Issue Position: Better Government

Issue Position

Pennsylvanians deserve transparent, effective, and responsive government.

During my first year in office, I successfully led the fight to restore the ban on campaign contributions by casino operators, and authored a key provision of state law that ended Deferred Retirement Option Plans (DROP) for elected officials statewide. I also joined with Mayor Nutter to replace the scandal-plagued Penn's Landing Corporation with the new Delaware River Waterfront Corporation, paving the way for the waterfront transformation that is taking shape today.

I've been a vocal advocate for legislation to enact campaign finance limits and restrict pay-to-play contributions by those seeking to do business with the state. In the Senate, I've helped craft new ethics rules, and regular training, for members and staff.

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