Rep. Mike Cabell: Farewell Speech
Oct. 21, 2024 / Embed
It has been the honor of a lifetime to be a part of this institution, and for that, I am truly grateful.
Digital Asset Bill Advances
Oct. 09, 2024 / Embed
At a meeting of the House Commerce Committee, Rep. Mike Cabell spoke in support of his bill that would make it easier for Pennsylvania residents and businesses to use and benefit from digital currency. The committee approved House Bill 2481 and sent it to the full House for consideration.
Energy Roundtable
Aug. 15, 2024 / Embed
Rep. Mike Cabell participated in a roundtable discussion in Salem Township that focused on the economic potential of Pennsylvania's natural gas industry, and what elected officials can do to keep it growing regionally. He was joined by U.S. Congressman Dan Meuser, industry representatives and labor leaders.
2024-25 State Budget Hearings: Department of Human Services
Mar. 06, 2024 / Embed
During the state budget hearing with the Department of Human Services, Rep. Mike Cabell asked Secretary Val Arkoosh what she thought of his bill that would help to prevent fraud by requiring a National Provider Identification Number for all Medicaid service providers in the Commonwealth.
2024-25 State Budget Hearings: Department of Education, Part. 2
Mar. 05, 2024 / Embed
During the state budget hearing with the Department of Education, Rep. Mike Cabell asked department officials about Kooth, the online mental health platform for students that’s being used in some Luzerne County school districts. Issues have been raised about the lack of parental involvement in the process, among other concerns.
2024-25 State Budget Hearings: Department of Education, Part. 1
Mar. 05, 2024 / Embed
During the state budget hearing with the Department of Education, Rep. Mike Cabell questioned Secretary Khalid Mumin about the school funding formula included in the governor's spending plan which appears to be a direct attack on rural school districts.
2024-25 State Budget Hearings: Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs
Feb. 27, 2024 / Embed
During the state budget hearing with the Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs, Rep. Mike Cabell asked Secretary Latika Davis-Jones what's being done to streamline the regulation process so providers can focus on treatment.
2024-25 State Budget Hearings: Department of State
Feb. 27, 2024 / Embed
During the state budget hearing with the Department of State, Rep. Mike Cabell asked Secretary Al Schmidt how election officials can ensure the security of mail-in ballot drop boxes across the Commonwealth.
2024-25 State Budget Hearings: Department of Labor and Industry
Feb. 26, 2024 / Embed
During the state budget hearing with the Department of Labor and Industry, Rep. Mike Cabell asked Secretary Nancy Walker about the department's response during the COVID-19 pandemic and requested assurances it will not engage in the same kind of enforcement overreach in the future.
2024-25 State Budget Hearings: Department of Corrections
Feb. 23, 2024 / Embed
During the state budget hearing with the Department of Corrections, Rep. Mike Cabell asked Secretary Laurel Harry about employee salaries whether the department’s budget request includes funding for wage increases.