Rep. Ken Brandt oral history

Rep. Brandt talks about being a Republican, his agricultural background, and Lancaster County. Rep. Brandt discusses changes in the House since the 1970s, working with different governors throughout the years, and camaraderie in the House. Legislative topics talked about include abortion, the helmet law, anti-smoking laws, the Bowling Act, and the Widow Brown bill. COPYRIGHT Unless otherwise noted, copyright for an interview is held by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Oral history interviews are recorded using audio, video or online communication equipment. The House Archives produces transcripts and electronic copies of the recordings. Transcripts are considered the official record and will be made available publicly on our Oral History Project site. Audio and video recordings will be archived and made available publicly on our YouTube channel Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives. Original recordings – as well as any supporting documentary materials such as letters or pictures – will be stored and protected according to archival standards.