Keeping Up with Technology
Apr. 12, 2023 / Embed
Rep. Torren Ecker questions the department on IT modernization.
Addressing Welfare Fraud
Apr. 11, 2023 / Embed
During a budget hearing, Rep. Torren Ecker questions DHS on the MCO “profit-sharing” being used to fund programs to improve social determinants of health.
Safety of PA Corrections Officers
Mar. 30, 2023 / Embed
Rep. Torren Ecker asks the Department of Corrections about the safety of corrections officers and if the department is following IFO recommendations.
Rising costs of the skilled nursing facility regulations.
Mar. 28, 2023 / Embed
Rep. Torren Ecker asks the Department of Health to provide information on the rising costs of the skilled nursing facility regulations.
Questioning About Elder Abuse
Mar. 27, 2023 / Embed
During a budget hearing, Rep. Torren Ecker questions the Department of Aging on what they are doing to address the IFO report regarding the percentage of substantiated claims by Area Agencies on Aging investigating reports of elder abuse and neglect.
Undoing permitting logjam in PA
Mar. 23, 2023 / Embed
Rep. Ecker asks how the DEP is planning to execute the permit expediation plan.
Drilling on state lands
Mar. 23, 2023 / Embed
Rep. Torren Ecker asks if Gov. Shapiro plans on continuing Gov. Wolf’s new lease moratorium for drilling on state lands and why certain drilling is exempt from this.
The Crime Tsunami That is Crushing Philadelphia
Jun. 29, 2022 / Embed
Rep. Torren Ecker urges House support of a resolution creating the Select Committee on Restoring Law and Order to investigate the high crime rate in Philadelphia and the actions of District Attorney Larry Krasner
House Republicans Start Impeachment Process of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner
Jun. 13, 2022 / Embed
House Republicans Start Impeachment Process of Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner
Demanding Transparency Over Education Funding Report
Jan. 26, 2022 / Embed
Rep. Torren Ecker stands against an effort to table an already released nonpartisan report, completed by the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO), on the Department of Education, during the Performance-Based Budgeting hearing