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School Choice Bill vetoed in PA – 07/06/23

School Choice Bill vetoed in PA – 07/06/23

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After a tenuous debate and weeks of negotiation, the Pennsylvania legislature agreed to a budget bill which would allow “the money to follow the student”. State Representative Clint Owlett authored the “Life-Line Scholarship” program which would have given families school-choice options, including to move their student from a school which does not serve the student well.

Gov. Josh Shapiro announced this week that he would use his executive authority to strike that element out of the new law.

Family Life News aired an extended interview with Owlett to get more background, plus his reaction to these latest developments.

Capital Connection – 06/30/23

Capital Connection – 06/30/23

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In our final broadcast of this legislative season, The Capital Connection crew “chime in” on new laws signed by Governor Kathy Hochul in 2023, plus the still-ongoing budget battle in Harrisburg.

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Family Life’s “Capital Connection” returns after the summer break, to follow legislative and social issues with specific impact on New York and Pennsylvania. This news feature airs Fridays during the Noon Report, with interview highlights in our other newscasts. The most-recent episode and all of the archives are available on the News Podcasts page at familylife.org.

Capital Connection – 06/16/23

Capital Connection – 06/16/23

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“Capital Connection“

It’s our Friday exploration of weighty issues in the news from the state capitals of Albany and Harrisburg. This week’s discussion includes Christian watchdogs are Jason McGuire (executive director of New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms) and Dan Bartkowiak (communications director at the Pennsylvania Family Institute).

Among the topics you will hear:

  • Budget blues in Albany and Harrisburg
  • Slave reparations study in NY
  • Why PA taxpayers are funding sex change operations on underage kids

Capital Connection – End of the NY Session – Election Prospects – 06/09/23

Capital Connection – End of the NY Session – Election Prospects – 06/09/23

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Christian watchdogs Michael Geer and Jason McGuire highlight the issues in the news each Friday at Noon during our Capital Connection program.  Here’s what’s happening this week:

  • A look back at the 2023 legislative session in Albany
  • A unique budget crunch in Harrisburg
  • Why Pro-Lifers can still win at the ballot box

 

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Capital Connection – Politics, Pro-Life, Pride – 06/02/23

Capital Connection – Politics, Pro-Life, Pride – 06/02/23

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It’s “Capital Connection“, our weekly radio roundtable to analyze current government actions and proposals, “hot button” faith and values topics, and cultural trends in Pennsylvania and New York.

Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute and Jason McGuire with New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms discuss the weighty issues in the news from the seats of power in Albany and Harrisburg.

A key topic as June begins: A Christian Response to Gay Pride Month. That and more, on this week’s “Capital Connection”, hosted by Family Life’s Bob Price.

 

Capital Connection – 05/26/23

Capital Connection – 05/26/23

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It’s “Capital Connection”, our weekly roundtable which explores political and cultural issues making news in PA and NY.

Christian watchdogs Jason McGuire with New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms and Michael Geer with the Pennsylvania Family Institute have the latest “wheelin’ and dealin’” on policy issues you care about on this week’s edition of “Capital Connection”, including:

  • Pros and cons of a “Snitch” Bill in the Pennsylvania legislature 
  • New York State eventually will end its Vax Mandate for health care professionals
  • Are SUNY campuses a solution to the Migrant Crisis ?

Jason & Michael

Capital Connection – 05/19/23

Capital Connection – 05/19/23

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Here’s what’s happening this week on Capital Connection:

  • Migrant Crisis
  • Primary Day Recap
  • Are School Boards the New Battleground in America’s Culture Wars?

 

Christian watchdogs Jason McGuire and Michael Geer discuss the local impact of weighty issues in the news from Harrisburg, Albany, and beyond.

Capital Connection – Budgets & Social Issues – 05/12/23

Capital Connection – Budgets & Social Issues – 05/12/23

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Budget Battle Brewing in Harrisburg.

and What Happens Now in Albany ?

Legislative budgets are being debated for Pennsylvania, as the New York State government is funded for the year. Still, lawmakers in both states continue to debate issues beyond dollars-and-cents matters. Some of the topics “making waves” here this week: Charter Schools & School Choice, Assisted Suicide, Abortion Expansion, Social Media Regulations

Our Capital Connection crew discusses governmental and social issues which impact Pennsylvania and New York.

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Capital Connection – 05/05/23

Capital Connection – 05/05/23

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What Can 229 Billion Dollars Buy & What’s Not to like about House Bill 300

Christian watchdogs Jason McGuire and Michael Geer fight to promote Christian values in Albany and Harrisburg.  Here’s what’s happening this week at the state capitals.

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Capital Connection – 04/28/23

Capital Connection – 04/28/23

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“PA House Bill 300 & an Update on the Late NY State Budget”

There’s been lots of “wheelin’ and dealin’” in Harrisburg and Albany this week. 

There’s progress as Democratic legislators and the governor finalize a proposed NY government budget, which is full of policy changes as well. Jason McGuire of New Yorkers for Constitutional Freedoms analyzes this week’s news.

Michael Geer of the Pennsylvania Family Institute explains the implications on HB300, which he calls dangerous legislation now advancing in the PA House. 

Find out more about governmental actions and current issues on “Capital Connection”, airing on the radio Fridays at noon and available 24/7 on Family Life’s News-Podcasts page.

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