Rep. Ross Comments on His Electronic Waste Recycling Bill - 6/22/2010
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Legislation that would create a statewide electronic waste recycling program has been passed by the Pennsylvania House. House Bill 708, sponsored by Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester), would require electronics manufacturers to implement a program to collect, transport, and recycle used electronics from consumers across the commonwealth. The Bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Ross Says Bills to Fix Municipal Pensions Need Careful Consideration, Not a Rush Job - 8/18/2009
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Doubt about the future financial stability of many municipal government pension plans was the topic of a public hearing held Tuesday by the House Republican Policy Committee in Harrisburg. Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester) said the bills to correct the municipal pension system problems needs careful consideration in order to avoid increasing the burden on Pennsylvania’s taxpayers. Mike Davies reports...
Rep. Ross Comments on His Amendment to Curb Distracted Driving - 4/23/2009
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Legislation designed to address the issue of distracted driving has been approved by the Pennsylvania House. Following the failure of a measure that would have banned all hand-held cell phone use while driving, the amendment to tackle distracted driving received overwhelming support. Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester), sponsor of the amendment, said that his proposal would cover all distracting behaviors, not just cell phone usage. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Ross Says Federal Stimulus May Create Future Spending Problems for State Govt - 3/9/2009
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Lawmakers in Harrisburg heard from local governments Monday at a hearing held by the House Intergovernmental Affairs Committee about how their operations will be affected by federal stimulus funds and some of the possible downsides to the temporary influx of money. Rep. Chris Ross of Chester County said the federal money does have strings attached and the state government must be careful to not create spending patterns that cannot be sustained in the future. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Ross Comments on New Law to Ensure Prompt Recording of Deeds - 10/21/2008
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Legislation to ensure the prompt recording of real estate deeds has been signed into law. Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester), the prime sponsor of the bill, said that municipal registration requirements which delay the recording of deeds have had negative effects on new property owners. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Ross Comments on Credit and Banking Crisis - 10/1/2008
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The House Commerce Committee held a roundtable discussion on the credit and banking crisis and the recent Congressional rejection of bailout legislation Wednesday in Harrisburg. Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester) said most ordinary citizens will not face any direct financial damage from the ongoing credit problem. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Ross Says State Regulators Report on Effects of New Gas Drilling Boom - 10/1/2008
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The economic and environmental effects of the huge increase in drilling for natural gas in the Marcellus Shale formation that spans the Northern portion of Pennsylvania was the topic of a public hearing held Tuesday in Harrisburg by the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee. Rep. Chris Ross of Chester County a member of the Committee said lawmakers received an update on how state government is responding to the increased demand for drilling permits. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Ross Comments on Statewide Adoption of Premise Alert System - 4/8/2008
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A Chester County program designed to help emergency personnel when providing aid to people with disabilities has been adopted statewide. Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester) said he is glad to see that this homegrown program will now help disabled individuals and their families across the commonwealth. Chuck Nichols Reports - Full Story and Stand-Alone Cut available.
Rep. Ross Criticizes Democrat Leadership for Holding Up Property Tax Bill - 2/6/2008
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Legislators are calling for property tax reform legislation that was extensively debated last week to be returned to the House voting calendar for consideration. Democrat Majority Leader Bill DeWeese removed the bills from the voting calendar after an amendment to eliminate property taxes for low-income senior citizens was approved in a largely bipartisan vote. Rep. Chris Ross (R-Chester) says that it makes no sense to stop a bill that has such wide bipartisan support. Chuck Nichols Reports – Full Story and Stand-Alone Cut available.
Rep. Ross Supports Bill to Continue Funding of Hazardous Site Clean-Up Program - 12/11/2007
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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. Chris Ross of Chester County said quick action by the House was essential in order to speed the measure through the legislative process. The Bill now goes to the Governor’s desk for his signature. Mike Davies reports... full story adn bite available.