Rep. Steve Bloom gets on The BOX to sound the alarm on the four areas of unsustainable growth in state spending and addresses specific measures and principles necessary to improve the Commonwealth’s economic outlook.

 Bloom Sounds the Alarm [12:24m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

We are happy to be able to bring you 15 minute podcasts, tackling the current and interesting topics that are being discussed and debated here in Harrisburg.

Despite accusations of wanting to ‘throw the poor out on the street’, the reality is that in order to be able to support those who truly need assistance, reforms to the welfare system must occur.  Secretary of Welfare Gary Alexander explains the Corbett Administration’s plan to ‘mend the safety night’, while encouraging individual independence, rather than  dependence on the state.

 Sec. Alexander on Welfare [20:26m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

With the growth of cyber schools, a new generation of parents, and an aging education model, what does the future of education look like? Matt Brouillette sits down with Education Secretary Ron Tomalis to talk about the changes ahead for K-12 education, and the Corbett administration’s plan to best to serve students and reward high-achieving teachers.

 Sec. Tomalis on Education [20:08m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

We’re happy to be able to bring you periodic podcasts as we host lawmakers and discuss what’s happening in Harrisburg.

The cost of corrections is a big expenditure in the Pennsylvania state budget. Is it possible to bring down these costs, while still keeping our communities safe and not lowering the bar? Corrections Secretary John Wetzel certainly thinks so. Matt Brouillette and Sec. Wetzel have a conversation about what has worked in other states, and what his plan is to be successful in Pennsylvania.

 Sec. Wetzel on Reforming Corrections [14:42m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

Lt. Governor Cawley got on the BOX this week to discuss one of the Administration’s top priorities – Marcellus Shale development.  He and Matt discuss misconceptions, an impact fee, and what this development means for job creation for Pennsylvania – including outside of the Marcellus Shale region.

 Cawley on Marcellus [14:05m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

Rep. Ryan Aument is taking the lead on what he considers to be crucial education reform- introducing legislation that would implement a new teacher evaluation system for school districts all across Pennsylvania.  Rep. Aument joins Matt for a discussion of this bill and what it would mean for teachers, students, and parents statewide.

 Teacher Evaluations [14:50m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

Sen. Pat Browne believes in Choice – educational choice for students and their parents, and consumer choice for  liquor sales.   Sen. Browne sits down with Matt Brouillette to talk about these issues and where they line up in this fall’s legislative priority list.

 Sen. Browne on Choice [14:55m]: Play Now | Play in Popup

State Rep. Tina Pickett represents the 110th legislative district – covering a large part of what is now considered “Marcellus Shale country”.  She took some time to join us on The BOX to discuss what she is seeing in her district, and what impact Marcellus Shale drilling is having – both environmentally and economically.

 Rep. Pickett on Marcellus [14:05m]: Play Now | Play in Popup