Kristin's Corner

As we gather for patriotic parades and backyard BBQs to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America, we take a look back at the impact York County has had on our great nation. York County History Center Director, Benjamin Neely, joins Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) at the York County Colonial Complex to discuss how the Second Continental Congress ended up in York County, the...

As summer kicks into high gear across Pennsylvania, outdoor recreation is as popular as ever, with boaters and anglers taking advantage of the commonwealth’s 86,000 miles of waterways. Joining Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) for this episode is Dr. Timothy Schaefer, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. They discuss an upcoming collaboration that will bring a waterway...

Human trafficking continues to rear its ugly head in every corner of the Commonwealth. Despite recent efforts by lawmakers, the governor, and the attorney general to address this issue, Pennsylvania—due to its geographic location—continues to face a human trafficking crisis. Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) joins Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) to share his vision and leadership as he works to get the bica...

Energy demand is rising and Pennsylvania is feeling the pressure. In this episode we sit down with Maryland Delegate Kathy Szeliga to break down the growing strain on the PJM Interconnection grid, the impact of data centers, and the fight for fairness among states. From transmission lines cutting through farmland to policy decisions shaping our energy future, this conversation dives into what’s at...

In this episode, we sit down with Leah Flinchbaugh, Pennsylvania’s State FFA Secretary, to talk about agriculture in the commonwealth and the role young leaders play in shaping its future. Leah shares her personal path into agriculture, what it’s really like to represent FFA members across Pennsylvania, and what she’s seeing as she travels the state engaging with students, chapters, and communitie...

Recorded live from the Pennsylvania Farm Show, this episode of Kristin’s Corner celebrates the strength of Pennsylvania agriculture while taking a deeper look at what it will take to protect it for generations to come. Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding discuss why farmland preservation matters, how agriculture shapes our economy and food security, and...

When government projects require land, the conversation usually stops at the appraised value. But for preserved farmland and local businesses, what’s at stake goes far beyond the price of the property. In this episode, Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) discusses her legislation to ensure that when preserved farmland is taken through eminent domain, taxpayers and farm families are made whole for...