Kristin's Corner

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.

Recorded live from the Pennsylvania Farm Show, this episode of Kristin’s Corner celebrates the strength of Pennsylvania agriculture while taking a deeper look at what it will take to protect it for generations to come.

Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) and Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding discuss why farmland preservation matters, how agriculture shapes our economy and food security, and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead for farmers across the commonwealth.

From responsible land use and development to maintaining trust in preservation programs, this conversation is about honoring our agricultural heritage while building a strong future for Pennsylvania agriculture.