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 contact me for more information about any state-related matter. 

Republican group urges switch to part-time legislature
From The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
HARRISBURG — McKay Sailer would like to see Pennsylvania return to a part-time legislature, because she thinks "most people are going there (to the Capitol) now to get rich."

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Cut seats by half
From The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Regarding "Gradual downsizing of Legislature proposed" (Oct. 29 and TribLIVE.com):

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Against their interests
From The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Legislation to reduce the size of the General Assembly was debated at the 1968 Constitutional Convention. It didn't pass then and it hasn't passed since because of legislators' self-interest.

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Weaselly punt on state budget
From The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
And so, the Great Pennsylvania Budget Saga of 2009 has ended. After a 101-day impasse, the Keystone State finally has a spending blueprint for fiscal 2010. Woo-hoo and ding-dong and all that.

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Rendell signs a bill critics warn sets up another deficit
From The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
HARRISBURG — On the 101st day of a historic impasse, Gov. Ed Rendell Friday night signed a $27.8 billion state budget that critics say propels Pennsylvania toward another deficit without any financial cushion.

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