Talkin’ With Doyle

Guest Mike Heckman – Executive Director of the House State Government Committee for the Republican Caucus. How does redistricting work in PA? Have we been following the rules?

How changes in treatment for substance abuse and mental illness affect Pennsylvania communities. What has happened since treatment options have been reduced?

What is the hold up with the PA budget and what will break the logjam? Also on the agenda - Protecting women’s sports and the sanctity of our locker rooms.

We need an education system that works and that we can afford. How property taxes fund our schools, and how the homestead exemption helps homeowners offset some of the costs. Should the exemptions cover all school property taxes?

Human Services is one of the largest cost drivers in the state budget. What priorities should we be looking for as the spending plan is hammered out?

How should we address healthcare mergers? What is good for one area of PA might not benefit another. Mass Transit Funding – Is it fair to make the whole state subsidize riders in Philly?

The latest news from the PA House on election issues, including Voter ID; And, should PA invest in recreational marijuana, and if we do, should the state sell it?

We’re back with a new episode of Talkin’ with Doyle! Rep. Heffley and House Republican Policy Chair David Rowe discuss efforts to reduce the costs of energy on consumers.