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Pa. following evidence-based, standard guidelines for vaccines

(22 hours ago)

For many families with school-age children, the final weeks of August are crunch-time for squeezing in back-to-school shopping, haircuts, and dentist and doctor visits before school starts again for the fall. Read more

 

Policy Committee Visits TCHS, Camphill School; Public Comment opportunities

(Aug 07, 2026)

Policy Committee Visits TCHS, Camphill School; Public Comment opportunities Read more

 

PA Budget is a Collective Effort; Intern Takeover

(Aug 07, 2026)

PA Budget is a Collective Effort; Intern Takeover Read more

 

Testifiers detail need to bolster adult transition services for students with disabilities

(Aug 04, 2026)

The House Majority Policy Committee traveled to Phoenixville on Tuesday for a tour and roundtable discussion to identify needs and solutions as it relates to young people with disabilities transitioning out of school years and into adult life. Read more

 

Policy committee examines impact of increased funding for career and technical education

(Aug 03, 2026)

On Monday, the House Majority Policy Committee visited Technical College High School’s Downingtown Campus for a tour and roundtable discussion to see firsthand how this investment will help create careers for more people and keep Pennsylvania competitive. Read more

 

PA Budget is a Collective Effort; Intern Takeover

(Jul 24, 2026)

With the state budget now passed, I want to take a moment to recognize the collective effort it takes to get a budget across the finish line. Read more

 

Pennsylvania has a budget, and PA students will have guaranteed recess!

(Jul 17, 2026)

We have a budget! The House and Senate were called back into session last weekend. On Sunday afternoon, the 2026-2027 General Appropriations budget and its accompanying Education, Tax, and Fiscal code bills passed both chambers, and on Sunday night, 12 days past the June 30 budget deadline, Governor Shapiro signed the bills into law. Read more

 

PECO Strike Ends; State Budget Talks Continue

(Jul 10, 2026)

We are now 10 days past the state budget deadline, and House and Senate Democrats remain committed to advancing a budget that funds our schools, supports seniors and working families, strengthens public safety, and helps our communities. Read more

 

Protecting the waters of the commonwealth; Pa. budget deadline passes

(Jul 02, 2026)

The June 30 deadline to pass a state budget has come and gone, and once again Pennsylvania is without an on-time budget. Read more

 

Correcting the record on HB 2632 and EITC programs; House reins in data center tax breaks

(Jun 26, 2026)

The House was in session all week as we work toward the June 30 budget deadline, and we are now officially in crunch time. But it is important to remember that the budget process did not begin this week. Read more

 

Honoring the Life of PSP Corporal Timothy J. O'Connor Jr.; Updates from Harrisburg

(Jun 18, 2026)

We were back in Harrisburg this week for an active stretch of session, with full agendas in committee and important work on the House floor. Read more

 

Pa. House committees heat up in June

(Jun 12, 2026)

This was a full and productive week in Harrisburg, with a busy stretch of committee activity that included both informational discussions and legislative action. Read more

 

Congrats Grads! Thank You Teachers & Staff for a Great Year

(Jun 05, 2026)

As schools across central Chester County wrap up their school year, this week marks an important milestone for students, families, and educators throughout our community. Read more

 

Evening the playing field for EV sales; Your Water, Your Bill, Your Rights Part 6

(May 29, 2026)

My team and I were focused in the district this week and meeting directly with residents across our communities, including those who sell EVs at the King of Prussia mall. Read more

 

Coatesville Schools Are on the Rise; PUC Alerts Consumers of Changes to Summer Electric Prices

(May 21, 2026)

It was wonderful to see so many neighbors at the polls on Tuesday as voters across Chester County carried out their civic duty. Read more

 

Some hopeful news for electricity ratepayers

(May 15, 2026)

This week was significant for energy policy in Pennsylvania and the PJM region, with two major developments that hold promise for ratepayers struggling to keep up with rising electricity bills. Read more

 

Opposing a water utility monopoly; Supporting our public libraries

(May 08, 2026)

This week took me back to Harrisburg for another round of legislative session, while my district office team stayed busy assisting community members with state services and programs. Read more

 

Public Comment Opposing Water Utility Merger

(May 07, 2026)

The proposed merger between Essential Utilities (AQUA) and American Water would create the largest private water utility in the United States, giving the combined entity a monopoly in our region. Read more

 

Read The DFO Dispatch on Substack here.

(May 05, 2026)

Mom. Community Leader. Champion for Working Families and a Clean Energy Future. Proud to serve the people of Chester County in PA District 155. Read more

 

Pennsylvania’s Water Law: The Deepest Well Wins

(May 01, 2026)

Pennsylvania's groundwater laws were established long before industrial wells, high capacity pumps, or large commercial users existed. Read more

 

Pa. following evidence-based, standard guidelines for vaccines
22 hours ago

Policy Committee Visits TCHS, Camphill School; Public Comment opportunities
Aug 07, 2026

PA Budget is a Collective Effort; Intern Takeover
Aug 07, 2026

Testifiers detail need to bolster adult transition services for students with disabilities
Aug 04, 2026

Policy committee examines impact of increased funding for career and technical education
Aug 03, 2026

PA Budget is a Collective Effort; Intern Takeover
Jul 24, 2026

Pennsylvania has a budget, and PA students will have guaranteed recess!
Jul 17, 2026

PECO Strike Ends; State Budget Talks Continue
Jul 10, 2026

Protecting the waters of the commonwealth; Pa. budget deadline passes
Jul 02, 2026

Correcting the record on HB 2632 and EITC programs; House reins in data center tax breaks
Jun 26, 2026

Honoring the Life of PSP Corporal Timothy J. O'Connor Jr.; Updates from Harrisburg
Jun 18, 2026

Pa. House committees heat up in June
Jun 12, 2026

Congrats Grads! Thank You Teachers & Staff for a Great Year
Jun 05, 2026

Evening the playing field for EV sales; Your Water, Your Bill, Your Rights Part 6
May 29, 2026

Coatesville Schools Are on the Rise; PUC Alerts Consumers of Changes to Summer Electric Prices
May 21, 2026

Some hopeful news for electricity ratepayers
May 15, 2026

Opposing a water utility monopoly; Supporting our public libraries
May 08, 2026

Public Comment Opposing Water Utility Merger
May 07, 2026

Read The DFO Dispatch on Substack here.
May 05, 2026

Pennsylvania’s Water Law: The Deepest Well Wins
May 01, 2026