Rep. Harper Says New Law Will Boost Recreational Trail Development in Montgomery and Bucks County - 7/20/2010
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Development of recreational trail systems in Montgomery and Bucks Counties will get a boost from legislation recently signed into law in Harrisburg. Rep. Kate Harper (R-Montgomery) said the bill to allow surplus state land to be used for expanding trails will also make the area more attractive to young professionals seeking outdoor recreational opportunities. Mike Davies reports – story and cut available.
Rep. Harper Calls for Moratorium on Drilling for Natural Gas - 3/10/2010
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A bi-partisan group of lawmakers is calling for reconsideration of a plan to lease thousands of acres of Pennsylvania State Forest land to drillers exploringfor new supplies of natural gas. Rep. Kate Harper (R-Montgomery) said the money gained by the gas leasing is not worth sacrificing the state's clean air and water and that she supports a bill to place a five year moratorium on leasing to fully study the environmental impacts of drilling. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Harper Comments on Competing Budget Plans - 7/16/2009
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Competing state budget plans were debated on the House floor on Thursday, with House Republicans pushing for an amendment to restore the funding for higher education which was completely eliminated in the bill proposed by House Democrats. Rep. Kate Harper (R-Montgomery) said that the Democrat proposal was unbalanced, and without the Republican amendment, the state will face higher taxes. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Harper Responds to Governor's Call for Increase in Personal Income Tax - 6/17/2009
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House lawmakers continue to react to the Governor’s call for a 16 percent increase in state personal income tax to support his version of the state budget that calls for spending increases despite a looming $3.2 billion dollar deficit. Rep. Kate Harper (R-Montgomery) said she feels the Governor’s call for more taxes and spending shows a lack of fiscal responsibility. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Harper Re-Introduces Legislation to Repeal Child Support Tax - 1/15/2009
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Legislation to repeal a tax on the collection of child support payments has been reintroduced in the new session of the Pennsylvania House. Rep. Kate Harper (R-Montgomery) said she opposes the charge on state collected child support because it redirects the money intended to benefit children. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Harper Comments on Legislation to Increase Penalties for Gun Violence and Illegal Gun Purchases - 10/21/2008
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Legislation designed to help crack down on gun violence and curb illegal gun sales was recently signed into law in Harrisburg. Rep. Kate Harper (R-Montgomery) said she is particularly pleased that the new law includes increased penalties and requires a "straw purchaser warning" as part of the sale of any gun. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Harper Comments on Legislation to Reform Dog Laws - 9/16/2008
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The Pennsylvania House has returned to voting session in Harrisburg. Among the first topics of discussion is legislation that would address dog laws and animal cruelty issues in the Commonwealth. Rep. Kate Harper (R-Montgomery) said that the legislature must find a way to reform the dog laws in Pennsylvania without putting legitimate operations out of business. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Cut available.
Rep. Harper Introduces Bill to Repeal New Tax on Those Receiving Child Support Payments in PA - 8/26/2008
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Legislation to repeal a new charge on the collection of child support payments in Pennsylvania was introduced this week in Harrisburg. Rep. Kate Harper of Montgomery County said the new charge was unfair because it would actually come out of the pockets of the very children who are in need of support... Mike Davies reports – full story and alternate cut available.
Rep. Harper Comments on Services for Mentally Handicapped - 6/25/2008
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A recent study commissioned by state lawmakers urges an expansion of community based services for the mentally retarded in Pennsylvania in order to reduce the waiting list for these services. Rep. Kate Harper (R-Montgomery) said there is a great need for the expansion of services for mentally retarded citizens in PA communities. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Harper Comments on Governor's Turnpike Lease Proposal - 5/6/2008
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Questions surround the Governor’s recent demands that legislator’s fast track a Turnpike lease agreement without substantial background information or input on the terms of the lease or the bidders who might take over the country’s oldest toll road. Rep. Kate Harper (R-Montgomery) said that she feels it is wrong to solve short-term transportation problems with a long term lease of the PA turnpike. Chuck Nichols Reports – Full Story and Stand-Alone Cut available.