The Senate and House finally agreed upon Pennsylvania’s 2025-2026 budget and it was signed into law by the Governor on November 12, 2025.  The Budget totals $50.1 billion, focusing on tax relief, public education, and economic growth.  Key highlights include the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit providing $193 million in tax relief, significant investments in public schools, including increased basic education funding and school infrastructure, and initiatives for economi

With the Senate and House busy at work prior to the summer recess, I continue to have many discussions and attend several events. Unfortunately, with the Legislative and Executive branches unable to agree upon a budget, everything is log jammed.  Hopefully, in the near future, the budget will be passed and everything will start to move forward.  Also, the House and Senate are to go back in session in the near future.  In the meantime, I’ve had several discussions focusing on

With the Senate and House busy at work prior to the summer recess, I continue to have many discussions and attend several events.  These discussions focus on both promoting and opposing several PSLS legislative issues, which are the following: We are working on the State Plane Coordinate System Law (HB 513), which was introduced by Representative Eric DaVanzo on February 4th and has been referred to the House Intergovernmental Affairs and Operations Committee. This legislati