Working For You

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.

Legislature weighs ban on tanning beds for those under 18
From The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
One organized a telethon, the other a marathon — both won a Volunteer of the Year award for their efforts at the Red Cross' annual awards dinner Wednesday night.

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Bill would ban tanning bed use by teens
From The Allentown Morning Call
HARRISBURG — If she had it to do over, Renee Folk would tell her much younger self to never set foot in a tanning salon.

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Swanger’s jury commissioner bill passes House

 

From The Lebanon Daily News
The state House has passed a bill introduced by a Lebanon County lawmaker that will allow counties to abolish the office of jury commissioner.

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Local municipalities take action against bath salts, other designer drugs

From The Shamokin News Item
A majority of local municipalities plan to follow Mount Carmel Township and ban the sale, possession or delivery of designer drugs, including bath salts.

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