Audio Clips

Soundbite ONLY. The state House Appropriations Committee holds a hearing to look at how these tough economic times are impacting the state’s financial situation. Rep. Dan Frankel of Allegheny County comments. Bite time 17 seconds. - 11/19/2008

Soundbite ONLY. Rep. Dan Frankel comments on Pennsylvania's new Clean Indoor Air Act, intended to improve air quality for Pennsylvania citizens and improve working conditions for its workforce. The act takes effect Thursday, September 11, 2008. Bite runs 13 seconds. - 9/10/2008

Full Story. A new state law will improve air quality for Pennsylvania citizens and improve working conditions for its workforce. Roseann Cadau reports from Harrisburg. This story features Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, and runs 67 seconds. - 9/10/2008

Soundbite ONLY. Rep. Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, comments on proposals he and colleague Rep. Chelsea Wagner are offering to amend the new Clean Indoor Air Act. Thier proposals would allow Allegheny County and other local governments to enact more strict smoking bans. Bite runs 23 seconds. - 9/8/2008

Full Story. In addition to tackling health-care reform overall, the state legislature is looking at ways to improve Pennsylvania's system of behavioral and substance abuse care, as well. Rep. Jake Wheatley (D-Allegheny) comments. Story runs 59 seconds. - 8/12/2008

Video Clips

Rep. Frankel discusses Allegheny County’s need to have options for funding public transportation outside of the property tax. - 8/16/2007

Rep. Frankel urges House colleagues to pass legislation that would protect the public’s health through a statewide smoking ban. - 8/16/2007