My Audio Updates
Here you will find audio clips about important events that have taken place during the current and past Legislative Sessions.
Watson Bill to Improve Teen Driver Safety Signed Into Law - 10/25/2011
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Legislation designed to improve safety and training for Pennsylvania’s teen drivers has been signed into law by Governor Corbett. Sponsor of the bill, Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks), said this is a big step to help prepare young drivers for the challenges they will encounter on Pennsylvania roads. Mike Davies reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Kathy Watson Comments on House Passage of Teen Driver Legislation - 9/28/2011
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Legislation that would enhance highway safety by addressing teen driving safety issues has been approved by the Pennsylvania House. House Bill 9 would limit the number of passengers a junior driver could transport, increase supervised training requirements, and require safety belt use. Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks), prime sponsor of the bill, said eliminating distractions while increasing behind-the-wheel training for young drivers will better prepare them for the challenges they will encounter on the roads. House Bill 9 now awaits the Governor’s approval. Chuck Nichols reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Kathy Watson Comments on Signing of Legislation to Allow Documentation of Birth for Stillborn Children - 7/28/2011
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Legislation that will allow parents of stillborn children to request state documentation of the birth has been signed into law by Governor Corbett. Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks), who sponsored the House version of the bill, said grieving parents should have something more than a death certificate to recognize the existence of a stillborn child. Chuck Nichols reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Watson Comments on Legislation to Address Teen Driving Issues - 5/2/2011
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Nearly 60 percent of Pennsylvanians polled in a recent statewide survey support tougher laws for teenage drivers and nearly three in four believe that passenger limits should be set for the state’s young drivers. Results of the poll, commissioned by Allstate Insurance were announced Monday by Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks), chair of the House Transportation Safety Subcommittee, who is the sponsor of legislation that calls for increasing the hours of behind the wheel training required for teens and reducing the number of passengers allowed in vehicles operated by those holding a junior driver’s license. Rep. Watson’s bill along with companion legislation to ban texting while driving for all drivers is expected to be considered this week by the House Transportation Committee. Chuck Nichols reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Watson Introduces Safety Bill to Increase Training and Limit Passengers for Teen Drivers - 2/28/2011
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Reducing the number of fatalities among teenage drivers in Pennsylvania is the aim of legislation introduced this week in Harrisburg. Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks), chair of the House Transportation Safety Subcommittee, unveiled legislation that calls for an increase in the hours of behind the wheel training required for teens and a reduction in the number of passengers allowed in vehicles operated by those holding a junior driver’s license. Mike Davies reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Watson Comments on Marcellus Works Job Creation Legislation - 9/21/2010
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Securing Pennsylvania’s economic and energy future by creating incentives to use domestically produced natural gas is the aim of a package of legislation introduced Tuesday by House Republican lawmakers in Harrisburg. Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks), sponsor of one of the bills in the package, said the plan would encourage the use of Pennsylvania’s recently discovered gas reserves to promote job growth and a cleaner environment. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Watson Says Defeat of Teen Driver Safety Bill Could Mean Lives Lost on PA Roads - 7/2/2010
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Legislation that would have mandated seat belt use and made texting while driving illegal for teen drivers in Pennsylvania was defeated Thursday in a concurrence vote on the House floor in Harrisburg, placing the future of the bill in jeopardy. Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks), a long-time supporter of legislation to increase safety regulations and to ban the use of cell phones and hand held devices by teen drivers, said while the bill was not perfect; the negative vote by the House may have serious consequences. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Watson Comments on Illegal Immigration Legislation - 6/9/2010
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A pair of bills that would protect construction jobs in Pennsylvania by cracking down on contractors who hire undocumented, illegal immigrants was approved with broad bi-partisan support by the state House on Tuesday. The legislation would penalize contractors who hire illegal immigrants, bar them from bidding on state construction contracts and also require the use of a federal E-Verify system to confirm the validity of workers Social Security numbers. Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks) said use of the new identification system will help stop the flow of illegal workers to Pennsylvania. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Watson Responds to President Obama's Call for Federal Healthcare Takeover - 3/9/2010
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Lawmakers in Harrisburg are reacting to the Obama administration’s latest call for a federal healthcare takeover following a rally held Monday by the President in suburban Philadelphia. Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks), Co-chair of the House Republican Healthcare Task Force, said many question how the Obama-Care plan will affect Pennsylvania employers and citizens. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Watson Comments on House Republicans' Successful Push to Release Funding for Universities - 12/15/2009
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After strong pressure from House Republicans, the Pennsylvania House this week finally approved funding for state related schools like Penn State, Pitt, Lincoln and Temple Universities. Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks) led the fight on the House floor to move forward with a vote to provide the desperately needed university funding, while House Democrat leaders insisted on linking the vote to the completion of a debate on expanded gambling. Mike Davies Reports – Story and Bite available.