When Barbara McIlvaine Smith was asked why the West Chester Area School District continues to receive the lowest levels of state funding possible, she said this:
Barbara McIlvaine Smith clearly does not understand the harm she is doing to our local schools by sending our hard-earned tax dollars elsewhere. Just as bad, [...]
Lawmakers fail to act on number of items championed.
By Mark Scolforo
Of The Associated Press
October 19, 2008
It may be too kind to grade what has sometimes sarcastically been called the Era of Reform in Harrisburg as an incomplete.
Nearly two years ago, state lawmakers eagerly seized the mantle of reform in hopes of getting back into the [...]
Shannon Royer met with local business owners and Senator Arlen Specter to talk about the economy. Royer stressed the importance of low taxes so families and businesses can deal with the current economic troubles. Click here to read the story.
This report shows how Chester County taxes measure up. We need relief now! Government must reduce the burden they place on Pennsylvania families and businesses. With your support, I will make sure that fiscal discipline is a priority in Harrisburg.
