Wilkes-barre

Area Red Cross Raising $25,000 In Quake Aid 
The Wyoming Valley Chapter Of The American Red Cross Is Accepting Donations To 
Help Victims Of The Recent California Earthquake.

Thursday, January 27, 1994 &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Page: 3A QUICK WORDS: WHAT THEY'RE WORKING ON
IN HARRISBURG 





What they're working on in Harrisburg &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 State representatives and senators listed their current legislative
projects in state government: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Rep. Kevin Blaum, D-Wilkes-Barre: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Bill on protection for battered and abused children, passed in the House
and currently awaiting a Senate vote; proposing a bill on improved care and
protection for the elderly in long-term care facilities; proposed bill to
revamp state adoption laws. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Rep. George Hasay, R-Shickshinny: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Promotion of a special wildlife license plate to fund wildlife management
studies at Wilkes University and the University of Scranton; bill to allow
police to investigate domestic incidents without having to secure a search
warrant; bill to limit the number of tests emergency medical technicians must
take for certification. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Rep. Stanley Jarolin, D-Nanticoke: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Bill to put cable TV companies in the same category as public utilities in
order to limit price hikes; bill to require the state Historical and Museum
Commission assume costs for designated historical sites. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Sen. Charles Lemmond, R-Dallas: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Tax cuts and tax reform; taxation for institutions of public charity;
welfare reform; educational reform and state spending limits; health care. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Rep. Phyllis Mundy, D-Kingston: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 "Sunset legislation," a bill to require periodic evaluation of state
agencies to determine if they are necessary; study of the LIHEAP program, heat
and energy assistance for low-income families; affordable housing initiative,
including long-term programs to assist with down payment and closing costs. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Sen. Ray Musto, D-Pittston: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 
 Bill to allow taxpayers more input in school budgets; campaign reform and
earlier disclosure of candidates' campaign financing; investigate costs of
water provided to fire hydrants in communities; term limitations; cleanup of
abandoned industrial sites; forest and water resource management.

What They're Working On In Harrisburg 
State Representatives And Senators Listed Their Current Legislative Projects 
In State Government: 
Rep. Kevin Blaum, D-wilkes-barre: 
Bill On Protection For Battered And Abused Children, Passed In The House And 
Currently Awaiting A Senate Vote; Proposing A Bill On Improved Care And 
Protection For The Elderly In Long-term Care Facilities; Proposed Bill To