Full Story. State lawmakers heard testimony on Wednesday on legislation aimed at helping families cope with the loss of a loved one without struggling to afford rising funeral costs. This story features Rep. Tim Solobay of Washington County. Story runs 1 minute. - 9/3/2008

Soundbite Only. Rep. Tim Solobay of Washington County comments on the increased costs of the funeral process and helping families cope with it. Bite runs 16 seconds. - 9/3/2008

FULL STORY. House Democrats are working to help local residents and businesses cut their energy costs by making things like solar power more affordable. This story features Rep. Eugene DePasquale of York County and runs 58 seconds. - 7/28/2008

BITE ONLY. Rep. Eugene DePasquale of York County talks about the House Democrats' Energy Independence Plan included in the state's new budget. Runs 15 seconds. - 7/28/2008

FULL STORY. As volunteer fire and EMS companies face losing more and more members each year, Rep. Chris King of Bucks County successfully included in the state budget package an incentive for more men and women to answer the call and become a volunteer first responder. Run time 1 min 3 sec. - 7/15/2008