Audio Clips

Listen to Rep. Kortz's speech he delivered in at a ceremony in honor of Veterans Day at West Mifflin High School. Attending the event were numerous veteran groups, Intrepid Post 914, soldiers currently enlisted, school students and members of the community. - 11/13/2007

Rep. Bill Kortz of Allegheny County joined fellow legislators at a Capitol news conference to unveil a package of legislation aimed at protecting taxpayers and workers when plans are made to privatize services performed by state agencies. Bite time 6 seconds. - 6/18/2007

Hear Rep. Kortz’s speech given Sunday, April 29th, at a ceremony recognizing the 64th anniversary of the sinking of the S.S. McKeesport. - 5/2/2007

Full Story. State lawmakers want to change the status quo in custody cases as grandparents of a dependent child currently receive no preferential treatment. Rep. Bill Kortz (D-Allegheny) is planning to introduce a bill that would give grandparents more standing in seeking custody of dependent children. Story runs 1 minute 7 seconds. - 5/1/2007

Soundbite ONLY. State lawmakers want to change the status quo in custody cases as grandparents of a dependent child currently receive no preferential treatment. Rep. Bill Kortz (D-Allegheny) is planning to introduce a bill that would give grandparents more standing in seeking custody of dependent children. Soundbite runs 15 seconds. - 5/1/2007

Video Clips

Rep. Kortz speaks on the House Floor encouraging his colleagues to vote for H.B. 1947, which would set up the process to amend the state constitution to allow for the elimination of property taxes on primary homes and farms. Right now the Pennsylvania Constitution permits lawmakers to reduce property taxes on homes by only 50 percent. - 1/17/2008

Rep. Kortz speaks on his amendment to the open records bill. His amendment, A-04697, requires a verified payment of funds for prepaid open records request fees. - 12/10/2007

Rep. Kortz discusses his legislation, H.B. 1548, regarding grandparents’ consideration in certain custody matters. - 11/1/2007

Rep. Kortz speaks in favor of H.B. 1830, providing increased financial aid and assistance for personal caregivers of our older citizens. - 10/24/2007

Rep. Kortz speaks on H.B. 842, the Education Code, requesting a “no” vote, in an effort to realize a positive more proactive plan for Pennsylvania’s school districts. - 8/8/2007