Frankly Speaking with Rep. Frank Ryan

By Rep. Frank Ryan

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FRANKLY SPEAKING with Rep. Frank Ryan, a weekly discussion of issues before the General Assembly and what they could mean to you.

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Frankly Speaking with Rep. Frank Ryan episodes:

06.29.2022
Maintaining our Pension Systems - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses the future of the Commonwealth’s pension systems as new lawmakers will be taking key roles.
06.21.2022
What the Budget Should and Shouldn’t Include - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses the Commonwealth’s budget debate, and why we shouldn’t spend all the money that came in this year.
06.14.2022
Tackling Inflation - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses inflation issues, how this affects the state budget, and what can be done to get a grip on the spiraling problem.
05.05.2022
Money To Spend - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses the upcoming budget season and how we need to watch our spending with much more money coming in.
04.27.2022
We’re All in this Together - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses the Commonwealth’s pension plans and the steps that must be taken to ensure that taxpayers don’t end up on the hook for poor management.
04.07.2022
Who Needs Oversight? - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses the Auditor General’s decision not to audit school districts.
03.30.2022
Divesting From Russian Interests - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses the actions the PA legislature is taking to ensure that the Commonwealth is not inadvertently funding Russia’s war in Ukraine.
03.16.2022
Inflation and How it Affects the Budget - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses the recent inflation issue, how it affects our budget process, and what can be done to slow or reverse the process.
03.09.2022
Responsible Pension Management - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses the perspectives and responsibilities of those serving in public positions of fiduciary responsibility.
03.02.2022
Russia, Ukraine, and PA Energy - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses the recent developments with Russia and Ukraine, and how Pennsylvania could help provide the key to lowering energy prices.
02.10.2022
CPA Law Update - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses a recent update to the regulations that guide the CPA profession.
02.03.2022
Mail in Ballots Unconstitutional? - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses the recent Commonwealth Court ruling on Act 77, and what this means for the voting law debate.
01.26.2022
Redrawing Fair Districts - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses the process by which new congressional and state house districts are drawn.
01.20.2022
How to Approach a Projected Surplus - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses the upcoming state budget process, and warns against reckless spending when a surplus is projected.
01.11.2022
Patients Need Some Patience - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses Covid burnout – the effects on Doctors, Patients, our economy, and how we can keep ourselves from overreacting.
12.15.2021
Student Loan Debt Forgiveness - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses legislation designed to address the tax implications many people will be facing if student loan debt forgiveness is enacted related to the Covid pandemic.
12.01.2021
Amending Our Constitution - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses legislation designed to re-balance the power of government in PA, brought about by the Governor’s abuse of emergency power.
11.18.2021
Constitutional Carry Debate - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses the debate over Constitutional Carry in PA – Misinformation, and misdirection.
11.04.2021
Unintended Consequences of Mandates- Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses the effects vaccine and mask mandates have had on our schools, supply chains, and society.
10.28.2021
Re-Affirm the Value of Dissent- Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses cancel culture, public dissent, and the constitutional freedoms we enjoy as Americans and Pennsylvanians.
10.21.2021
How Post Office Issues Might Affect Election- Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses reports of local post office delays, and how this might have a detrimental effect on mail-in ballots for the upcoming election.
10.07.2021
Mask and Vaccine Mandates- Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses recent mandates from local, state and federal government entities, and how mandates might affect our children, our education system, and our economy.
09.30.2021
Maxwell’s Law Addresses Child Abuse and Neglect- Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses legislation known as Maxwell’s law – A package of bills named after the tragic case of Maxwell Schollenberger, designed to end child abuse and neglect.
09.23.2021
Shawn’s Law – Suicide Prevention- Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses legislation known as Shawn’s law – designed to aid suicide prevention efforts.
09.16.2021
PA Pension Update – Part 2- Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses Commonwealth’s pension plans, and what must be done to ensure their viability moving forward
09.09.2021
PA Pension Update – Part 1- Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses Commonwealth’s pension plans, and what must be done to ensure their viability moving forward
09.01.2021
We Don’t Audit Garbage – Election Integrity - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses the steps that must be taken to ensure public confidence in our election process as we move forward.
08.27.2021
Tragedy in Afghanistan - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses the violence and indecision driving the ongoing situation in Afghanistan.
08.19.2021
Get Our People Home - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon), along with guest Rep. Tracy Pennycuick (R-Montgomery) discuss the situation unfolding in Afghanistan, and what can be done to restore our standing in the international community.
08.11.2021
How to Audit an Election - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses the dissatisfaction people have expressed in our election process and legislation designed to restore public confidence.
08.03.2021
What Happened in our Care Facilities? - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses the ongoing debate over how Pennsylvania handled Covid related to our elder-care facilities, and how we move forward.
07.27.2021
Unemployment Fraud - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses the recent surge of fraudulent claims in the unemployment compensation system.
07.20.2021
Budgeting with Federal Money - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses how billions of federal dollars affects the state budget, both in the current year, and for years to come.
07.09.2021
Non-Preferred Appropriations - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses the budgetary allocations for the “non-preferred” educational institutions in Pennsylvania. These colleges are a target of scrutiny due to programs that have been adopted and a lack of accountability to students.
06.30.2021
State Budget Approved By House - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses the Commonwealth’s spending plan for the upcoming fiscal year, and why he could not personally support the bill.
06.24.2021
Election Reform - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses House Bill 1300 – designed to make it easier to vote, harder to cheat.
06.17.2021
Unborn Child Dignity - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses the uproar that surrounds his legislation to provide comfort to families who have suffered a miscarriage.
06.03.2021
Addressing False Information about Fetal Remains Bill - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses his legislation that is designed to provide families who have suffered the loss of a child through miscarriage the right to deal with their child’s remains in accordance with their faith and beliefs.
05.28.2021
Audit or No? - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses the Commonwealth’s election issues, and whether or not an audit is the right way to examine the situation.
05.21.2021
Beware Wish-List Spending - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses the Commonwealth’s upcoming budget battle, and what we must watch out for when it comes to spending proposals in this year’s fiscal plan.
05.13.2021
Educating Public Servants - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses the social and fiduciary responsibilities associated with serving in public office or on a board, and what can be done to ensure that those who serve are educated in their duties.
05.07.2021
Our Society’s Relationship with Police - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses different perspectives on the role police should play in our Commonwealth, and how we must find a way to weigh the safety of those who put their lives on the line to protect us,...
04.30.2021
Reforming Archaic Tax Policy - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses what must be done to address tax policy reform, and how to get regulations out of the way so the Commonwealth can get back to business.
04.22.2021
Educate Yourself on State Supreme Court - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses the recent actions of the State Supreme Court, an upcoming vacancy, and why everyone needs to know who they will be voting for.
04.16.2021
Easy to Vote, Impossible to Cheat - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses Election Integrity, and what must be done to secure the vote, without disenfranchising anyone who is eligible.
04.08.2021
What are Your Thoughts on Property Taxes? - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses his latest effort to craft a property tax reform bill that could actually address the issue without bankrupting the state.
04.01.2021
Vaccine Passports - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses the rollout of the Covid vaccine, and outlines the slippery slope of promoting a vaccine passport.
03.24.2021
Addressing Election Issues - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses legislation that would make reasonable changes to our elections, as part of an effort to re-build public confidence.
03.16.2021
How to Evaluate Tax Policy - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses legislation designed to help lawmakers determine what tax policy changes would provide the greatest benefits to Pennsylvanians.
03.11.2021
PA Needs a Shot in the Arm - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan
State Rep. Frank Ryan (R-Lebanon) discusses Covid Vaccine Rollout, addresses concerns over mandatory vaccination.

What's Frankly Speaking with Rep. Frank Ryan about?

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Frankly Speaking with Rep. Frank Ryan episodes:

Maintaining our Pension Systems - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

What the Budget Should and Shouldn’t Include - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Tackling Inflation - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Money To Spend - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

We’re All in this Together - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Who Needs Oversight? - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Divesting From Russian Interests - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Inflation and How it Affects the Budget - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Responsible Pension Management - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Russia, Ukraine, and PA Energy - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

CPA Law Update - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Mail in Ballots Unconstitutional? - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Redrawing Fair Districts - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

How to Approach a Projected Surplus - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Patients Need Some Patience - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Student Loan Debt Forgiveness - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Amending Our Constitution - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Constitutional Carry Debate - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Unintended Consequences of Mandates- Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Re-Affirm the Value of Dissent- Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

How Post Office Issues Might Affect Election- Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Mask and Vaccine Mandates- Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Maxwell’s Law Addresses Child Abuse and Neglect- Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Shawn’s Law – Suicide Prevention- Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

PA Pension Update – Part 2- Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

PA Pension Update – Part 1- Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

We Don’t Audit Garbage – Election Integrity - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Tragedy in Afghanistan - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Get Our People Home - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

How to Audit an Election - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

What Happened in our Care Facilities? - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Unemployment Fraud - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Budgeting with Federal Money - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Non-Preferred Appropriations - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

State Budget Approved By House - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Election Reform - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Unborn Child Dignity - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Addressing False Information about Fetal Remains Bill - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Audit or No? - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Beware Wish-List Spending - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Educating Public Servants - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Our Society’s Relationship with Police - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Reforming Archaic Tax Policy - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Educate Yourself on State Supreme Court - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Easy to Vote, Impossible to Cheat - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

What are Your Thoughts on Property Taxes? - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Vaccine Passports - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

Addressing Election Issues - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

How to Evaluate Tax Policy - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan

PA Needs a Shot in the Arm - Frankly Speaking with Frank Ryan