Rep. Schroder Leads Rally to Support PA Citizens' Rights to Opt Out of Federal Healthcare Mandates - 4/19/2010
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Hundreds of Pennsylvania citizens rallied on the Capitol steps in Harrisburg on Monday for the Pennsylvania Liberty March in support of the constitutional right to opt out of newly passed federal health care mandates. Rep. Curt Schroder (R- Chester) spoke at the rally and is the sponsor of legislation calling for a constitutional amendment to protect the rights of Pennsylvanians to choose their own health care plan. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Schroder Proposes Legislation to Allow PA to Opt Out of New Healthcare Plan - 3/22/2010
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Legislation that would overhaul the nation’s health care system has been passed by Congress and is expected to be signed into law by President Obama later this week. However, Pennsylvania lawmakers are speaking out against the bill, noting that it would infringe upon states’ rights, and are pushing for the Commonwealth to opt out of the new healthcare plan. Rep. Curt Schroder (R-Chester) is the prime sponsor of legislation that would protect Pennsylvanians from Government intervention in their healthcare. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Schroder Comments on "Healthcare Freedom" Rally in Harrisburg - 1/27/2010
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House lawmakers joined hundreds of citizens at a “Health Care Freedom” rally Wednesday in the state capitol to support new legislation that would to help prevent a future takeover of Pennsylvania’s health care system by the federal government. Rep. Curt Schroder (R-Chester) is the sponsor of legislation to amend the Pennsylvania constitution to limit the authority of the federal government to intrude on the private health care decisions of Pennsylvanians. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Schroder Comments on Governor and House Democrats Misleading Public on Funding for Universities - 12/17/2009
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The state House this week failed to move forward with passage of legislation to expand gambling in Pennsylvania by legalizing table games. Rep. Curt Shroder (R-Chester) Republican Chairman of the House Gaming Oversight Committee condemned the efforts of the governor and House Democrats to hold funding for state related universities hostage until the gaming expansion bill was approved. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Schroder Says Gaming Reform Must Take Priority over Table Games Expansion - 12/9/2009
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As the Pennsylvania House prepares to debate expanding gambling to include table games, many lawmakers are voicing concern with a last minute rewrite of the legislation which has left no time to study or even read the actual bill. Rep. Curt Schroder (R-Chester), Republican Chairman of the House Gaming Oversight Committee said he feels a full reading of this bill in the House will help ensure the best possible legislation is passed without the errors and oversights of previous gaming bill. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Schroder Comments on Issues Preventing Gaming Reform - 10/2/2009
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Legislation that would expand gambling to include table games in Pennsylvania was approved by the House Gaming Oversight Committee on Friday in Harrisburg. Senate Bill 711 passed along a party line vote after House Republicans tried unsuccessfully to separate the expansion of table gaming from efforts to reform Pennsylvania’s gambling oversight process. Rep. Curt Schroder (R-Chester) said that he supports efforts to reform gambling, but could not vote to include table gaming in Pennsylvania casinos. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Schroder Expresses Concerns About Expansion of Gambling to Include Table Games - 8/17/2009
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Legislation that would expand gambling in Pennsylvania to include table games was the topic of a recent hearing held by House Gaming Oversight Committee in Harrisburg. Rep. Curt Schroder (R-Chester), Republican Chairman of the committee said lawmakers have concerns about the possible negative effects of expanded gaming, particularly on those who now depend of revenues from existing slots casinos. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Schroder Comments on Flaws in Video Poker Legislation - 7/20/2009
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Video poker legislation that could put as many as 14,000 machines in PA bars and restaurants was sent to the House floor last week in a party line vote. Rep. Curt Schroder (R-Chester) said the video poker legislation was hastily amended and voted out of committee with little chance for Republicans to offer any improvements. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Schroder Says Video Poker Plan Needs Work to Eliminate Pay to Play Concerns - 7/16/2009
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Legislation that would have legalized 14,000 video poker machines in Pennsylvania bars, clubs and taverns was defeated in committee Thursday on a tie vote. Rep. Curt Schroder (R-Chester), Republican chairman of the House Gaming Oversight Committee said Republican members of the committee opposed the bill because they had deep concerns about a number of issues including the appearance of a pay to play conflict involving the use of a single vendor for all video poker machines. Mike Davies reports...
Rep. Schroder Comments on His Bill to Provide Regional Control over Pipeline Placement - 7/8/2009
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Legislation that would provide for regional control over the placement of natural gas pipelines has been introduced in Harrisburg. House Bill 1817 would replace the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), which currently has siting authority, with an interstate compact, bringing decision-making closer to the communities impacted by pipelines. Rep. Curt Schroder (R-Chester), prime sponsor of the legislation, said that pipeline companies need to be aware of the concerns of these communities. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.