My Audio Updates
Here you will find audio clips about important events that have taken place during the current and past Legislative Sessions.
Rep. Grove Comments on Committee Passage of His Motorcycle Permit Legislation - 5/14/2013
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Legislation that would limit how often an individual can apply for a motorcycle learner’s permit and prohibit the renewal of permits received unanimous approval by the House Transportation Committee earlier this week. Rep. Seth Grove(R-York), prime sponsor of House Bill 892, said that our streets would be safer if we encouraged those who have motorcycle learner’s permits to complete their education and training and get motorcycle driver’s licenses. House Bill 892 moves to the full House for consideration. Chuck Nichols reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Grove Comments on House Passage of Pro-Jobs Legislation - 5/7/2013
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Legislation that would close the “Delaware Loophole” and improve the state’s corporate tax structure to attract businesses and improve the economic climate has been passed by the Pennsylvania House. Rep. Seth Grove(R-York) said job creators will be enticed to start businesses in the Commonwealth by a reduction in the oppressive corporate net income tax. House Bill 440 moves to the Senate for consideration. Chuck Nichols reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Grove Comments on House Passage of Anti-Fraud Legislation - 4/10/2013
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Legislation that would enhance the penalties for individuals who willfully commit fraud to obtain unemployment compensation benefits, especially those who are incarcerated, received unanimous approval by the State House earlier this week. Rep. Seth Grove(R-York), prime sponsor of House Bill 403, said those who abuse the system must be eliminated, in order to continue to provide benefits to people who are truly in need. Grove’s bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. Chuck Nichols reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Grove to Introduce Legislation to Reform Municipal Pension Systems - 4/8/2013
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In an effort to remedy the issues caused by underfunded municipal pension plans, Rep. Seth Grove(R-York) was joined by business and government leaders at the Capitol on Monday to announce that he plans to introduce legislation that would allow Pennsylvania municipalities to tackle spiraling pension costs while maintaining public safety services. Rep. Grove said his plan would allow current employees to keep their benefits while providing new hires with a solid retirement plan. Chuck Nichols reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Grove Comments on Testimony from PLCB Officials about the Sale and Promotion of In-House Brand Wines at PA State Stores - 2/27/2013
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The House Appropriations Committee continued budget hearings in Harrisburg this week, with testimony from Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board Commissioners. Specific questions were put forth by committee members about the sales of in-house brand wines by state liquor stores. Rep. Seth Grove (R-York), a member of the committee, said he feels the commission as a state monopoly has no business marketing and promoting its own private label wines over the products of private sector producers. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Seth Grove Comments on Governor's "Passport for Learning" Proposal - 2/13/2013
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Lawmakers joined Gov. Tom Corbett Tuesday at a state Capitol press conference to show support for his “Passport for Learning” proposal that would fund a block grant program for Pennsylvania schools with revenue gained through the privatization of liquor sales. Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) said border counties would see increased economic activity as a result of liquor privatization. The governor’s grant proposal would provide funding to all 500 school districts for science, math and technology programs or for enhanced school safety measures and is expected to inject an estimated one billion dollars in funding into education over a four year period. Chuck Nichols reports... wrap and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Seth Grove Legislative Radio Report/Podcast - 2/8/2013
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This Legislative Report Program with Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) 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.
Rep. Grove Offers Reaction to Details of Governor Corbett’s Budget Address - 2/5/2013
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Governor Corbett outlined spending priorities in his annual budget address delivered to a joint session of the Pennsylvania House and Senate Tuesday at the State Capitol. The $28.4 billion proposal includes modest increases in funding for basic education, the Department of Public Welfare and the State Police. Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) said he looks forward to working with the governor to tackle some of the tough problems facing state government and is glad to see a commitment to increased support for education. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Seth Grove Legislative Radio Report/Podcast - 2/1/2013
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This Legislative Report Program with Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) 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.
Rep. Seth Grove Legislative Radio Report/Podcast - 1/25/2013
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A new Legislative Report Program with Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) 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.