Join Sheriff Fred Harran as he sits down with State Representative Joe Hogan of the 142nd legislative district. In this insightful episode, they pull back the curtain on the Pennsylvania state legislature in Harrisburg.
Representative Hogan shares his journey into government and offers a detailed look at how an idea transforms into a bill and eventually becomes law or policy in the Commonwealth. He discusses the challenges of the legislative process, including the current budget season and the state's structural deficit, as well as the ongoing debate around skill games and the push for their regulation.
The conversation also delves into critical issues like the legalization of marijuana, mandatory minimums for gun-related crimes, and the vital DNA legislation aimed at solving cold cases and preventing future crimes.
Discover how dedicated officials like Representative Hogan and his Bucks County colleagues are working across the aisle to secure essential funding for key law enforcement initiatives.
This episode highlights the intricacies of policy-making andthe commitment of public servants to address the needs of their communities, even amidst legislative frustrations and political maneuvering.
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Representative Joe Hogan is serving in his first termas state representative for Pennsylvania's 142nd Legislative District.
Joe received a master’s degree in community and economic development from Penn State University and dedicated his career to public service. As a member of former Congressman Mike Fitzpatrick’s staff, he developed experience helping neighbors and listened to the needs of the community. At the local level, Joe wrote and managed grants as program director for The Redevelopment Authority of the County of Bucks (RDA). Working at the RDA provided insight into the needs of small businesses, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. He worked with regional partners, secured and distributed more than $1 million in grants andloans to keep local businesses operational. Joe was also responsible for the administration of millions of dollars in emergency services grants to keep our communities safe and first responders prepared.
He serves on the following committees: Children and Youth (Vice-Chair), Consumer Protection, Technology & Utilities (Chair of subcommittee on Consumer Protection), GamingOversight, and Human Services. He is active in the community and dedicates time to many non-profit organizations and formally volunteering for the Boy Scoutsof America in lower Bucks County.
A proud lifelong resident of lower Bucks County, Joe is a graduate of Conwell-Egan Catholic High School. Joe, his wife,Janita, and his newborn daughter Asha reside in the Langhorne section of Middletown Township.