Rep. Kessler (at right) speaks at a news conference about bipartisan legislation, which he is sponsoring in the House, that would provide a 75-cent-per-gallon production incentive for in-state producers of biodiesel. Pictured at left is Carl Shaffer, president of the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau, which supports the legislation.

At a House Appropriations Committee hearing, state Rep. David Kessler testifies about his pending legislation to promote organic farming. Pictured at right is Dr. Timothy LaSalle, chief executive officer of the Rodale Institute, who also testified in favor of Kessler's bill. At left is Sheila Christopher, executive director of the Pennsylvania Area Regional Food Banks.

Rep. David Kessler speaks on his resolution recognizing the 100th anniversary of a Boyertown fire that killed 170 people and led to the enactment of a landmark fire safety law in Pennsylvania. The House of Representatives adopted the resolution, 197-0.