05/29/2026
Thank you to the Westmoreland County Chamber of Commerce for hosting this year’s State of the State event.
It was a great opportunity to join my colleagues from the Westmoreland County House and Senate Delegation to discuss the issues that matter most to our communities, businesses, and families.
One of the questions was on affordability. I highlighted House Bill 2373 that I am a co-prime sponsor, to provide a six-month suspension of Pennsylvania’s Gross Receipts Tax on electricity, giving families, seniors, and small businesses relief from rising utility costs. We also discussed the need for relief at the gas pump and my broader House Affordability Package aimed at lowering costs, reducing the tax burden on working families, and making Pennsylvania a more affordable place to live, work, and raise a family.
We also discussed energy production, workforce development, economic growth, and the policies needed to keep Pennsylvania competitive.
Thank you to the Chamber, the sponsors, Aaron Riggleman and Greg Moreland for emceeing the event, and everyone who attended and participated in the discussion. A special thank you to Westmoreland County Chamber Chairman Dan DeBone for his leadership and commitment to strengthening our local business community.
I appreciate the opportunity to share my thoughts and hear directly from the employers, entrepreneurs, and community leaders who help make Westmoreland County a great place to live, work, and do business.