Thank you to everyone who joined the recent public hearing held by the Department of Environmental Protection regarding the detrimental effects that will occur to the greater Stroudsburg area if PennDOT continues on its current path of expanding I-80. We remain committed to making sure community voices are heard and that the impacts on our schools, neighborhoods, and environment are fully considered.

You can read a story about the hearing here and you can read more about my opposition to the project here.

The PA Treasury is holding billions of dollars in unclaimed property, and some of it could be yours. Unclaimed property is any financial asset that has been left with a bank, insurance company, business, or organization without activity for five years. Contact my office or visit Pennsylvania’s unclaimed property website here to see if there is unclaimed property waiting for you.

Election Day is November 4. Before Election Day, you will want to make sure you are registered to vote, know if you are voting in-person or by mail, and if voting in-person, you will need to know your polling place.

The deadline to register to vote is October 20. Register at vote.pa.gov/Register

If you plan to vote by mail, the deadline to apply for a mail-in ballot is October 28. Apply for a mail-in ballot at vote.pa.gov/ApplyMailBallot

If you plan to vote in-person on Election Day, make sure you know where your polling place is. You can find it at vote.pa.gov/Polls

We are proud to share that Monroe County high schools have been recognized as some of the top-ranking schools in Pennsylvania and across the United States. This achievement is a testament to the dedication of our students, teachers, staff, and families who work tirelessly to make our schools places of excellence and opportunity. From the classroom to the community, your hard work and commitment shine brightly and make Monroe County a place we can all be proud to call home.

My team and I stand ready to assist you on a range of state-related programs.

For help, or to speak with me or a staff member about an issue, please don't hesitate to contact us at 570-420-2850 or stop by the office at 18 S. 9th St. in Stroudsburg. We also have weekly satellite hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Lehman Township and Delaware Township.

On the budget front, this week the state House of Representatives for the third time, passed another 2025-26 budget that does not raise taxes and sent it to the Senate. We’re still waiting for them to compromise so that our school districts, nonprofits, law enforcement and municipalities can be properly funded.

My House colleagues and I passed important bills that will help our neighbors and improve our communities.

We protected consumers by requiring disclosure of flood-related risk factors during the homebuying process (HB 1704); requiring companies that collect personal information electronically to take steps to protect that data from breaches (HB 997); establishing the Landslide and Sinkhole Insurance Program (HB 589); and giving consumers rights when it comes to their personal data and requiring certain businesses to protect consumer privacy and limit the collection of consumer data (HB 78).

We protected workers by allowing them to collect unemployment compensation benefits if their unemployment is due to a stoppage of work because of a labor dispute (HB 145).

We’re supporting safe school infrastructure by creating a school facilities inventory within the PA Department of Education (HB 1701).

We’re modernizing our state liquor laws and supporting businesses by allowing businesses with liquor licenses to have premixed cocktails on tap, just like beer (HB 1702).

I’ve been busy around the district celebrating America250PA, enjoying the Latin Gala at Mt. Airy, Pickle Fest in East Stroudsburg and Harvest Fest in Akenac Park, honoring those who served our country at the Women Veterans Museum banquet, touring the expansion of MCTI, and recognizing fire companies in Bushkill Township and Marshalls Creek.

District Office

18 South 9th Street, Suite 105
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 420-2850

Pennsylvania State Capitol

5-A East Wing  Main Capitol
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 772-1421