Committees continue to address pandemic-related issues
As I write this article, I am in Harrisburg for another busy week. The State House has sat for three consecutive session weeks and has considered bills on a wide… Read more.
Bills on puppy mills and sports harassment introduced to legislature
The summer ran by very quickly, but my staff and I were kept very busy in the district office with remnants of unemployment compensation issues and other issues Read more.
Never forget the lessons that were learned that day
As I write this article, we are coming off of a summer recess, when the legislature is not in session. So many activities occur during this time, including policy Read more.
Lawmakers should be in touch with the needs of those they represent
There can be times when I am at the Capitol, and I think we as legislators are in a bubble. Time after time, bills are proposed that may appear to… Read more.
Take care against heat and tick bites as you enjoy the last weeks of summer
The end of summer seems to be fast approaching, but there is still plenty of time to enjoy all that the season has to offer. Farmers Markets have an abundance… Read more.
New bill protects care-dependent population
The pandemic affected all of us, but some were affected even more due to their special circumstances. Eldercare, in particular, was and has been a subject of great Read more.
Passage of ‘Lemonade Law’ encourages child entrepreneurship
From all indications it appears that everyone who celebrated the Fourth of July holiday had a wonderful time. The parks across our district were filled with people Read more.
State budget boosts school finances, leaves out needed broadband funding
The Pennsylvania State House and Senate spent the week of June 21 working on budget negotiations and other bills before the June 30 deadline for the state’s budget. Read more.
Premature emergency declaration reversal could have further hurt businesses
Life certainly appears to be returning to normal quickly. This is evident everywhere, as it is at the State Capitol. As I write this article, sitting in Harrisburg, Read more.
Resources for veterans, first responders a priority
This past Memorial Day was particularly impactful as most of last year’s celebrations were put on hold by the pandemic. This year, though, most of the ceremonies Read more.