Rep. Scott Petri has introduced a bill to clarify and expand the definition of child abuse in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Scott Petri discusses legislation to privatize the sale of wine and spirits in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Scott Petri offers his comments on the House floor on a bill to privatize the sale of wine and spirits in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Scott Petri explains the role of the life sciences industry in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Scott Petri poses questions during the House Appropriations Committee budget hearing with the community colleges.

Rep. Scott Petri poses questions during the House Appropriations Committee budget hearing with the Department of Transportation.

Rep. Scott Petri comments following the House Appropriations Committee budget hearing with the PA Liquor Control Board.

Rep. Scott Petri asks about the NCAA during the budget hearing with the state-related universities.

Rep. Scott Petri asks some questions related to the NCAA and Penn State during the Auditor General's budget hearing before the House Appropriations Committee.

Rep. Scott Petri discusses his piece of child protection legislation that is moving in the House this session.

Rep. Scott Petri issues his response to the governor's proposed budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year.

Rep. Scott Petri discusses his legislation to address the definition of child abuse.

Rep. Scott Petri stands behind efforts to invest in biotechnology and life sciences in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Scott Petri supports legislation to help high-tech employers in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Scott Petri stands on the House floor in support of the final 2012-13 state budget.

Rep. Scott Petri discusses the amended budget plan before the House Appropriations Committee.

Rep. Scott Petri lists his concerns with a proposal to privatize the wholesale and retail operations of the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board.

PA State Rep. Scott Petri describes proposed changes to Pennsylvania's adoption laws.

Rep. Scott Petri discusses data revealing the state of the life sciences industry and technology jobs.

Rep. Scott Petri asks questions related to pensions to representatives of the Pennsylvania State Employees Retirement System.

Rep. Scott Petri asks about spending for medical assistance programs at the Department of Public Welfare budget hearing.

Rep. Scott Petri reflects on budget testimony presented as the House Appropriations Committee continues budget hearings.

Rep. Scott Petri asks questions related to the number of state troopers and related issues at the State Police budget hearing.

Rep. Scott Petri discusses budget testimony offered by Pennsylvania's state-related universities.

Rep. Scott Petri supports a plan now headed to the governor to enact an impact fee on Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling.

Rep. Scott Petri comments on legislation to enact an impact fee on Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling.

Rep. Scott Petri describes his reaction to the governor's 2012-13 budget proposal.

Rep. Scott Petri comments on his appointment as chairman of the House Ethics Committee.

Rep. Scott Petri comments on his legislation to address the issue of protecting the safety of PA children.

Rep. Scott Petri speaks in support of legislation to ban teacher strikes in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Scott Petri comments on the signing into law of a bill to provide full burial rights for veterans in Washington Cemetery.

Rep. Scott Petri speaks on the House Floor in support of welfare reform legislation.

Rep. Scott Petri lists his reasons for supporting the 2011-12 state budget.

Rep. Scott Petri stands on the House Floor to support the 2011-12 state budget.

Rep. Scott Petri comments on the implications of legislation to change Pennsylvania's joint liability law.

Rep. Petri provides an update on where the 2011-12 state budget currently stands.

Rep. Scott Petri offers his comments on the 2011-12 state budget.

In a House Appropriations Committee meeting, Rep. Scott Petri offers his take on the House Republican budget plan.

Rep. Scott Petri interviews Fred Caldwell at his 2011 Senior Expo.

Rep. Scott Petri interviews Everett Varan, director of the Bucks County Assistance Office, at his annual Senior Expo.

Rep. Scott Petri spends some time with a PA State Trooper at his 2011 Senior Expo.

At his annual senior expo, Rep. Scott Petri interviews constituent George Burns.

Rep. Scott Petri comments on the necessity of the Castle Doctrine, a measure to protect an individual's right to self-defense in the face of danger.

Rep. Scott Petri explains how the Castle Doctrine would guarantee an individual's right to self-defense in the face of personal danger.

Rep. Scott Petri presents a House Citation to a distinguished high school athlete in the 178th District.

Rep. Scott Petri summarizes the importance of lawsuit abuse reform in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Scott Petri comments on school district funding equity and reporting requirements.

Rep. Scott Petri responds to the spending plan put forward by Gov. Tom Corbett.

Rep. Scott Petri stands behind a bill that would provide proper burial rights for veterans at Washington Crossing.