Senator Langerholc E-Newsletter

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In this Update:

  • Property Tax Rent Rebate Prep
  • Visit at the Gallery on Gazebo
  • Ribbon Cutting for the Conemaugh Cardiovascular and Surgical Care Pavilion
  • Citation Presentation in Centre County
  • Reminder: School Safety and Mental Health Grant Applications Due Feb. 29
  • Shielding Pennsylvanians from Cybersecurity Attacks
  • PA Parks Offer Free Events for People of All Ages
  • Protect Your Money by Investing Wisely
  • Student Art Contest Raises Lyme Disease Awareness

Property Tax Rent Rebate Prep

Over the next several weeks, my office will be hosting Property Tax Rent Rebate Prep Events across the district. Currently, the below events are scheduled with more events coming in the near future. If you can not make these events, please reach out to my office for assistance.

Cambria:

Centre:

Clearfield:

Visit at the Gallery on Gazebo

I had a nice visit at the Gallery on Gazebo this week. Thank you, Rosemary Pawlowski and Mary Anne Rizzo, for the tour and conversation.

Ribbon Cutting for the Conemaugh Cardiovascular and Surgical Care Pavilion

This week, I attended the ribbon cutting for the Conemaugh Cardiovascular and Surgical Care Pavilion.

Citation Presentation in Centre County 

Congratulations to Denise Sticha, Executive Director of Centre County Library and Historical Museum on her well-deserved recognition from the Pennsylvania Library Association. Denise was honored with the 2023 Distinguished Service Award, which is the highest award presented by the PA Library Association. A member of my staff presented Denise with a Senate citation to congratulate and thank her for the tremendous work she does. Centre County is blessed to have Denise working and serving in our community!

Reminder: School Safety and Mental Health Grant Applications Due Feb. 29

A reminder to schools and law enforcement agencies, all grant applications for the following school safety and mental health grants through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) are due by Feb. 29.

  • School District Meritorious Grants
  • School Mental Health Grants
  • Competitive School Safety Grants
  • Targeted School Safety Grants for Nonpublic Schools

For a guide about which entity qualifies for each funding opportunity, select the appropriate entity type below:

Additional information about the grants and the application process can be found on PCCD’s School Safety and Security website.  

Shielding Pennsylvanians from Cybersecurity Attacks

The Senate approved legislation to improve cybersecurity defenses by setting cybersecurity standards for IT procurement within state government.

Cyberattacks and data breaches – experienced by multiple state agencies – highlight the need for increased cybersecurity measures to protect the valuable data of every Pennsylvanian.

The bill would require any acquisition of computer hardware by the state to adhere to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) guidelines for computer security. NIST’s comprehensive approach includes standards, guidelines and best practices to effectively manage cybersecurity-related risks.

PA Parks Offer Free Events for People of All Ages

As people start to feel a bit of cabin fever this time of year, it can be a great time to take advantage of recreational opportunities offered at Pennsylvania state parks.

There are free or low-cost seminars to interest people of all ages. Some examples include a winter photography walk, an introduction to cross country skiing, make and take tree cookie crafts, a cast iron cooking lesson and even a full moon hike.

Find a full calendar of events, including some that are virtual, and sign up here.

Protect Your Money by Investing Wisely

Trying to research financial services, products or companies can be confusing, but investing without first investigating can be a costly mistake.

The Pennsylvania Department of Banking and Securities (DoBS) offers free information about how to research people, companies and investments. If you’re not sure where to start, call the department at 1-800-600-0007.

Learn more about the free and confidential help DoBS provides.

Student Art Contest Raises Lyme Disease Awareness

Pennsylvania has one of the highest counts of Lyme disease cases in the nation. Symptoms often initially include fever, headache and extreme tiredness. If the disease is untreated, the infection can spread to joints, the heart and the nervous system.

First- through sixth-graders can help spread the word about preventing this tick-borne illness by entering the Pennsylvania Department of Health Lyme Art Contest. They are encouraged to submit a poster or video showing how to avoid exposure to ticks, check for ticks and/or remove ticks safely by March 15 at 5 p.m.

Find more information, including how to apply, here.

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