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In this Update:
Join Me for a Teletown Hall on September 9th
I will be hosting a telephone townhall on Tuesday, September 9, at 5 p.m. This event will give me the opportunity to share district and legislative updates while also hearing directly from you. Participants will be able to ask questions, raise concerns, and receive responses live during the call. Residents who wish to ensure they receive a call can sign up at senatorculver.com/access-live. This is an important way for me to stay connected to you, and I encourage everyone to take part in the discussion. Supporting Our Neighbors During Hunger Action Month
September is Hunger Action Month, a time to raise awareness about food insecurity and support families in need across our communities. Throughout the month, my district offices will be collecting unexpired, non-perishable food items. All donations will be distributed to local food banks to help ensure that families have access to nutritious meals. Constituents can drop off donations during regular business hours (8:00am -4:00pm) at any of my district offices:
I encourage everyone who is able, to donate. Together, we can make a difference for our neighbors in need. Satellite Office Hours
To better serve residents across the 27th District, my team and I continue to offer satellite office hours in multiple locations. These offices provide the same constituent services as our district offices, including help with PennDOT paperwork, Property Tax/Rent Rebate applications, state forms, and other state-related programs. Upcoming Changes:
Satellite Office Locations and Hours:
For details or to schedule an appointment, please call the numbers listed for each location. Updates from the Office of Attorney General following Cyber Incident
Attorney General Dave Sunday recently announced progress following the outside interruption that caused outages in the Office of Attorney General’s servers earlier this month.
For contractors under the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act:
Consumers are not currently able to confirm contractor registration status, but updates will continue as the system comes back online. Improving Health Care
The Senate approved several measures this year to improve the delivery of health care in our communities. Among the new bills signed into law was a measure establishing a statewide stroke registry to deliver vital information to EMS providers and hospitals, ensuring the best treatment possible. Other laws aim to reduce overdose deaths by incorporating real-time reporting by EMS providers into the statewide overdose mapping system and giving EMS personnel permanent authority to leave behind a dose of naloxone at overdose scenes, placing this lifesaving medication in the hands of a caregiver or loved one. Critical measures passed by the Senate and awaiting action in the House of Representatives include bills to strengthen Pennsylvania’s no-cost breast cancer screening law by ensuring diagnostic imaging is fully covered, and preserving prescription drug coverage for more than 10,000 seniors. You can review other measures we passed to improve health care and address other subjects here. Veterans Assistance Available in Our District
I want to make veterans in our community aware of the services available to help navigate benefits and resources through the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA). A Veterans Service Officer is available to provide assistance with:
This is a free service available to all veterans and their families to ensure they receive the benefits they have earned through their service. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call my district office at 570-743-1918 or visit senatorculver.com New Law Streamlines Fishing Licenses for Disabled Veterans
In case you missed it in my recent News for Veterans, a new law we passed earlier this year is now in effect removing the annual fishing license fee and application for veterans with 100% disability. Previously, only those disabled veterans with a 100% permanent disability determination from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs could receive free lifetime fishing licenses. Disabled veterans with a 100% disability determination also receive free licenses but must apply for them on an annual basis. Act 21 of 2025 takes away the annual fee and application part of the process and allows all disabled veterans with a 100% disability determination, whether or not it is a permanent determination, to purchase free lifetime fishing licenses. Sign-up for my monthly News for Veterans e-newsletter here. 2026-27 PA Student Aid Guide Available
For parents and students planning for college, the new Student Aid Guide from the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) provides a complete overview of the financial aid process. The guide can help you:
For more help planning for college, check out PHEAA webinars and EducationPlanner.org. Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping Law
Students are back in class, so we all need to be on the lookout for children around school buses and bus stops. Some reminders about Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping Law:
School districts are permitted to install automated camera systems on buses to enforce the law. You can find more information about the law and penalties, and safety tips for children, here. Happy Labor Day
Labor Day is a time to celebrate the workers who make our communities thrive while providing for their families. No matter what your vocation or whether you’re an active employee or a retiree, I hope you enter this last stretch of summer with a wonderful holiday weekend.
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