Working For You
It is an honor to work for you and the residents of our district and I take great pride in representing you in Harrisburg. I am aware of the challenges that face our state and I am dedicated to facing those challenges so that together, we can make our communities the best that they can be. As a way for you to keep up with the work that is happening on your behalf, check the stories listed below, and as always, feel free to  contact my office for more information about these stories or if I may assist you with any state-related matter.

Armstrong County municipal officials bash local-government legislation
From The Kittanning Leader Times
Armstrong County has 46 governments — one county, 16 boroughs, 28 townships and one city.

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Renewable energy bill to test Pennsylvania's House Coal Caucus

From The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
HARRISBURG -- The House Coal Caucus, revived recently in response to perceived threats to the industry from Washington and the state Capitol, could get its first test this week with a bill that would require utilities to buy higher amounts of renewable energy.

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Party philosophies collide over state budget for Alle-Kiski Valley's legislators
From The Valley News Dispatch
Most of Alle-Kiski Valley's state legislators say they will cross party lines to vote on a bill to end the two-month budget impasse.

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Think tank solicits opponents of state income tax hike
From The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
HARRISBURG -- A conservative think tank has gotten support from 81 state legislators -- all Republicans, so far -- in its petition campaign to oppose an increase in the state income tax.

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Controversial bill looks to protect rights of Pennsylvania gays
From The Valley News Dispatch
A controversial bill that would provide discrimination protection to homosexuals and transsexuals is moving through the Legislature.

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Rendell's massive school merger plan has its critics
From The Valley News Dispatch
When Gov. Ed Rendell proposed consolidating the state's 500 school districts into 100 on Wednesday, he was talking about an order that may be just too tall to fill.

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