Currently holds the office of Pennsylvania State Senate - District 13 until December 1, 2024.
Candidate for Pennsylvania State Senate - District 13 in 2024 Pennsylvania General Election.
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Get StartedSupporting our law enforcement, fire fighters and EMTs both for the work they do and with the tools they need to help keep us safe. Learn more
Passing bipartisan initiatives to address the opioid epidemic and save lives by focusing on treatment for those trapped in addiction and stiff penalties for drug dealers. Learn more
Helping our agricultural community and farm-based businesses by providing them more flexibility, helping relieve the costs of federal mandates, and more. Learn more
Supporting our agricultural community through initiatives that protect our communities and economy from the devastating Avian Influenza, provide family farms and agri-businesses more flexibility, help relieve the costs of federal mandates, and more. Learn more
Streamlining regulations to make Pennsylvania a fair, predictable, and consistent place to do business. Learn more
Utilizing technology to enhance student learning and provide greater access to tutoring, AP courses, courses not available at local schools, online learning, SAT prep, etc. Learn more
Authoring the law that created the highly recognized “Safe2Say” Program that has empowered students and teachers to report possibly dangerous behaviors, and with new School Safety grants – all to make our schools safer for our children. Learn more
Focusing on fundamental skills in math, reading, science, and technology that children need to succeed – no more teaching to tests. Learn more
Delivering record investment for both traditional public education and choice initiatives to provide every child the opportunity for success in life. Learn more
Reforming the school funding formula to make certain that all school districts are treated fairly. Learn more
Supporting vocational and skills-based education that provides needed skills (at a lower cost) to obtain good-paying jobs that provide for lifelong success. Learn more
Fighting for PA’s energy sector to strengthen the energy grid, grow our economy, help create jobs, and make energy more affordable for families. Learn more
Supporting smart redistricting reform and an independent commission to draw legislative district lines and take politics out of the process. Learn more
Fighting for secure elections by voting for initiatives like Voter ID, banning third-party funding of official election activities, and requiring voting safeguards like signature requirements, deadlines, and more. Learn more
Increasing local authority over gambling by passing a law allowing local municipalities to opt-out of video gaming terminals. Learn more
Authored the Constitutional Amendment – passed by PA residents – that holds the Executive Branch accountable to citizens during times of declared emergency – forcing governors to share information, justify decisions, and collaborate with the General Assembly and local officials. Learn more
Improving rural healthcare to ensure continued access to health services for rural residents. Learn more
Supporting commonsense reforms to expand access and control costs like allowing small businesses and the self-employed to join purchasing pools. Learn more
Authoring legislation to reduce Medicaid fraud so more dollars can go to people who truly need their services. Learn more
Promoting mental health initiatives to help improve communication between hospital emergency rooms and psychiatric units, improve access to needed services for those suffering from mental health afflictions, and expand mental health services available in PA’s communities and schools. Learn more
Passing a bipartisan law to reduce the cost of prescription drugs. Learn more
Winning the fight for PA’s first Pediatric Cancer Research Fund to find new cancer treatments – and hopefully a cure – for those children and families battling this horrible disease. Learn more
Supporting tele-medicine that improves preventative care and accessibility, and helps to reduce healthcare costs for consumers. Learn more
Securing important grant funding for local projects and making sure we get back more of their tax dollars from Harrisburg. Learn more
Investing in the state’s Rainy Day Fund to help prevent tax increases in times of economic downturn. Learn more
Holding spending in check and reducing state debt to protect future generations. Learn more
Stopping disastrous deficit-spending budgets to combat inflation and ensure a strong financial future. Learn more
Working to reduce PA’s highest in the nation corporate income tax to make us competitive with other states and attract new job creators. Learn more
Leading by example by refusing the taxpayer-paid defined benefit pension, per diems and perks. Learn more
Focusing the state budget on our priorities – like education and public safety – to make sure our taxes are spent wisely. Learn more
Supporting career and technical education that provides Pennsylvanians with the skills to secure high-paying jobs. Learn more
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