My Audio Updates
Here you will find audio clips about important events that have taken place during the current and past Legislative Sessions.
Saylor’s Jobs Bill to Encourage Investment in PA’s Start-up Businesses Approved by State House - 11/14/2011
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Legislation designed to spur job growth by encouraging investment in the development of new technology companies was approved Monday by the Pennsylvania House. The bill sponsored by House Majority Whip Stan Saylor (R-York) will accelerate the financing of start-up companies by creating a new angel investor tax credit to provide incentives for job creation in Pennsylvania’s cutting edge technology industries. Mike Davies Reports – story and stand alone bite available
Majority Whip Saylor Says Prevailing Wage Changes Necessary to Help Protect PA Taxpayers - 10/5/2011
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On the 50th anniversary of the state’s Prevailing Wage Act, House lawmakers called for action on legislation to update the law and make sure it is working in the best interest of Pennsylvania taxpayers. House Majority Whip Stan Saylor (R-York) said prevailing wage law reform is not about who does the work on public projects, but how the outdated regulations are driving up costs for the taxpayers. The bills have been approved by the House Labor Relations Committee and now move on to the full House for consideration. Mike Davies Reports – story and stand alone bite available
Majority Whip Saylor Joins Veterans at Bill Signing Renaming a Local Road as the Korean War Veterans Highway - 8/3/2011
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Legislation to honor Korean War veterans in York County by renaming a stretch State Route 462 in West Manchester and Springettsbury Townships as the “Korean War Veterans Memorial Highway” was ceremonially signed into law this week by Governor Corbett. Sponsor of the bill, Rep. Stan Saylor (R-York) was joined by a large number of local Korean War Veterans at the ceremony and said this is a long overdue honor for a deserving group of military veterans. Mike Davies reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Stan Saylor Comments on Introduction of Legislation to Privatize Liquor Sales In Pennsylvania - 7/13/2011
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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. Rep. Stan Saylor (R-York) said the privatization of liquor stores will improve the function of state government, remove conflicts of interest, and increase tax revenue. The bill is designed to privatize wholesale and retail sales of alcohol while reforming the tax structure, strengthening enforcement efforts and enhancing alcohol education programs. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Saylor Comments on House Republican Budget Proposal - 5/12/2011
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The House Republican alternative to Gov. Corbett’s budget plan was unveiled this week in Harrisburg. The proposal provides additional funding for education, offset by a reduction in welfare programs, while preserving Corbett’s original $27.3 billion spending limit. House Majority Whip Stan Saylor (R-York) said House Republicans have taken responsibility for cleaning up the waste in the welfare system, while providing the necessary funding to properly educate the commonwealth’s children. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
House Majority Whip Stan Saylor Comments on "Marcellus Works" Initiative - 4/6/2011
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The “Marcellus Works” plan, which is designed to spur economic growth by tapping into the potential of the Commonwealth’s vast supply of natural gas, has been unveiled in Harrisburg. The package of legislation provides incentives to encourage the use of natural gas as a vehicle fuel. House Majority Whip Stan Saylor (R-York) said this proposal would benefit the environment as well as the economy, and would make Pennsylvania a leader in clean fuel technology. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available.
Majority Whip Saylor Comments Following Gov. Corbett's Budget Address - 3/8/2011
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Governor Corbett delivered his first budget address before a joint session of the House and Senate Tuesday in Harrisburg, laying out a $27.3 billion plan that represents an overall 3.1% reduction in state spending. House Majority Whip Stan Saylor (R-York) said he felt the governor presented a strong message that reduced spending and job creation will be priorities in his first budget plan. Mike Davies reports, story and stand alone bite available.
Republican Whip Saylor Says Reform Bills Take a First Step Toward Becoming Law - 1/31/2011
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The Pennsylvania House considered a package of 6 reform bills on Monday in Harrisburg aimed at increasing transparency and improving the way state government does business. House Majority Whip Stan Saylor (R-York) said this was a first attempt to institute much needed reforms in Pennsylvania state government. Mike Davies reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Stan Saylor Comments on Gov. Corbett's Inauguration - 1/18/2011
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Republican Tom Corbett was sworn in Tuesday at the state capitol as Pennsylvania's 46th governor. The outdoor ceremony at the state Capitol was attended by more than 1,000 supporters who were undeterred by the winter weather and the oath of office was administered by chief justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, Ronald Castille. Many state lawmakers also attended the ceremony and voiced their opinions on the governor’s inaugural address and how they feel about the agenda he laid out for Pennsylvania state government.
Rep. Saylor Says House Republicans Win Strong Majority and Plan to Change How State Government Does Business in PA - 11/3/2010
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House Republicans claimed victory Wednesday in the race for control of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives by winning a strong majority of seats in Tuesday’s election. Republican Policy Chairman Stan Saylor (R-York) said House Republicans listened to voters in this election and now plan to move forward and make changes to how state government does business in Pennsylvania. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.