Today, I had the opportunity to welcome the Cumberland Valley Youth Basketball Association’s sixth-grade team to the Capitol as we celebrated their 2026 Pennsylvania Middle School Basketball State Championship victory. Competing against some of the top teams in the state, Cumberland Valley finished the tournament undefeated with a perfect 6–0 record to bring home the title.
This championship marks the program’s second state title in just three years; an incredible accomplishment that reflects the hard work, talent, and dedication of both the players and coaches. It was an honor to congratulate the team and present them with House citations recognizing their outstanding achievement.
Taking a quick break from budget hearings to read with students at Winding Creek Elementary! We’re celebrating reading & literacy this week during Read Across America, so stay tuned - this isn’t our last stop!
Happy Read Across America week! Getting into classrooms and engaging with students is far and away one of my favorite parts of this job. Stay tuned for our classroom tours this week - we'll be reading our way across the 87th district!
Fun Fact - if you walk down the House hallway you'll see portraits of all the former Speakers of the House! A fun way to honor another piece of our Commonwealth's history.
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This week:
✅Supporting the Next Generation at the Cumberland Valley FFA Banquet
✅Honoring Outstanding Educators at the Bubbler Foundation’s Annual Dinner
✅House Approves Alicia’s Law to Protect Kids from Online Predators
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Bright & early this morning at Elmwood Academy! Thank you to the teachers & students for the warm welcome… I always enjoy opportunities to connect with our young learners & support programs that encourage a love of reading from an early age.
Ryan Atrium part two - but this time you get to take in all the views. If you don't want to hear my commentary, watching the video on it's own is a very etherial experience, but if you're into the fun facts, volume up!
Transparency, authenticity, & honesty are such important requirements for anybody working in politics. When you're sharing information, regardless of who your audience is, if you're not being straight-forward, you can't expect people to put their trust in your leadership.
Ryan Atrium Tour!! I'm beating a dead horse, but if you visit the Cumberland County/Harrisburg region, you absolutely need to make the Ryan Atrium a stop on your trip. There are many beautiful areas in our State Capitol building, but Ryan ranks as a top contender.
The most effective work in politics happens when we work together. Someone with an opposing view is not your enemy, but rather an invitation for thoughtful discussion on real policy. When we work together, we achieve more - it's that simple.
Allie and I are wishing all the moms and mother figures in the 87th District a very happy Mother’s Day! Moms make the world a better place by showing selfless love and strength every day.
