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Pennsylvania Must Act Now to Protect Victims and Families of Violent Criminals
In 2007, Bryan Kocis, was brutally murdered by two men who broke into his home, slit his throat and nearly decapitated him with a knife, stabbed him 28 times in the torso, and then set a fire to cover up the horrific murder. Prior to trial, and in exchange for his testimony against his co-conspirator, the family gave the prosecutor their blessing to allow one of the defendants, Joseph Kerekes, to plead guilty to second degree murder and be sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. [Read More]
E-news Updates – June 27, 2026
In this Update: Capitol Conversations Senate Bill 1400 Passes Senate House Passes 2632: How this impacts Northeast Philadelphia Happenings in Harrisburg Steamfitters Local 420 IBEW Local 459 and UWUA System Local 102 Philadelphia Housing Authority American Legion Auxiliary Girls State Program Veteran Office Hours Mobile Office Hours Photo of the Month Senate Votes to Cut […] [Read More]
Picozzi-Backed Public Safety Bill Passes Senate
Today, Senator Joe Picozzi (R-5) joined a bipartisan effort to pass Senate Bill 1400, legislation he proudly co-sponsored to establish a fair and consistent process for individuals serving sentences for second-degree murder while maintaining public safety remains a top priority. [Read More]
PICOZZI FIGHTS TO PROTECT EITC AND OSTC PROGRAMS FOR PENNSYLVANIA FAMILIES
Today, Senator Joe Picozzi (R-5) voiced strong opposition to House Bill 2632, legislation passed by the House of Representatives that would significantly alter Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs. [Read More]
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Meet Senator Picozzi
Before running for office, Joe served as chief of staff at the Manhattan Institute and was an aide to future House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Joe graduated from Georgetown University in 2017 where he was a George F. Baker Scholar.