guns

Is it time to replace the PA Instant Check System for handgun purchases?

February 28, 2012

Tweet There has been recent speculation about Gov. Tom Corbett proposing cuts to the budget of the Pennsylvania State Police, which would be a blow to the communities relying on the state police for protection. If we are looking at ways to eliminate spending without losing services, perhaps it is time to seriously consider eliminating [...]

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"You can get a lot farther with a kind word and a gun endorsement than a kind word alone."

October 6, 2010
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TweetWith less than a month before the November 2 General Election, I received two very special endorsements last week that I wanted to share with my constituents. As anyone who knows me is aware, I am a strong proponent of our Second Amendment rights. I have stood on the steps of the State Capitol and [...]

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Just Another Day Under the Capitol Dome

April 28, 2010
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TweetMany people ask me what a typical day as a State Representative is like, especially when we’re in session up in Harrisburg. I thought Tuesday was a great example of the wide range of issues we deal with on a daily basis. My first meeting of the day was at 9:30, when I met with [...]

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Hat Trick

February 16, 2010

Tweet JESSE WHITE TO SEEK THIRD TERM AS STATE REPRESENTATIVE Jesse White announced today he is seeking a third term to the State House of Representatives. White, a 31 year-old Democrat from Cecil Township, represents the 46th Legislative District, which includes portions of Washington, Allegheny and Beaver Counties. “My experience has made me a better State [...]

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Let's Focus on Catching the Bad Guys Instead of Going After the Good Guys

February 1, 2009

Tweet Here is a nice article that appeared on the Pennsylvania Legislative Service website (www.mypls.com) after I spoke at the Fourth Annual Second Amendment Rally at the Capitol recently. Democrat advocates for gun rights, but wants less-heated rhetoric April 27th, 2009 by Alex Roarty Last Tuesday’s Right to Bear Arms rally in the Capitol featured [...]

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Why Republicans Should Write-In Jesse White (that's me) for State Representative on April 22

April 13, 2008

TweetI have run for office a few times before, but this is a new one for me. Having already secured a place on the April 22 ballot on the Democratic ticket, I have spent the past few weeks working to secure the Republican nomination for State Representative in the Pennsylvania General Assembly. Why? It’s pretty [...]

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"It Was A Very Good Year … "

January 4, 2008

TweetI have been serving as your state representative for a full year now, and I can say without hesitation that I have learned more in this past year than I did through four years of college and three years of law school combined. Here are five things that I have learned since being sworn in [...]

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