Legislation designed to privatize the sale of wine and liquor in the Commonwealth was recently passed by the Pennsylvania House. Rep. George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland) said lawmakers have listened to the desires of the people and delivered on a plan to provide greater choice by getting the state out of the business of selling alcohol. House Bill 790 now moves the Senate for consideration. Chuck Nichols reports... story and bite available.

Landmark legislation to reduce the size of the Pennsylvania General Assembly was approved Wednesday by the House of Representatives. Rep. George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland) said he supports cutting the size of the legislature, and believes that advances in communication technology will make it easier to maintain contact with a larger constituency. Mike Davies reports – story and stand alone bite available.

Legislation to help save taxpayer money at the county level received final approval this week in the Pennsylvania House. Bill sponsor Rep. George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland) said his bill will help counties to utilize more modern techniques for disposing of surplus property and allow for the elimination of the outmoded post of jury commissioner. The bill now goes to the Governor’s desk for his signature. Mike Davies reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.

The Pennsylvania House approved a $27.15 billion state budget Wednesday in Harrisburg, that cuts state spending, holds the line on taxes, and gives the state its first on-time spending plan in 8 years. Rep. George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland) said he was glad to be able to support a fiscally responsible state budget that does not increase state spending and pass on more debt to future generations. Mike Davies Reports – Story and Bite available.

A six bill package of legislation aimed at improving the accountability and transparency in state government received final approval by the state House on Tuesday. The reform bills address improvements to state procurement systems, protections for whistle-blowers, increased penalties for violation of lobbying laws, and ethics rules to prohibit lawmakers from creating non-profits to channel state funding. Rep. George Dunbar (R-Westmoreland) sponsored legislation to amend the state’s Procurement Code to prevent conflicts of interest in the process used to review state contract proposals. The bills now go to the state Senate for consideration. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.