At a Capitol news conference, Rep. Kessler talks about a proposal, introduced by Rep. Seip, to modernize the state sales tax as a way to resolve the budget impasse, reduce property taxes and assist Philadelphia with its pension problems.

Rep. David Kessler (left) honors Gold Star Mother Mollie Snyder in the House of Representatives chamber, joined by several friends of Mrs. Snyder.

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.