If you have ever been in my office, either in my home district or in the State Capitol, the collection of photos, bobble heads and memorabilia has probably tipped you off to my love for the Pittsburgh Penguins. I have been a big-time fan since I was a child, and my season tickets, situated allRead… Read more »
The first meeting of the Marcellus Municipal Co-op was a huge success in terms of assessing the needs of local communities as related to Marcellus Shale As the Marcellus Shale boom continues to redefine the landscape of Pennsylvania, people are focusing in on how government at all levels is working to find the right balanceRead… Read more »
I usually like to start these blog posts with a light-hearted introduction, but this subject is too serious for anything less than brutal and direct honesty. More than 41,000 Pennsylvanians lost their health care this week, and the responsibility lies squarely at the feet of Gov. Tom Corbett. AdultBasic was a program that provided workingRead… Read more »
Great column in last Sunday’s Beaver County Times about my efforts to make sure some of my colleagues are being held accountable for their campaign promises. Here’s the pertinent part: Crusher takes on Boy Wonder in mansion battle By: J.D. ProseBeaver County Times Fortunately for us, Democratic state Rep. Jesse “Crusher” White didn’t resolve toRead… Read more »
Like many Americans, I watched the coverage of the tragic attack on Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords that claimed the lives of six innocent victims, including a federal judge and a 9-year-old girl. In addition to the horror we all felt for the victims and their families, I could not help but examine the situation through myRead… Read more »