This Presidents Day, I am paying tribute to my favorite president, Ronald Reagan. The words he spoke during his presidency still ring true today, and a lot of his philosophies inspired how I serve residents of District 94.
On Feb. 4, the governor gave his address for the 2025-26 state budget; and he wants to spend big. We need to guard taxpayers from the increases that come with this kind of reckless spending.
On Feb. 5, the House unanimously adopted my amendment to House Bill 439, which would ensure protections for Pennsylvanians who wear hair coverings or styles as an expression of religious creed.
Every child should have access to education that empowers them to reach their highest potential. During National School Choice Week, I am reaffirming my commitment to PA students and advocating for legislation that gives families the options they need.
Jan. 26 to Feb. 1 is National School Choice Week 2025, a time for public officials, advocates and families to be a voice for educational freedom. Eighty percent of Pennsylvanians support school choice. I strongly believe education funding should follow each student, so they can receive the best education for them and their family, regardless of their zip code.
On Jan. 10, I had the opportunity to interview our state Secretary of Agriculture, Russell Redding, at the 2025 PA Farm Show. We had a great conversation about how agriculture powers Pennsylvania, innovations in farming, the law surrounding raw milk and more.
It's time to get real about abortion in Pennsylvania. In this Commonwealth, it is legal to abort a baby up to six months old, which is the developmental stage of the model I'm holding. A baby this age can survive outside the womb. We must protect life. We must be a voice for the unborn.
I continue to be frustrated by the amount of time wasted in Harrisburg. This week, 50% of our votes in the Democrat-controlled House were for resolutions, which designate special days and celebrations rather than address critical issues our constituents are facing. It's time to tackle real policy priorities like property tax relief, inflation and more.
On July 11, I voted against a $47.6 billion budget that will lead to tax increases in as little as two years. I believe government must learn from those it serves and budget conservatively, as Pennsylvanians across the state are tightening their belts to afford necessities during this period of high inflation. Government has failed to do the same.
The budget approved in the state House on June 11 is a budget by politicians, for politicians. I voted "no" to shield taxpayers from future tax increases.
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