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In this Update:
Senate Unanimously Adopts Resolution to Address Law Enforcement Retention
The Senate unanimously adopted Senate Resolution 94. Introduced by myself and Senator Joe Picozzi, SR 94 will create a task force within the Joint State Government Commission to provide recommendations for the recruitment and retention of law enforcement officers, prosecutors, and corrections officers in the Commonwealth. These recommendations will seek to address the challenges that have contributed to significant vacancies in these three professions, resulting in delays of justice and a decrease in public safety. Bishop Joseph McGauley III Welcomed as Senate Guest Chaplain
It was a great honor to welcome Bishop Joseph McGauley III and his wife Tina to Harrisburg. Bishop McGauley, from Jefferson Memorial Church of God in Christ, in Johnstown, served as the Senate Guest Chaplain and offered opening prayer for Tuesday’s Senate session. Introduction of Summer Intern Andrew Bauer
I was joined in Harrisburg by my summer intern, Andrew Bauer, who I introduced as my guest on the Senate floor. Andrew is a political science student at Washington and Jefferson College who will be attending the Thomas R. Klein School of Law at Duquesne University this fall. Senator for a Day Seminar at Saint Francis University
It was a pleasure to host my 4th Annual Senator for a Day program for area high school students at Saint Francis University. Approximately 90 students from 10 schools in the 35th Senatorial District attended the event, where they held committee meetings, amended mock legislation, and engaged in debate with other students over the final passage of the bills. Ribbon Cutting at Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center
I spoke at the Cambria Regional Chamber’s Business After Hours and ribbon cutting event at the newly renovated Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center in Johnstown. I was pleased to deliver funds to assist the Cambria County War Memorial Authority Board in renovating and improving one of our city’s most important assets. The renovations to the conference center include updated meeting and event spaces, new AV equipment, and a full-service kitchen. Upcoming Free License Plate Replacement Events
I will be hosting a series of free license plate replacement events across the 35th Senatorial District next month! Anyone with a damaged license plate is invited to stop by to start the process to receive a replacement plate for free. License plates are considered damaged if they feature a loss of reflectivity, peeling, blistering, or discoloration, and are unreadable from 50 feet away. Police will be present at the events to determine if plates need to be replaced and to help with any necessary paperwork. Once an application is submitted to PennDOT, a replacement plate with the same design and a new number will arrive by mail to the vehicle owner’s home address. PennDOT only allows an individual to keep the same registration number if the original plate was personalized or if the individual pays an extra fee. The dates, times, and locations of the plate replacement events are as follows: June 4, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. June 11, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. June 12, 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. June 17, 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Upcoming Senior Expo in DuBois
Mark your calendar for my upcoming Senior Expo at the DuBois Mall next month! State Representative Mike Armanini and I are hosting a free Senior Expo featuring door prizes, health screenings, and exhibitors from government agencies and senior citizen organizations. The expo will take place on Thursday, June 5, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the DuBois Mall, 5522 Shaffer Road, DuBois, PA 15801. New Clearfield District Office Location
My district office in Clearfield has moved to a new location. While the address has changed, the phone and fax numbers remain the same. If you’re a Clearfield County resident and you need assistance with any state-related issue, stop by my new Clearfield office at the address above or call (814) 765-0555. Senate Votes to Help Fire and EMS Departments
The Senate passed legislation to address Pennsylvania’s volunteer firefighter shortage that, if left unaddressed, threatens to cause local tax hikes to fund paid services. The bill would also fix recent issues with emergency services grant funding. Senate Bill 466 would allow job training credits to count toward Firefighter I Certification, giving volunteer recruits a more flexible pathway to credentialing. It would also correct a recent administrative error that led to a number of Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services grants being rescinded. Many departments had already budgeted for those funds, and the bill would ensure they receive the support they were promised. To prevent similar issues, the bill would also establish a one-time, 15-day grace period – available once every three years – for fire and EMS companies to submit required reports without needing to demonstrate undue hardship. It moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. Bill Ensuring Sportsmen’s Rights are Protected Receives Senate Support
Legislation to protect sportsmen’s rights by aligning state law with the federal and state constitution passed the Senate and is headed to the House of Representatives for consideration. The Pennsylvania Game Code contains sections indicating it is unlawful to refuse to answer questions from representatives of the Game Commission. However, that violates the United States and Pennsylvania constitutions, which ensure no person may be “compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself” and “he cannot be compelled to give evidence against himself.” Senate Bill 518 would remove the offending sections, ensuring the protection of sportsmen’s constitutional rights. Win Money for Your Child’s Education
In honor of PA 529 Day on May 29, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity invites families to contribute $10 or more to their child’s PA 529 account in May to be automatically eligible for one of six regional awards of $5,529. PA 529 plans allow families to use their savings to pay for a wide variety of education expenses, including at any qualified educational institution, from K-12 to college and career training programs. If the child doesn’t pursue education, the beneficiary can be updated to certain family members or used to repay the principal and interest on a qualified education loan for a PA 529 beneficiary or sibling. Anyone – parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and family friends – can contribute to a PA 529 plan. Saving with PA 529 does not impact a student’s eligibility for Pennsylvania state financial aid. Learn more. |
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