PA Senate e-newsletters
In this Edition Budget Hearings Offer a Glimpse of State Government Performance Telephone Town Hall Scheduled for March 18 Legislation Would Support Pediatric Cancer Research Proposal Aims to Protect Student Sexual Assault Victims New Committee Appointments Offer Leadership Opportunities Budget Hearings Offer a Glimpse of State Government Performance One of the most critical parts of […] [Read More]
New Session Brings Flurry of Activity The opening weeks of a new two-year legislative session often feature a flood of bills being introduced or re-introduced in the General Assembly, and this year is no exception. In the first several weeks of 2019, I have already introduced eight bills designed to address needs and priorities in […] [Read More]
Dear Friend: The 2017-18 Legislative Session has come to an end. I was proud to bring many of the perspectives and ideas that you shared with me to the forefront in Harrisburg. Among the 164 bills that were signed into law over the past two years were several measures I authored based on the input […] [Read More]
November 8, 2018 New Laws Focus on Repeat DUIs, Emergency Responders, Disabled Parking Many of the bills I introduce in the General Assembly directly respond to problems that are brought to my attention by local residents. Thanks to the support and advocacy of members of Lancaster County communities, three of these proposals I authored were […] [Read More]
Dear Friend, One of my most important duties as your state Senator is keeping the lines of communications open with community residents. Electronic newsletter updates enable me to provide information about issues in Harrisburg and in local communities in a timely manner without the need for postage costs. This edition features information on what is […] [Read More]
Senate Passes Tougher Penalties for Repeat DUI Offenders Repeat DUI offenders pose a persistent danger to our communities, and far too many local families have had to cope with tragedies created by irresponsible individuals who got behind the wheel while intoxicated. The Senate passed Senator John Rafferty’s Driving Under a Suspended License Bill recently that […] [Read More]
Governor Wolf Calls for $1.2 Billion in New Spending Governor Wolf presented his 2018-19 budget proposal to lawmakers last week. The plan featured a $1.2 billion increase in spending, including approximately $256 million in new spending for Medicaid alone. I have serious concerns that this growth in spending is unsustainable and will only lead to […] [Read More]
