Significant Recent Achievements

Gained passage of the Pennsylvania Racehorse Development and Gaming Act for slot machines, economic development and property tax reform.
Participated as part of a successful regulatory and legislative team initiative to open local telephone market to competition.
Protected supplemental health insurance policies from other unrelated mandates.
Negotiated funding for provider payments for health care services for women and obtained increase state funding for services.
Developed off-track wagering and simulcasting legislation for Pennsylvania harness racing industry.
Processed and protected State contracts for business clients.
Assisted the City of Philadelphia with its municipally owned natural gas company issues at the General Assembly and the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
Stopped onerous tax on national automobile rental companies.
Worked to obtain confirmation of those nominated to serve at State agencies.
Developed and implemented State program to check the quality and octane rating of gasoline sold in the State.
Obtained state funding for PGA Tournament Event for nationally known Pennsylvania 5-star resort.
Opened 911 system for payphones.
Obtained state funding for drug and alcohol and mental health programs.
Helped major Pennsylvania city in its effort to revitalize their downtown.