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.

SIMPLER shale bill making progress
From The Delaware County Daily Times
Another piece of legislation regarding Marcellus Shale natural-gas drilling has garnered the support of a handful of local legislators, including House Appropriations Committee Majority Chairman Bill Adolph, R-165, of Springfield.

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EDITORIAL: Dead fish in Ridley Park can’t be taken lightly

From The Delaware County Daily Times
Something is rotten in Ridley Park — or fishy would be the more appropriate word.

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Miccarelli proposes gas-drilling tax

From The Delaware County Daily Times
State Rep. Nick Miccarelli, R-162, of Ridley Park, announced Tuesday he has plans to introduce legislation that would provide for a severance tax on Marcellus Shale gas drilling.

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Miccarelli named committee secretary
From The Delaware County Daily Times
State Rep. Nick Miccarelli, R-162, of Ridley Park, was recently appointed Secretary of the House Liquor Control Committee.

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Tinicum unsurprised by airport decision but still may fight it
From The Philadelphia Inquirer
On the day the Federal Aviation Administration announced its decision to allow Philadelphia to expand its airport into their Tinicum neighborhood, workers were putting the finishing touches on major renovations at the twin home of Tom and Suzanne Rich.

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Proposal would eliminate V-22 Osprey’s production
From The Delaware County Daily Times
Hundreds of jobs at the Boeing Co.’s plant in Delaware County may be in peril over the next decade if Congress and President Barack Obama carry out the recommendation by a federal commission to eliminate the V-22 Osprey program.

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