My Audio Updates
Here you will find audio clips about important events that have taken place during the current and past Legislative Sessions.
Rep. Major Retains Position as Majority Caucus Chair of PA House - 11/14/2012
Download Story :58 | Download Bite :30
Pennsylvania House Republicans have maintained majority status in the General Assembly and voted this week to retain their leadership team for the 2013-14 legislative session. Rep. Sandra Major (R-Susquehanna, Wyoming & Wayne) has been re-elected to serve as Majority Caucus Chair. Rep. Major said House Republicans are pleased with the progress they made last year, and are ready to hit the ground running to address a number of issues in the coming session. Mike Davies reporting... full story and stand-alone bite available.
Rep. Major Brings Veterans Mobile Service Center to Montrose Area - 4/19/2012
Download Story :52 | Download Bite :14
The United States Department of Veterans Affairs mobile veterans center will be visiting the Montrose area on Monday, April 23. Rep. Sandra Major (R-Susquehanna, Wyoming & Wayne) has partnered with the state Department of Veterans Affairs to bring this outreach program to area veterans who don’t have easy access to VA services in rural areas of northeastern Pennsylvania. The mobile vet center is scheduled to visit the Price Chopper Shopping Plaza on State Route 706 in Montrose from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Rep. Major said she anticipates having the vet’s center visit the Montrose area on a monthly basis and will release information on future dates as they become available. Mike Davies reporting... full story and stand-alone bite available.
Rep. Major Comments on House Passage of Legislation to Ban Texting-While-Driving on PA Roads - 11/3/2011
Download Story :56 | Download Bite :27
Legislation that would ban all drivers in Pennsylvania from texting while behind the wheel has been approved by the PA House. Senate Bill 314 will make reading, writing, or sending electronic text messages when the vehicle is in motion a primary offense. Rep. Sandra Major (R-Susquehanna, Wyoming & Wayne) said lawmakers felt the need to increase safety on Pennsylvania roads due to the growing number of accidents involving drivers and hand held texting devices. The bill now awaits the Governor’s signature to become law. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Major's Bill to Update Clean and Green Law Regulations for Bluestone Quarry Operations Signed Into Law - 7/28/2011
Download Story :53 | Download Bite :28
Legislation to update Pennsylvania’s Clean and Green Law with respect to land that is used for bluestone quarry operations has recently been signed into law by Gov. Corbett. Bill sponsor Rep. Sandra Major (R-Susquehanna, Wyoming & Wayne) said this change clears up problems experienced by landowners now in the Clean and Green program, who seek to have only a small portion of their property utilized for the mining of Pennsylvania bluestone. Mike Davies reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.