Rep. Grove Says Budget Has Flaws that May Cause Fiscal Problems for PA Next Year - 7/2/2010
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As the new state budget approved Wednesday by the General Assembly continues to wait for the governor’s signature, House lawmakers are offering their own assessment of the $28 billion compromise spending plan. Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) said this year’s budget looks good on the surface but has serious flaws that may cause fiscal problems for the state next year. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Grove Comments on House Passage of His Bill to Combat Sexting - 6/30/2010
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Legislation that would address the issue of teens sending sexually explicit images of themselves to other teens, known as sexting, has been passed by the Pennsylvania House. Rep. Seth Grove (R-York), prime sponsor of House Bill 2189, said this bill would allow minors to be adjudicated without facing felony child pornography charges which could haunt them the rest of their lives. Chuck Nichols reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Grove Comments on His Legislation to Address Teen "Sexting" - 3/16/2010
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Legislation that would soften the penalties Pennsylvania teens face for "sexting" of sending inappropriate text messages was approved in a House Judiciary Committee vote this week in Harrisburg. Rep. Seth Grove (R-York), sponsor of the bill, said an amended version of his bill has now passed an important procedural hurdle on its way to being considered by the full House. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Grove Comments on His Bill 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. Seth Grove (R-York), sponsor of the bill, said his legislation will help to soften the charges that juveniles face for this activity and protect them from incurring a life-long criminal record for a youthful indiscretion. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Grove Says Two Local Students Win Scholarships at This Year's PA Farm Show - 1/13/2010
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As many as 400,000 people are expected to attend this week’s Pennsylvania Farm Show in Harrisburg, making it both the largest agricultural exposition east of the Mississippi and the biggest wintertime event in the entire state. Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) spent time visiting local exhibitors this week at the show and said he was particularly pleased that two local students were scholarship winners this year. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Grove Comments on His Legislation to Address Prosecution of Teens for "Sexting" - 1/6/2010
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Legislation to address the prosecution of teens for sharing explicit photos through the practice of "sexting" has been introduced in Harrisburg. Rep. Grove (R-York) said his bill would change the crimes code to help prevent minors from suffering permanent legal characterization as sexual felons for foolish and impulsive actions. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Grove Comments on Opposition to I-80 Tolling Plan - 11/19/2009
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House lawmakers reacted on Wednesday to testimony about efforts by the Rendell Administration and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to reapply to the federal government for the right to institute tolling on I-80. Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) said legislators have many questions about the feasibility of tolling I-80 and credibility of the study used to support efforts to reapply for permission to impose tolls. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available
Rep. Grove Introduces Bill to Create DUI Courts in PA to Deal More Effectively with DUI Offenders - 9/3/2009
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With millions hitting the road for the holiday weekend, Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) has some words of advice for drivers and information about recently introduced legislation to create special courts to help deal more effectively with individuals who are charged with DUI in Pennsylvania. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Grove Introduces Legislation to Expand PACENET Prescription Drug Coverage - 8/11/2009
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Legislation that would expand PACENET prescription drug coverage has been introduced in Harrisburg. Rep. Seth Grove (R-York), prime sponsor of House Bill 1918, said that this bill would increase income eligibility limits for the program without placing an additional burden on the taxpayers of the commonwealth. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Grove Introduces Bills to Protect State Workers' Paychecks in Any Future Budget Crisis - 8/7/2009
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Legislation that would protect the paychecks of state workers in the event of a future budget impasse has been introduced in Harrisburg. Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) said he has introduced a package of legislation to permanently prevent state workers from being used as bargaining chips in state budget negotiations. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.