Boscola Aide Named One of State's Smartest Staffers

State Sen. Lisa Boscola's chief of staff Steve DeFrank has been named one of Harrisburg's smartest staffers by Sy Snyder of PoliticsPa.com.

DeFrank's wife, Colleen, also made the list. She is legislative director for Jay Costa and daughter for former state Rep. Tom Tigue.

Steve DeFrank is former legislative liaison for the Gaming Control Board. Snyder says he is well-respected and known for his "solid campaign work."

Boscola, a Democrat, represents the 18th legislative district, which includes Bethlehem, Hellertown, Lower Saucon, Nazareth, Lower Nazareth and Upper Nazareth.