Rep. Bloom Sounds the Alarm play >
Rep. Bloom Sounds the Alarm
6/11/2012 | Download File (11.36 MB) - right click to download
Rep. Steve Bloom gets on The BOX to sound the alarm on the four areas of unsustainable growth in state spending and addresses specific measures and principles necessary to improve the Commonwealth’s economic outlook. » Tell a Friend
Mend the Net: Welfare Secretary Alexander play >
Mend the Net: Welfare Secretary Alexander
3/20/2012 | Download File (18.71 MB) - right click to download
Despite accusations of wanting to ‘throw the poor out on the street’, the reality is that in order to be able to support those who truly need assistance, reforms to the welfare system must occur. Secretary of Welfare Gary Alexander explains the Corbett Administration’s plan to ‘mend the safety night’, while encouraging individual independence, rather [...]
The Future of School: A Conversation with Sec. Tomalis play >
The Future of School: A Conversation with Sec. Tomalis
3/15/2012 | Download File (18.43 MB) - right click to download
With the growth of cyber schools, a new generation of parents, and an aging education model, what does the future of education look like? Matt Brouillette sits down with Education Secretary Ron Tomalis to talk about the changes ahead for K-12 education, and the Corbett administration’s plan to best to serve students and reward high-achieving [...]
Reforming Corrections with Sec. Wetzel play >
Reforming Corrections with Sec. Wetzel
2/13/2012 | Download File (13.46 MB) - right click to download
The cost of corrections is a big expenditure in the Pennsylvania state budget. Is it possible to bring down these costs, while still keeping our communities safe and not lowering the bar? Corrections Secretary John Wetzel certainly thinks so. Matt Brouillette and Sec. Wetzel have a conversation about what has worked in other states, and [...]
Lt. Gov. Cawley Takes the BOX play >
Lt. Gov. Cawley Takes the BOX
11/10/2011 | Download File (19.35 MB) - right click to download
Lt. Governor Cawley got on the BOX this week to discuss one of the Administration’s top priorities – Marcellus Shale development. He and Matt discuss misconceptions, an impact fee, and what this development means for job creation for Pennsylvania – including outside of the Marcellus Shale region. » Tell a Friend
Making the Grade: Teacher Evaluations play >
Making the Grade: Teacher Evaluations
11/10/2011 | Download File (20.38 MB) - right click to download
Rep. Ryan Aument is taking the lead on what he considers to be crucial education reform- introducing legislation that would implement a new teacher evaluation system for school districts all across Pennsylvania. Rep. Aument joins Matt for a discussion of this bill and what it would mean for teachers, students, and parents statewide. » Tell [...]
Sen. Browne Talks Choice play >
Sen. Browne Talks Choice
10/31/2011 | Download File (20.48 MB) - right click to download
Sen. Pat Browne believes in Choice – educational choice for students and their parents, and consumer choice for liquor sales. Sen. Browne sits down with Matt Brouillette to talk about these issues and where they line up in this fall’s legislative priority list. » Tell a Friend
Marcellus: A Local Look play >
Marcellus: A Local Look
10/31/2011 | Download File (19.33 MB) - right click to download
State Rep. Tina Pickett represents the 110th legislative district – covering a large part of what is now considered “Marcellus Shale country”. She took some time to join us on The BOX to discuss what she is seeing in her district, and what impact Marcellus Shale drilling is having – both environmentally and economically. [...]
The Rabble-Rousers: Jim & Tony play >
The Rabble-Rousers: Jim & Tony
6/28/2011 | Download File (18.84 MB) - right click to download
A Democrat from Philly, and a Republican from Beaver County. One an Obama campaigner, the other a Palin supporter. Despite their differences, Rep. Tony Payton and Rep. Jim Christiana have been able to find major common ground: kids. These two young representatives have been shaking things up in the House as they work together [...]
Mr. Keller goes to Washington play >
Mr. Keller goes to Washington
6/23/2011 | Download File (19.56 MB) - right click to download
Rep. Fred Keller is a ‘new kid on the block’ in Harrisburg. Elected in 2010, he’s learned that reality doesn’t seem to penetrate Harrisburg when it comes to business and economics. Matt Brouillette and Rep. Keller talk about how businesses are good, not evil, what creates jobs, and what to think of the budget ‘surplus’ [...]
