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.
Tallman wants WAMs axed
From The Hanover Evening Sun
A local state representative is one of a group of Pennsylvania legislators asking the governor to help cover a budget shortfall by removing $100 million in discretionary funds for state legislators.
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Trying to slam the WAMs
From The Gettysburg Times
Several state representatives, including Will Tallman, R-193, have signed a letter addressed to Governor Ed Rendell, asking him to spare further cuts in education funding by removing discretionary grant programs from the state budget.
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Arizona-esque laws in Pa.?
From The Gettysburg Times
A bill introduced into the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Tuesday, and co-sponsored by Rep. Will Tallman, R-Adams/Hanover, charges local police officers with checking immigration status, investigating businesses suspected of employing of illegal immigrants and requiring businesses to verify applicants' legal status.
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Proposal increases pillow tax
From The Gettysburg Times
Legislation has been proposed in the Pennsylvania House to boost the Adams County lodging tax from three to five percent.
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House Passes Bill Named for Fallen Officer
From ABC27 News
Harrisburg, Pa. - At the Forum Building in downtown Harrisburg Monday afternoon, families and fellow officers gathered to remember seven police officers killed in the line of duty in 2009.
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State emergency responder bill named for officer advances
From The Gettysburg Times
Legislation named after fallen Sgt. Michael Weigand Jr. has been moved out of committee and is now up for consideration by the full state House of Representatives.
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Single payer efforts intensify
From The Gettysburg Times
An organization dedicated to establishing single-payer medical coverage for Pennsylvania residents vowed Saturday to continue its efforts, in spite of last week’s passage of federal health care reform.
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Revenue woes rekindle cop-fee talk
From The Hanover Evening Sun
The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors is trying to make sure rural townships don't soon see a large jump in fees for continued coverage from an undermanned and cash-strapped state police force.
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