By The Way… Did You Know with Torren Ecker
Rep. Torren Ecker
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An inside look at laws and legislation that could affect your life, but you probably haven’t heard of.
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Oct 5, 2023
By the Way… Did You Know… About Striving for Safe Communities
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) welcomes Reps. K.C. Tomlinson and Kristin Marcell to discuss legislation designed to make the communities we live in safer. Reps. Marcell and Tomlinson say they have noticed the crime issues that have been plaguing Philadelphia moving to the surrounding communities.
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Sep 27, 2023
By the Way… Did You Know… How the Game Commission is Funded?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) welcomes Don Rank from Backcountry Hunters and Anglers, and Alex Kozak, Pennsylvania Field Manager for the Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership. The panel discusses the diversion of funds from the Game Commission to another conservation group, which would jeopardize funding from the federal government, while also compromising fundraising efforts in PA.
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Jun 29, 2023
By the Way… Did You Know… What are the Effects of Minimum Wage?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) welcomes Greg Moreland, State Director of the National Federation of Independent Business, to discuss recent efforts to increase the minimum wage in PA and in our nation as a whole – and how such a change would impact working families across the Commonwealth.
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Jun 26, 2023
By the Way… Did You Know… How Does the State Budget Work?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) welcomes fellow Reps. Thomas Kutz, Kristen Marcell, and Mike Cabell for a frank discussion about their first budget as lawmakers and as members of the House Appropriations Committee.
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Jun 20, 2023
By the Way… Did You Know… About the Fish and Boat Commission?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) welcomes Timothy D Schaeffer, Executive Director of the PA Fish and Boat Commission, where they discuss fishing therapy programs, boating safety, and reptile and amphibian management.
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Jun 7, 2023
By the Way… Did You Know… About Shippensburg University?
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.
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Jun 6, 2023
By the Way… Did You Know… About Shippensburg University?
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.
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May 25, 2023
By the Way… Did You Know… About Intellectual Disability Services?
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.
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Apr 28, 2023
By the Way… Did You Know… About 60 Years of Community Colleges?
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.
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Apr 6, 2023
By the Way… Did You Know… About Managing the Vault?
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.
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Mar 29, 2023
By the Way… Did You Know… About Modernizing Education?
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?
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Mar 24, 2023
By the Way… Did You Know… What’s the Coolest thing Made in PA?
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.
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Mar 8, 2023
By the Way… Did You Know… Why a CDL is so Important
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.
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Feb 28, 2023
By the Way… Did You Know… Why the Ethics Committee is Important
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.
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Feb 8, 2023
By the Way… Did You Know… What Does the Auditor General Do?
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.
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Jan 26, 2023
By The Way… Did You Know… It’s Generally Assembled – 1-26-23
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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Jan 10, 2023
By the Way… Did You Know… What is Special Session?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews House Republican Whip Tim O’Neal about special session, why House Rules are so important, and why we need to attend to the business the people elected us to achieve.
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Dec 21, 2022
By the Way… Did You Know… What’s Supposed to Happen in December?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews new State Rep. Thomas Kutz of the 87th Legislative District in Cumberland County – How has this December played out, and what is normal for this time between sessions?
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Oct 25, 2022
By the Way… Did You Know… About the Voting Process?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews State Rep. Seth Grove, Chair of the House State Government Committee, about the behind-the-scenes election processes.
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Oct 14, 2022
By the Way… Did You Know… About My District Office?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews his district office staffers – Branwyn Ridgway, Derek Snyder, and Catherine Wallen - about their day-to-day operations, and upcoming events.
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Sep 26, 2022
By the Way… Did You Know… About Impeachment?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews State Rep. Tim O’Neal about the process of removing a public official in the Commonwealth of PA.
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Sep 19, 2022
By the Way… Did You Know… About Career and Technical Education?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews Jeremy Schaffner – Chef and Educator at Adams County Technical Institute – about efforts by the PA House to enhance the educational opportunities for students and provide for a better-trained workforce in the Commonwealth.
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Sep 15, 2022
Impossible Whopper, Krasner Ignores Subpoena - Generally Assembled – 9-15-22
Jason Gottesman and Neal Lesher are joined by Reps Jesse Topper and Torren Ecker for discussion on Larry Krasner, and the awarding of the annual Generally Assembled golf trophies, and the ignominious consumption of Impossible Whoppers.
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Aug 25, 2022
By the Way… Did You Know… About America 250?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews Cassandra Coleman, Executive Director of America 250 PA – designed to plan and develop the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. www.America250PA.org
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Aug 10, 2022
By the Way… Did You Know… About Turnpike V-Tolls?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews fellow lawmaker Rep. Ryan Warner (R-Fayette, Westmoreland) about his legislation dealing with Video Tolls on the PA Turnpike.
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Aug 4, 2022
By the Way… Did You Know… About Scholarship Displacement?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews Ralph Serpe, President and CEO of Adams County Community Foundation, about a new law that addresses an issue plaguing students and families – Scholarship Displacement.
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Jun 29, 2022
Budget Update, Fashion Sense, Movie Quotes - Generally Assembled – 6-29-22
Jason Gottesman and Neal Lesher accompany Reps. Jesse Topper and Torren Ecker on auditory expedition through the Marvel Universe and beyond; and do their best to look fashionable, when no one is there to take pictures.
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Jun 28, 2022
By the Way… Did You Know… About the Budget Process?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews State Rep. Jesse Topper about what the state budget process looks like behind the scenes.
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Jun 14, 2022
By the Way… Did You Know… About Whole Milk in Schools?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews Matt Espenshade; a dairy farmer from Elizabethtown, PA – about legislation to allow the sale of PA Produced whole milk in PA schools.
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May 25, 2022
By the Way… Did You Know… About Telehealth?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews Richard S Edley, PhD; President and CEO of RCPA - Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association – paproviders.org – about legislation to expand telehealth and how this affects the community of mental health providers in PA.
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May 10, 2022
By the Way… Did You Know… About Victims’ Rights?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews State Rep. Sheryl Delozier about her bill to ensure that crime victims have a voice in the process.
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Apr 27, 2022
By the Way… Did You Know… About At-Risk Youth?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews Amy Moreno of Bethany House https://www.bethany.house/ and Ali Moyer, author of Alixandra’s Adoption Announcement https://www.alixandramoyer.com/ about legislation designed to address shortcoming in the Foster Care system in PA.
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Apr 20, 2022
By the Way… Did You Know… About Telemarketing Scams?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews Brian Lawrence, director of village housing at the Crosskeys Retirement Village to discuss the resources seniors need to combat the issue of scamming.
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Apr 12, 2022
By the Way… Did You Know… About Our State Candy?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews Emily Kennedy and Elaine Liaw – ninth graders at Council Rock North High School - about why the Hershey Kiss should be the state candy of PA.
https://www.thekiss4pa.org/
#thekiss4pa
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Apr 6, 2022
By the Way… Did You Know… About Buying Beer and Wine?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews Alex Baloga of the PA Food Merchants Association - www.pfma.org - about the regulations governing the sale of beer and wine in grocery stores.
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Mar 30, 2022
By the Way… Did You Know… About Coroners?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews Cumberland County Coroner Charlie Hall about legislation designed to streamline duties and make his job a little easier.
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Mar 23, 2022
By the Way… Did You Know… About Doctor/Patient Relationships?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews Dr. F. Wilson Jackson about his legislation designed to alleviate issues with Doctors and Non-Compete Agreements
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Mar 16, 2022
By the Way… Did You Know… About Firefighters?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews career firefighter Josh Landis – who claims to have the best job in the world.
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Mar 3, 2022
By the Way… Did You Know… About Honoring Veterans?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews Maj. Gen. Mark Schindler, PA National Guard, discussing how we honor veterans of modern wars.
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Feb 22, 2022
By the Way… Did You Know… About Supporting Healthcare Workers?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews Dr. Laura Crim, Regional Medical Director for Wellspan Health, about the new law benefitting healthcare workers, and how it affects those working in the hospitals she represents.
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Feb 14, 2022
By the Way… Did You Know… About Veteran Gravesites?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews Rep. Tracy Pennycuick about a new law designed to honor those who have fallen in service to our country.
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Feb 3, 2022
Promises, Promises - Generally Assembled – 2-3-22
State Rep. Torren Ecker joins Jason Gottesman and Neal Lesher to discuss reports from the Independent Fiscal Office, and what House Democrats don’t want you to know.
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Jan 20, 2022
I Probably Wouldn’t Tip for That - Generally Assembled – 1-20-22
State Rep. Torren Ecker joins Jason Gottesman and Neal Lesher to discuss Philadelphia-PA’s hotspot for crime tourism, Adams County Apples, the Farm Show, and another edition of PA Dems or San Francisco.
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Jan 13, 2022
By the Way… Did You Know… About Shawn’s Law?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews Rep. Dawn Keefer about Shawn’s Law – designed to deter and prevent the encouragement of suicide by those online.
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Dec 16, 2021
By the Way… Did You Know… About Blight?
State Rep. Torren Ecker (R- Adams, Cumberland) interviews Michael McKeever of the KML law group, to give some insight into blight legislation, and the continuing struggle facing many communities in PA.
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