Pennsylvania Senator David "Chip" Brightbill, 83, dies after serving from 1983 to 2006, known for major environmental and economic reforms.

David “Chip” Brightbill, a Republican Pennsylvania State Senator and former Senate Majority Leader, has died at 83. He served in the state Senate from 1983 to 2006, known for his leadership in crafting budgets and passing landmark environmental and economic legislation, including a 1995 law that cleaned up 10,000 polluted sites and created 150,000 jobs. He helped establish key environmental agencies and promoted electric supplier competition. Brightbill, a Lebanon County native and former district attorney, lost his 2006 primary bid after a public backlash over a pay raise. He is remembered for his legal acumen, negotiation skills, and dedication to public service.