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Mar 27

It was great to start the day at South Eastern School District's Intermediate School, where we celebrated this year’s Patriot Program graduates! 🎓 With over 200 student participants, this program continues to spark a love of American history, citizenship, and patriotism in young minds. Congratulations to all the proud student patriots, and a huge thank you to the dedicated committee of volunteers, especially founder Mary Maccarelli, who makes this tradition so impactful year after year!

Mar 26

Me 🤝 Sen. Judy Ward – we are working together to Save Women’s Sports in Pennsylvania‼️

During today’s #PASenate Education Committee meeting, we spoke in support of our legislation that will prohibit biological men from competing against women in athletics.

This will ensure a level playing field for female athletes all across our Commonwealth.

Mar 26

Half a billion taxpayer dollars. No audit. No oversight. No transparency. The public deserves answers.

Mar 25

During today’s Senate session, we recognized First Lieutenant Clebe McClary, a decorated Marine Corps veteran whose life story is nothing short of extraordinary.

Clebe was a college coach with a bright future ahead of him when he made the selfless decision to serve his country in Vietnam. On his 19th recon mission, he suffered life-altering injuries, but continued to lead his men with unwavering courage.

He was awarded the Silver Star, Bronze Star, and three Purple Hearts for his heroism. Since then, he’s inspired countless Americans with his message of strength, faith, and perseverance, captured in his personal motto: F.I.D.O. – Forget It and Drive On.

Thank you to @senatormastriano for inviting Clebe to join us in the Capitol today. As we approach Vietnam Veterans Day on March 29, we honor and remember the brave men and women who served and those, like Clebe, who continue to serve through their powerful stories.

Mar 25

Started the morning bright and early at the 36th annual FFA Legislative Breakfast! It was a pleasure meeting local FFA students from Red Lion, Kennard-Dale, and Eastern York schools. I always appreciate hearing about the work they’re doing to build leadership and agricultural education across our communities.

Mar 24

“We are unaware of any other state government program deemed so confidential that professionals dedicated to fair and impartial review cannot audit it.”
Today’s tie vote of the @pa_lbfc keeps a special taxing zone under secrecy. Half-a-billion dollars with ZERO oversight, ZERO accountability, and ZERO transparency.
Learn more: 🔗 in bio.

Mar 20

This morning, I had the pleasure of speaking at York County’s naturalization ceremony, where individuals from all walks of life officially became U.S. citizens.

I shared the story of Frank Capra, the legendary filmmaker behind It’s a Wonderful Life, who arrived in America as a young immigrant. When he arrived in the United States, his father pointed to the Statue of Liberty and said, “Remember that. That is the light of freedom.”

Today, that same light of freedom shines on each of our new citizens.

To all who took the oath today - may you have a wonderful life as American citizens and may you embrace this new journey with pride, purpose, and the countless opportunities that await you.

Mar 18

Nothing beats good coffee and great conversation—especially on St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️☕️ Yesterday I had a great morning at Merlin’s Coffee hearing from folks and catching up with Mayor SueAnn Whitman and the Hanover Chamber. Thanks to everyone who stopped by and to Merlin’s Coffee for keeping the coffee flowing!

Mar 15

Congratulations to Evan Imschweiler of Troop 54 in York on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout! It was an honor to present him with a citation from the Senate of Pennsylvania.

Evan is the son of Tracy and Derek Imschweiler and brother of fellow Eagle Scout Colin Imschweiler. He spent countless hours constructing and installing bat boxes at Advent Lutheran Church’s Camp Friendly Acres in York for his Eagle Scout project.

Well done, Evan!

Mar 10

It has been my great honor to support the York County, PA Sheriff’s Office K9 Unit. I was humbled to be recognized, along with many other York Countians, for supporting this crucial element of law enforcement in our community.

The K9s and their handlers provide invaluable service to our county by finding missing children, detecting explosives, and sniffing out narcotics. Not to mention, they are law enforcement’s best ambassadors!

Thank you!

Mar 9

Congratulations to Nicholas Testerman of Troop 400 in Delta on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout! It was an honor to present him with a citation from the Senate of Pennsylvania.

Nicholas, the son of Troy and Amanda Testerman, installed a slate walkway at the Welsh Slate Quarrymens’ Cottages at Coulsontown in Delta for his Eagle Scout project improving accessibility and preservation of this treasured landmark.

Well done, Nick!

Old Line Museum

Mar 8

Gov. Shapiro doubled his PR staff complement from the Wolf Administration - from 12 to 26 staffers, and taxpayers get TikTok dances in return? With a $3.2B deficit, is this the priority?

Mar 7

Enjoyed spending time this evening at the Exchange Club of Hanover’s 71st Annual Builder’s Home & Garden Show!

Even got to catch up with our local Girl Scouts and purchase a few boxes of cookies! And don’t miss the Exchange Club of Spring Grove’s homemade chocolates!

Mar 4

At today’s budget hearings…🔎
👮 Correctional officer overtime – When does it become dangerous?
💰 COVID-19 Relief – What happened to the extra $600M?
🌪️ Disaster Preparedness – Are the Governor’s budget cuts leaving us exposed?

Mar 3

A big thank you to Eureka Volunteer Fire Department and their Ladies Auxiliary for hosting my third annual Farmers Breakfast and serving up an incredible meal! 🍳🥓 Your generosity and hospitality made the morning even more special.

Community events like this wouldn’t be possible without dedicated local organizations like yours. Thank you for all you do!

Mar 1

Our community came together to honor the selfless service and sacrifice of Officer Andrew Duarte.

Our local emergency responders are there for us in our time of need. And as one of their own was eulogized and buried, the community gathered to support them.

A police officer’s last call was heard on Friday. He died in the line of duty responding to a hostage situation. He knew that he had been wounded, yet his last action before he took his final breath was to pull an injured officer to safety. He died as he lived — with a warrior spirit and compassion for others.

Every time the siren sounds, the men and women of our police departments answer the call without knowing the full extent of the situation they are responding to. It is a task not all of us can do, and for that we should be eternally grateful to them.

Their families willingly give their loved ones to us, knowing any call could be their last. That fateful realization is hitting home right now for the family and loved ones of Officer Duarte.

Our hearts are heavy for all who feel his loss.

God speed, Officer Duarte.

Mar 1

The future of farming is in great hands! 🌾🚜 It was a pleasure to host our 4-H and FFA students at our Farmers Breakfast. Their passion for agriculture gives me great confidence in the next generation of farmers and leaders. These young men and women are the reason we must continue to invest in agricultural education and policies that support their future. Keep up the amazing work!

Feb 27

Lightning Plan or Power Flop? The Governor promised his "Lightning Plan" would supercharge Pennsylvania’s energy future, but his own budget suggests otherwise. If these tax credits are truly game-changers, why does the administration say it's "not probable" they'll even be used? 🤔⚡

Feb 27

Thank you to Congressman GT Thompson for delivering an inspiring keynote at yesterday’s third annual Farmers Breakfast! Your leadership and advocacy for agriculture at the national level make a real difference for our farmers.

A special thank you also to PA Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding and PA FFA State Sentinel Kennady Laird for sharing their insights and passion for the future of Pennsylvania agriculture. Grateful for the conversations and the commitment of so many to our farming community!

Feb 26

During the @pennsylvaniadep budget hearing, I pressed for real answers on key issues:

⚡ Is Gov. Shapiro’s Lightning Plan truly an incentive for energy projects, or will it fall flat—just as his own administration suggests?
🚀 The SPEED Program has streamlined permitting within DEP, but can we expand this across all agencies for a more efficient and user-friendly state government?