It is an honor to work for you and the residents of our district and I take great pride in representing you in Harrisburg. I am aware of the challenges that face our state and I am dedicated to facing those challenges so that together, we can make our communities the best that they can be. As a way for you to keep up with the work that is happening on your behalf, check the stories listed below, and as always, feel free to
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Era still waiting for state police to turn over alleged e-mails setting quotas for arrests
From The Bradford Era
The Bradford Era will be waiting a little longer to see whether the Pennsylvania State Police will turn over alleged e-mails setting quotas for arrests.
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Bradford Chamber members, public discuss economic shortfalls with legislators
From The Bradford Era
Members of the Bradford Area Chamber of Commerce and general public were given the opportunity to interact with political representatives at the local, county, state and national level at Thursday’s Legislative Luncheon held in the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford’s Frame-Westerberg Commons Building.
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Local lawmakers respond to state transportation funding woes
From The Bradford Era
Local state lawmakers oppose Gov. Ed Rendell’s suggestion to seek additional revenue streams to deal with the transportation crisis, instead favoring efficient spending of current funds in order to compensate funding currently imperiled by the state budget deficit.
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POW/MIA Route 6 Bridge dedication held in Smethport
From The Bradford Era
SMETHPORT — “It is always a solemn occasion when we gather together to remember veterans who have given their lives for us,” said state Rep. Martin Causer, R-Turtlepoint, the guest speaker Saturday at the dedication of the POW/MIA Memorial Bridge Naming Ceremony.
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Two local lawmakers confident oil and gas drilling on state forest lands right thing to do
From The Bradford Era
Oil and gas drilling on state forest lands is a controversial topic in Pennsylvania, but the benefits to this region have two local lawmakers confident that it’s the right thing to do.
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National Guard Readiness Center dedicated at airport
From The Bradford Era
The soldiers of Company C 1st Battalion, 112th Infantry of the Pennsylvania National Guard have a beautiful new home.
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Decision to block tolls on Interstate 80 welcomed by local lawmakers
From The Bradford Era
The federal government’s rejection Tuesday of Pennsylvania’s application to toll Interstate 80 — Gov. Ed Rendell’s main plan for funding highway, bridge and mass transit projects statewide — means that funding for those projects is back to the drawing board.
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Proposed gas drilling legislation includes more inspections, policy regulations
From The Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice
In response to growing concerns about the effects of natural gas drilling on water supplies and the environment, state lawmakers are proposing legislation to change the way the industry is regulated.
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Moratorium bill on drilling aims to protect forests
From The Harrisburg Patriot
Pennsylvania lawmakers should learn from history and from Dr. Seuss, said Robert F. Davey Jr., a retired forester with 38 years of experience in Penn's Woods.
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Gas drilling moratorium advances in Harrisburg
From The Scranton Times-Tribune
HARRISBURG - Additional leasing of state forest lands for natural gas drilling would be halted for five years under a bill approved Wednesday by a House committee mostly along party lines.
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Gas Expo shows strong interest in Marcellus
From The Bradford Era
COUDERSPORT — Potter County Commissioners chairman Doug Morley has a two-word comment on the Marcellus Shale and its emerging impact on the region: “It’s big!”
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Area state lawmakers find flaws in Rendell’s plan
From The Bradford Era
Local lawmakers find flaws in Gov. Ed Rendell’s proposed state budget, especially in the level of spending.
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Local state representatives prepare for Rendell’s budget proposal
From The Bradford Era
Gov. Ed Rendell plans to give his eighth and final yearly state budget address on Tuesday. And local representatives expect their wishes for a conservative proposal probably won’t come true.
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