Photos from Harrisburg and around the district

Rep. Sturla takes the Oath of Office and is sworn in as a state representative to begin serving the constituents of the 96th legislative district.

Rep. Sturla takes the Oath of Office and is sworn in as a state representative to begin serving the constituents of the 96th legislative district.



Rep. Mike Sturla makes comments during the House debate on the 2019-20 state budget.

Rep. Mike Sturla makes comments during the House debate on the 2019-20 state budget.



Rep. Mike Sturla serves as keynote speaker at the Cultural Celebration at the state Capitol.

Rep. Mike Sturla serves as keynote speaker at the Cultural Celebration at the state Capitol.



Rep. Mike Sturla hosts a Veterans Appreciation Event at his constituent service office. (June 12, 2017)

Rep. Mike Sturla hosts a Veterans Appreciation Event at his constituent service office. (June 12, 2017)



Rep. Mike Sturla hosts a Veterans Appreciation Event at his constituent service office. (June 12, 2017)

Rep. Mike Sturla hosts a Veterans Appreciation Event at his constituent service office. (June 12, 2017)



Rep. Mike Sturla hosts a Veterans Appreciation Event at his constituent service office. (June 12, 2017)

Rep. Mike Sturla hosts a Veterans Appreciation Event at his constituent service office. (June 12, 2017)



Rep. Mike Sturla hosts a Veterans Appreciation Event at his constituent service office. (June 12, 2017)

Rep. Mike Sturla hosts a Veterans Appreciation Event at his constituent service office. (June 12, 2017)



Rep. Mike Sturla hosts a Veterans Appreciation Event at his constituent service office. (June 12, 2017)

Rep. Mike Sturla hosts a Veterans Appreciation Event at his constituent service office. (June 12, 2017)



Rep. Mike Sturla hosts a Veterans Appreciation Event at his constituent service office. (June 12, 2017)

Rep. Mike Sturla hosts a Veterans Appreciation Event at his constituent service office. (June 12, 2017)



Rep. Mike Sturla hosts a Veterans Appreciation Event at his constituent service office. (June 12, 2017)

Rep. Mike Sturla hosts a Veterans Appreciation Event at his constituent service office. (June 12, 2017)



Rep. Mike Sturla hosts a Veterans Appreciation Event at his constituent service office. (June 12, 2017)

Rep. Mike Sturla hosts a Veterans Appreciation Event at his constituent service office. (June 12, 2017)



Rep. Mike Sturla hosts a Veterans Appreciation Event at his constituent service office. (June 12, 2017)

Rep. Mike Sturla hosts a Veterans Appreciation Event at his constituent service office. (June 12, 2017)



Rep. Mike Sturla hosts a Veterans Appreciation Event at his constituent service office. (June 12, 2017)

Rep. Mike Sturla hosts a Veterans Appreciation Event at his constituent service office. (June 12, 2017)



Rep. Mike Sturla hosts a Veterans Appreciation Event at his constituent service office. (June 12, 2017)

Rep. Mike Sturla hosts a Veterans Appreciation Event at his constituent service office. (June 12, 2017)



Rep. Mike Sturla hosts a Veterans Appreciation Event at his constituent service office. (June 12, 2017)

Rep. Mike Sturla hosts a Veterans Appreciation Event at his constituent service office. (June 12, 2017)



Chairman Sturla attends a #RaiseTheWage event in support of increasing Pennsylvania's minimum wage. (June 28, 2017)

Chairman Sturla attends a #RaiseTheWage event in support of increasing Pennsylvania's minimum wage. (June 28, 2017)



Chairman Sturla attends a #RaiseTheWage event in support of increasing Pennsylvania's minimum wage. (June 28, 2017)

Chairman Sturla attends a #RaiseTheWage event in support of increasing Pennsylvania's minimum wage. (June 28, 2017)



Rep. Mike Sturla joins colleagues for a #PinkOut in support of Planned Parenthood. (June 21, 2017)

Rep. Mike Sturla joins colleagues for a #PinkOut in support of Planned Parenthood. (June 21, 2017)



Rep. Mike Sturla joins colleagues for a #PinkOut in support of Planned Parenthood. (June 21, 2017)

Rep. Mike Sturla joins colleagues for a #PinkOut in support of Planned Parenthood. (June 21, 2017)



Rep. Mike Sturla joins colleagues for a #PinkOut in support of Planned Parenthood. (June 21, 2017)

Rep. Mike Sturla joins colleagues for a #PinkOut in support of Planned Parenthood. (June 21, 2017)



State Rep. Mike Sturla welcomed  Nathan Henderson to the Capitol. Nathan captured first place in the Class AAA Boys’ 3200 Meter Run event at the 2017 PIAA State Track and Field Championships. He's had an awesome running career and will continue on at Syracuse University this fall. (June 7, 2017)

State Rep. Mike Sturla welcomed Nathan Henderson to the Capitol. Nathan captured first place in the Class AAA Boys’ 3200 Meter Run event at the 2017 PIAA State Track and Field Championships. He's had an awesome running career and will continue on at Syracuse University this fall. (June 7, 2017)



State Rep. Mike Sturla welcomed  Nathan Henderson to the Capitol. Nathan captured first place in the Class AAA Boys’ 3200 Meter Run event at the 2017 PIAA State Track and Field Championships. He's had an awesome running career and will continue on at Syracuse University this fall. (June 7, 2017)

State Rep. Mike Sturla welcomed Nathan Henderson to the Capitol. Nathan captured first place in the Class AAA Boys’ 3200 Meter Run event at the 2017 PIAA State Track and Field Championships. He's had an awesome running career and will continue on at Syracuse University this fall. (June 7, 2017)



State Rep. Mike Sturla hosted a news conference discuss his House Bill 959 that would establish a municipal fee for state police coverage of local municipalities.

State Rep. Mike Sturla hosted a news conference discuss his House Bill 959 that would establish a municipal fee for state police coverage of local municipalities.



State Rep. Mike Sturla hosted a news conference discuss his House Bill 959 that would establish a municipal fee for state police coverage of local municipalities.

State Rep. Mike Sturla hosted a news conference discuss his House Bill 959 that would establish a municipal fee for state police coverage of local municipalities.



State Rep. Mike Sturla hosted a news conference discuss his House Bill 959 that would establish a municipal fee for state police coverage of local municipalities.

State Rep. Mike Sturla hosted a news conference discuss his House Bill 959 that would establish a municipal fee for state police coverage of local municipalities.



State Rep. Mike Sturla hosted a news conference discuss his House Bill 959 that would establish a municipal fee for state police coverage of local municipalities.

State Rep. Mike Sturla hosted a news conference discuss his House Bill 959 that would establish a municipal fee for state police coverage of local municipalities.



State Rep. Mike Sturla hosted a news conference discuss his House Bill 959 that would establish a municipal fee for state police coverage of local municipalities.

State Rep. Mike Sturla hosted a news conference discuss his House Bill 959 that would establish a municipal fee for state police coverage of local municipalities.



State Rep. Mike Sturla visits a mock-classroom setup at the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building to show support for early childhood education funding. (Monday, Sept. 26, 2016)

State Rep. Mike Sturla visits a mock-classroom setup at the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building to show support for early childhood education funding. (Monday, Sept. 26, 2016)



State Rep. Mike Sturla visits a mock-classroom setup at the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building to show support for early childhood education funding.(Monday, Sept. 26, 2016)

State Rep. Mike Sturla visits a mock-classroom setup at the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building to show support for early childhood education funding.(Monday, Sept. 26, 2016)



State Rep. Mike Sturla visits a mock-classroom setup at the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building to show support for early childhood education funding.(Monday, Sept. 26, 2016)

State Rep. Mike Sturla visits a mock-classroom setup at the Pennsylvania State Capitol Building to show support for early childhood education funding.(Monday, Sept. 26, 2016)



State Rep. Mike Sturla speaks at the 2016 Day of Hope News Conference hosted by the PA HOPE Caucus. As chairman of the House Democratic Policy Committee, Sturla co-hosted eight bipartisan policy committee hearings on the opioid epidemic. (Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016)

State Rep. Mike Sturla speaks at the 2016 Day of Hope News Conference hosted by the PA HOPE Caucus. As chairman of the House Democratic Policy Committee, Sturla co-hosted eight bipartisan policy committee hearings on the opioid epidemic. (Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016)



State Rep. Mike Sturla speaks at the 2016 Day of Hope News Conference hosted by the PA HOPE Caucus. As chairman of the House Democratic Policy Committee, Sturla co-hosted eight bipartisan policy committee hearings on the opioid epidemic. (Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016)

State Rep. Mike Sturla speaks at the 2016 Day of Hope News Conference hosted by the PA HOPE Caucus. As chairman of the House Democratic Policy Committee, Sturla co-hosted eight bipartisan policy committee hearings on the opioid epidemic. (Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016)



State Rep. Mike Sturla speaks at the 2016 Day of Hope News Conference hosted by the PA HOPE Caucus. As chairman of the House Democratic Policy Committee, Sturla co-hosted eight bipartisan policy committee hearings on the opioid epidemic. (Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016)

State Rep. Mike Sturla speaks at the 2016 Day of Hope News Conference hosted by the PA HOPE Caucus. As chairman of the House Democratic Policy Committee, Sturla co-hosted eight bipartisan policy committee hearings on the opioid epidemic. (Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016)



State Rep. Mike Sturla speaks at the 2016 Day of Hope News Conference hosted by the PA HOPE Caucus. As chairman of the House Democratic Policy Committee, Sturla co-hosted eight bipartisan policy committee hearings on the opioid epidemic. (Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016)

State Rep. Mike Sturla speaks at the 2016 Day of Hope News Conference hosted by the PA HOPE Caucus. As chairman of the House Democratic Policy Committee, Sturla co-hosted eight bipartisan policy committee hearings on the opioid epidemic. (Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016)



State Rep. Mike Sturla speaks at the 2016 Day of Hope News Conference hosted by the PA HOPE Caucus. As chairman of the House Democratic Policy Committee, Sturla co-hosted eight bipartisan policy committee hearings on the opioid epidemic. (Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016)

State Rep. Mike Sturla speaks at the 2016 Day of Hope News Conference hosted by the PA HOPE Caucus. As chairman of the House Democratic Policy Committee, Sturla co-hosted eight bipartisan policy committee hearings on the opioid epidemic. (Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016)



State Rep. Mike Sturla tours Tec Centro with Lt. Gov. Mike Stack. Tec Centro is Lancaster's first and only bilingual vocational training school.

State Rep. Mike Sturla tours Tec Centro with Lt. Gov. Mike Stack. Tec Centro is Lancaster's first and only bilingual vocational training school.



State Rep. Mike Sturla tours Tec Centro with Lt. Gov. Mike Stack. Tec Centro is Lancaster's first and only bilingual vocational training school.

State Rep. Mike Sturla tours Tec Centro with Lt. Gov. Mike Stack. Tec Centro is Lancaster's first and only bilingual vocational training school.



State Rep. Mike Sturla tours Tec Centro with Lt. Gov. Mike Stack. Tec Centro is Lancaster's first and only bilingual vocational training school.

State Rep. Mike Sturla tours Tec Centro with Lt. Gov. Mike Stack. Tec Centro is Lancaster's first and only bilingual vocational training school.



State Rep. Mike Sturla tours Tec Centro with Lt. Gov. Mike Stack. Tec Centro is Lancaster's first and only bilingual vocational training school.

State Rep. Mike Sturla tours Tec Centro with Lt. Gov. Mike Stack. Tec Centro is Lancaster's first and only bilingual vocational training school.



State Rep. Mike Sturla tours Tec Centro with Lt. Gov. Mike Stack. Tec Centro is Lancaster's first and only bilingual vocational training school.

State Rep. Mike Sturla tours Tec Centro with Lt. Gov. Mike Stack. Tec Centro is Lancaster's first and only bilingual vocational training school.



State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts his 5th Annual Back-to-School Giveaway for Lancaster City School Children. (Aug. 20, 2016)

State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts his 5th Annual Back-to-School Giveaway for Lancaster City School Children. (Aug. 20, 2016)



State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts his 5th Annual Back-to-School Giveaway for Lancaster City School Children. (Aug. 20, 2016)

State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts his 5th Annual Back-to-School Giveaway for Lancaster City School Children. (Aug. 20, 2016)



State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts his 5th Annual Back-to-School Giveaway for Lancaster City School Children. (Aug. 20, 2016)

State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts his 5th Annual Back-to-School Giveaway for Lancaster City School Children. (Aug. 20, 2016)



State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts his 5th Annual Back-to-School Giveaway for Lancaster City School Children. (Aug. 20, 2016)

State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts his 5th Annual Back-to-School Giveaway for Lancaster City School Children. (Aug. 20, 2016)



State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts his 5th Annual Back-to-School Giveaway for Lancaster City School Children. (Aug. 20, 2016)

State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts his 5th Annual Back-to-School Giveaway for Lancaster City School Children. (Aug. 20, 2016)



Rep. Sturla welcomes Lancaster Young Professionals to his East King St. office for coffee and good conversation about legislative matters impacting the region.

Rep. Sturla welcomes Lancaster Young Professionals to his East King St. office for coffee and good conversation about legislative matters impacting the region.



Rep. Sturla welcomes Lancaster Young Professionals to his East King St. office for coffee and good conversation about legislative matters impacting the region.

Rep. Sturla welcomes Lancaster Young Professionals to his East King St. office for coffee and good conversation about legislative matters impacting the region.



State Rep. Mike Sturla hosted a news conference at the state Capitol unveiling his House Bill 2114, The Water Resource Act.

State Rep. Mike Sturla hosted a news conference at the state Capitol unveiling his House Bill 2114, The Water Resource Act.



State Rep. Mike Sturla hosted a news conference at the state Capitol unveiling his House Bill 2114, The Water Resource Act.

State Rep. Mike Sturla hosted a news conference at the state Capitol unveiling his House Bill 2114, The Water Resource Act.



State Rep. Mike Sturla hosted a news conference at the state Capitol unveiling his House Bill 2114, The Water Resource Act.

State Rep. Mike Sturla hosted a news conference at the state Capitol unveiling his House Bill 2114, The Water Resource Act.



State Rep. Mike Sturla hosted a news conference at the state Capitol unveiling his House Bill 2114, The Water Resource Act.

State Rep. Mike Sturla hosted a news conference at the state Capitol unveiling his House Bill 2114, The Water Resource Act.



State Rep. Mike Sturla joins Rep. Brian Cutler in commemorating Franklin and Marshall College's men's basketball coach, Glenn Robinson, on 900 victories with House Resolution 707.

State Rep. Mike Sturla joins Rep. Brian Cutler in commemorating Franklin and Marshall College's men's basketball coach, Glenn Robinson, on 900 victories with House Resolution 707.



State Rep. Mike Sturla honors the life of Lancaster icon Nelson M. Polite Sr. with a condolence resolution, HR773. Sturla welcomed Polite's family members to the House chamber for adoption of the resolution.

State Rep. Mike Sturla honors the life of Lancaster icon Nelson M. Polite Sr. with a condolence resolution, HR773. Sturla welcomed Polite's family members to the House chamber for adoption of the resolution.



State Rep. Mike Sturla honors the life of Lancaster icon Nelson M. Polite Sr. with a condolence resolution, HR773. Sturla welcomed Polite's family members to the House chamber for adoption of the resolution.

State Rep. Mike Sturla honors the life of Lancaster icon Nelson M. Polite Sr. with a condolence resolution, HR773. Sturla welcomed Polite's family members to the House chamber for adoption of the resolution.



State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway, donating more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster City school children.

State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway, donating more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster City school children.



State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway, donating more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster City school children.

State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway, donating more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster City school children.



State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway, donating more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster City school children.

State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway, donating more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster City school children.



State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway, donating more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster City school children.

State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway, donating more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster City school children.



State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway, donating more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster City school children.

State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway, donating more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster City school children.



State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway, donating more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster City school children.

State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway, donating more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster City school children.



State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway, donating more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster City school children.

State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway, donating more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster City school children.



State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway, donating more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster City school children.

State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway, donating more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster City school children.



State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway, donating more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster City school children.

State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway, donating more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster City school children.



State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway, donating more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster City school children.

State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway, donating more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster City school children.



State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway, donating more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster City school children.

State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway, donating more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster City school children.



State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway, donating more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster City school children.

State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway, donating more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster City school children.



State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway, donating more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster City school children.

State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway, donating more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster City school children.



State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway, donating more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster City school children.

State Rep. Mike Sturla hosts the 4th Annual Back to School Giveaway, donating more than 1,000 backpacks and school supplies to Lancaster City school children.



Rep. Sturla listens to Gov. Wolf present his proposed 2015-16 state budget.

Rep. Sturla listens to Gov. Wolf present his proposed 2015-16 state budget.



Rep. Sturla listens to Gov. Wolf present his proposed 2015-16 state budget.

Rep. Sturla listens to Gov. Wolf present his proposed 2015-16 state budget.



Rep. Sturla participates in a news conference with House and Senate Democratic leaders about Gov. Wolf's proposed 2015-16 state budget.

Rep. Sturla participates in a news conference with House and Senate Democratic leaders about Gov. Wolf's proposed 2015-16 state budget.



Rep. Mike Sturla joins a Capitol rally of the Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association supporting state funding for human services programs throughout Pennsylvania.

Rep. Mike Sturla joins a Capitol rally of the Rehabilitation and Community Providers Association supporting state funding for human services programs throughout Pennsylvania.



On May 24, Rep. Sturla  joined members of the PA Community Providers Association, which represents 225 community-based organizations that provide or support mental health, intellectual disability, substance abuse, children’s, and other human services, to call for the full funding for community-based human services in the 2011/12 budget.

On May 24, Rep. Sturla joined members of the PA Community Providers Association, which represents 225 community-based organizations that provide or support mental health, intellectual disability, substance abuse, children’s, and other human services, to call for the full funding for community-based human services in the 2011/12 budget.



Rep. Sturla speaks at a Capitol news conference supporting a bill aimed at making several funding and accountability reforms to charter and cyber charter schools in Pennsylvania.

Rep. Sturla speaks at a Capitol news conference supporting a bill aimed at making several funding and accountability reforms to charter and cyber charter schools in Pennsylvania.



Rep. Sturla speaks at an April 27 Capitol news conference in support of legislation that would create tax fairness by closing the so-called Delaware loophole, which allows multi-state corporations to avoid paying Pennsylvania Corporate Net Income taxes.

Rep. Sturla speaks at an April 27 Capitol news conference in support of legislation that would create tax fairness by closing the so-called Delaware loophole, which allows multi-state corporations to avoid paying Pennsylvania Corporate Net Income taxes.



State Rep. Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, addresses the Capitol press corps regarding the flawed budgetary priorities being endorsed by the governor and House GOP leaders. Sturla joined other Democratic leaders in the Capitol's East Wing rotunda on May 9.

State Rep. Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, addresses the Capitol press corps regarding the flawed budgetary priorities being endorsed by the governor and House GOP leaders. Sturla joined other Democratic leaders in the Capitol's East Wing rotunda on May 9.



Democratic Policy chairman and member of the House Rules Committee, Rep. Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, speaks at a Capitol news conference regarding commonsense reform amendments that House Democratic members were barred from debating on the House floor.

Democratic Policy chairman and member of the House Rules Committee, Rep. Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, speaks at a Capitol news conference regarding commonsense reform amendments that House Democratic members were barred from debating on the House floor.



State Rep. Mike Sturla, Democratic Policy chairman, was joined by legislative colleagues from across the state at a Capitol news conference to address Pennsylvania's looming health-care insurance crisis.

State Rep. Mike Sturla, Democratic Policy chairman, was joined by legislative colleagues from across the state at a Capitol news conference to address Pennsylvania's looming health-care insurance crisis.



<p>State Rep. Mike Sturla was honored with the Arc of Pennsylvania's Legislator of the Year award at a ceremony in March. Rep. Sturla was recognized for his tireless work on behalf of the Commonwealth's people with intellectual disabilities. Among his contributions is <a href=http://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2009&sind=0&body=H&type=B&bn=704 title=Read the bill target=_blank>House Bill 704</a>, which would make the state's special education funding formula more equitable. It is one of the Arc's legislative priorities for 2010.</p><p>Pictured here with Rep. Sturla are: Virginia Brown, president of the Board of Directors, The Arc of Lancaster County (left) and Ellen Schellenberger, executive director, The Arc

State Rep. Mike Sturla was honored with the Arc of Pennsylvania's Legislator of the Year award at a ceremony in March. Rep. Sturla was recognized for his tireless work on behalf of the Commonwealth's people with intellectual disabilities. Among his contributions is House Bill 704, which would make the state's special education funding formula more equitable. It is one of the Arc's legislative priorities for 2010.

Pictured here with Rep. Sturla are: Virginia Brown, president of the Board of Directors, The Arc of Lancaster County (left) and Ellen Schellenberger, executive director, The Arc



State Rep. Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, speaks at a news conference held by the PA School Funding Campaign regarding a spending plan passed by the Republican-led state Senate on May 4. The spending plan makes critical cuts to the education funding from the state.

State Rep. Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, speaks at a news conference held by the PA School Funding Campaign regarding a spending plan passed by the Republican-led state Senate on May 4. The spending plan makes critical cuts to the education funding from the state.



Majority Policy Chairman Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, addresses the media regarding the House Democrats 2009-10 policy agenda at a Leadership news conference.

Majority Policy Chairman Mike Sturla, D-Lancaster, addresses the media regarding the House Democrats 2009-10 policy agenda at a Leadership news conference.



The 104-member House Democratic Caucus elected its slate of leaders for the 2009-10 Legislative Session. They are (seated from left to right) Majority Leader Todd Eachus, 116th District, Luzerne; Speaker-Designee Keith McCall, 122nd District, Carbon; Appropriations Committee Chairman Dwight Evans, 203rd District, Philadelphia; (standing from left to right) Caucus Chairman Mark Cohen, 202nd District, Philadelphia; Caucus Secretary Jennifer Mann, 132nd District, Lehigh; Caucus Administrator Ron Buxton, 103rd District, Dauphin; Policy Committee Chairman Mike Sturla¸ 96th District, Lancaster; and Whip Bill DeWeese, 50th District, Greene/Fayette/Washington.

The 104-member House Democratic Caucus elected its slate of leaders for the 2009-10 Legislative Session. They are (seated from left to right) Majority Leader Todd Eachus, 116th District, Luzerne; Speaker-Designee Keith McCall, 122nd District, Carbon; Appropriations Committee Chairman Dwight Evans, 203rd District, Philadelphia; (standing from left to right) Caucus Chairman Mark Cohen, 202nd District, Philadelphia; Caucus Secretary Jennifer Mann, 132nd District, Lehigh; Caucus Administrator Ron Buxton, 103rd District, Dauphin; Policy Committee Chairman Mike Sturla¸ 96th District, Lancaster; and Whip Bill DeWeese, 50th District, Greene/Fayette/Washington.