A strong conservative record of fighting career politicians.
Founded the bipartisan, free-market, pro-growth Legislative Commonwealth Caucus.
Authored PA's model school choice law, the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC), included in the State budget.
Introduced the disciplined-spending, "Smart Growth" alternative budget, an approach later adopted by Governor Mark Schweiker.
Crafted another comprehensive, alternative state budget that would have tightened spending to the rate of inflation.
Introduced a landmark public school finance reform plan to control spending, equalize funding, and eliminate school property taxes.
Successfully exposed the dangers of "Real ID" legislation that would have mandated the collection of biometric data from citizens.
Accurately predicted PA's multi-billion-dollar deficit due to out-of-control spending in Harrisburg.
Proposed a resolution affirming the 10th Amendment and opposing unconstitutional federal mandates.