![Committee Focuses on Tick-Borne Diseases]()
Sep. 16, 2019 / Newspaper Columns
Working to address the ongoing threat of Lyme and other tick-borne diseases in the Commonwealth, the House Health Committee held a public hearing in East Stroudsburg this past week.
![Encouraging and Aiding Suicide Won’t be Tolerated]()
Sep. 12, 2019 / Newspaper Columns
I was horrified to read news articles about people who assist and encourage others to commit suicide. There is no way I can even begin to understand what goes through someone’s mind when he or she encourages or aids another person to commit suicide.
![Toohil to Host Senior Expo Thursday at Laurel Mall]()
Sep. 09, 2019 / Newspaper Columns
In my continuing effort to improve the quality of life for older residents in the Hazleton area, we are once again hosting a Senior Citizens Expo.
![Discussing the Issues with Residents]()
Sep. 03, 2019 / Newspaper Columns
The 2019-20 Legislative Session has been a busy one thus far. In Harrisburg, we passed numerous bills out of the House that will impact every Pennsylvanian. While a lot of work does get done in the Capitol, I spent much of my summer talking with residents and listening to them tell me how bills we passed, and those we are poised to address this fall, would impact them.
![PA ABLE Savings Program Shows Rapid Growth]()
Aug. 26, 2019 / Newspaper Columns
A state program designed to help people with qualified disabilities save for future disability-related expenses has more than doubled its assets in just one year, reflecting the high level of popularity and need for this savings option.
![Encouraging Healthy Eating Habits for Children]()
Aug. 26, 2019 / Newspaper Columns
Proper nutrition is so important, especially among school-aged children. We’d like to offer some healthy tips now that the new school year is underway, so students are eating right and succeeding in the classroom.