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In this Update:
Honoring Sgt. John C Alaimo
I joined students and staff from the Greater Johnstown High School, as well as family and friends of Sgt. John C. Alaimo to officially designate a bridge in his honor. The bridge carrying Pennsylvania Route 403 over the Stonycreek River in Johnstown, is now officially named the Sgt. John C. Alaimo Memorial Bridge. Sgt. Alaimo graduated from Johnstown High School in 1966 and was drafted in 1967. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and was awarded the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star and Combat Infantry Badge, as well as the Gallantry Cross with Palm and Military Merit Badge from the Government of South Vietnam, the National Vietnam Service Medal, and the Vietnam Campaign Medal. Sgt John C. Alaimo was killed in action in Bien Hoa on April 8, 1969. For his selfless service to our nation, we honor him and extend our grateful and heartful thanks. Visiting the Greater Johnstown School District
I presented Pennsylvania Senate Citations to the PIAA Class 2A Small Varsity State Champion Cheerleaders and visited Mr. Wrabley’s AP U.S. History class.
Thank you Greater Johnstown School District for an amazing day in the 35th Senatorial District. Budget Hearing with PennDOT
This week, I questioned Transportation Secretary Michael Carroll during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Transportation.
Seven Mountains EMS Council Spring Conference
This week, I attended the Seven Mountains EMS Council Spring Conference Legislative Breakfast in Centre County. Budget Hearing with the Department of Human Services
I questioned Secretary Valerie Arkoosh during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Human Services. Property Tax Rent Rebate Prep2023 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Applications are currently being accepted by the Department of Revenue. Many new homeowners and renters will be eligible for the first time this year due to increased income limits. I will be holding the following Property Tax Rent Rebate Prep Events in March:
Ferguson Township Municipal Building
Parkside Community Center
Cambria County Library Community Room If you have any questions about either of these events or eligibility, please contact my office 814-266-2277. Celebrating 50 Years of Dutch Pantry Family Restaurant
Congratulations to Dutch Pantry Family Restaurant for 50 years in business! 2024 Adult Trout Stocking Schedule Available
The 2024 adult trout stocking schedule is now available. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will stock approximately 3.2 million adult trout in 695 streams and 128 lakes open to public angling. An additional 1.2 million trout will be stocked by cooperative nurseries. The trout stocking schedule is searchable by county, lists the waterways in alphabetical order, and indicates stocking dates, meeting locations for volunteers, and the species of trout that are planned to be stocked at each location. Pennsylvania’s statewide Opening Day of Trout Season is April 6. A single, statewide Mentored Youth Trout Day will take place March 30. Trout to be stocked will include approximately 2.3 million Rainbow Trout, 702,000 Brown Trout, 132,000 Brook Trout and 14,000 Golden Rainbow Trout. As with past practice, the average size of the trout produced for stocking is 11 inches in length. Cybersecurity Resources for Local Governments
Despite the perception that local governments are too small to be the target of bad actors online, Pennsylvania’s thousands of municipalities are at risk of cyberattack. In fact, 69% of state and local governments reported being hit in 2023 by ransomware – malicious software designed to block access to a computer system until a sum of money is paid. To combat these attacks that often come with costly consequences, local governments should conduct a cyber assessment and make sure municipal employees understand the importance of using strong passwords and spotting suspicious emails. The initiative grew out of a January hearing held by the Senate Communications and Technology Committee and the Senate Local Government Committee focusing on cybersecurity threats faced by local governments and municipal authorities. Funding opportunities exist to support cybersecurity efforts through the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, which administers a program that distributes federal funding. Local governments can learn more at the new Senate Republican Cybersecurity Resources for Local Governments webpage.
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