Senator Folmer's Agenda 

Promise to Pennsylvania

Upon taking office in 2007, Senator Folmer, and a number of other members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, signed their “Promise to Pennsylvania,” a pledge to advocate the principles upon which the state was founded and to restore trust between the citizens of Pennsylvania and their government. Learn more.

Legislative and Political Reform

Since 1995, the size, scope, cost and inefficiency of government have increased dramatically. It is Senator Folmer's goal to bring to accountability to state government by making government actions transparent and open. Learn more.

Tax and Spending Reform

Senator Folmer believes Pennsylvanians are overtaxed because of government spending. Like families, who are forced to live within their budgets, so should government. When government exceeds their budget, taxpayers end up footing the bill. Senator Folmer's “Taxpayer Protection Act,” a key component of the Promise to Pennsylvania, would tighten the reins on state spending so taxes can be brought under control. Learn more.

Healthy PA

Health care is a serious issue in Pennsylvania and across America: costs are out of control, quality of care often suffers, and access diminishes. While some advocate for more government (i.e. Governor Rendell's plan), Senator Folmer proposes empowering consumers with choice and autonomy over their health care decisions. Learn more.  

Sponsored and Co-sponsored Legislation

In addition to Senator Folmer's reform initiatives, he is a supporter of many commonsense legislative initiatives to improve the lives and strengthen the rights of Pennsylvanians. Learn more.