I stand with Governor Wolf

Political opportunism was on full display in Harrisburg this week with Republican leaders taking advantage of the COVID-19 crisis to pursue items that play to their base, even at the cost of putting the health of all Pennsylvanians at greater risk. Here are a few of...
Landmark Reform for Victims of Child Sex Abuse

Landmark Reform for Victims of Child Sex Abuse

Landmark Reform for Victims of Child Sex Abuse Just prior to Thanksgiving, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives finally passed HB 962 providing for changing the statute of limitations for victims of sexual abuse in both civil and criminal matters, which I was...
Let’s Take the Next Step

Let’s Take the Next Step

Let’s Take the Next Step Greetings,In the past two years, in our Commonwealth, we have made electoral strides to achieve a more progressive legislature that would better reflect our beliefs, beliefs that include decency, collaboration, standing against hate and...
Back in Session

Back in Session

Back in Session After a nearly 10-week summer break, our legislature went back in session this week and yours truly returned to Harrisburg. I would like to say we went back to work, but unfortunately, from my perspective, that would be misleading. You see, I associate...
Frackers Must Be Taxed

Frackers Must Be Taxed

Frackers Must Be Taxed Governor Wolf has proposed a $4.5 billion infrastructure program called Restore PA to be funded by a shale gas extraction tax. His plan has my support with some reservations. In any event, whether Restore PA ever becomes law or not, I believe it...