My Audio Updates
Here you will find audio clips about important events that have taken place during the current and past Legislative Sessions.
Rep. Ron Marsico Establishes Task Force on Child Protection in PA - 12/15/2011
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Legislation to establish a child protection task force at the state level was overwhelmingly approved by the House of Representatives Wednesday in Harrisburg. Sponsor of the resolution, Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) said details from the cases of alleged child abuse recently reported in Centre County have raised many questions about current protections and procedures that are utilized in dealing with these situations. Mike Davies reports... wrap and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Ron Marsico Comments on House Passage of Synthetic Narcotics Legislation - 6/14/2011
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Legislation that would ban the manufacture and sale of bath salts and other synthetic drugs has been passed by the Pennsylvania House. Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) said it is important to get these dangerous new compounds, especially “bath salts” off the market before more people are adversely affected. Chuck Nichols reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.
Chairman Marsico Pleased to See Tort Reform Legislation Moving to the Full House for Consideration - 4/4/2011
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A tort reform bill to end lawsuit abuse that hampers business development and job growth in Pennsylvania has passed an important hurdle in the legislative process in Harrisburg. Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) said he was glad to see his committee approve Fair Share legislation that would ensure financial liability is assigned in a fair and equitable manner in Pennsylvania courts. (Mike Davies reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Marsico Comments on Committee Passage of Castle Doctrine - 3/8/2011
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Castle Doctrine legislation, which would allow Pennsylvania Citizens to use lethal force to protect themselves or their family members, has been approved by the House Judiciary Committee in Harrisburg. Committee Chairman Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) said he sponsored an amendment to the bill that would ensure the castle doctrine could not be misused by criminals to justify violent acts. House Bill 40 is expected to be considered by the full House later this week. Mike Davies Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Ron Marsico Introduces Legislation to Curtail Illegal Immigration - 3/2/2011
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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 has been proposed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers in Harrisburg. Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) said his bill would protect taxpayer dollars by requiring a person to prove his or her citizenship before a receiving any type of public benefits. The package includes legislation to give local law enforcement authority to apprehend illegal immigrants, ensure employers enroll in a federal E-Verify program to screen workers, and prevent illegal aliens from collecting taxpayer funded benefits in Pennsylvania. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Marsico Comments on His 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. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin), prime sponsor of House Bill 378, said the Commission should include a representative who understands and advocates for the needs of the Veteran community. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Marsico Comments on House Passage of Legislation to Close Megan's Law Loopholes - 2/9/2011
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Legislation that would close loopholes in Megan’s Law was approved by the Pennsylvania House on Wednesday. Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, said it is important to resolve registration issues for homeless or transient offenders, in order to ensure that citizens and law enforcement officers are properly informed. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Marsico Comments on Committee Passage of Megan's Law Bills - 1/27/2011
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Legislation that would close loopholes in Megan’s Law has been approved by the House Judiciary Committee recently in Harrisburg. Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin), Chairman of the Judiciary Committee, said that these bills, which address registration and notification issues in the current law, are common-sense fixes, and should see quick approval by both the House and Senate. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Marsico Tells Governor to Cut the WAM's and Save the Jobs - 8/12/2010
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As plans develop to fill the state budget deficit caused by a shortfall in federal funding, more lawmakers are calling for Governor Rendell to cut out millions in discretionary grants known as WAM’s rather than cutting existing programs and laying off state workers. Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) joined 26 other legislators this week in a call to save jobs and cut the grants first. Mike Davies reports – story and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Marsico Comments on Legislation to Create Misdemeanor Offense for "Sexting" - 3/8/2010
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Legislation to address the problem of “sexting” or the sending of inappropriate text messages and photos by teens in Pennsylvania is moving toward consideration by the full House of Representatives this week. Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin), Republican Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, said he supports the legislation that helps to avoid charging juveniles engaged in this activity as adult felons, leaving them with criminal records that mark them for life as sex offenders. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.