Working For You
It is an honor to work for you and the residents of our district and I take great pride in representing you in Harrisburg. I am aware of the challenges that face our state and I am dedicated to facing those challenges so that together, we can make our communities the best that they can be. As a way for you to keep up with the work that is happening on your behalf, check the stories listed below, and as always, feel free to contact me for more information about any state-related matter.

Incomplete nature of state budget worries some locally
From The York Daily Record
The way state Rep. Keith Gillespie, R-Hellam Township, sees it, you're not being very responsible if you plan out your household budget by incorporating some money that may or may not come through.

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Pa. House passes teen 'sexting' bill
From The York Daily Record
The state House of Representatives on Wednesday passed a bill proposed by state Rep. Seth Grove, R-Dover Township, that changes sentencing for teens who send sexually explicit messages of themselves to other teens.

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House OKs making teen sexting a crime
From The Harrisburg Patriot
Parents, school officials and district attorneys have struggled to find the best way to deal with sexually explicit pictures flying through cyberspace, snapped by teens and sent nimbly over cell phones.

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State House forwards 'sexting' legislation
From The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
HARRISBURG -- Minors who send sexually suggestive photos via mobile phones should be prosecuted with either summary offenses or second-degree misdemeanors, the House decided on Tuesday.

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Bill gives Pennsylvania DAs options in teen sexting cases
From The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
A bill, approved Tuesday by the state House, would establish different levels of severity for criminal charges that can be filed against teens younger than 18 accused of sexting -- the sending of nude or semi-nude photos via cell phone.

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"Sexting" Leads to Child Porn Charges for Teens
From The CBS Evening News
At Susquenita High School, 15 miles outside of Harrisburg, Pa., eight students, ranging in age from 13 to 17, have learned a tough lesson about "sexting."

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Grove readies for questions
From The Hanover Evening Sun
Rep. Seth Grove doesn't mind going "in front of the firing squad."

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Attention, teens: 'Sexting' is a felony
From The Norristown Times Herald
COURTHOUSE — Teenagers and parents beware — teens who share racy cell phone photos with others might face difficulty getting admitted to their colleges of choice, obtaining jobs and might even face criminal charges.

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Warning fall on deaf ears, teens say
From The Harrisburg Patriot
State lawmakers, prosecutors and even MTV have joined the chorus of those warning teenagers against sending racy pictures with their cell phones.

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Bill would make 'sexting' a misdemeanor for teens
From The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
A bill to make "sexting" a second-degree misdemeanor rather than a felony has been approved by the House Judiciary Committee.

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Action expected soon on teen sexting bill
From WITF News
A state House committee is expected to take action this week on a bill to make "sexting" a second-degree misdemeanor -- but only for people ages 13 to 17.

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Let's talk about sexting: teens need to be educated
From The Harrisburg Patriot
Sexting is already a crime.

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Rendell's sales tax plan gets mixed response in York

From The York Dispatch
Gov. Ed Rendell's proposal to lower the state sales tax rate but expand its reach is drawing mixed reviews from local lawmakers.

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