My Audio Updates
Here you will find audio clips about important events that have taken place during the current and past Legislative Sessions.
Rep. Christiana Comments on His Bill to Address School Violence - 12/7/2011
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As the debate over school choice and a potential voucher program continues in Harrisburg, lawmakers were joined by school choice advocates at the State Capitol on Tuesday, for a press conference to address the problem of violence in our failing schools. Rep. Jim Christiana (R-Beaver) said he introduced the ‘Students and Schools Rescue Act’ to address the needs of the students who attend schools suffering from violence issues. Chuck Nichols reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Christiana’s Students and Schools Rescue Act Introduced to Expand Opportunities for School Choice in PA - 6/21/2011
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School choice legislation that targets relief to low-income students attending failing schools and increases education alternatives for the children of middle-income families through an expansion of the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program was introduced this week in Harrisburg. Sponsor of the ‘Students and Schools Rescue Act’ Rep. Jim Christiana (R-Beaver) said his bill is aimed at increasing the educational opportunities for all Pennsylvania students. Mike Davies reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Jim Christiana Comments on House Passage of Budget Bill - 5/24/2011
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The Pennsylvania House passed its version of the budget on Tuesday in Harrisburg. The spending plan included no new or increased taxes and stayed within the governor’s spending limit of $27.3 billion. Rep. Jim Christiana (R-Beaver) said that the increases in education funding in this budget show a true commitment to the future prosperity of the Commonwealth. The budget bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite Available.
Rep. Christiana's PennWatch Legislation Passes House - 2/9/2011
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PennWatch legislation that calls for creation of an online public database of all state government expenditures was unanimously passed Wednesday by the Pennsylvania House. Prime sponsor Rep. Jim Christiana (R-Beaver) said both taxpayers and lawmakers have waited for a long time for state government to be more forthcoming with financial details on the billions spent annually by the Commonwealth. Mike Davies reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Christiana Comments on Committee Passage of Reform Legislation - 1/24/2011
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In some of the first legislative action of the year, the House State Government Committee has approved a package of reform bills aimed at improving accountability in Pennsylvania state government on to the full House for a vote. Rep. Jim Christiana (R-Beaver) is the sponsor of PennWATCH legislation to require development of a searchable, public Internet website that would detail state revenues and provide information relating to all state expenditures. Christiana said his bill will be coming before the full House later this week for consideration. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Christiana Co-Sponsors Bill to Reform the Legislative Pension System and Save Taxpayer Money - 9/28/2010
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In response to the public pension crisis looming over state government, state lawmakers this week introduced legislation to make significant reforms to how legislative pensions are administered. Rep. Jim Christiana (R-Beaver) a co-sponsor of the bill, said lawmakers could save taxpayer money by changing their pensions from the traditional defined benefit plan, to a more affordable 401K-type defined contribution plan that is more common in private industry. Mike Davies reports ... story and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Christiana Comments on Marcellus Works Job Creation Legislation - 9/21/2010
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Securing Pennsylvania’s economic and energy future by creating incentives to use domestically produced natural gas is the aim of a package of legislation introduced Tuesday by House Republican lawmakers in Harrisburg. Rep. Jim Christiana (R-Beaver), sponsor of one of the bills in the package, said the Marcellus Works Plan would encourage the use of Pennsylvania’s recently discovered gas reserves to promote energy conservation and a cleaner environment. Chuck Nichols Reports Story and Bite available.
Rep. Christiana Comments on Budget Negotiations - 6/23/2010
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With only one week left until the budget deadline at the end of the fiscal year, many lawmakers are laying out their view of what needs to happen to put a new state spending plan in place. Rep. Jim Christiana (R-Beaver) said he has hopes that a timely budget solution is still possible this year. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Christiana Comments on Transportation Funding Issues Following Opening of Special Session - 5/4/2010
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Transportation funding will be the topic of a special session of the state legislature, with Governor Rendell addressing lawmakers on Tuesday to lay out some of the options Pennsylvania faces to fill the $2 billion revenue hole created by the failure of the I-80 tolling plan. Rep. Jim Christiana (R-Beaver) said he feels the administration needs to look at alternatives to placing the full burden for transportation funding on the backs of Pennsylvania taxpayers. Chuck Nichols reports...
Rep. Christiana Says Privatization of Liquor Sales in PA Long Overdue - 4/21/2010
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Legislation to privatize the wholesale and retail sale of wines and liquor in Pennsylvania was unveiled Wednesday in Harrisburg. Rep. Jim Christiana (R-Beaver) said the sweeping reform of the system would finally get the state out of liquor business and the added revenue will help deal with the looming budget crisis. Mike Davies reports... stories and bites available.