bath salts” and other synthetic look-alike drugs has been signed by Governor Corbett. Rep. Mauree Gingrich (R-Lebanon) said she is happy that this bill moved quickly through the legislative process, and that these dangerous drugs will no longer be available on store shelves. The ban will take effect in 60 days. Mike Davies Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Mauree Gingrich Comments on House Passage of Budget Bill - 5/24/2011
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The Pennsylvania House passed its version of the budget on Tuesday in Harrisburg. The spending plan included no new or increased taxes and stayed within the governor’s spending limit of $27.3 billion. Rep. Mauree Gingrich (R-Lebanon) said she approves of the cuts realized in this budget, and that education funding has been increased over the governor’s proposal. The budget bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite Available.
Rep. Gingrich Comments on Legislation to Clean Up Welfare System - 4/6/2011
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A package of legislation designed to return integrity to the state’s welfare system has been introduced in Harrisburg. The package of bills have been crafted in response to Auditor General Jack Wagner’s report which outlines the depth of waste, fraud, and abuse that have plagued the welfare system in Pennsylvania. Rep. Mauree Gingrich (R-Lebanon), co-chair of the Welfare Policy Development Team, said that welfare must be protected and preserved so it can provide services to those who truly need them. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Mauree Gingrich Comments on Appropriations Committee Budget Hearings - 3/16/2011
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Budget hearings are continuing in Harrisburg as cabinet members and the heads of other branches of state government appear before legislative committees to face questions about expenditures for the coming year. Rep. Mauree Gingrich (R-Lebanon), a member of the House Appropriations Committee, said she was especially interested to hear testimony from the Auditor General, whose audits have confirmed that taxpayer money can be saved in the Department of Public Welfare by eliminating fraud and abuse. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Gingrich Comments on Legislation to Require a Veteran on Civil Service Commission - 2/16/2011
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Legislation that would require at least one member of the State Civil Service Commission to be a veteran was passed by the Pennsylvania House on Tuesday. Rep. Mauree Gingrich (R-Lebanon), said that the veteran community will benefit by having a strong advocate on the Civil Service Commission, especially when dealing with employment issues. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Gingrich Comments on Legislation to Allow Pennsylvania to Opt-Out of Federal Health Care Mandates - 2/8/2011
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House lawmakers have advanced legislation to allow Pennsylvania citizens to opt-out of recently passed federal health care mandates. Rep. Mauree Gingrich (R-Lebanon) a member of the House Health Committee, said this bill is not an effort to overturn federal law, but an effort to protect the freedom of Pennsylvanians to exercise personal choice in the health insurance marketplace. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Gingrich Comments on Appropriations Hearings on Budget Cuts - 2/3/2011
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The House Appropriations Committee, in an effort to get a head start on the budget, held a series of hearings this week to gather information on how other states are tackling their financial issues. Rep. Mauree Gingrich (R-Lebanon) said Pennsylvania must examine the money-saving efforts of other states, and adopt those tactics which prove to be most successful. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.