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In this Update:
Join Me at Upcoming Events in the DistrictYou’re invited to join me at several upcoming events I have scheduled in our district. I have a Lemonade with Your Legislator event scheduled on July 8, and July 10. There are two Damaged License Plate Exchange events scheduled, with one on July 8 and the other on July 18. Finally, there are two Coffee & Conversation events taking place on Wednesday, July 10 and Thursday, July 18. I am co-hosting a Lemonade with Your Legislators event in Shamokin with Rep. Joanne Stehr (R-107), and hosting another one in Milton, where you can learn about and share your thoughts and ideas related to state government. Lemonade with Your Legislators Lemonade with Your Legislator In addition to our Lemonade with Your Legislators events, I also am co-hosting with Rep. Stehr a Damaged License Plate Exchange event in Shamokin on the same day. I have another Damaged License Plate Exchange event in Bloomsburg scheduled on July 18 with Rep. Robert Leadbeter (R-109). Stop by one of these events to check if your license plate is damaged and eligible for a free replacement. Damaged license plates include those that have lost some or all of their reflectivity; are peeling, blistering or discolored; and are unreadable from 50 feet away. Damaged License Plate Replacement Event Damaged License Plate Replacement Event The police will determine if the license plate is damaged and needs to be replaced. There is no fee for this service and those who need a new license plate can receive help filling out the necessary paperwork. Once the forms are submitted to PennDOT, the new replacement license plate will arrive by mail to the applicant’s home address. There is no fee for this service. Finally, I am hosting a Coffee & Conversation in Middleburg and co-hosting another one in Catawissa with Rep. Leadbeter, where you can learn about and share your thoughts and ideas about state government. Coffee & Conversation Coffee & Conversation Honored to Receive Community Service Citation
I was honored to receive the community service citation from the Pennsylvania Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Quality healthcare is essential for the success of a community and Pennsylvania is fortunate to have multiple exceptional healthcare systems. I am proud to be the 2024 community service citation recipient. Riverfront Financial Services Hosts Ribbon-Cutting Event
I attended the Central PA Chamber ribbon-cutting celebration for Riverfront Financial Services for their second location in Milton. Congratulations to Laura Shrawder-Miles and her team and best wishes for your future success! Senate Approves Bill to Improve Workforce Development Programs
The Senate passed legislation to make Pennsylvania more attractive to employers and improve workforce development programs. Senate Bill 761 would require the Department of Labor and Industry and the Center for Workforce Information and Analysis to share data that is already collected with local workforce development boards in a timely fashion. Delayed information and data sharing limit these boards in efficiently analyzing programs and policy. Having access to workforce data on wages, new hires and unemployment claimants enables programs to be modified so Pennsylvanians can succeed professionally. The bill also calls for technical assistance and support for the improved data sharing model so local workforce development boards can use the information. Bill to Improve Early Literacy Receives Senate Support
To give students the best chance of success, the Senate passed a bill that would improve early literacy using a three-pronged approach. Senate Bill 801 would:
Half of Pennsylvania’s fourth grade students read below their grade level. Studies show that childhood reading difficulties can produce long-term effects and dramatically impact someone’s ability to succeed. Senate Votes to Expand Access to Benefits for Disabled Veterans
Legislation to exempt 100% of disabled veterans’ benefit payments from income calculations for any commonwealth programs or benefits received Senate support. Senate Bill 126 would ensure veterans who receive disability compensation would not have those payments counted against them when applying to programs such as the Real Estate Property Tax Exemption, Education Gratuity Program, Veterans Temporary Assistance Program and Military Relief Assistance Program. The bill would also extend the exclusion of the veterans’ compensation benefits to their unmarried surviving spouses. Jumpstart Your Child’s Education Savings
Saving for your child’s education can be daunting, but Keystone Scholars can jumpstart education savings for Pennsylvania children. The first program of its kind in the country, Keystone Scholars provides a $100 investment for post-high school education for every child born in Pennsylvania since Jan. 1, 2019. It can be used to pay for collegiate studies, technical school training and apprenticeship programs. Claim your child’s money, which is funded by surplus investment earnings from the PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan. Opening a companion PA 529 College and Career Savings Program account can also help to save for education-related expenses. PA 529 accounts have tax advantages and do not impact eligibility for Pennsylvania state financial aid. Antlerless Deer Licenses for Sale Starting June 24
For wildlife management units (WMUs) 1B, 2G and 3A, antlerless deer licenses go on sale for residents Monday, June 24, at 8 a.m. Licenses for residents of all other WMUs go on sale Thursday, June 27, at 8 a.m. They will be guaranteed until July 7. Unsold licenses will be available for nonresidents on July 8 at 8 a.m. One tag will be available per hunter in the first round of sales. The second round of sales begins July 22 at 8 a.m. for residents and nonresidents alike on a first come, first served basis. Read more about all four rounds of license purchase. Resident antlerless deer licenses cost $6.97, and nonresident antlerless deer licenses cost $26.97. Purchase a license online or in-store at a license issuing agent. June is Pet Preparedness Month
Just as it’s important to have an emergency plan for our family, it’s also smart to think ahead for our pets so they can be safe even in unforeseen circumstances. Here are some steps to take:
Learn more about how to make sure your pets are prepared and protected.
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