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In this Update:
Honoring Captain Harry G. Cramer
I was joined by Senate Majority Leader, Senator Joe Pittman, as we officially named Cramer Pike, Captain Harry G. Cramer Memorial Highway. This highway connects Cambria County with Indiana County. Captain Cramer was an original Green Beret when the Special Forces were formed in the early 1950’s and led the first team of Green Berets to Vietnam in 1957. Let this highway stand as a testament to Captain Harry G. Cramer’s legacy, and in dedicating this highway, we ensure that his memory and the sacrifices of all our brave soldiers will never be forgotten. Langerholc Announces $37.4 Million to Improve Access to High-Speed Internet in the 35th Senatorial District
I announced the approval of $37.4 million in state funding across Cambria, Clearfield and Centre counties to increase access to reliable, high-speed internet through the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA). This announcement is a tremendous step forward for the 35th Senatorial District. These funds are a testament to the power of collaboration between the private sector, local and state partners. Together we have identified the gaps in service and directed resources to ensure reliable high-speed internet in those areas. I’m eager to see the impact these funds will have on our local communities. The PBDA was established by the General Assembly in 2021. This funding has been made available through $200 million allocated through the Broadband Infrastructure Program in competitive grants. 2024 Rural Roads Safety Week
Springtime is a busy season for the farming community, which means more farm vehicles will be on our back roads. For the 2024 Rural Roads Safety Week, I joined the Cambria County Farm Bureau, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, PA State Police and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to remind the motoring public to drive cautiously on rural roads and help reduce crashes involving slow-moving farm equipment. PA State Association of Township Supervisors Legislative Forum
This week, I participated in the PA State Association of Township Supervisors Legislative Forum on Local Issues. Cambria County Borough’s Association Spring Meeting
This week, I attended the Cambria County Borough’s Association Spring Meeting. Transportation Investments in Centre County
I joined Senator Judy Ward, State Representative Kerry Benninghoff, and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll to announce the planned investments for our region. These improvements to roads and bridges will have a lasting impact. We’ll see more orange cones in the coming months, please remember to slow down in work zones. Upcoming License Plate Replacement Events
Is your license plate peeling, discolored, blistered or lost its reflectivity? Stop by one of my License Plate Replacement Events to get a new plate for FREE. If you have any questions or need a replacement plate and cannot attend one of these events, please do not hesitate to call one of my district offices for assistance. Increasing Penalties for Reporting False Threats at Schools
The Senate approved legislation to enhance criminal penalties for false threat reports. Senate Bill 975 now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. The bill would make knowingly reporting a false threat at schools and higher education institutions a felony of the third degree, resulting in a prison sentence of up to seven years and a fine of up to $15,000. It would also allow courts to sentence anyone convicted to pay the costs of an evacuation or response that resulted from the threat. These costs may include supplies, equipment or materials to respond to the threat; food that went unused because of the evacuation or diversion from standard operations of a school; and salary and wages – including overtime pay – for those who respond to the threat and any teacher, administrator or other educational facility employee who was paid despite the diversion. Senate Approves Bill to Protect Critical Infrastructure
The Senate approved legislation to increase fines and penalties against those who intentionally vandalize or attack critical infrastructure, like the power grid. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. Under Senate Bill 819, those who willfully damage, destroy, vandalize, deface or tamper with equipment in a critical infrastructure facility will face a minimum of third-degree felony charges that come with a prison sentence of one to five years and a fine of no less than $10,000, along with the potential to face civil suits for damages to personal or real estate interests. A destabilized power grid brings national security risks and disrupts our day-to-day activities – particularly among vulnerable populations. With the FBI and the Department of Homeland Security warning of increasing foreign and domestic threats to the power grid, protecting our critical infrastructure is more important than ever. New Public Safety Tool
PSP Tips offers the public a new way to share information related to active investigations, cold cases, the apprehension of wanted persons or locating missing persons. It includes information about nearly 100 cold case homicides, missing persons and other unsolved crimes. New cases will be added frequently. Featured cases include the 1973 homicide of an eight-year-old girl in Greene County, the unsolved killing in 1977 of a high school junior in Blair County, the 1981 disappearance of a Lackawanna County teenager and the search for the children of Susan Reinert, a Montgomery County teacher found murdered near Harrisburg in 1979. All cases in which the Pennsylvania State Police requests public assistance can be viewed on Facebook and Twitter. Your tip could provide investigators with a long-awaited breakthrough that will finally bring closure and justice for the victims’ families. All information submitted to PSP Tips can be provided anonymously, if desired. Submit information using the toll-free phone number, 1-800-4PA-TIPS (1-800-472-8477) or online. Youth Leadership Camp to be Held June 9-15
Teenagers who are interested in pursuing a career in law enforcement or the military are encouraged to apply to participate in a leadership camp to be held June 9-15 at Messiah University in Mechanicsburg. The Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania National Guard and Pennsylvania American Legion staff the camp. Cadets work on team-building exercises, physical fitness training, classroom activities involving police and military careers, and a marksmanship course. They will also visit the State Police Academy and Fort Indiantown Gap National Training Center. The camp offers three $1,000 scholarships at the end of the week. Applicants must be between the ages of 15 and 17 prior to entering the camp and may not reach age 18 during the camp. Applicants should be physically fit, in good health and have a strong academic record. There is no cost to participants as their local American Legion post sponsors their attendance. Learn more and fill out an application here by May 15. Five Steps to Safer Digging
April is Pennsylvania 8-1-1 Safe Digging Month, which is the perfect time to review the five steps for safely preparing for any outdoor project that requires excavation so you don’t hit an underground utility line. Mark your proposed work site with white paint, flags or chalk. Then, as required by state law, contact PA One Call at least three to 10 business days prior to excavation. Pennsylvanians can dial 8-1-1 to connect with the One Call system and out-of-state residents or businesses can call 1-800-242-1776. Wait to begin work until the lawful start date. Track the progress of your request through the email that details what each utility company did to mark the location of their underground lines. Dig carefully. Following the five steps to safer digging minimizes risk to the contractors or homeowners who are doing the digging; to utility workers and emergency responders who are mobilized to deal with the damage; and to bystanders who live, work or travel near the locations of the incidents. Learn more here.
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