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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.

Amid turmoil, DRPA officials say keep toll discounts
From The Philadelphia Inquirer
The Delaware River Port Authority's top officials on Tuesday called for the continuation of several popular toll-discount programs that were set to end Sept. 1.

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Integrity commission would benefit state
From The Harrisburg Patriot
Pennsylvania is no stranger to public corruption.

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Politically connected firms reap big DRPA contracts
From The Philadelphia Inquirer
Politically connected law firms, banks, and consultants in Pennsylvania and New Jersey have profited handsomely from legal and bond work for the Delaware River Port Authority, DRPA records show.

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Documents detail car assignments, allowances for DRPA managers, executives
From The Philadelphia Inquirer
Twenty-four managers at the Delaware River Port Authority are provided vehicles for their full-time use, agency records show.

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Criticism of DRPA management decisions continues
From The Philadelphia Inquirer
A Delaware River Port Authority bridge director suspended in 2008 for borrowing toll money to pay for a DRPA cookout was later given a new job - as coordinator of the agency's cruise operations.

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DRPA board chairman calls criticisms lots of smoke, little fire
From The Philadelphia Inquirer
Recent criticisms of the Delaware River Port Authority were "a lot of smoke, but not a lot of fire," the chairman of the board of the beleaguered agency said Monday.

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Integrity bill plan a welcome sign
From The Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
KUDOS TO STATE lawmakers, including Rep. John Yudichak of Plymouth Township, who recently suggested that Pennsylvania establish a Public Integrity Commission; a group empowered to clamp down on corruption.

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Corruption-busting commission proposed
From The Scranton Times-Tribune
HARRISBURG - Citing scandals enveloping the Luzerne County Courthouse and General Assembly, a bipartisan group of lawmakers has proposed creating a new state agency to investigate public corruption.

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Support forming for state corruption-investigating commission
From The Philadelphia Daily News
Bipartisan support is coalescing in the state House for a new state commission with authority to investigate corruption in local and state government.

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Pennsylvania lawmakers propose panel to investigate government
From The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
HARRISBURG — In the aftermath of public corruption charges against more than two dozen lawmakers and staffers, a group of bipartisan legislators today proposed a Public Integrity Commission they hope will restore confidence in state government.

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Vereb blasts use of state funds for Specter library

From The Norristown Times Herald

State Rep. Mike Vereb, R-150th Dist., issued the following statement following the passage of House Bill 2289, the economic development RACP legislation.

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GOP reps: Pa. budget sets stage for future ills

From The Pottstown Mercury
Like the votes that ultimately approved it, voting and reaction by local legislators to the $28 billion state budget split largely, but not entirely, along partisan lines.

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House moves on teen driving bill
From The Norristown Times Herald
HARRISBURG — A proposal to impose stricter rules for teen drivers appears destined for a compromise between Pennsylvania Senate and House members now that a House committee recommended rejecting a Senate version of the bill.

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Teen driving bill headed for a fight

From The Pottstown Mercury
HARRISBURG — "Bloodshed on Pennsylvania highways" will continue if a "watered down" Senate version of a teen driving safety bill is adopted, according to some concerned state House members.

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Tougher laws sought for teacher trysts with students
From The Pottstown Mercury
NORRISTOWN — Teachers and coaches who engage in sexual relationships with those under age 18 would face more severe penalties under legislative changes proposed by Montgomery County lawmakers and prosecutors.

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Casino group lobby tab: $21,560
From The Allentown Morning Call
A casino organization that sponsored radio commercials last fall in support of table games legislation registered as a lobbying group after being threatened by the state ethics commission.

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Commuter train possibility mulled
From The Norristown Times Herald
Imagine CSX Corporation, which provides rail-based transportation services to most of the east coast, sharing its rail line for passenger transport, as an alternative to the construction of a light rail line connecting Philadelphia to the suburbs.

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Turnpike Commission, PennDOT merger eyed
From The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
HARRISBURG -- Gov. Ed Rendell has asked lawmakers to consider rolling the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission into PennDOT.

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