Rep. Marsico Comments on Legislation to Create Misdemeanor Offense for "Sexting" - 3/8/2010
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Legislation to address the problem of “sexting” or the sending of inappropriate text messages and photos by teens in Pennsylvania is moving toward consideration by the full House of Representatives this week. Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin), Republican Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, said he supports the legislation that helps to avoid charging juveniles engaged in this activity as adult felons, leaving them with criminal records that mark them for life as sex offenders. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Marsico Comments on Need for Increased State Police Funding - 2/18/2010
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As House budget hearings continue this week in Harrisburg, lawmakers want to ensure the governor’s proposed spending plan includes adequate funding to maintain critical public safety services. Following testimony from the Pennsylvania State Police, Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) said he feels the state needs to make sure funding is available for a new class of cadets to help replenish the thinning ranks of state troopers. Mike Davies reports – story and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Marsico Glad State Employees Will Get Paid But Says Blue Lining Will Create Problems - 8/4/2009
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A budget bill received nearly unanimous approval by the state House Tuesday in Harrisburg, but lawmakers admit that it probably will not be the last word on state spending for this year. Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) said he is pleased that the 77,000 state employees will now be paid, but added that the Governor’s expected line item veto may hurt many local institutions that depend on state funding. Mike Davies reports...
Rep. Marsico Says Democrats Will be Holding New Hostages for Tax Increases - 8/3/2009
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The state House on Monday advanced a stopgap budget bill that may solve the problem of thousands of state workers getting no paychecks, but lawmakers are concerned about the Governor’s stated intention to line item veto most important spending programs, a move that would shift the financial pressure but continue Pennsylvania’s budget crisis. Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) said he feels the Governor and House Democrats are trading one set of hostages for another in order to obtain a tax increase. Mike Davies reports...
Rep. Marsico Says State Employees Will be Hurt Because House Democrats Block Fast Track of Budget Bill - 7/15/2009
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In a last minute attempt to save state workers from missing a full paycheck, House Republicans on Wednesday attempted to move legislation into position that would put the state budget on a fast track to the Governor’s Desk. Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) said House Democrats, in a party line vote, prevented an effort to put a Senate budget bill into position for quick movement, guaranteeing problems for thousands of state employees. Mike Davies reports...
Rep. Marsico Comments on House Republican Budget Proposal - 7/10/2009
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A balanced state budget plan that calls for no state tax increase was unveiled Friday by House Republicans in Harrisburg. Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) said the $27.3 billion budget proposal would continue to fund vital services while cutting government operating costs to make ends meet. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Marsico Comments on Budget Impasse - 7/8/2009
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The war of words continues in Harrisburg with Governor Rendell continuing to insist that his proposal to spend more and raise income taxes is the only way to balance a state budget without threatening school funding or laying off large numbers of state employees. Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) said that there is no public support for the Governor’s proposed tax increases, despite his efforts to scare the people of the commonwealth into supporting his initiatives. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Marsico Comments in Support of Gaming Reform Legislation - 6/24/2009
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House lawmakers interested in Gaming Reform held a press conference Wednesday to support Senate legislation to reform the gaming licensing and oversight process in Pennsylvania. Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) said that reforms must be made to current gaming law before any expansion of gambling in Pennsylvania can be considered. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Marsico Comments on Apparent Replacement of Gaming Control Board Chair - 4/22/2009
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A shakeup in leadership of the state Gaming Control Board may be underway in Harrisburg with the apparent replacement of board chairwoman Mary DiGiacomo Colins. Gov. Rendell's chief of staff, Greg Fajt is expected to take over as chairman of the seven-member board that oversees the state's gaming industry. Republican lawmakers are expressing their support for the change in management and Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) said he hopes this may lead to much needed reform of the gaming oversight process in Pennsylvania. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Marsico Calls for Changes in Gaming Enfocement in PA - 4/20/2009
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Action is being called for in Harrisburg on gaming reform legislation designed to bring about needed changes in the way the Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board (PGCB) operates its casino licensing and background investigation process. Rep. Ron Marsico (R-Dauphin) the sponsor of a gaming reform bill, said House Republicans are calling for movement on their package of legislation to clean up the enforcement of gaming law in Pennsylvania. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.