My Audio Updates
Here you will find audio clips about important events that have taken place during the current and past Legislative Sessions.
Rep. Quinn Introduces Bill to Assess Fees on Gas Wells that would Help Local Governments Deal with the Impacts of Marcellus Shale Drilling - 6/15/2011
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New legislation to address the environmental and infrastructure impacts the Marcellus Shale drilling industry is bringing to the Commonwealth was introduced this week in Pennsylvania House. The bill sponsored by Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks) creates an impact fee to cover costs facing local governments in drilling areas and would be known as the Shale Impact Mitigation Policy for Local Environment and Roads or the acronym SIMPLER. Mike Davies reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Quinn Introduces Bill to Ensure PA Disabled Vets Get the State Benefits They Deserve - 7/21/2010
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Legislation to help ensure Pennsylvania’s disabled veterans get state benefits they deserve has been introduced in Harrisburg. Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks) said she recently introduced House Bill 2648 to repair a flaw in the Military Affairs Code that often prevents disabled vets from participating in the state’s Real Estate Tax Exemption Program. Rep. Quinn added she has bi-partisan support for the bill and expects quick action by committees in both the House and Senate this fall. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Quinn Expresses Disappointment that Democrats Continue to Hold University Funding Hostage - 12/10/2009
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After being called in for an extra legislative session day and spending hours waiting for a debate that never really got off the ground, House lawmakers were left wondering this week why the crucial funding bills for Pennsylvania’s state related universities never came up for a vote. funding bills students and universities are depending on. Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks) said she is disappointed that House Democrat leaders are refusing to do business and continue to hold students and universities hostage until they can muster support for a gambling expansion bill. Mike Davies reports...
Rep. Quinn Calls for Maintaining Present Thresholds for Mammogram Testing - 12/8/2009
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With healthcare a prime issue in Washington, lawmakers in Harrisburg are attempting to ensure that the present age guidelines for women’s breast cancer screenings are maintained at the federal level. Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks) said she is supporting a resolution urging Congress to not follow a recent government task force recommendation that calls for raising the age threshold for beginning annual mammogram testing of women from 40 to 50 years of age. Mike Davies reports...
Rep. Quinn Intro's Bill to Suspend the Annual COLA for Members of the General Assembly - 11/17/2009
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Legislation to suspend annual cost of living adjustments now required by law for members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly was introduced this week in Harrisburg. Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks), sponsor of the bill, said it is a commonsense move to suspend these automatic pay adjustments during tough economic times. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Quinn Comments on House Passage of Democrat Budget Plan - 7/17/2009
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A record breaking $29 billion state budget that would spend more than any previous state spending plan was approved on a largely party line vote Friday in the Pennsylvania House. Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks) said the House Democrat’s budget plan fails to address the funding of higher education and will hurt local community colleges and the students who plan to attend college this fall. Chuck Nichols reports...
Rep. Quinn Comments on House Republican Budget Proposal - 7/10/2009
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A balanced state budget plan that calls for no state tax increase was unveiled Friday by House Republicans in Harrisburg. Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks) said the $27.3 billion budget proposal would continue to fund vital services while cutting government operating costs across the board, without raising taxes. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Quinn Comments on House Democrats' Refusal to Bring Budget to Table - 6/30/2009
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As the state begins another year without a spending plan, lawmakers in Harrisburg are expressing concern that House Democrats are continuing to refuse to bring the Governor’s budget plan to the House floor for a vote. Rep Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks) said the Governor’s insistence on calling for increased spending and higher taxes is will once again delay timely consideration of a new state budget. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Quinn Comments on Education Funding in Budget - 3/4/2009
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During the last day of House budget hearings in Harrisburg lawmakers heard testimony from the state Department of Education about Governor Rendell’s plans to fund Pennsylvania’s public schools and state supported universities. Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks) said that the Governor’s plan to expand gaming to provide tuition assistance could not possibly be implemented in time to provide relief to Pennsylvania students. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Quinn Comments on Mid-Year Budget Brief - 12/11/2008
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Lawmakers were briefed by the Governor on Tuesday about his proposals to close the projected $1.6 billion gap in this year’s state budget. Rep. Marguerite Quinn (R-Bucks) said lawmakers are actively working to find state programs that can be cut in order to balance the budget. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.