My Audio Updates
Here you will find audio clips about important events that have taken place during the current and past Legislative Sessions.
Rep. Mustio Says Lawmakers are Asking Tough Questions About State Pension Costs During Budget Hearings - 3/22/2011
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State pensions and how much they may cost Pennsylvania taxpayers was the topic of a House budget hearing this week in Harrisburg. House Appropriations Committee member Rep. Mark Mustio (R-Allegheny) said lawmakers are asking tough questions about the future costs of both the state employee and the school employee retirement systems. Mike Davies reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Mark Mustio Comments on Package of Legislation to Combat Illegal Immigration - 3/2/2011
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A package of legislation aimed at helping Pennsylvania state government find solutions to the growing problems created by unchecked illegal immigration has been proposed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers in Harrisburg. Rep. Mark Mustio (R-Allegheny) said his legislation would help reduce employment opportunities for illegal aliens by penalizing any Pennsylvania business which requires a professional license and illegally employs non-citizens. The package includes legislation to give local law enforcement authority to apprehend illegal immigrants, ensure employers enroll in a federal E-Verify program to screen workers, and prevent illegal aliens from collecting taxpayer funded benefits in Pennsylvania. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Mustio Co-Sponsors Bill to Reform the Legislative Pension System and Save Taxpayer Money - 9/28/2010
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In response to the public pension crisis looming over state government, state lawmakers this week introduced legislation to make significant reforms to how legislative pensions are administered. Rep. Mark Mustio (R-Allegheny) a co-sponsor of the bill, said lawmakers could save taxpayer money by changing their pensions from the traditional defined benefit plan, to a more affordable 401K-type defined contribution plan that is more common in private industry. Mike Davies reports ... story and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Mustio Comments on Legislation to Curb Illegal Immigration - 12/15/2009
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A package of legislation designed to both strengthen and encourage enforcement of immigration laws has been introduced in Harrisburg. The National Security Begins at Home package would require employers to confirm the citizenship of potential employees, establish economic sanctions against “sanctuary” cities, and give State Police enforcement powers. Rep. Mark Mustio (R-Allegheny) said that by cutting off the supply of jobs, he hopes to stem the tide of illegal immigration. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Mustio Says Budget Bill Will Pay State Workers But Does Not Solve the State's Budget Crisis - 8/4/2009
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A budget bill received nearly unanimous approval by the state House Tuesday in Harrisburg, but lawmakers admit that it probably will not be the last word on state spending for this year. Rep. Mark Mustio (R-Allegheny) said the bill does offer an avenue to pay state employees, but does not solve the state’s financial problems and will probably result in a new spending standoff that hurts other institutions that depend on state funding. Mike Davies reports...
Rep. Mustio Comments on Healthcare Debate - 6/10/2009
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The Pennsylvania House debated a significant expansion of a government run health care program on Wednesday that is expected to cost hundreds of millions of dollars in a year when the state faces an almost three billion dollar budget deficit. Rep. Mark Mustio (R-Allegheny) said the plan sponsored by House Democrats would provide government run health care for a very small number of people by taxing a large number of Pennsylvanians. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Mustio Says Tough Senate Budget Bill Faces Fiscal Reality - 5/7/2009
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Fiscally conservative budget legislation that holds the line on spending and taxes in Pennsylvania was approved by the State Senate this week in Harrisburg. The $27.3 billion spending plan put forth by Senate Republicans is nearly 6% less than the Governor’s proposal put forth in February. Rep. Mark Mustio (R-Allegheny) said he feels the Senate legislation is a financially responsible effort to provide a balanced state budget. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Mustio Comments on Universal Healthcare Proposal - 5/6/2009
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A public hearing examining the possible effects of instituting universal healthcare in Pennsylvania was held Wednesday in the state Capitol. Rep. Mark Mustio (R-Allegheny) said testimony gathered at the House Republican Healthcare Task Force hearing indicates universal healthcare would hurt the availability, quality and affordability of medical care for Pennsylvanians. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Mustio Comments Following Green Technology Hearing - 11/24/2008
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Green energy production, recycling technologies and how they might be utilized in Pennsylvania was the topic of a hearing held Monday by the House Republican Policy Committee in Harrisburg. Rep. Mark Mustio of Allegheny County said the hearing was a great opportunity to discover how state government might help deploy new technologies that help the environment and the economy. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Mustio Reflects on Passing of Lt. Governor Catherine Baker Knoll - 11/20/2008
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Rep. Mark Mustio (R-Allegheny) offers his thoughts and reflections on the passing of Lt. Governor Catherine Baker Knoll.