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Gables Building
Suite 104
1331 Twelfth Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601
Phone: 814-946-7218
Fax: 814-949-7915
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Room 144, Main Capitol
PO Box 202079
Harrisburg, PA 17120-2079
Phone: 717-787-6419
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My Audio Updates
Here you will find audio clips about important events that have taken place during the current and past Legislative Sessions.
Rep. Geist Comments on Public Private Partnership Legislation - 3/4/2011
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Legislation that would enable Pennsylvania to enter into transportation-specific public-private partnerships as a tool to help the Commonwealth meet its growing transportation infrastructure needs was approved this week by the House Transportation Committee. The bill would allow for contractual agreements between government and private sector entities to develop, construct, manage, operate and even finance transportation projects. Bill sponsor Rep. Rick Geist (R-Altoona), Chairman of the House Transportation Committee said this is a well accepted concept that will provide much needed assistance to state government. Mike Davies Reports -Story and Bite available.
Chairman Geist Supports Bill to Increase Training and Limit Passengers for New Teen Drivers - 2/28/2011
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Lowering the number of fatalities among teenage drivers in Pennsylvania by increasing the number of hours required for training and reducing the number of passengers allowed in vehicles operated by those holding a junior driver’s license is the aim of legislation introduced this week in Harrisburg. Chairman of the House Transportation Committee, Rep. Rick Geist (R-Altoona) said he fully supports the bill and hopes the teen driver legislation can move cleanly through the House and Senate without controversial amendments that might damage the chance for final passage. Mike Davies reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.
Transportation Chairman Geist Says Fixing PA's Deficient Roads and Bridges Tops His Committee's Agenda - 1/20/2011
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The Pennsylvania House concluded reorganization efforts this week for the new legislative session by finalizing committee assignments for House members. Majority Chairman of the House Transportation Committee Rep. Rick Geist (R-Altoona) said his committee looks forward to working with the new administration on fixing Pennsylvania’s aging transportation infrastructure. Mike Davies reports, wrap and stand alone bite available.
Rep. Geist Comments on Governor's Proposal to Increase Taxes to Pay for Transporation Infrastructure - 8/24/2010
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Lawmakers met in Harrisburg this week to discuss a transportation funding proposal put forth by the Rendell Administration that calls for raising $1 billion in taxes and fees to fill a shortfall in state money for highway maintenance and construction. Rep. Rick Geist (R-Altoona), Republican Chairman of the House Transportation Committee, said he is hopeful that a compromise plan can be agreed upon to fill Pennsylvania’s pressing transportation needs. http://rickgeist.com/ Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Geist Comments on Transportation Funding Challenges at Opening of Special Session - 5/4/2010
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Transportation funding will be the topic of a special session of the state legislature, with Governor Rendell addressing lawmakers on Tuesday to lay out some of the options Pennsylvania faces to fill the $2 billion revenue hole created by the failure of the I-80 tolling plan. Rep. Rick Geist (R-Altoona), Republican Chairman of the House Transportation Committee said House Republicans are ready to put forth some alternative plans to fund highway infrastructure projects that do not rely exclusively on Pennsylvania taxpayers to pay the bill. Mike Davies reports...
Rep. Geist Says Public Private Partnerships Key to State Transportation Infrastructure Upgrades - 4/26/2010
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Following the rejection of the I-80 tolling plan that has poked a $2 billion hole in Pennsylvania’s transportation funding scheme, House Republican lawmakers held a public hearing Monday in Harrisburg to identify what new policies need to be put in place to help meet the state’s transportation needs. Rep. Rick Geist (R-Altoona), Republican Chairman of the House Transportation Committee said he thinks the key is for Pennsylvania to leverage private investment in transportation infrastructure through Public-Private Partnerships. Mike Davies reports... story and bite available.
Rep. Geist Comments on Federal Rejection of I-80 Tolling Plan - 4/7/2010
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The rejection of the I-80 toll plan by Federal transportation officials is having a ripple effect in Pennsylvania state government as the search begins for alternatives to vill a $450 million hole in state transportation funding. House Republican Transportation Committee Chairman Rick Geist (R-Altoona) said he is not surprised by the federal action, and that now is the time for lawmakers and the Governor to move quickly on new ideas to fix the broken system of transportation funding in Pennsylvania. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Geist Comments on New House Republican Budget Plan - 7/10/2009
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A balanced state budget plan that calls for no state tax increase was unveiled Friday by House Republicans in Harrisburg. Rep. Rick Geist (R-Altoona) said the $27.3 billion budget proposal would continue to fund vital services while cutting government operating costs to make ends meet, something House Democrats and the Governor were unwilling to do. Mike Davies reports...
Rep. Geist Comments on Potential Use of Stimulus Funds for Teacher Pensions - 5/4/2009
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A plan to address the pension crisis looming over Pennsylvania’s 501 school districts was introduced Monday in Harrisburg by a group of House Republican lawmakers. Rep. Rick Geist (R-Altoona) said allowing for the use of federal stimulus money to cover a huge school pension contribution shortfall will help protect local taxpayers. Chuck Nichols Reports - Story and Bite available.
Rep. Geist Comments on Right to Keep and Bear Arms Rally - 4/21/2009
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A coalition of thousands of sportsmen, gun owners and activists rallied in the state Capitol rotunda on Tuesday at the fourth annual Right to Keep and Bear Arms rally. Rep. Rick Geist (R-Altoona) joined a large number of lawmakers in offering support for second amendment rights in Pennsylvania and in voicing opposition to recent proposals to increase state gun control laws. Mike Davies Reports - Story and Bite available.