Hiring veterans can save businesses money, according to state Rep. Bryan Lentz, D-161, of Swarthmore and the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce.

Lentz said veterans have a disparity in the work-experience field due to their service. Referring to the finding that 80 percent of returning veterans felt unprepared for a job search, Lentz said these veterans feel they are paying a ”military-service penalty.“ Read more...

With the backing of the governor and the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association, state Rep. Bryan Lentz will soon introduce legislation to keep repeat violent offenders behind bars longer and provide for stricter monitoring should they make parole. Read the DelCo Daily Times story here...

Officer Patrick McDonald's father says he doesn't want another repeat violent criminal to fall through the cracks, so he is calling for the passing of a new bill that will tighten the system. Watch the NBC10 interview here...

State Rep. Bryan Lentz, D-Delaware, has been appointed to serve on the House Transportation Committee for the 2009-10 legislative session.

Lentz said he is extremely pleased about the assignment and to have a role in crafting legislation that will affect people living in his district. He added that the committee is expected to be extensively involved with infrastructure projects due to the federal economic stimulus package and the evolving state funding law, Act 44 of 2007.