Here you will find video clips about important events that have taken place during the current and past Legislative Sessions. en Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:00 EST HouseRep RSS v1.0 http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification Reps. Eric Davanzo and Ryan Warner are joined by Rep. Aaron Bernstine to discuss the latest actions by the Democrat-controlled PA House – attempts at unconstitutional gun control measures.

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]]> Thu, 23 Oct 2025 17:08:00 EST State Rep. Joe D’Orsie gets Straight to the Point with Rep. Aaron Bernstine – A tongue-in-cheek take on legislation proposed in the State House.

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]]> Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:29:00 EST In an effort to help constituents with state government-related issues, provide district updates, garner feedback, pending legislation and relay the role of our offices, Rep. Aaron Bernstine hosted a telephone town hall meet on Tuesday, March 21. The meeting was an opportunity for constituents to participate from the comfort of their own home to share thoughts and concerns.

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]]> Tue, 04 Apr 2023 16:54:00 EST In this edition of "On Target," PA House Second Amendment Caucus Chairman Matthew Dowling welcomes Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) for a discussion of his proposed “constitutional carry” bill that would put an end to the requirement for a law-abiding citizen to obtain a permit to carry a concealed firearm within the Commonwealth. A permit would be made available to those who wish to obtain it for purposes of carrying outside the state.

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]]> Tue, 11 May 2021 18:03:00 EST Rep. Aaron Bernstine was interviewed about his plan for separate state championship brackets for PIAA Playoffs on WLLF Sports Radio, Monday June 24. Rep. Bernstine's Parity in Interscholastic Athletics Act, would create separate brackets for high school sports playoffs. Rep. Bernstine said the legislation is seen as a solution to fairness and equity issues that have been observed within the structure of the current state scholastic sports playoff system.

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]]> Tue, 25 Jun 2019 20:39:00 EST Rep. Aaron Bernstine interviewed about his plan for separate state championship brackets for PIAA Playoffs on WFNN Erie Sports Radio by host Jack Quinn on Thursday June 13. Rep. Bernstine's Parity in Interscholastic Athletics Act, would create separate brackets for high school sports playoffs. Rep. Bernstine said the legislation is seen as a solution to fairness and equity issues that have been observed within the structure of the current state scholastic sports playoff system.

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]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2019 23:16:00 EST Rep. Aaron Bernstine was interviewed about his plan for separate state championship brackets for PIAA Playoffs on WPGP Radio's John Steigerwald Show on Tuesday June 11. Rep. Bernstine's Parity in Interscholastic Athletics Act, would create separate brackets for high school sports playoffs. Rep. Bernstine said the legislation is seen as a solution to fairness and equity issues that have been observed within the structure of the current state scholastic sports playoff system.

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]]> Fri, 14 Jun 2019 23:04:00 EST Following months of negotiations, stakeholders representing public and nonpublic schools in Pennsylvania joined Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) on Tuesday to unveil the Parity in Interscholastic Athletics Act, legislation to create separate brackets for high school sports playoffs. Rep. Bernstine said the legislation is seen as a solution to fairness and equity issues that have been observed within the structure of the current state scholastic sports playoff system.

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]]> Tue, 11 Jun 2019 19:20:00 EST Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Lawernce, Beaver & Butler) was interviewed on WJAS Radio's BloomDaddie program on Tuesday May 14, 2019 about House Bill 1412, which would allow "constitutional carry" of firearms in Pennsylvania, without a specific sheriff's department issued license for concealed carry of a firearm.

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]]> Wed, 15 May 2019 18:20:00 EST KDKA radio's Lynne Hayes-Freeland interviewed Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Lawernce, Beaver & Butler) on Tuesday May 14, 2019 about his proposed legislation, House Bill 1412, which would allow "constitutional carry" of firearms in Pennsylvania, without a specific sheriff's department issued license for concealed carry of a firearm.

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]]> Tue, 14 May 2019 21:17:00 EST KDKA radio's John Shumway interviewed Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Lawernce, Beaver & Butler) on Tuesday May 14, 2019 about his proposed legislation, House Bill 1412, which would allow "constitutional carry" of firearms in Pennsylvania, without a specific sheriff's department issued license for concealed carry of a firearm.

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]]> Tue, 14 May 2019 21:09:00 EST A package of bills designed to bolster career and technical education and increase the number of family sustaining jobs in the Commonwealth have been approved by the Pennsylvania House and are on their way to the Senate for consideration. The Good Jobs for PA initiative is designed to help students prepare for the changing job market, while offering employers an avenue to help develop educational programs that will yield workers who have the skills Pennsylvania businesses need.

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]]> Wed, 20 Mar 2019 22:26:00 EST State lawmakers unveiled a proposal to enact term limits for members of the state House and Senate Tuesday in Harrisburg. The measure seeks to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution to limit a member of the General Assembly to 12 consecutive years of service in each chamber. That equates to six consecutive two-year terms for House members and three consecutive four-year terms for senators. The lawmakers expressed their believe that the change would help improve the legislative environment in both chambers. Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver, Butler & Lawrence) attended the capitol press conference and voiced his support for the new term limits proposal.

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]]> Tue, 12 Mar 2019 22:10:00 EST The Fiscal Year 2018-19 General Appropriation bill (House Bill 2121) is on its way to the state Senate for consideration after the House of Representatives passed it Thursday by a vote of 188-10. The $32.7 billion spending plan increases growth by 1.7 percent, which is below the rate of inflation (2.13 percent), requires no additional taxes or revenues and officially erases a deficit. The budget also includes a record high $12.3 billion investment in education from pre-k through 12th grade, with additional increases in funding for career and technical education as well as higher education. The budget bill is expected to be sent to the governor prior to June 30, after anticipated Senate passage.

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]]> Wed, 20 Jun 2018 22:51:00 EST A group of lawmakers from western Pennsylvania have unveiled a three-bill package of legislation aimed at boosting the transparency and accountability of Pennsylvania’s state-related universities, which collectively receive more than $560 million of taxpayer dollars annually. The proposals include a measure sponsored by Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) that would make substantial changes to the structure of the Penn State Board of Trustees, a bill to expand the obligations of state-related universities under the state’s Right-to-Know Law, and legislation that would subject members of the Board of Trustees and other employees at the universities to the requirements of Pennsylvania’s Ethics Act.

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]]> Tue, 10 Apr 2018 22:54:00 EST The Legislative Report Program with Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver, Butler & Lawrence) is now available on the House Republican Radio News Service. You may use this brief public affairs report in its entirety or edit it down for actualities to use in your state government news coverage.

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]]> Fri, 20 Oct 2017 18:10:00 EST Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver, Butler & Lawrence) wants Pennsylvanians who owe back taxes to the state to know they will soon have an option to participate in a new tax amnesty program. The program, which offers incentives to Pennsylvanians to settle their delinquent tax accounts, does not “forgive” taxes owed but instead waives penalties, collection and lien fees, and half of the interest owed. All taxes owed to the Commonwealth administered by the Department of Revenue are eligible for the program. The delinquent taxes must have been owed as of December 31, 2015. The amnesty period runs from April 21 to June 19, 2017. Additional information is available by calling Rep. Bernstine’s district office at (724) 752-2120, visiting Facebook.com/RepBernstine, or RepBernstine.com. A prerecorded :30 public service announcement for radio use is now available on this topic. This spot expires on June 11, 2017 at 12:00 p.m.

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]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2017 17:52:00 EST Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver, Butler & Lawrence) will be holding a Job Fair on Friday, April 21st from 10 a.m. to noon at the Ellwood City Borough Building, second floor, 525 Lawrence Ave., Ellwood City. Employers will offer on-the-spot interviews as well as answer any questions applicants may have. Those attending the job fair are encouraged to bring several copies of their resume. No advance registration is required to attend. For more information call Rep. Bernstine’s district office at (724) 752-2120, or visit Facebook.com/RepBernstine or RepBernstine.com. A prerecorded public service announcement for radio use is now available on this topic. This spot expires on April 21, 2017 at 10:00 AM.

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]]> Wed, 19 Apr 2017 17:19:00 EST In order to hear what’s on the minds of his constituents, state Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-New Beaver) has scheduled a series of four town hall meetings around the 10th Legislative District. A prerecorded public service announcement for radio use is now available on this topic. Spot duration is :30. This spot expires on Sunday April 30, 2016 at 11:59 PM.

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]]> Thu, 06 Apr 2017 19:12:00 EST House Republican lawmakers adopted a new state budget plan Tuesday in Harrisburg that would provide greater government efficiency, reduce overall state spending and avoid broad based tax increases. The $31.52 billion House budget is $246 million less than the current state spending plan and more than $800 million less than the budget proposal put forth earlier this year by the Governor. The House budget also increases basic education funding by $100 million and provides additional funding for both early childhood education and special education programs. Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R- Beaver, Butler & Lawrence) said the fiscally conservative plan looks after the interests of Pennsylvania taxpayers.

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]]> Wed, 05 Apr 2017 20:25:00 EST The Pennsylvania House opened its 201st legislative session Tuesday in Harrisburg with the swearing in of a 121 member Republican majority, which represents the largest Republican House majority in decades. This includes 12 newly elected Republican members of the House. Rep. Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny County) was also formally re-elected to a second term as Speaker of the House of Representatives. The House Republican leadership team also includes: Majority Leader Dave Reed (R-Indiana County); Majority Whip Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster); Appropriations Chair Stan Saylor (R-York); Republican Caucus Chair Marcy Toepel (R-Montgomery); Policy Committee Chair Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre & Mifflin); Caucus Administrator Kurt Masser (R- Columbia, Montour & Northumberland); and Caucus Secretary Donna Oberlander (R-Armstrong, Clarion & Forest). Rep. Bernstine offered his observations as a new member of the House and outlined personal priorities for the coming session:

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