My Audio Updates
Here you will find audio clips about important events that have taken place during the current and past Legislative Sessions.
Rep. Hennessey Calls for Responsible Budget - 6/22/2010
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As the countdown continues to the end of the fiscal year, lawmakers in Harrisburg are beginning to voice some strong opinions on what direction Pennsylvania’s budget plan needs to take for the coming year. Rep. Tim Hennessey (R-Chester) said he feels state spending reductions are a better choice for this year’s budget rather than the tax increases called for by the Rendell administration. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Hennessey Comments on Illegal Immigration Legislation - 6/9/2010
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A pair of bills that would protect construction jobs in Pennsylvania by cracking down on contractors who hire undocumented, illegal immigrants was approved with broad bi-partisan support by the state House on Tuesday. The legislation would penalize contractors who hire illegal immigrants, bar them from bidding on state construction contracts and also require the use of a federal E-Verify system to confirm the validity of workers Social Security numbers. Rep. Tim Hennessey (R-Chester) said the bills address a growing problem facing workers in Pennsylvania’s construction industry. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Hennessey Comments on Effect of Stimulus on State Government - 4/7/2009
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Lawmakers in Harrisburg are investigating the affects that federal stimulus funding will have on state government spending as the House Republican Policy Committee heard testimony this week directly from Pennsylvania Congressman Joe Pitts and Congressman Jim Gerlach. Rep. Tim Hennessey (R-Chester) ) said legislators are deeply concerned with the strings that are attached to these federal dollars and who will get a say in how state government will utilize the stimulus funding. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Hennessey Says Green Technologies Buoyed by Entreprenuerial Spirit - 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. Tim Hennessey to Chester County said the hearing was a great opportunity to learn about businesses that are developing new technologies to help improve the environment and the economy. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Hennessey Comments on Infrastructure Improvement Legislation - 7/3/2008
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The State House is considering legislation that would provide funding to municipalities for upgrades of sewer and water systems and other infrastructure improvements like road and bridge repair. Rep. Tim Hennessey (R-Chester) said he supports funding for needed improvements, but worries about borrowing money from future generations to accomplish that goal. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Cut available.
Rep. Hennessey Says Details of the New Budget Plan are Hard to Come by, Even for Lawmakers - 7/2/2008
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The budget process grinds on in the state capitol with lawmakers waiting and wondering what details will be contained in the final state spending plan. Rep. Tim Hennessey of Chester County said the final language of the actual budget legislation has yet to be made available to House members in bill form. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Hennessey Comments on Bills to Protect Senior Citizens - 5/7/2008
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A package of legislation to help prevent elder abuse in long term care facilities was considered this week by the Pennsylvania House. Rep. Tim Hennessey of Chester County, Republican Chairman of the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee said the package will help to reveal cases of abuse and substandard care in these facilities. Chuck Nichols Reports - Full Story and Stand-Alone Cut available.
Rep. Hennessey's Bill Would Protect Consumers with Prepaid Fuel Contracts - 4/23/2008
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Pennsylvania consumers who enter into prepaid contracts for home heating oil or propane gas and then see that fuel company fail to deliver will receive protection under legislation recently introduced in Harrisburg. Rep. Tim Hennessy’s Prepaid Heating Oil and Gas Consumer Protection Act would require fuel companies that enter into prepaid delivery agreements to secure a surety bond to cover the cost of consumer contracts. Mike Davies reports... full story and stand-alone bite available.