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In this Update:
Join Me at Damaged License Plate Replacement Event in Danville on Oct. 17
Has your license plate lost its reflectivity or is it peeling, discolored or unreadable from 50 feet away? Then join state Rep. Michael Stender (R-108) and me at our damaged license plate replacement event on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 2-4 p.m. on the 200 block of Iron Street, Danville. 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. Please register to attend this event by visiting Rep. Stender’s website. Senate Committee Advances My Bill to License More Medical Professionals
The Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee voted this week to approve legislation I introduced (Senate Bill 1281) to require all medical imaging specialists, radiation therapists and radiologist assistants to be licensed in Pennsylvania. The bill now heads to the full Senate for consideration. You can track the bill’s progress online. Celebrating Our Nation’s Constitution
It was an honor to join the North Central District River Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution’s (DAR) Constitution Day Luncheon and speak about my experiences as a female legislator. Constitution Day commemorates the adoption of the U.S. Constitution. Thank you to the Shikelimo DAR for hosting the event and all the North Central District River Chapters for highlighting this date and for all its members do to honor American History.
Join us in honoring Constitution Week from Sept. 17-23, which is a time to reflect on the incredible legacy of the constitution and its lasting impact on our everyday lives. Let’s take a moment to appreciate the vision, courage, and wisdom of our Founding Fathers who created this framework for liberty and justice. Did you know the constitution is the oldest written national constitution still in use today? Program Prepares Students for Manufacturing Jobs
I recently spoke at a Society of Manufacturers (SME) Partnership Response In Manufacturing Education (PRIME) event hosted at Columbia Montour Area Vocational Technical School (CMAVTS). SME PRIME is a program that links industry partners to public schools to help fund, train and professionally develop students. I was joined by members of the SME PRIME Education Foundation, CMAVTS staff and local manufacturers. The event ended with a tour of the new equipment donated through the SME PRIME Program. Grants Available for Fire Companies and EMS Providers
The Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Grant Program is now accepting applications for the latest round of funding. More information about the grants is available on the Office of the State Fire Commissioner’s website. The application window is open until Oct. 20. Bill to Establish Safe Exchange Zones Passes Senate
The Senate passed legislation this week, which would create a grant program to be used to establish Safe Exchange Zones throughout Pennsylvania. The bill advances to the House of Representatives for consideration. Senate Bill 173 is named in memory of Denise Williams of Cambria County, who went to purchase an item found on Facebook Marketplace and was brutally murdered during the exchange. This legislation would help establish safe areas for individuals to exchange goods purchased through an online marketplace, carry out child custody exchanges and conduct similar interactions. These zones will be equipped with video surveillance and be located either within 100 feet of a law enforcement office or near a public area with an active public presence. The establishment of Safe Exchange Zones will be voluntary and contingent upon approval of the participating law enforcement agencies. Senate Passes Juvenile Justice Reform Bills
The Senate passed bills to reform the state’s juvenile justice system by implementing Juvenile Justice Task Force Report recommendations to help streamline the expungement process, provide fair and impartial legal representation for juveniles and improve accountability and oversight in juvenile court proceedings. The two bills now head to the House of Representatives for consideration. Senate Bill 169 would update the juvenile court system by requiring disposition review hearings every three months instead of nine. The hearings are designed to ensure juveniles receive necessary services and treatment, assess their threat to the community and decide if they should remain in placement or be released under supervision. The court would also set the date for the next review hearing. Senate Bill 170 would modify the expungement of juvenile records by reducing the waiting period for expungement from five years to two years for most misdemeanors, while maintaining the five-year period for felonies, misdemeanor firearm offenses and indecent assault. The bill would also standardize the expungement process by requiring the chief juvenile probation officer to initiate expungements for eligible individuals, with the district attorney having the opportunity to object. Exceptions to expungement, such as for sex offenses and cases with subsequent convictions or pending proceedings, would remain unchanged. PA Senate Urges Congress to Pass the TREAT PTSD Act
The state Senate adopted a measure urging Congress to provide lifesaving therapy to Americans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Senate Resolution 311 calls on Congress to pass the Treatment and Relief through Emerging and Accessible Therapy for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder Act, also known as the TREAT PTSD Act. The TREAT PTSD Act would require the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and U.S. Department of Defense to provide veterans suffering from PTSD with access to a lifesaving therapy known as stellate ganglion block (SGB). SGB works by applying an injection into the bundle of nerves that send signals of fight or flight to the body. The treatment relieves feelings of stress quickly for those with PTSD and provides them with a renewed chance to heal. This procedure has been used for nearly 100 years for pain conditions, including shingles and phantom limb pain. The federal legislation, House Resolution 3023, is now before the U.S. House Subcommittee on Health. September is College Savings Month
Saving for your child’s higher education can be daunting, but starting early – even if you are only able to set aside a little – can make a big difference. You can prepare for your child’s future and enjoy tax advantages using the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program. The two plans, the PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan and the PA 529 Investment Plan, do not impact Pennsylvania state financial aid eligibility. Both plans can be used to pay for education costs like tuition and fees, books, supplies, and room and board at technical schools, community colleges, four-year institutions and apprenticeship programs.
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