JSGC Podcast

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Reforming Pennsylvania Election Law: Part 1 Aug 09, 2022

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In the first episode of this two-part series, the JSGC podcast crew sits down with project manager Yvonne Hursh to discuss the second annual report of the Election Law Advisory Board, known as "ELAB". In this episode, we introduce the ELAB, talk about the challenges involved with maintaining voter registration lists, and the process of cleaning up the election code to ensure that formerly incarcerated persons are not permanently disenfranchised from the right to vote. The one-page summaries and copies of the inaugural and second annual ELAB reports can be found on the JSGC website. More information on the ELAB, its authorizing act, a list of board member, and recordings of past meetings are also available.
Stay tuned for part two!
Music in this podcast provided by Jospeh McDade.
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School Bus Driver Shortage in Pennsylvania Jul 18, 2022

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In this episode, the JSGC podcast crew sits down with Allison Kobzowicz to discuss the school bus driver shortage in Pennsylvania. We discuss what factors make it hard to attract people to the career, the results of state-wide survey sent out to school bus drivers, and what steps could be taken to help ease the shortage. More information can be found on our website in the report "The School Bus Driver Shortage in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania". We would also like to thank the following organizations for their assistance with this project:
Pennsylvania School Bus Association

https://www.paschoolbus.org/

Pennsylvania Association of School Business Officials

https://www.pasbo.org/

Pennsylvania State Education Association

https://www.psea.org/

Music in the podcast provided by Joseph McDade.

Music by Joseph McDade. Visit us at http://jsg.legis.state.pa.us/

Updating Pennsylvania's Child Welfare Case Management System Jul 07, 2022

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This episode contains an interview between the JSGC Podcast team and project manager Helen Khanzhina about the progress in updating the digital system used by the Commonwealth to manage its child welfare cases and the logistical challenges this undertaking poses. The full report, Development and Implementation of a New Integrated Child Welfare Case Management System in Pennsylvania, was released in April of 2022 and is available on the JSGC website along with a 1-page summary.
Music provided by Joseph McDade.

Music by Joseph McDade. Visit us at http://jsg.legis.state.pa.us/

IT Support During the Covid-19 Pandemic: LDPC Part 2 Jun 01, 2022

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The conclusion of a two-part series, this episode features an interview with Brent McClintock, executive director of the Legislative Data Processing Center. The LDPC is legislative service agency which manages IT throughout the capitol complex. Topics covered in this episode include: LDPC's response to the Covid-19 pandemic, the importance of cyber security for state government offices, and agency's role in PA's redistricting process.
More information about the LDPC can be found at its website: http://www.paldpc.us/Home
The 2015 JSGC report on cyber security can be found here.
Music provided by Joseph McDade.

Music by Joseph McDade. Visit us at http://jsg.legis.state.pa.us/

Computing in the Capitol: LDPC Part 1 May 19, 2022

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This episode is the first of a two-part series on the Legislative Data Processing Center, a legislative services agency which manages IT throughout the capitol complex. To learn more about this agency, the JSGC podcast crew sat down with Brent McClintock, executive director of the LDPC. Topics covered in this episode include Brent's work experiences, the duties and responsibilities of the LDPC, as well as what services and training are offered by the organization.
Stay tuned for part 2!
More information about the LDPC can be found at its website: http://www.paldpc.us/Home
Music by Joseph McDade

Music by Joseph McDade. Visit us at http://jsg.legis.state.pa.us/

Nursing License Processing Delays May 02, 2022

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In this episode, the JSGC podcast crew interview Frank Lill, project manager of the report "License Processing Times of the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing," released in April of 2022. We discuss how long it takes to get a nursing license in Pennsylvania, factors contributing to delays in processing time, and recommendations for how to improve these conditions. A one page summary and access to the full report are available here.
Our music is provided by Joseph McDade.

Music by Joseph McDade. Visit us at http://jsg.legis.state.pa.us/

Legislative Reference Bureau Part 2: Duties and Responsibilities Apr 01, 2022

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This episode is the conclusion of the two-part interview between the JSGC podcast team and Vince DeLiberato, Director of the Legislative Reference Bureau. Topics covered in this episode include: how the LRB responds to the pressures of working for legislators, the process of drafting bills, and lesser known functions of the LRB.
More information about the LRB can be found at their website: https://www.palrb.gov/
Music provided by Joseph McDade.

Music by Joseph McDade. Visit us at http://jsg.legis.state.pa.us/

Legislative Reference Bureau Part 1: Law Office of the Legislature Mar 16, 2022

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In this episode, Glenn Pasewicz, Susan Elder, and Bryan DeWalt interview Vince DeLiberato, the Director of the Legislative Reference Bureau. Mr. DeLiberato describes the agency's primary responsibility as the "law office of the Legislature" and the LRB is well known in Harrisburg for its vital role in drafting bills for members of the Pennsylvania State Legislature. A few of the topics covered in this episode's include: the history of the LRB, the technology used in bill drafting, codifying state laws, and how the agency trains its attorneys. Tune in next episode where we conclude our conversation with Vince DeLiberato.
More information about the LRB can be found at their website: https://www.palrb.gov/
Music provided by Joseph McDade.

Music by Joseph McDade. Visit us at http://jsg.legis.state.pa.us/

Regulatory Waivers and Suspensions Issued During COVID-19 Feb 09, 2022

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During this episode Susan Elder, Glenn Pasewicz , and Bryan DeWalt spoke with Grant Rosul, the project leader of "Regulatory Waivers and Suspensions Issued by the PA Dept. of State, Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs During the COVID-19 Pandemic" released in October of 2021. The episode covers what the BPOA is, what some of the measures the Bureau took to keep professions under its purview operating during the pandemic, and how these measures could lead to more permanent changes down the road.
Both the full report and a short summary are available on the JSGC website.
Music in the podcast was provided by Joseph McDade.

Music by Joseph McDade. Visit us at http://jsg.legis.state.pa.us/

Diabetes Prevention and Maintenance Jan 05, 2022

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In this episode, Susan Elder and Glenn Pasewicz interview Helen Khanzhina about the latest in a series of ongoing reports covering the Diabetes epidemic in Pennsylvania. Their conversation covers the associated health risks of Covid-19 to people with Diabetes, the role of telehealth in treating the disease, and recent statistical trends. For more information see the full report, "Diabetes in Pennsylvania: Prevention and Maintenance Programs - Fifth Biennial Report," available on the JSGC website.
Advocacy Organizations and Educational Resources mentioned in this episode: Diabetes Action Network, Diabetes Patient Advocacy Coalition, Diabetes Sisters, JDRF, T1D Exchange, PA Dept. of Health, and the PA Dept. of Aging.
Podcast music by Joseph McDade.

Music by Joseph McDade. Visit us at http://jsg.legis.state.pa.us/