As we wrap up budget season, education funding has been at the forefront of debate in both the House and Senate, and with the administration. Millions of new dollars have…

HARRISBURG UPDATES | As state budget negotiations wear on, committees continue with legislation push
As I write this article, the Legislature is in what should be the final week of budget negotiations. At this point, the House, Senate and administration are still working on…
HARRISBURG UPDATES | House hopeful 3 recent bills will pass through Senate, governor
The Pennsylvania State House and Senate both met in session the week of June 5 and passed various pieces of legislation, including bills dealing with the state budget. An appropriations…
HARRISBURG UPDATES | Budget discussions in Harrisburg a work in progress
The Pennsylvania legislature is currently in the throes of budget work. June is always the busiest month. The most important job of the house and senate is to set a…
HARRISBURG UPDATES | Pennsylvania lawmakers seek to ‘Grow Our Own’
As I write this article, it is Teacher Appreciation Week. The school districts that comprise the 45th Legislative District are Sto-Rox, Cornell, Montour, Carlynton, and Chartiers Valley. We also have…
HARRISBURG UPDATES | Constituents from throughout the Commonwealth visit during Advocacy Week
The House of Representatives and the Senate were back in full swing the week of April 24. The Capitol was filled with people from all over the Commonwealth, including special…
HARRISBURG UPDATES | PA gears up for US Semisquincentennial celebrations
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives held a session the week of April 24. The House will be considering bills that have been run through the various committees over the past…
