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.
House Democratic leaders must take action on a host of reform bills that have cleared the Senate. When this session of the legislature began, many new members vowed to bring reform to Harrisburg. Unfortunately, these new members have failed to deliver on these promises. They have reform efforts that have passed the Senate waiting for action [...]
(Click Here) To read about a new report from the Tax Foundation on Pennsylvania’s tax burden.
This is an outrage! Issues like this make it absolutely necessary for new leadership in Harrisburg.
When Families are struggling to fill their gas tanks the last thing they need to worry about is being hit with a tax increase. Since [...]
Government has the ability to take steps to help our economy in troubled times. It is time to take action! Click here to read my recent guest column that appeared in the Daily Local News. These proposals outline the steps I will take if elected to ensure we have a strong and vibrant economy in [...]
Congressman Pitts joined me to help unveil my 8-point-plan to help strengthen Pennsylvania’s economy.
Click here to read the Daily Local News’s coverage of my press confrence.
Plan for a New Pennsylvania
Demand Our Fair Share of Education Funding for West Chester’s Schools – Pennsylvania spends more on welfare than basic education, and West Chester’s schools receive the [...]
By John Baer
Philadelphia Daily News
Daily News Political Columnist
HOW BAD IS the Pennsylvania Legislature?So bad, they’re talking about it in Washington.
The Brookings Institution, the oldest think tank in America, a centrist (leaning left) nonprofit, almost always referred to as “the prestigious” Brookings, held a daylong round table this week on our own beloved Legislature.
More than 30 [...]
Below is a recent letter from West Chester Mayor Dick Yoder telling voters why he is supporting me for State Representative. Mayor Yoder has done a phenomenal job for West Chester’s residents over the last seven years. He is truly a pillar of the West Chester community. It is an honor to have his support.
Shannon
