Susquehanna Valley Center for Public Policy

Coronavirus and how hospitals are prepared is discussed with Andy Carter of the Hospital & Healthsystem Association of Pennsylvania. Then Ken Mash, President of APSCUF, discusses student debt and the Governor's proposed Nellie Bly Scholarship program to help students with the cost of college.

For the weeks of January 27, February 3, 10, 2020: Dr. Sari Siegel, Vice President of Health Care Research for the Hospital and Healthsystem Association of PA, shares results of a recent study that shows that hospitals in the state are a key driver of state and local economies. Then Kristen Rotz of the United Way of Pennsylvania discusses their recent ALICE report on hardworking households earning more thanthe Federal Poverty Level (FPL), but not enough to afford the basic cost of living. Maura Donley and David Atkinson co-host.

For the weeks of January 13, 20, 2020: David Sanko of the PA State Association of Township Supervisors informs viewers about issues such as broadband development needs across the state and the need for more volunteers for local fire departments. Then Bob Latham of the Associated PA Constructors provides an update on transportation needs and projects across the state. Maura Donley and Jere Strittmatter co-host the program.