January 2008
At the halfway point of the 2007-08 legislative session, Focus on Pennsylvania takes a look back at some of the key legislative accomplishments of Senate Republicans in the past year, including government reform, energy issues and holding the line on tax increases.

December 2007
On this month’s program GOP senators evaluate Pennsylvania's new storm-response plans. We’ll also examine the dilemma of blighted properties and highlight some extraordinary senate veterans.

November 2007

This program features an interview with Senate President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati, who outlines the fall agenda for the Senate.  Also on the show is closer look at the Special Session on Energy and an update on the proposed strengthening of the state’s Open Records law.

September/October 2007

This month program features a behind the scenes tour of the newly designed Rare Collections Library in the Forum Building in Harrisburg. The new high tech library will house the oldest, most fragile books and newspapers in the Commonwealth including a volume more than 500 years old. Thanks to state of the art environmental and safety control systems this priceless and irreplaceable collection will be better protected for future generations.

July/August 2007

This month's program features an interview with President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati discussing state government reform. We also highlight several members speaking out on the merits of the Taxpayer Protection Act.

June 2007

May 2007

This month's show features reaction from GOP Senators to the Governor's 2007-08 spending plan, which includes more than $2.5 billion in new and increased taxes and significant proposed borrowing.

January/February 2007

This month's show highlights the new Senate Republican Caucus leadership, its reform agenda, and its five freshman senators.

December 2006

This month's show looks at the accomplishments over the recently completed two-year legislative session in the Pennsylvania Senate.  It also salutes five retiring members as well as the late Senator Bob Thompson.

November 2006

This fall marked a significant milestone as PA celebrated the 100th birthday of its State Capitol.  This month’s show features the Centennial parade, re-dedication ceremony, gala, and a rare, behind-the-scenes Capitol Dome tour.