Kristin's Corner

As we gather for patriotic parades and backyard BBQs to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America, we take a look back at the impact York County has had on our great nation.

York County History Center Director, Benjamin Neely, joins Senator Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) at the York County Colonial Complex to discuss how the Second Continental Congress ended up in York County, the signing of the Articles of Confederation, and their new exhibit on the American Revolution.

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As summer kicks into high gear across Pennsylvania, outdoor recreation is as popular as ever, with boaters and anglers taking advantage of the commonwealth’s 86,000 miles of waterways.
Joining Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) for this episode is Dr. Timothy Schaefer, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Fish & Boat Commission. They discuss an upcoming collaboration that will bring a waterway conservation officer to two mobile office hour events in June (June 4 and June 18) across southern York County. They also review how the commission uses revenue from licenses—rather than the state’s General Fund—to invest in the future of fishing and boating in Pennsylvania. Finally, they cover the commission’s efforts to engage the next generation of anglers through educational outreach.

Human trafficking continues to rear its ugly head in every corner of the Commonwealth. Despite recent efforts by lawmakers, the governor, and the attorney general to address this issue, Pennsylvania—due to its geographic location—continues to face a human trafficking crisis.

Sen. Cris Dush (R-25) joins Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) to share his vision and leadership as he works to get the bicameral, bipartisan Anti-Human Trafficking Caucus up and running in the General Assembly. Dush, who serves as co-chair of the caucus alongside Phillips-Hill, discusses horror stories from victims, his takeaways from national leaders, and why Pennsylvania is critical to ending this illicit industry.

Energy demand is rising and Pennsylvania is feeling the pressure. In this episode we sit down with Maryland Delegate Kathy Szeliga to break down the growing strain on the PJM Interconnection grid, the impact of data centers, and the fight for fairness among states. From transmission lines cutting through farmland to policy decisions shaping our energy future, this conversation dives into what’s at stake for Pennsylvania and beyond.

In this episode, we sit down with Leah Flinchbaugh, Pennsylvania’s State FFA Secretary, to talk about agriculture in the commonwealth and the role young leaders play in shaping its future.

Leah shares her personal path into agriculture, what it’s really like to represent FFA members across Pennsylvania, and what she’s seeing as she travels the state engaging with students, chapters, and communities. We discuss how agriculture today extends far beyond farming, the importance of ag education and leadership development, and why programs like FFA remain critical to Pennsylvania’s economy and rural communities.