My Audio Updates
Here you will find audio clips about important events that have taken place during the current and past Legislative Sessions.
Rep. Vulakovich Co-Chairs Hearing on Green Energy and Recycling Technologies - 11/24/2008
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Green energy production, recycling technologies and how they might be utilized in Pennsylvania was the topic of a hearing held Monday by the House Republican Policy Committee in Harrisburg. Rep. Randy Vulakovich of Allegheny County co-chaired the hearing and said the businesses and entrepreneurs who testified provided encouraging information on new technologies to improve the recycling of waste materials while saving energy. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Vulakovich Comments on Hazardous Site Cleanup Funding - 12/13/2007
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A bill to ensure continued funding for the state’s hazardous waste clean-up program will reach the governor’s desk this year. Rep. Randy Vulakovich (R-Allegheny) explains why it is so important to fund hazardous site cleanup. Chuck Nichols reports... full story and bite available.
Rep. Vulakovich Calls for Policy Committee Hearing on Flooding Issues - 11/28/2007
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The House Republican Policy Committee will hold a public hearing Thursday in Pittsburgh to discuss flooding issues. Rep. Randy Vulakovich (R-Allegheny) says the committee hopes to gather enough information to lay out a plan to deal with increasing flood problems. Chuck Nichols Reports – Full Story and Stand-Alone Cut available.
Rep. Vulakovich Says Open Records Bill Should Have Had Open Public Hearings - 10/30/2007
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As the House begins debate on a landmark update of Pennsylvania’s open records law, House Republicans say the legislation bill reached the floor through a closed and flawed committee process. Rep. Randy Vulakovich of Allegheny County said he feels that public hearings are needed to gather wider input on the open records bill before rushing the legislation through the House. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Vulakovich Comments on Senior Property Tax Freeze Bill - 10/3/2007
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Legislation to provide property tax relief to seniors is being crafted by Rep. Jay Moyer (R-Montgomery). Under the Senior Property Tax Freeze Bill, property tax rates for qualifying seniors would be locked in at current levels. Rep. Randy Vulakovich (R-Allegheny) says seniors want to pay their property taxes, but have been priced out of their own homes. Chuck Nichols Reports - Full Story and Stand-Alone Cut available.
Rep. Vulakovich Comments on Drug Hearings - 8/15/2007
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The House Republican Policy Committee met in Erie on Tuesday to discuss drugs and law enforcement. Rep. Randy Vulakovich (R-Allegheny), a police officer for over 25 years, says that law enforcement is important, but education and treatment are also essential. Chuck Nichols Reports - Full Story and Stand-Alone Cut available.
Rep. Vulakovich Promises to Work Toward Downsizing PA Government - 5/10/2007
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A daylong hearing on the size of the state legislature was held this week in Harrisburg by the House Legislative Reform Commission. Rep. Randy Vulakovich (R-Allegheny) promised to work toward downsizing the General Assembly. Mike Davies Reports - Full Story and Stand-Alone Cut available.