Husband. Father. Pap. Representative for PA's 92nd Legislative District. Fighting for liberty, limited government, and the vision of our Founding Fathers.
Do not be deceived. Similar to the LA Dodgers, legislators cooked the books and deferred payments to next year's budget - just so they could claim they are spending responsibly. The bill will come due eventually, and it will be you the taxpayer that has to pay up. #PA92
Although @GovernorShapiro and other empty suits in HBG have flip flopped on data centers, my position has been clear from the beginning. Local municipalities must be empowered to decide whether they want to bring these into their communities. #PA92
In Harrisburg, I am most focused on telling the truth. I voted against the budget because it is the opposite of truthful. Members of both parties supported a deceptive budget that ensures taxpayers will face increases in the coming years. #PA92#papol
Today, House Speaker Joanna McClinton had Rep. Eric Davanzo removed from the House floor due to his jacket. She claimed it is a costume.
We have members who wear camouflage jackets and hats. As we approach our 250th birthday, apparently patriotic attire is not allowed.
House Democrats spent this week attacking scholarships that give a lifeline to underserved students.
Siding with 380 failing schools over the students desperate to escape them tells Pennsylvanians everything they need to know about whose interests Democrats actually serve.
The EITC program has been one of the most successful education programs in the history of our commonwealth. PA House Democrats passed a bill that would completely restructure this program and leave underserved kids behind.
#PA92#KidsFirst#schoolchoice#eitc#papol
The House passed a bill yesterday that would completely restructure the successful EITC program and leave disadvantaged students behind. I spoke in strong opposition to HB 2632 because every kid should have the chance to succeed. #PA92#KidsFirst#eitc#schoolchoice#papol
As we considered more charter school cuts in Harrisburg, I told the story of @LCSyork in York City, because their students — and all students — are worth fighting for. #PA92#KidsFirst
We considered a bill yesterday in the Ed Committee that would once again cut funding for charter schools. I voted no on HB 2634 because every time we cut funding for these schools, fewer students have the opportunity to learn in the environment that’s best for them. #KidsFirst
We considered a bill yesterday in the Ed Committee that would completely restructure EITC funding. Before our vote on HB 2632, I told the stories of the schools that benefit from EITC, because these students deserve to be seen and heard in this debate. #PA92#KidsFirst
We’re in session again this week as the June 30 budget deadline draws closer. We haven’t heard anything about an agreement yet, but I will continue to fight for a final budget that spends responsibly so you can keep more of your money. #PA92#NoNewTaxes
We considered legislation yesterday in the House Labor and Industry committee that would authorize Pittsburgh school administrators to collectively bargain. Why would we want our school administrators to all be paid the same, regardless of their job performance? #PA92
I'm in Harrisburg again this week fighting @GovernorShapiro's budget proposal before the deadline. There are basic necessities that 92nd District families won't be able to afford because of the Governor's recklessness. It's time we cut spending, so you don't have to. #PA92
We're in session this week in the run-up to the annual state budget deadline. Gov. Shapiro is proposing the most expensive budget in state history, and soon, taxpayers will foot the bill. #PA92#UncommonInsanity#NoNewTaxes
Governor Shapiro’s budget would raise taxes and make life even more expensive than it already is. Your family can’t afford it, and that’s why I’ll be fighting against it next month in Harrisburg. #PA92#UncommonInsanity#NoNewTaxes
We passed legislation that would allow PIAA to create separate playoff divisions for public and non-public schools. I spoke in support of HB 41 because it would level the playing field and ensure that our kids have the opportunity to compete for championships. #PA92#KidsFirst
We considered a bill that would commission a study evaluating whether the SAT/ACT could be used as alternatives to the Keystones for high schoolers. I offered an amendment to this bill that would eliminate the study and replace the Keystone Exams with these assessments. #PA92
The House Education Committee advanced a bill yesterday that would require a bell-to-bell school cell phone ban. I am fully supportive of a ban, but had some concerns about exceptions for IEPs and 504s included in the bill. #PA92