We have a right to know what is being built in our community! I commend @GovernorShapiro for signing an executive order to hold data center developers accountable & protect PA by prohibiting data center developers from using NDAs to hide what is being built in our communities.
Many public servants who retired before 2001 will now receive a much deserved increase in their pensions. I talked to a retired teacher from Spring-Ford School District to get some perspective.
People deserve transparency about the potential impacts of large-scale projects like data centers in their communities. Strong legislation exists to protect Pennsylvanians, yet it sits in committee or ignored in the Senate.
A balanced #PABudget that will keep PA growing with no tax increases that also preserves our rainy-day fund? Somebody pinch me. (Yes this is really happening.)
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I'm encouraging everyone to take a trip to Philly to see “1776: The Musical.” Former PA Gov. Ed Rendell worked with over 70 children from the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) to make the production a reality. The show is running now through Aug. 15
A lot is being said about possible changes to the EITC program in PA, so let’s clear the air: no one is being kicked out or denied from this program. We are simply adding transparency & allowing unused funds to be made available to local nonprofits.
Access to fresh food makes a world of difference in your health, especially if you have chronic illness like diabetes or heart disease. Not everyone can afford that. We need #FoodIsMedicine in the #PABudget to help those with the least have a chance at a healthier life.
Tired of the endless ads on FB & Youtube? Yeah, me too! While we might be stuck with them, with legislation that just passed #PAHouse, we could make mega companies like Meta & Google pay taxes on their profits from those ads to pay for property tax relief for our seniors!
Cancer is the leading cause of death among firefighters. That's why I'm supporting legislation to provide active firefighters with free cancer screenings every three years. We have a responsibility to protect the people who protect us every day. repciresi.com
We shouldn’t just accept what AI gives us, we should challenge it. In education, that means teaching students to question, verify and think critically, using clear guidelines for when AI is appropriate and when it’s not.
I can't emphasize enough how important the arts are to our economy in PA. I'm proud to show my support for increased arts funding and the preservation of creative jobs across the Commonwealth!
From playing in my high school's marching band, to graduating with a music degree, music has always been a big part of my life. I want to make sure ALL PA kids have the same opportunity to learn and express themselves through music and the arts.
I'm calling on the @PAAttorneyGen to investigate the gas price hikes.
As soon as the first bomb hit Iran, gas stations hiked their prices. Now Pennsylvanians not only have to figure out how to pay for the high cost of groceries but also how to fill up their gas tank.
Governor Josh Shapiro's 2026-27 budget proposal is a very in-depth plan that moves Pennsylvania forward by continuing historic investments in education and addressing housing shortages.
He also offered a blueprint for regulating data centers, which mirrors several bills already in the works. This is the start of a long process and there's a lot of work ahead of us, but I'm encouraged by the governor's budget address.