Welcome to 2023! I hope this new year is happy, healthy and peaceful for everyone. On Jan. 3, all members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives will be sworn into…
Good holiday wishes in tumultuous times
Typically, things would be very quiet in Harrisburg at this time of year but, things are very unsettled in Harrisburg now as the leadership from the Democrats and Republicans fight…
Final votes made before ‘lame duck’ flies in
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives ends and starts a new session every two years. It is typically a quiet end, with little going on after election day. The House is…
Thank you 45th District for your immense support
Election season is finally over! I am sure that this is much to the delight of all, with some more delighted than others. It turned into an interesting and in…
Atypical week in Harrisburg yields healthcare protections
Typically, the last week of session is non-controversial, with light voting agendas, but this was not the case for the House and Senate which both met the week of Oct.…
Manufacturing looms large in Pennsylvania, ranking 6th nationally
Lately, I’ve had many conversations about manufacturing in the United States. The recent supply chain crisis has brought the issue to light, as many of us deal with a scarcity…
Elder abuse, mental health issues receiving bipartisan house support
More often than not, and more often than thought, things can work well in Harrisburg. The second session week in September found the House of Representatives working in a bipartisan…



