I recently participated in Local Government Day at the Thornbury Township Building where I had the privilege of addressing high school seniors from Chester County's Rustin High School. There, I joined other local officials in explaining how specific government entities interact and work together.

At the Delaware County Courthouse, I joined several of my House colleagues, representatives of the Delaware County Police Chiefs Association, Delaware County District Attorney's Office and certified recovery specialists at a news conference to promote legislation to encourage drug overdose victims to get into treatment. House Bill 2147, of which I am a co-sponsor, would require those who recover from an overdose to receive a screening and referral for treatment by a trained medical professional in order to avoid being charged. This bill offers hope that addicted individuals will get the help they need and break the bonds of addiction.

I recently met with Charles McLister, president and CEO of Elwyn, an internationally recognized human services nonprofit organization to better understand Elwyn’s Mission and how I can help them move forward with their goals. With local offices in Media, Elwyn serves children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, as well as physical, medical, emotional, and behavioral health challenges. For more information, visit elwyn.org/