Consumer Protection Agency has Been Effective in Protecting Pennsylvania Families from Unfair Business Practices; But There is Still Work to be Done

Op-ed by Senator Lisa Boscola

One of my primary goals as an elected official has been to improve the lives of middle- and working-class families in Pennsylvania. As a proponent of job creation and economic development, I have worked with the private sector to cut red tape and ensure that government incentives make Pennsylvania businesses competitive.  Working across the aisle to implement common sense reforms, help eliminate waste and create a more efficient government is a hallmark of my time in Harrisburg. 

When It Comes To Energy Policy, Pennsylvania Needs a Reset

Op-ed by Senator Lisa Boscola

PJM is America’s largest transmission organization that coordinates the movement of wholesale electricity across 13 states, of which Pennsylvania is one.  At its most recent wholesale capacity auction the cost of electricity went up 700%.  Prices jumped from $29 to $270 per megawatt-day across the region.  The size of the increase sent shockwaves across the market and should concern us all because the bottom line is we will all pay more.