My Audio Updates
Here you will find audio clips about important events that have taken place during the current and past Legislative Sessions.
Rep. Tobash Comments on 2nd Amendment Rally in Harrisburg - 4/23/2013
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Lawmakers were joined by hundreds of responsible gun owners in Harrisburg on Tuesday for the annual Second Amendment Action Day. The rally, held on the front steps of the Capitol Building due to the number of participants, featured speakers including retired military officers, congressmen, and state legislators. Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Berks) said the number of supporters indicates that Pennsylvanians aren’t supportive of gun control measures. Chuck Nichols reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Tobash’s Anthracite Bill Promoting PA Jobs and Affordable Energy - 10/25/2012
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Legislation that assists Pennsylvania’s anthracite coal industry, helps create jobs and gives coal mining companies across the state the opportunity to grow, was signed into law this week by Gov. Tom Corbett. House Bill 1813 will ease the financing of bonding requirements, allowing mine operators to utilize more of their own capital to expand operations. Sponsor of the bill Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Berks) said this legislation will go a long way to both help reclaim mining sites and bring jobs to Pennsylvania and the anthracite coal region. Mike Davies reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Tobash Comments on House Republican Policy Committee Hearing on Challenges Facing PA Businesses - 8/22/2012
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The House Republican Policy Committee met recently in Reading to discuss the challenges that are hindering business growth in the Commonwealth. The Committee heard testimony from local businesses about what the government can do to spur the economy and stimulate job creation. Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Berks) said lawmakers must look to relax regulations that are strangling business growth in Pennsylvania. Chuck Nichols reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Mike Tobash Legislative Radio Report/Podcast - 5/11/2012
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The Legislative Report Program with Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill & Berks) 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. Tobash on Rally for Property Tax Elimination Legislation - 5/8/2012
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Pennsylvania homeowners rallied Monday at the state capitol in Harrisburg to support legislation that would replace property taxation as the main source of revenue to pay for local schools. Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Berks, Schuylkill) said property taxes stand in the way of true home ownership. House Bill 1776 would replace property taxes in Pennsylvania with a broad based combination of sales and income taxes in order to distribute the burden for school funding more fairly. Chuck Nichols reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Tobash Comments on Final Passage of Voter ID Bill - 3/14/2012
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The state House has voted to approve legislation that requires photo ID’s for voters in Pennsylvania to eliminate the possibility of election fraud. Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Berks) said he supports the addition of several new forms of identification that will be acceptable at the polls. The bill now goes to the Governor’s desk for his signature. Chuck Nichols reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Tobash Comments on Budget Hearing Process - 2/28/2012
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Budget hearings continue in Harrisburg this week as the House Appropriations Committee received testimony from a variety of state agencies including the Public Utility Commission and the Office of the Consumer Advocate. Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Berks) a member of the Appropriations Committee said the budget hearings are an important tool for lawmakers to gather information about the governor’s budget proposal and an opportunity for citizens to gain a deeper understanding of how their tax dollars are being spent. Mike Davies reports – story and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Mike Tobash Legislative Radio Report/Podcast - 2/17/2012
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This Legislative Report Program with Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill & Berks) 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. Mike Tobash Legislative Radio Report/Podcast - 2/10/2012
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The weekly Legislative Report Program with Rep. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill & Berks) 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. Tobash Comments on Pennsylvania Farm Show - 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. Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Berks) visited constituents from his district at the Farm Show earlier this week and said it looks like another record breaking year for attendance. Chuck Nichols reports – story and stand alone bite available.