Livestream Monday, December 11, 2023

[00:02:39] Entertainment News: Actor Ryan O’Neal passed away at 82. Jada Pinkett-Smith is grateful that Will slapped Chris Rock because it helped saved their marriage. Sophie Turner is really happy with new relationship with Peregrine Perry Pearson. Charlie Sheen gave up drinking 6 years ago to focus on taking care of his kids. CLIPS. 

[00:33:54] Squeezing Out The Last Drop: Reddittor who wanted to save money on lotion, found a way to get the last drop out of the bottom. Preston needs to get the last drop of his hair styling cream. Callers discuss what they have to get the last drop of and how they go about retrieving it.  

[01:23:45] Bizarre Files: Scottish 19 year old is living out of the 40’s owning clothes from the 40’s, drives a 1938 car, uses a phone from the 40’s as well. St. Louis man stealing and selling electrical transformers for scrap was told to do so by a member of the NCIS. 

[01:42:50] The Noticer: Skijoring. There are 4 stages of progressing in a career. The average person should afford a car by 26, afford a starter home by 30, and retirement by 44. Railroad company has received $3 million to create the first bullet train in the US, to go 2 hours from LA to Vegas.  

[02:22:17] Eric Schwartz: His special Delivery is available on Youtube. It is very visual,  combining music and comedy. He talks about being bald, starting out as a DJ, and voice acting.   

[02:40:59] Brain Teaser: There was a woman in the United Kingdom who put her daughters homework on Facebook - Which word is the odd one out:  Friend, Toothbrush, Silver, Desk, Egg. The gang tries to figure out the word, they play Perfection and Operation. 

[03:17:25] Bizarre Files South Carolina man accused of being behind drain blockage with trash Disappearance of the first tomato grown in space was found after missing for 8 months. Group of High school students lifted a car to free a woman and her two children after being hit. Off-duty captain took control of a flight after the captain had an uncontrollable nose bleed. 

[03:39:55] Hollywood Trash & Music News: David Lee Roth released bluesy Christmas album. Bruce Springsteen added Vegas stop. Jim Morrison would have turned 80 yrs old. Fans singing outside of Shane MacGowen’s funeral.   

[04:00:43] Wrap Up: Pierre is back from vacation and he and the elves start decorating the studio. We also get the Letter of the Day. 

It's almost a New Year, and that means it's time to make those New Year's Resolutions and start looking to the future. It's also time to look at what new laws will be going into effect in Pennsylvania. Now, it's worth noting that not all new laws always go into effect on Jan. 1. Throughout the year, plenty of new laws have snuck their way into our lives. But, most major new laws do seem to roll out on Jan. 1, and this year is no exception.

There's one law that isn't changing this year, which I'm going to address, because people often ask about it. The minimum wage will remain at its rate of $7.25 in Pennsylvania, as no change from 2023 has been announced. According to Paycor.com, "While some states are on a schedule for annual increases to eventually reach $15 an hour, others still adhere to the federal minimum. Although the current federal minimum wage of $7.25 has not budged since 2009, more than 20 states have provided additional increases in 2024." Meanwhile, more than 20 states have announced minimum wage increases for 2024. In the majority of these states, the minimum wage is scheduled to increase on Jan. 1, 2024.

Two nearby states have actually passed legislation to reach a $15 minimum wage between 2025 and 2026. Those states are Delaware (2025) and New Jersey (2024). Other states that have passed legislation for a $15 minimum wage include Florida (2026), Illinois (2025), Maryland (2025), New York state (2025) and Rhode Island (2025). Also, according to Paycor.com, "The state with the highest minimum wage in 2024 is Washington, at $16.28. If Washington, D.C. were a state, it would have the highest minimum wage at $17.00."

Enough about the minimum wage. Let's get to the laws that are changing in Pennsylvania in 2024. We have five of them. Depending on your lifestyle, these could directly impact you, so read on to ensure you're staying legal.

I love a good local farm, especially when it comes to their fresh food. This bill helps farmers identify which items are from them grocery stores. Items that have the PA Preferred Organic brand "will give consumers confidence they are getting a quality product that meets the high standards they expect."

https://www.legis.state.pa.us//cfdocs/Legis/CSM/showMemoPublic.cfm

Ever been in a flood? This bill is for you. Well, if you have a future flood, at least. This bill will help homeowners obtain flood insurance, which is mandatory by the state.

https://www.legis.state.pa.us//cfdocs/Legis/CSM/showMemoPublic.cfm

Keep those kiddies safe. This bill will "extend and revamp the school bus stop arm automated enforcement program." It's all in an effort for increased safety.

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billInfo/billInfo.cfm

This one helps our beloved military. This bill gives limited residency to people stationed at a military outpost in Pennsylvania.

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/li/uconsCheck.cfm

Dog lovers, unite. This bill changes to the state dog law. For those who want a dog, this new bill alters how licenses are issued, kennel rules and penalties against violators. Keep those dogs safe.

https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billInfo/billInfo.cfm