On Christmas Day in 1864, at the height of the Civil War, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote a poem titled “Christmas Bells.” While driving in my car on a recent morning,…
Is PennDOT listening to comments against I-79 toll bridge proposal?
For months now I have stood against PennDOT and the proposed tolling of the I-79 bridge in Bridgeville. While this bridge is not situated in our district, the tolling will…
Remembering: The sacrifices of soldiers should be at heart of ‘thankful’ lists
Our most recent session week for the Pennsylvania House started with concentrating on issues relating to our veterans. As a member of the Veterans Affairs Committee, I can tell you…
Struggles to tighten PFA restrictions continue 4 years after Sheykhet’s death
Pennsylvania Lt. Gov. John Fetterman and his wife, Giselle, show support for Alina’s Light during the Walk & Run for Love event at Settler’s Cabin Park last month. Four years…
Liquor license safekeeping procedures extended
Too often lately it seems that the time we spend in Harrisburg is not as productive as many of us would like. So many times it seems that the House…
Fire safety: Keep your families and our first responders safe
I have been a member of the Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee since being elected to the State House. The members and leadership of this committee work in a…
‘Love your Library’
The Robinson Township Library has come out of September $6,000 better off thanks to a $3,000 donation from the Parkway West Rotary Club made during Allegheny County Library Association’s Love…



