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Cleaning up Litter
Like many people who are concerned about the amount of garbage scattered on our local roadways and highways, I worry about the effect litter has on our environment, our economy and our quality of life. Litter not only detracts from the beauty of our environment, be it near a park, picnic area or stream, but also can be a health and safety hazard for humans and wildlife. Despite the warning signs posted along the road and the punitive fines given out by law enforcement officers, some people continue to litter...
Greening Our Communities
Yesterday, I toured the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society’s Philadelphia International Flower Show. At the event, joined by United States Representative Allyson Schwartz (PA-13) and Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter, I held a press conference on the importance of green infrastructure in urban areas and announced my plan to introduce the Green Communities Act in the Senate...
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