My Audio Updates
Here you will find audio clips about important events that have taken place during the current and past Legislative Sessions.
Rep. Millard Voices Support for Restoring Funding for Higher Education in the Budget - 3/29/2011
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Thousands of students from Pennsylvania's state-owned universities took their message to Harrisburg this week, calling for changes to the Governor’s proposed budget that would significantly reduce state spending on higher education. A number of lawmakers voiced their support for maintaining funding to the State System of Higher Ed schools including Rep. Dave Millard (R-Columbia), a member of the House Appropriations Committee who has Bloomsburg University in his district. Mike Davies Reports – story and stand alone bite available
Rep. David Millard Comments on Governor's Budget Address - 3/8/2011
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Governor Corbett delivered his first budget address before a joint session of the House and Senate Tuesday in Harrisburg, laying out a 27.3 billion dollar plan that represents an overall 3.1% reduction in state spending. Rep. David Millard (R-Columbia) said systematic cuts and program eliminations will be necessary in order to achieve the goal of a balanced budget without tax increases. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Millard Comments on House Passage of Budget Legislation - 3/23/2010
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The Pennsylvania House has passed budget legislation for the 2010-2011 fiscal year, primarily along a party-line vote. However, House Republicans are speaking out about the shortcomings of the Governor’s budget, which would add more than $1 billion in spending, during a protracted fiscal crisis, to last year’s spending plan. Rep. Dave Millard (R-Columbia) said that this budget increases spending without any indication of how increased revenues will be generated. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Millard Comments on Opposition to Application to Toll I-80 - 11/19/2009
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House lawmakers reacted on Wednesday to testimony about efforts by the Rendell Administration and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission to reapply to the federal government for the right to institute tolling on I-80. Rep. Dave Millard (R-Columbia) said legislators have many questions about the feasibility of tolling I-80 and expressed disappointment that the administration and Turnpike Commission declined to provide testimony on the plan. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available
Rep. Millard Comments on House Passage of Democrat Budget Plan - 7/17/2009
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A record breaking $29 billion state budget that would spend more than any previous state spending plan was approved on a largely party line vote Friday in the Pennsylvania House. Rep. Dave Millard (R-Columbia) said the House Democrat’s budget plan fails to address the funding of higher education and would require tax increases in the near future to cover the costs. Mike Davies reports...
Rep. Millard Comments on Democrat Proposal To Eliminate Higher Education Funding - 7/14/2009
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A controversial budget proposal which would cut all funding for higher education has been approved by the House Appropriations committee, but House Republicans claim that the plan would unfairly place the state’s college students in the line of fire. Rep. Dave Millard (R-Columbia) said that Democrats are using the Commonwealth’s college students as leverage for a tax increase. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Millard Comments From PA Farm Show - 1/13/2009
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The 93rd annual Pennsylvania Farm Show is underway this week in Harrisburg. Rep. Dave Millard (R-Columbia) visited the show early this week and encouraged people to come out and see the impressive exhibition. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Millard Says Cutbacks Must be Made to Bring State Spending Into Line - 12/11/2008
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A mid-year budget briefing was offered by Governor Rendell this week, giving lawmakers an insight into his proposals to close a projected $1.6 billion gap in this year’s state budget caused by sagging state tax revenue. Rep. David Millard (R-Columbia) said painful cuts are going to have to be made to bring state spending in line with revenues. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Millard Comments on Appropriations Hearing on State's Financial Situation - 11/19/2008
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The House Appropriations Committee held a hearing in Harrisburg on Wednesday to discuss how current economic conditions are affecting the state’s fiscal health. The Committee heard from representatives of the Rendell administration about revenue shortfalls which currently total over 500 million dollars. Rep. David Millard (R-Columbia) said that the current deficit sends a clear message that the legislature must find a way to cut spending and still provide stimulation to the private sector in order to improve the economy. Chuck Nichols Reports – Story and Bite available.
Rep. Millard Comments on Completion of Tire Pile Cleanup - 9/4/2008
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The last of six million scrap tires from the infamous Starr tire pile were hauled away on Thursday morning, completing a four year effort to eliminate this lingering health and environmental hazard in columbia county. Rep. Dave Millard said he is pleased that this huge environmental cleanup effort is finally complete. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Cut available.