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Generally Assembled

Jason Gottesman

Interviews with lawmakers on legislation and current news

government & organizations regional

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0:16:50

By the Way… Did You Know… About Shippensburg University?

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2023/06/07

State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) welcomes Charles E Patterson, President of Shippensburg University, to discuss the state’s role in higher education, how to keep educated young people in PA, and Shippo the Hippo.

0:15:18

By the Way… Did You Know… About Intellectual...

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2023/05/26

State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) welcomes Anne Couldridge, Executive Director of CPARC – The Arc of Cumberland and Perry Counties – to discuss the challenges facing those who are working to provide services for those who suffer from intellectual disabilities.

0:21:14

Getting Down to Business - Generally Assembled – 5-25-23

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2023/05/26

Jason Gottesman, Mike Straub and Jesse Topper talk about the politicization of House proceedings, and the upcoming responsibilities that lawmakers must concentrate on in the coming months. Also, hot golf takes.

0:12:15

Keystone Commitment to the People of PA - Generally...

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2023/05/13

Jason Gottesman and Mike Straub discuss a blueprint for the future of the Commonwealth – the Keystone Commitment. Tackling issues that matter to the people of PA.

0:15:18

By the Way… Did You Know… About 60 Years of Community...

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2023/04/28

State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) welcomes John “Dr. Ski” Sygielski, President of HACC. Discussion includes why community colleges are a good investment of state dollars, the wide range of people that benefit from HACC’s services, and what is being done to educate for a modernized workforce.

0:14:34

Was There A Dunkin Discount? - Generally Assembled –...

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2023/04/28

Jason Gottesman and Jesse Topper discuss how the Democrat-run House’s slow start is already exerting budget pressure, how the pandemic response has affected the labor market, and Jesse’s first “senior moment.”

0:17:28

By the Way… Did You Know… About Managing the Vault?

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2023/04/06

State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) welcomes Treasurer Stacy Garrity for a discussion on the programs and services provided by the Treasury, including PA 529 plans, PA Able, Unclaimed property, and managing the assets of the Commonwealth.

0:23:08

The North Star of Education - Generally Assembled –...

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2023/03/31

Jason Gottesman, Mike Straub, and Jesse Topper discuss how the Commonwealth must re-imagine our public education system to better serve students, and how this will affect budget negotiations; also – stories of learning to drive and baseball’s opening day.

0:12:08

By the Way… Did You Know… About Modernizing Education?

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2023/03/30

State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) sits down with Reps Jesse Topper and Thomas Kutz for a discussion on the future of education funding in PA – what should our priorities be for both k-12 and higher education in the Commonwealth?

0:14:47

By the Way… Did You Know… What’s the Coolest thing...

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2023/03/24

State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews Luke Bernstein, President and CEO of the PA Chamber of Business and Industry. Discussion includes permitting reform, the Corporate Net Income Tax, workforce development, and the Chamber’s March Madness Bracket of Coolest things Made in PA.

0:19:15

Chasing the Game - Generally Assembled – 3-22-23

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2023/03/23

Jason Gottesman and Jesse Topper discuss the Education budget, what our priorities should be when it comes to schools, the World Baseball Classic and March Madness.

0:11:05

Resignation, Budget, Banks, and a Lost Chicken -...

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2023/03/17

Jason Gottesman and Mike Straub review the week’s events, including a member’s resignation; a closer look at the Governor’s budget proposal, banks under duress, and a story about a lost chicken.

0:16:13

Should’ve Taken the Over - Generally Assembled – 3-9-23

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2023/03/09

Jesse Topper and Jason Gottesman discuss the Governor’s long-winded budget proposal – some good ideas like regulatory reform, some bad ideas like the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative, and some trickery in shifting some spending away from public scrutiny – also - sneaker shopping wisdom.

0:17:34

By the Way… Did You Know… Why a CDL is so Important

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2023/03/08

State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews Jim Penton, Diesel Instructor at Adams County Technical Institute about the importance of training students in fields like Commercial Driving and diesel engine repair, which affects both the trucking, automotive, and agricultural industries.

0:17:49

Budget Address Pregame - Generally Assembled – 3-7-23

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2023/03/07

Jesse Topper and Jason Gottesman speculate about the Governor’s inaugural budget address, examine the tactics being employed to stifle economic growth, and discuss how crime is hurting Philadelphia and the Commonwealth as a whole.

0:12:55

By the Way… Did You Know… Why the Ethics Committee is...

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2023/03/01

State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews State Rep. Kate Klunk(R-York) about the House Ethics Committee, why it is so necessary, and what happens when there is no oversight over elected officials.

0:23:15

Focus on Education - Generally Assembled – 2-23-23

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2023/02/23

Jesse Topper rejoins Jason Gottesman and Mike Straub for discussion on how the debate on education should be focused on students rather than simply dollars and cents, unprecedented special session House Rules, and a little sports and entertainment.

0:10:15

Education Funding, Rozzi Rules - Generally Assembled...

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2023/02/18

Jason Gottesman and Mike Straub are back to discuss how a recent court decision affects education funding in PA, the House’s lack of action under Speaker Rozzi, and what really matters to the people of the Commonwealth.

0:17:30

By the Way… Did You Know… What Does the Auditor...

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2023/02/09

State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews Auditor General Tim DeFoor about the daily activities of an auditor, fiscal and performance audits, financial literacy, and the School Reserve audit.

0:16:25

By The Way… Did You Know… It’s Generally Assembled –...

Generally Assembled ·

2023/01/26

Jason Gottesman and Mike Straub join Rep. Torren Ecker from BTWDYK, and Rep. Thomas Kutz for a discussion on Voter ID, citizen confidence in our voting system, and Jason’s take on Chicago based TV dramas.

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