My Audio Updates
Here you will find audio clips about important events that have taken place during the current and past Legislative Sessions.
Rep. Metcalfe Visits PA Farm Show and Says Property and Inheritance Tax Reforms Needed to Protect Family Farms - 1/11/2012
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The 96th annual Pennsylvania Farm Show is underway this week in Harrisburg. The event is the largest indoor agricultural exposition in America, with 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibitors under roof in the Farm Show complex. Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) visited the show early this week and said rural residents from his area are calling for tax policy changes to help ensure the continuation of the family farm tradition in Pennsylvania. From the Farm Show, Mike Davies reporting... story and bite available.
Rep. Metcalfe Comments on Bill to Require Abortion Clinics to Follow Standards of other Medical Facilities in PA - 9/26/2011
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Legislation to improve oversight of abortion clinics in Pennsylvania by requiring them to meet the same standards of other surgical facilities is moving forward in Harrisburg. Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) said Pennsylvania should more closely scrutinize the operation of abortion providers in the Commonwealth. Chuck Nichols reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Daryl Metcalfe Comments on Bills to Make English Official Language of PA - 9/15/2011
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Two bills that would make English the official language of Pennsylvania were the topic of a House State Government Committee hearing held Wednesday in Harrisburg. Committee Chairman Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) said having a common language would provide financial benefits for the state, and would also benefit those who wish to integrate into our culture and society. Chuck Nichols reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Metcalfe Says House Holds Hearing on Bills to Deal with Illegal Immigration Issues in PA - 9/1/2011
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A package of legislation aimed at helping Pennsylvania state government find solutions to the growing problems created by unchecked illegal immigration was the topic of two days of hearings held this week by the House State Government Committee in Harrisburg. Committee Chairman Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) said lawmakers are hearing testimony on a series of bills to address the problems created by the failure of the federal government to appropriately enforce national immigration laws. Chuck Nichols reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Metcalfe Says Right to Work Legislation Would be Good for Pennsylvania Workers and the Economy - 8/16/2011
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Lawmakers heard testimony Tuesday on the possible effects of legislation that would put an end to agency shop laws in Pennsylvania that require union membership for many workers in the Commonwealth. The House Labor and Industry Committee held a hearing on a package of right to work legislation and sponsor Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) said these bills would give workers the freedom to choose if they want union membership as well as improve the economic climate by encouraging businesses to bring new jobs to the state. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Daryl Metcalfe Comments on Bill to Privatize Wine and Liquor Sales in PA - 7/14/2011
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Legislation to bring Pennsylvania out of the post-Prohibition era by finally moving the sale of wine and liquor into private hands has been introduced in Harrisburg. The bill is designed to modernize and privatize wholesale and retail sales of alcohol while reforming the tax structure, strengthening enforcement efforts and enhancing alcohol education programs. Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) said that privatizing the liquor stores would result in greater selection for consumers, and increase revenue to state coffers. Mike Davies reports, full story and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Metcalfe Comments on Castle Doctrine Legislation Being Signed Into Law by Gov. Corbett - 6/28/2011
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Castle Doctrine legislation that more broadly defines the circumstances where Pennsylvania citizens may choose to exercise their right of self protection was signed into law by Governor Corbett Tuesday in Harrisburg. Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) said he was pleased to see legislation approved that ensures citizens who act to protect themselves and their families from criminals need not fear prosecution for their actions. Mike Davies reports... story and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Daryl Metcalfe Comments on Legislation to End Teacher Strikes in PA - 6/7/2011
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At a time when Pennsylvania holds the unenviable title as the “Teacher Strike Capital of the United States,” lawmakers in Harrisburg have introduced new legislation that would outlaw public school teacher strikes. Co-sponsor of the legislation Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) also introduced an additional bill to amend the state constitution to further ensure teacher strikes could not be used as a tactic in public school labor negotiations. The STRIKE-FREE Education Act would immediately outlaw teacher strikes and provides financial penalties that include teachers losing two days of pay for each day of an illegal strike. Mike Davies Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Metcalfe Hosts Second Amendment Rally at Capitol in Harrisburg - 5/10/2011
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Hundreds of sportsmen and supporters of the second amendment rallied on the Capitol steps Tuesday calling for action on Castle Doctrine legislation now moving through the legislative process in Harrisburg. Host of the second amendment rally Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler) said he was glad to see so many citizens, lawmakers and nationally known advocates supporting the constitutional rights of Pennsylvania citizens and calling for passage of the Castle Doctrine bill. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Daryl Metcalfe Comments on Right-To-Work Legislation - 4/5/2011
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A package of legislation known as the “Pennsylvania Open Workforce Initiative” that would end compulsory unionism as a condition of employment in Pennsylvania has been introduced in Harrisburg. Bill sponsor Rep. Daryl Metcalfe (R-Butler), said this effort would allow workers to choose their union status, and also encourage businesses to bring new jobs to the Commonwealth. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available.