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I believe that it takes a group effort working toward common goals to make a community shine. Below are links to stories that demonstrate the ongoing work to make our communities the best that they can be.  Please contact my office for more information about these stories or if I may assist you with any state-related matter.

Lawmaker seeks diversity on judicial oversight
From The Scranton Times-Tribune
HARRISBURG - Judges would have less sway over state investigations of misconduct by their colleagues under a proposed amendment to the state Constitution.

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Officials oppose political mergers
From The West Chester Daily Local

Recently, many townships throughout Chester County have been passing a resolution to oppose state-level legislation that would consolidate local governments.

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

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Lawmakers: Cut WAMs, ease shortfall
From The Wilkes-Barre Citizens Voice
HARRISBURG - The first use of the phrase WAMs to describe legislative pork barrel projects dates back to the 1980s. It's an acronym for "walking around money," promises made by legislative leaders to lawmakers for money for a project back home in return for a key vote.

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Now's the time to eliminate WAMs in Harrisburg
From The West Chester Daily Local
It was no secret that the Pennsylvania Assembly and Gov. Ed Rendell approved a state budget for 2010-11 with a hope and a prayer.

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Rendell proposes budget cuts
From The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
HARRISBURG -- Gov. Ed Rendell told legislative leaders that he wants to resolve a $282 million budget shortfall largely with across-the-board cuts and a tax on natural gas extraction.

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YDR Opinion: Pols need a tougher watchdog
From The York Daily Record
"When lawmakers introduce a bill, the first question is always, 'Why do we need this?' With this legislation, no one is asking why. We all know why."

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State lawmakers receptive to idea of expanded ethics panel
From The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
HARRISBURG — Lawmakers say they're open to — but skeptical about — a proposed state panel that would investigate and regulate public officials' conduct.

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Bipartisan plan aims to block corruption
From The Philadelphia Tribune
In the wake of a seemingly endless procession of scandals involving public officials, a bipartisan team of lawmakers is now calling for an independent agency to monitor and investigate public corruption.

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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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Officials push for Public Integrity Commission
From The Delaware County Times
PHILADELPHIA — Several legislators, including the Democratic candidate for the 7th Congressional seat, unveiled Monday their effort to create a Public Integrity Commission in Pennsylvania, which would combat public corruption.

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

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Bipartisan proposal would set up public integrity commission
From The York Dispatch
A bipartisan team of Pennsylvania lawmakers have proposed the state organize a public integrity commission to monitor and investigate public officials' actions.

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Lawmakers Call for Public Integrity Commission
From The Commonwealth Foundation
In the wake of convictions, indictments, and investigations of Pennsylvania lawmakers and staff, several legislators have called for a new Public Integrity Commission. The Commission would replace the current Ethics Commission, and put some teeth into it.

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Bipartisan Team of Lawmakers Unveil Public Integrity Commission Proposal
From PoliticsPa
PHILADELPHIA – In the wake of a series of scandals involving elected officials throughout the Commonwealth, a bipartisan group of state legislators is spearheading legislative efforts to create a Public Integrity Commission (PIC).

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Lawmakers Seek Independent Investigative Commission
From Pennsylvania Independent
A bipartisan group of members of the state House of Representatives are trying to tackle a legendary 800-pound gorilla that seemingly appears, but is not spoken of, every time elected Pennsylvania officials gather – public corruption.

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PA Lawmakers Propose New Ethics Commission
From WDUQ News
Outside Independence Hall in Philadelphia today, a group of bipartisan legislators proposed a Public Integrity Commission to combat public corruption in the state of Pennsylvania. State Representatives Curt Schroder, Mike Vereb and John Yudichak were joined by groups Common Cause and the League of Women Voters to propose in detail the new ethics commission. Yudichak believes this legislation is their way of acting “boldly and swiftly to restore the ideals of good, honest government.”

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Pa. Lawmakers Propose New State Integrity Panel
From WTAJ
HARRISBURG, DAUPHIN COUNTY - In the midst of the ongoing Bonusgate corruption scandal, some lawmakers have proposed a Public Integrity Commission to restore public confidence in state government.

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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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