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Right now, while working families struggle to afford groceries and healthcare, the programs that help them survive are under attack. These programs save lives when we fund them. I've lived it. That's why I'm fighting back.Like many other kids my age, I grew up as a child of divorced parents. It was a struggle for them to keep my brothers and me in a good school district. We received discounted lunches at school back in the '90s when that was even more stigmatized than it is today. My brother and I recently discussed the hot pink lunch cards we were given. Maybe the other kids didn't notice, maybe the teachers and kitchen staff didn't judge, but in those moments it felt like it. For my family it was assistance, but there are families where school meals may be their only meal of the day. With how unaffordable things are today, an arbitrary salary cap puts food insecure kids at even further risk. We can invest in both our farms and our kids' futures bringing farm-fresh food from Pennsylvania farms to our schools for free meals for our kids.When my son was born he spent the first week in the NICU, and once we brought him home we had a seemingly never-ending list of specialists he needed to see. We were fortunate to qualify for medical assistance that allowed us to ensure he received the care he needed. We also qualified for WIC and we have family that qualifies for SNAP benefits as well today. These essential assistance programs meant we never had to make the choice between healthcare and eating. They're part of our rural economic infrastructure! These benefits keep our local grocery stores viable, which preserves jobs, maintains food access, and keeps money circulating in our communities. Without them, we'd see more food deserts and more rural families forced to drive 30+ miles for groceries.After my son was born, my wife was pregnant again, but unfortunately around 20 weeks we were told the pregnancy was not viable. The baby's kidneys never developed. As a result there was no amniotic fluid, the lungs would never develop, and my wife would most likely be facing a life-threatening miscarriage. As painful as it was, we had the option to take the doctor-recommended course of action to terminate the pregnancy. Later, we were blessed with the chance to try again and a daughter. But now in a post-Dobbs world, I'm terrified for her if she ever faces the situation we had to.As my son grew older he received an autism diagnosis, and we've received special education support in three different school districts. Education in general is under attack. Pennsylvania is failing to meet its constitutional mandate to provide a 'thorough and efficient' education to all students. We spend more per student on unregulated cyber charter schools than we do for brick and mortar schools. The eight school districts that make up HD-111 spend over $12 million dollars annually on cyber charters! Our schools are also our top employers in Susquehanna and Wayne counties. More money for schools also means more jobs in our communities.Like many other families in this district, several members of my family have served in the armed forces. My youngest brother was looking to join them after high school. During boot camp he injured his shoulder and was prescribed opioid pain killers. Injured and addicted, he transitioned to the reserves and wrapped up his brief time with the services. However, he no longer had insurance and his developing problem transitioned to heroin. My last messages with my brother were about how he had been struggling. Not just with addiction but with trying to move forward with life. He was set to start a new job in a few days, he had just visited my other brother hours before in a seemingly optimistic mood, and we hoped things were looking up for him.It's been almost ten years now and this past October would have been his 40th birthday. I don't know that Medicare for All would have saved his life, but I can tell you that going to jail didn't. Pennsylvanians spend close to $3 billion annually on our prison system, with a recidivism rate approaching 50% to show for it. We criminalize addiction and mental health instead of treating them. It costs us billions, but it doesn't make us safer and it doesn't help our families heal. Medicare for All solutions do more than just save us all much-needed money, as stated above I believe it can help with both addiction and recidivism. In addition to providing us all more much-needed access to healthcare, healthcare is one of the top employers in Susquehanna and Wayne counties.Every one of these experiences taught me that our safety net works when we invest in it, and fails when we don't. Thousands of families in this district face these same struggles every day. I'm running now because we deserve a representative who doesn't just talk about these issues in a committee room, but has lived them at a kitchen table. All of these problems we face on a day-to-day basis are because the focus is always on someone else's profits and not Pennsylvanians!Republicans have controlled the Senate every single year since 1994 and the House for 25 of those 31 years. That's the definition of status quo! If their ideas worked, we wouldn't have crumbling infrastructure, underfunded schools, and families choosing between groceries and prescriptions. We wouldn't be the only state surrounding us, other than West Virginia, that hasn't legalized cannabis, letting millions of wasted revenue leave our state. We wouldn't be the only state in the top ten of natural gas producers, we rank second, without a severance tax on natural gas extracted, again leaving us missing out on millions of dollars of revenue.The Republican status quo has kept us struggling to survive. It's time we thrive. There's so much work ahead, but if even one of these experiences resonates with you, if you remember your own hot pink lunch card, or you've worried about a loved one's addiction, or you've fought to get your kid the services they need, then you understand why I'm running. We deserve a representative who's lived these struggles, not just voted on them. Together, we can build that future.

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<img src="https://run.imgix.net/c2c81733-f76c-457a-a229-e22260cd2958/2ab16978-10cf-4a9e-8f64-664ca59624cd/2ab16978-10cf-4a9e-8f64-664ca59624cd.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C960%2C540&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Like every other parent, my wife Stephanie and I worry about the world our kids are inheriting. We have the same conversations every family in District 111 has: How do we afford groceries when prices keep rising? How do we pay for healthcare when costs go up every year? Why are wages stagnant while housing prices skyrocket? Why do problems like climate change and inequality keep getting worse instead of better? <img src="https://run.imgix.net/c2c81733-f76c-457a-a229-e22260cd2958/865d08f3-2b29-4cd7-8b00-aeeca45f233c/865d08f3-2b29-4cd7-8b00-aeeca45f233c.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C816%2C488&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">I'm not a politician; I work in software as a Quality Assurance Engineer. All of those problems sound like bugs to me! One of the most important things we do when we encounter a bug is to identify the root cause. What's the root cause of these bugs? To the rich and powerful this is a feature not a bug! Why haven't we 'squashed' these bugs? Because unlimited money is allowed to flow into Harrisburg through uncapped donations. Our elected representatives are allowed to buy and sell stocks based on inside information, and then immediately go work for the corporations they were supposed to regulate. <img src="https://run.imgix.net/c2c81733-f76c-457a-a229-e22260cd2958/9bc80541-3d8c-4f22-b617-61a470ed9d04/9bc80541-3d8c-4f22-b617-61a470ed9d04.jpeg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C444%2C1536%2C1604&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="right" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="right" variant="framed">I enjoy what I get to do for a living. I identify problems and work across technical and business teams to come up with the best solutions we can for our customers. That's why I'm running for State House District 111. I want to help identify problems and work towards solutions for all Pennsylvanians. We need our representatives to tell health insurance companies "No, I won't take your money so you can continue to set record profits off denying the very care you charge for." We need our representatives to tell the corporate food industry "No, I won't take your money while you squeeze our local farmers and markets out of business while jacking up grocery prices." We need our representatives to tell the pharmaceutical companies "No, I won't take your money you made profiting off of families like mine that lost loved ones to addiction." When corporate lobbyists demand I protect their profits over your family, I'll say no! Because I won't owe them anything. I'll fight for healthcare for all, supporting our local farmers, making housing and groceries affordable, treatment instead of incarceration, and getting corporate money out of politics for good. That's what Pennsylvanians over Profits means.

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It means fighting to get all Pennsylvanians health care instead of taking donations from the health insurance companies raking in record profits. It means fighting against the corporate food industry that has both led to Pennsylvania having some of the highest grocery inflation and squeezed out local farmers, instead of taking donations from them. It means fighting for those we lost to addiction and fighting to not lose anyone else, not taking donations from pharmaceutical companies and the private prison industry. It all starts with getting corporate "dark money" out of Pennsylvania and putting the focus on making our lives better, not the profits of the wealthy few who do nothing but seek to divide us further for their financial gain.

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In 2023, the Commonwealth Court ruled Pennsylvania's school funding system unconstitutional. While the legislature has taken first steps, Pennsylvania still has a $4 billion funding gap to fully comply with the court's order. Pennsylvania ranks among the bottom 10 states for state share of school funding, providing just 38% when the national average is 47%. That means property taxpayers carry far more of the burden here than in most of America.House District 111 has eight school districts across Susquehanna and Wayne Counties. Our eight school districts paid a combined $12.4 million for the 2023-24 school year to charter schools. A staggering 96% of those funds went to cyber charter schools. A brick-and-mortar school district spends roughly $8,000-10,000 per student on actual instruction and operations. Cyber charters have no buildings, no buses, no cafeterias, and no gyms. Yet our districts pay $14,000-22,000 per cyber charter student. Cyber charter schools serve a purpose, but taxpayers shouldn't pay brick-and-mortar prices for online education.If we kept this money working for kids in our own schools:<ul><li>Hire 150+ teachers at $50,000/year with benefits</li><li>Provide full-day kindergarten in every district</li><li>Hire school counselors, nurses, and support staff to address mental health</li><li>Fix leaky roofs, upgrade HVAC systems, and improve school safety</li><li>Reduce class sizes so teachers can give individual attention</li><li>Expand career and technical programs to prepare students for good jobs</li></ul>We could lower property taxes while still improving our schools if the state funded education adequately AND reformed cyber charter payments!I have emailed all eight of our superintendents to ask them to confirm these numbers and to let me know what their schools could have done with the money spent on cyber charters. I will update this page with their feedback.<h3>Our Schools Are Major Employers</h3>In Susquehanna County's Top 50 Employers:<ul><li>#3: Montrose Area School District</li><li>#5: Elk Lake School District</li><li>#7: Mountain View School District</li><li>#8: Forest City Regional School District</li><li>#9: Susquehanna Community School District</li><li>#31: Blue Ridge School District</li><li>#35: Susquehanna County Career &amp; Tech Center</li></ul>In Wayne County's Top 50 Employers:<ul><li>#5: Wayne Highlands School District</li><li>#8: Western Wayne School District</li><li>#37: Wallenpaupack Area School District</li></ul>Underfunding our schools weakens our entire economy. When we underfund schools, we:<ul><li>Force layoffs and hiring freezes</li><li>Reduce middle-class jobs in our communities</li><li>Weaken the economic stability of our region</li><li>Discourage families from moving to our region</li></ul>As your State Representative, I will:<ul><li>Vote to fully fund public education according to the constitutional requirement</li><li>Support cyber charter reform to stop the taxpayer ripoff</li><li>Demand transparency in how every education dollar is spent</li><li>Oppose all corporate PAC money because I work for you, not special interests</li></ul>

PA ranks 42nd for state school funding. For HD-111 $12.4 million leaves our 8 school districts every year for charter schools (96% to Cyber Charters). Pennsylvanians Over Profits means more funding for our schools, not charter school profit.

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Studies, polls, focus groups, and bipartisan town halls all point to the same conclusion: money and corruption are undermining our political system. Voters across the political spectrum share concerns about large donors having outsized influence over regular citizens, and how little it takes for wealthy interests to pressure elected officials.Beyond the corruption itself, our broken campaign finance system creates a vicious cycle. Candidates must become increasingly outlandish to generate attention and donations. This forces politicians to adopt extreme positions that most voters don't support, simply to stay competitive in fundraising. The result is a political culture that rewards divisive rhetoric over substantive solutions.The amount of money needed to run a competitive campaign creates a major roadblock for qualified candidates. Many potential public servants (teachers, small business owners, community organizers) never run because they can't compete with wealthy or well connected opponents. This deprives voters of real choice and keeps new voices out of our government.Public financing programs in other states have proven that there's a better way. Evidence from Connecticut, Maine, and Arizona shows that public financing leads to more competitive races, more first time candidates, and fewer unopposed elections. When candidates don't have to spend every waking moment fundraising, they can focus on talking to voters about the issues that matter.I frequently mention that we need to look to other states for solutions to the challenges we face. States like Washington, Connecticut, and Maine have implemented comprehensive campaign finance reforms that have created fairer, more transparent systems.This is where putting Pennsylvanians over Profits really begins by examining what works elsewhere and building a Pennsylvania framework that tackles corruption head on.Below, I've outlined a comprehensive campaign finance reform framework based on proven models from states that have successfully reduced the influence of money in politics. This framework addresses contribution limits, public financing, dark money disclosure, conflicts of interest, and lobbying restrictions."AI" Disclaimer: The following policy framework was developed using research and AI analysis of successful state programs, then edited and reviewed and lightly edited by me. This represents a framework of policy ideas, not final legislative language. I will not let perfect be the enemy of good. I will fight for comprehensive campaign finance reform in any form that reduces corruption and returns government to the people.Note: I also support redistricting reform through an independent citizens commission, open primaries for all voters, and ranked-choice voting to break the two-party stranglehold on our democracy. I will be adding a more detailed section in the future.Five pillars modeled on successful state reforms:<h4>1. Contribution Limits (Model: Connecticut)</h4>Individual Limits:<ul><li>$5,000 per election to State House/Senate candidates</li><li>$10,000 per election to statewide candidates (Governor, Attorney General, etc.)</li><li>$50,000 per year aggregate to all candidates and committees</li></ul>PAC/Corporate Limits:<ul><li>$5,000 per election to State House/Senate candidates</li><li>$10,000 per election to statewide candidates</li><li>Ban direct contributions from government contractors and lobbyists</li></ul>Why these numbers: Based on Connecticut model adjusted for PA's larger population. High enough to be constitutionally defensible, low enough to reduce influence of wealthy donors.<h4>2. Public Financing Program (Model: Connecticut + Maine hybrid)</h4>"Pennsylvania Clean Elections Fund"How it works:<ul><li>Candidates qualify by collecting 150-300 small donations ($5-$100) from district residents</li><li>Once qualified, receive public grant equal to spending limit for office</li><li>Voluntary participation - can still use traditional fundraising if preferred</li><li>Funded through abandoned property sales + small fee on lobbyist registrations</li></ul>Spending limits and grants:<ul><li>State House: $75,000 for general election</li><li>State Senate: $150,000 for general election</li><li>Statewide offices: Scaled based on competitive market analysis</li></ul>Supplemental grants available if:<ul><li>Opponent opts out and spends over limit</li><li>Independent expenditure groups spend heavily against participant</li></ul>Why this works (Connecticut evidence):<ul><li>85% participation rate (vs 30-50% in other states)</li><li>Passed previously "untouchable" reforms in first decade</li><li>Cost: &lt;0.2% of state budget</li><li>Freed legislators to vote conscience instead of donor interests</li><li>Increased first-time candidate participation by 40%</li></ul><h4>3. Dark Money Disclosure (Model: California)</h4>Comprehensive transparency requirements:501(c)(4) "social welfare" organizations:<ul><li>Must disclose all donors giving $5,000+ if spending on PA elections</li><li>Must file reports 30 days before election showing funding sources</li><li>Applies to ANY spending that mentions candidates or ballot issues</li></ul>LLC and shell company disclosure:<ul><li>Must report beneficial owners (actual humans behind the money)</li><li>Prohibit donations through multiple LLCs to evade limits</li><li>Severe penalties for creating shell entities to hide donors</li></ul>Real-time reporting:<ul><li>All contributions $1,000+ reported within 48 hours</li><li>All expenditures $5,000+ reported within 48 hours</li><li>Public database searchable by donor, recipient, date, amount</li></ul><h4>4. Stock Trading Ban (Model: Federal STOCK Act + state enhancements)</h4>Prohibit legislators from:<ul><li>Trading individual stocks while in office</li><li>Trading stocks in industries under their committee jurisdiction for 2 years after leaving office</li><li>Holding stock in companies with state contracts</li></ul>Allowed investments:<ul><li>Diversified mutual funds</li><li>Index funds</li><li>Bonds</li><li>Real estate (with disclosure)</li></ul>Enforcement:<ul><li>Automatic penalties: $1,000 per violation</li><li>Trading profits forfeited to state general fund</li><li>Violations publicized on state ethics website</li></ul>Why necessary: PA legislators have access to non-public information about regulations, contracts, budgets. Current system allows legal insider trading.<h4>5. Lobbying Reforms (Model: Connecticut + DC)</h4>Strengthen cooling-off period:<ul><li>Extend from 1 year to 3 years for legislators becoming lobbyists</li><li>Apply to ALL state officials (currently has exceptions)</li><li>Include family members (spouse can't immediately lobby)</li></ul>Contractor ban (from Connecticut):<ul><li>Government contractors cannot donate to campaigns</li><li>Contractors cannot hire lobbyists on state matters</li><li>Contractors must disclose all political spending</li></ul>Enhanced disclosure:<ul><li>Lobbyists report ALL expenditures on officials (not just over $100)</li><li>Report all meetings with officials (subject, attendees, outcome)</li><li>Report all campaign work done for candidates</li><li>Public searchable database updated weekly</li></ul>Ban lobbyist fundraising:<ul><li>Lobbyists cannot host fundraisers for officials</li><li>Lobbyists cannot bundle contributions</li><li>Lobbyists cannot solicit donations for officials</li></ul><h2>How It All Fits Together</h2>The Pennsylvania system is broken because:<ol><li>Unlimited money from corporations and wealthy donors</li><li>Hidden dark money from out-of-state groups</li><li>Legislators profiting from insider stock trades</li><li>Revolving door between lobbying and office</li><li>No enforcement mechanism with real teeth</li></ol>This framework fixes the system by:<ol><li>Contribution limits reduce power of mega-donors</li><li>Public financing gives candidates alternative to corporate money</li><li>Dark money disclosure exposes who's really trying to influence elections</li><li>Stock trading ban ends legalized insider trading</li><li>Lobbying reforms close the revolving door</li><li>Independent enforcement (new PA Ethics Commission) ensures violations have consequences</li></ol>

Pennsylvania allows unlimited donations, hidden dark money, stock trading by legislators, and politicians becoming lobbyists after one year. It's rigged against working families. Pennsylvanians over Profits means banning corporate PAC donations, closing dark money loopholes, banning stock trading, and closing the lobbyist revolving door.

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Candidate Meet and Greet Petition Signing

Candidates for the following races will be at Wayne County Dems HQ: House District 111: Kyle Devlin Senate District 20: Jackie Baker Senate District 40: Brian Wrightson

Wayne County HQ Petition Signing

Corporate food consolidation has driven Pennsylvania grocery prices to among the highest in America while shutting local farmers out of markets. Families pay more while farmers struggle, and fresh local food disappears. Pennsylvanians over Profits means breaking corporate control, connecting Pennsylvania farms to schools and communities, and ensuring affordable, fresh food for all.

Food System Reform

Beyond raising minimum wage and building more houses, we need proven solutions. In 1991, Minnesota passed bipartisan Community Land Trust legislation, helping families own homes while keeping housing permanently affordable. After 30 years of success, it's time Pennsylvania caught up. We must support existing CLTs and create a framework for new ones, keeping housing in our communities, not Wall St.

Housing Availability &amp; Affordability

Healthcare employs more people in our district than any other industry. Universal coverage protects these jobs with stable funding while guaranteeing care for every resident. Reps. Scott &amp; Powell are leading this charge and when elected, I'll join them in that fight.<a href="https://www.palegis.us/house/co-sponsorship/memo?memoID=47916">https://www.palegis.us/house/co-sponsorship/memo?memoID=47916</a>

Healthcare employs more people in our district than any other industry. Universal coverage protects these jobs with stable funding while guaranteeing care for every resident. Reps. Scott &amp; Powell are leading this charge and when elected, I'll join them in that fight. <a href="https://www.palegis.us/house/co-sponsorship/memo?memoID=47916">https://www.palegis.us/house/co-sponsorship/memo?memoID=47916</a>

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Susquehanna County Petition Breakfast

Our petition breakfast is your chance to come meet candidates and sign their petitions for them to get on the ballot. This year, our breakfast will be held 9 AM February 28th at the Great Bend Hose Company

One of my favorite things about the craft beer boom over the last 10-15 years is that it has allowed for so much creativity. There are an ever-growing number of IPAs out there, I am partial to hazy and New England styles, and every different brewery will have its own unique spin. This leads to breweries becoming destinations worth visiting and generates an increase in businesses surrounding the brewery, with older buildings being repurposed. The craft brewing industry has generated hundreds of thousands of jobs and billions of dollars for the economy. Pennsylvania ranks near the top in the nation for economic impact generated by craft beer, and yet we do not do the same for cannabis.Five of our six bordering states have already legalized recreational use, and those states are not just receiving the tax revenue and jobs created. In fact, hundreds of millions of dollars in potential tax revenue from Pennsylvanians goes to these states. I want Pennsylvania to have a thriving craft cannabis industry to go hand in hand with our craft beer industry. Locally owned, operated, and sourced Pennsylvania Craft Cannabis. Businesses that become part of our local community, not dominated by out-of-state mega-corporations or restricted to state-run stores.We can use this increase in tax revenue to fund our most underfunded schools, fix our roads, provide broadband internet to communities without, and so much more.I frequently mention that we always need to be looking to other states to see different solutions to the issues we all face. States like California, Massachusetts, and New Jersey have systems that help local businesses. Using their data compared with HB 1200, HB 20, and my desire for a "craft-like" system, the following suggested framework was developed."AI" Disclaimer: The following is generated by a series of AI prompts and lightly edited by me. This is a framework of policy ideas and not intended to be interpreted as an official bill proposal. I will not let perfect be the enemy of good, and I will fight for any form of legalization and criminal justice reform for cannabis.<h3>1. Create a Real Craft Industry</h3>Three-tier licensing (like Massachusetts + California):<ul><li>Tier 1 - Micro-Cultivator: 300 plants or 5,000 sq ft</li><li>Tier 2 - Craft Grower: 1,000 plants or 10,000 sq ft</li><li>Tier 3 - Craft Cooperative: Up to 100,000 sq ft shared among PA farmer members</li></ul>All tiers can:<ul><li>Grow their own cannabis</li><li>Process it into products</li><li>Sell directly to consumers</li><li>Offer on-site consumption (like a brewery taproom)</li><li>Deliver to customers</li></ul>Fees: 50% reduced for microbusinesses vs. large operators<h3>2. Prioritize Pennsylvania Agriculture</h3>Pennsylvania currently has 165 active hemp growing permits. These farmers already:<ul><li>Understand cannabis cultivation</li><li>Have agricultural infrastructure</li><li>Know safety and testing requirements</li><li>Operate in rural communities that need economic development</li></ul>Give them first shot:<ul><li>Hemp farmers get priority to convert permits</li><li>Further reduced fees for existing ag operations</li><li>PA Department of Agriculture provides technical support</li><li>Can use existing barns, greenhouses, processing facilities</li></ul><h3>3. Keep Ownership Local</h3>Following New Jersey's successful model:<ul><li>51% ownership must reside in the county or adjacent county where business operates</li><li>2-year Pennsylvania residency minimum for all owners</li><li>No out-of-state corporate consolidation</li><li>Reserve 25% of licenses for businesses under $2M annual revenue</li></ul><h3>4. Safety Without Bureaucracy</h3><ul><li>All products tested for: potency, pesticides, heavy metals, microbes</li><li>Child-resistant packaging with clear THC labeling</li><li>Seed-to-sale tracking (PA already does this for medical)</li><li>Department of Agriculture oversight (they already regulate hemp)</li><li>No reinventing the wheel - use proven systems</li></ul><h3>5. Make It Right: Criminal Justice Reform</h3><ul><li>Automatic expungement: All prior possession convictions cleared</li><li>Immediate release: Anyone incarcerated for possession-only</li><li>Social equity licenses: 15% of licenses reserved for individuals/communities harmed by prohibition</li><li>Reduced fees: 75% discount for social equity applicants</li><li>No questions asked: Past cannabis convictions cannot disqualify license applicants</li></ul><h3>6. Invest in Pennsylvania</h3>Tax structure: 15% wholesale + 6% sales tax = ~21% total (competitive with neighbors)Revenue goes to:<ul><li>30% → Public education (rural schools prioritized)</li><li>25% → Infrastructure (roads, broadband in rural PA)</li><li>20% → Criminal justice reform programs</li><li>15% → Small business &amp; ag development</li><li>10% → Drug treatment &amp; mental health</li></ul><h3>How Pennsylvania Compares</h3><img src="https://run.imgix.net/c2c81733-f76c-457a-a229-e22260cd2958/9596803c-b437-4016-b97f-10d8e34ecbc1/9596803c-b437-4016-b97f-10d8e34ecbc1.png?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C725%2C711&amp;w=1500" alt="Cannabis Legalization Comparison" caption="Cannabis Legalization Comparison" align="center" alignwidth="50" variant="base">Cannabis Legalization Comparison

Five of six bordering states have legalized cannabis, and hundreds of millions in PA tax dollars cross state lines annually. Legalize adult use, expunge all possession convictions, and release those incarcerated for possession. Establish craft cannabis licenses for PA farmers and small businesses, keep profits local, not with corporations or state monopolies. Fund schools, roads, and broadband.

Cannabis Legalization

Pennsylvania spends over $3 billion on prisons while chronically underfunding addiction treatment, cycling people through jails instead of providing care. Our loved ones cycle through jails and homelessness in their struggles with addiction and mental health. Pennsylvanians over Profits means treatment over incarceration, expanded mental health services, and recovery over punishment and profit.

Mental Health & Addiction Reform

Petition Signing At Little Ireland Brewing Co.

Want to help get local Democrats on the ballot?Join Jackie Baker and me at Little Ireland in Susquehanna on Wednesday, Feb 25th to sign nomination petitions for our May primary campaigns!Sign petitions, Play trivia (6:30 PM start), support a local business (I'll be ordering my usual Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich)

Paige Cognetti Meet and Greet Petition Signing

Come by for a Meet &amp; Greet with Paige Cognetti, candidate for PA’s 8th Congressional District.I will be there as well with other candidates.

Sign candidate petitions, and mingle and chat.Petitions for all Democratic candidates statewide and local will be available. Candidates for precinct committee spots can also bring petitions to circulate.

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<h5>Quality Assurance Engineer and Father Challenges Unopposed Incumbent, Pledges to Fight Corporate Influence in Politics</h5>SUSQUEHANNA, PA – Kyle Devlin, a quality assurance engineer and father of two, today announced his candidacy for Pennsylvania State House of Representatives in District 111, offering voters their first competitive choice in four election cycles.The seat is currently held by Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna), who has run unopposed in three of the last four elections.Devlin's campaign centers on a single message: "Pennsylvanians over Profits." He has pledged to refuse all corporate PAC contributions."When corporations can write unlimited checks to candidates, those candidates end up representing corporate interests instead of their constituents," Devlin said. "Pennsylvania has some of the weakest campaign finance laws in the country, even as families face some of the steepest increases in grocery prices. I'm running because hard-working families in District 111 deserve a representative who answers to them, not corporate donors."Devlin's platform is shaped by his lived experience as a working parent in Pennsylvania:Healthcare Access: When Devlin's son was born, the family spent considerable time in the NICU and at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. They qualified for Keystone Mercy, Pennsylvania's Medicaid program, which helped them avoid crushing medical debt. "That experience saved us," Devlin said. "I'll fight to expand Medicaid eligibility and work toward a public option for all Pennsylvanians."Special Education: Because Devlin's son receives specialized autism support, he’s seen firsthand how vital strong special education programs are. "Every child deserves the support they need to succeed. I'll fight to fully fund special education mandates statewide," he said.Criminal Justice Reform: “My family has been directly impacted by the opioid epidemic," Devlin said. "We need to treat addiction as the health crisis it is, not a criminal justice issue."Pennsylvania has one of the highest recidivism rates in the country—the three-year rate has hovered around 64% for 16 years, costing taxpayers $3.1 billion annually. Devlin advocates for a complete rethinking of the criminal justice system."The phrase 'tough on crime' goes back to Goldwater and Nixon," Devlin said. "With all this 'toughness,' if it were so effective, it wouldn't still be a slogan decades later. We need to focus on rehabilitation over punishment, with a focus on mental health, to ensure our returning citizens return successfully."Background: Devlin is a lifelong Pennsylvanian and has worked as a quality assurance engineer since 2013. He and his family live in Susquehanna where his two teenagers attend Susquehanna Community School District."I'm not a career politician; I'm a working parent who sees the same struggles my neighbors face. That's why I'm running to put Pennsylvanians first."Election Information: The Democratic primary for Pennsylvania House District 111 will be held on May 19, 2026. The general election is scheduled for November 3, 2026.Pennsylvania House District 111 encompasses all of Susquehanna County and portions of Wayne County in northeastern Pennsylvania.The campaign is actively recruiting volunteers and grassroots donors. To get involved or contribute, visit <a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="http://PennsylvaniansOverProfits.com">PennsylvaniansOverProfits.com</a> or contact <a style="color: var(--color-text); text-decoration-color: var(--color-text)" href="mailto:Kyle@PennsylvaniansOverProfits.com">Kyle@PennsylvaniansOverProfits.com</a>.

Quality Assurance Engineer and Father Challenges Unopposed Incumbent, Pledges to Fight Corporate Influence in PoliticsSUSQUEHANNA, PA – Kyle Devlin, a quality assurance engineer and father of two, today announced his candidacy for Pennsylvania State House of Representatives in District 111, offering voters their first competitive choice in four election cycles.

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Kyle Devlin Announces Candidacy for Pennsylvania House District 111

Quality Assurance Engineer and father running for PA State House District 111. Refusing corporate PAC money. Fighting for Pennsylvanians over profits.

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