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
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My first year in Harrisburg: Party labels and most 'friends' don't mean much in the capital of Pennsylvania
From the Post-Gazette
I'm a registered Republican, but my state legislative district in Beaver County has more Democrats living and voting in it than Republicans -- by a pretty wide margin. A little over a year ago, voters from both parties sent me to Harrisburg on a temporary, two-year agreement. The terms were simple -- be honest, don't abuse your power and keep your word.
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Pennsylvania must fight federal regulation of drilling Commentary Jim Christiana
From The Times Leader
AN ARTICLE in The Times Leader (“Rep. backs state control of drilling,” Feb. 1) cites a recent resolution I offered expressing support for state efforts to regulate the development of clean-burning natural gas from the Marcellus shale.
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House approves cell phone ban
From The Ellwood City Ledger
A state House vote to approve a ban on using hand-held cell phones or texting while driving drew the support of local legislators Tuesday.
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Work Remains on State Budget
From WHTM 27 News
Harrisburg, Pa. - It was just last Friday that a preliminary agreement was reached on a state budget, but it appears a final agreement is still a couple of weeks away.
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Rep. Christiana Interviewed on WHTM 27 News
From WHTM 27 News
Crowd presses local legislators on slow budget deal
From The Beaver County Times
CENTER TWP.— Four members of Beaver County’s legislative team said Thursday morning they don’t know when they’re going to have an opportunity to vote on a state budget.
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Christiana, Marshall: Budget proposal not good enough
From The Beaver County Times
When Gov. Ed Rendell and members of the state Legislature announced a tentative agreement that would end the state’s budget stalemate on Saturday, members of the House Republican caucus were noticeably absent from the room.
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Rep. Christiana Talks About the Budget on KDKA Channel 2
From KDKA Channel 2 Pittsburgh
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Think tank solicits opponents of state income tax hike
From The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
HARRISBURG -- A conservative think tank has gotten support from 81 state legislators -- all Republicans, so far -- in its petition campaign to oppose an increase in the state income tax.
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GOP legislators angry with Pennsylvania budget process
From The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
HARRISBURG — Freshmen House Republicans, angry over the refusal by Democratic leaders to bring a budget bill to the floor, are blasting the closed-door negotiating sessions between Gov. Ed Rendell and legislative leaders.
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State lawmakers split over use of new media
From The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
HARRISBURG -- As many state legislators take the plunge into social media sites like Facebook and Twitter, state Sen. Jim Ferlo isn't exactly LOLing.
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DeWeese: State spending database would have prevented bonus scandal
From The Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
HARRISBURG — House Majority Whip Bill DeWeese said Thursday that the legislative bonus scandal, in which he was implicated, would not have occurred if the state had an online database of state spending.
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Listen to Rep. Christiana on the Marty Griffin Show
from KDKA Radio
GOP lawmakers propose Web site to display state contracts
From The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
HARRISBURG -- Freshman state Rep. Jim Christiana, R-Beaver, unveiled legislation requiring information about government spending and contracts to be posted online in a searchable database.
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