For Israel, ‘Never Again’ Means Never Again
The Pennsylvania Senate unanimously passed Senate Resolution 185, which I introduced to unambiguously stand with Israel against the terrorists who killed 1,400 of her citizens. [Read More]
Outdated Township Construction Law Costs Taxpayers Money
The Pennsylvania law governing township construction projects is as old as Henry Ford’s Model T, operates as ineffectively as an orchestra without a conductor and equates to a 10% tax on commonwealth residents. [Read More]
Ending State Funding for Cruel Animal Testing in PA
Many Pennsylvanians might be surprised to learn that the national movement to prevent the abuse of dogs and cats in cruel and wasteful experiments began in the Commonwealth. [Read More]
Parental Rights Must Be Fortified in Pennsylvania
Should a middle school student in Pennsylvania be taught he’s partially to blame for racism in America simply because of the color of his skin? Should an elementary school student be taught it’s OK for her to choose her own gender? [Read More]
Pennsylvanians Deserve Answers about the East Palestine Environmental Disaster
On 3 February, 2023, at approximately 9:30 p.m., a 53-car train derailment occurred near the border of Pennsylvania in East Palestine, Ohio and Beaver County, PA. [Read More]
So Long, Gov. Wolf
During the past few weeks, publications across the commonwealth have chosen to view with rose-colored glasses the past eight years of Gov. Tom Wolf’s tenure in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
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]