A Christmas Miracle
It was the summer of 1776 in New York when Commander in Chief George Washington readied his troops for an attack by the British. The attack came on August 27th, 1776. British General William Howe won that battle, resulting in heavy losses for Washington’s Continental Army. [Read More]
Op-Ed: There’s Always More We Can Do
Reports of murders, robberies, car jackings and property destruction dominate headlines these days as Pennsylvania communities fall deeper into chaos and lawlessness. [Read More]
Pennsylvania Cruelty Laws Ignore Test Lab Animals
Last week, we learned the strength of Pennsylvania’s animal cruelty laws rank 15th nationwide – representing a triumphant climb from the bottom 10 just eight years ago. [Read More]
The Human Cost of the Governor’s Carbon Tax
By now, just about everyone feels the squeeze of rising utility bills. It’s an inescapable reality, bolstered by ineffective domestic and foreign energy policies, a deepening economic crisis and mounting distrust in our government here at home. [Read More]
Op-Ed: Cash for Seniors? Pennsylvania’s Adult Guardianships Lack Oversight
Lately, I’ve heard from distressed constituents who say that, ever year, Pennsylvania courts deem an untold number of senior citizens incompetent, imprison them in far-flung institutions and cut off their communication with the outside world, all for the sake of seizing billions of dollars from the estates they now control. [Read More]
Pennsylvania’s Utility Disconnections Spike Amid Energy Affordability Crisis
Pennsylvania earned a dubious distinction recently that underscores the economic pain wreaking havoc statewide for millions of residents struggling to make ends meet. [Read More]
Families Want Education, Not Indoctrination, for Pennsylvania’s Kids
Educational choice in Pennsylvania was, at one time, a narrow debate over state funding of charter schools versus their traditional district counterparts. [Read More]
Op-Ed: Pennsylvanians Losing Hope Over Inflation Woes
Empty pantries. Unfilled medications. Depleted savings. I recently poured over hundreds of comments like these from my constituents regarding the issue concerning them most: the growing toll inflation takes on their survival. Of the roughly 650 people who responded to my poll, 92% said they are worse off today than they were last year. Another […] [Read More]
Op-Ed: We can Secure Our Schools without Trading away Constitutional Rights
To no one’s surprise, the horrific school shooting in Uvalde, Texas is being exploited to pressure Americans into accepting a false choice: their rights or their safety. Don’t be fooled. [Read More]
Op-ED: “Trust the Science” and Protect Women’s Sports
Over the past few decades, it has been amazing to observe the growth of female participation in sports. [Read More]
Op-Ed: Reshoring Manufacturing jobs to Pennsylvania will help solve supply chain woes
The arrival of COVID-19 brought to light several underlying issues in America. But perhaps the issue that has been most exposed is our overreliance on products made outside of our borders. [Read More]
Op-Ed: Pennsylvania and the War in Ukraine
The Roman philosopher, Cicero, told a story of how King Dionysius answered a courtier, Damocles, who thought that ruling a realm was easy. [Read More]
Op-Ed: It’s time to get off Russian oil and unleash the potential of Pennsylvania energy
Energy costs are exploding across the nation, with oil costing an astounding $120 a barrel. [Read More]
Op-Ed: The Case for Property Tax Elimination
Since I was elected Senator in 2019, I`ve heard from constituents on issues that span the spectrum of all areas of the state government. [Read More]
Op-Ed: How Pennsylvania Democrats Hijacked Act 77
In October 2019, Senate leadership brought SB 421 (later Act 77) to the full floor for a vote. I was in my fourth month as a Senator after a career of serving 30 years in the US Army. [Read More]
Op-ED: Reevaluating how Pennsylvania funds education
One constant in Harrisburg is that no matter how much more money taxpayers spend on education every year, political activists will say it’s not enough. [Read More]
Op-ED: Biden’s failed border security policy has effects well beyond the border
Pennsylvania is over 2,000 miles away from border towns like El Paso, Texas and one may assume that an unsecure southwest border does not affect their distant community. That assumption couldn’t be farther from the truth. [Read More]
Op-Ed: Why I am initiating a forensic investigation of the 2020 General Election and 2021 Primary
A forensic investigation of our election results and processes for the 2020 General Election and the 2021 Primary will go a long way to restore trust in our system. [Read More]
Op-Ed: Goodbye, Secretary Boockvar.
One of the most important tasks that I have as a State Senator is reviewing the Governor’s selections for state cabinet positions and confirming their appointments. [Read More]
Op-Ed: Election Fraud & the Destruction of our Republic
There is election fraud in Pennsylvania and denying it won’t make it go away. [Read More]
Op-Ed: from Senator Doug Mastriano
COVID-19 and the Governor have hijacked Act 77 of 2019 into an unconstitutional law, which has triggered the lawsuit against the Wolf Administration from Texas. [Read More]
Op-Ed: The Integrity of the Election Process Lies at the Heart of Any Republic
“The integrity of the election process lies at the heart of any republic.” Those words are found within a Third Circuit Court of Appeals opinion, regarding one of the most corrupt and unabashed election scandals in Pennsylvania history. It was in the Marks vs Stinson case from March 16, 1994. The opinion further states: “The […] [Read More]