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 that are…
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 hearings,…
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…
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…
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 concern and…
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 picnicking, recreating and…
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. Related bills…

