When I first started out in politics, I naively believed that anyone getting into public service must want to help others. As lawmakers, we are tasked with putting forth policies that support the average Pennsylvanian and building a commonwealth where anyone can thrive. I have since learned that this is just not the case.
Too many of my peers in Harrisburg have made it their mission to jeopardize small businesses – the backbone of our economy – and threaten the very livelihoods of their own constituents. Even worse, some of those same politicians have put the wishes of big, internationally-owned casino conglomerates over the best interests of our local VFWs, American Legions, volunteer firefighters, and other fraternal organizations.
