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In this Update:

• Swearing-in Ceremony for Local Magistrates
• Upcoming License Plate Replacement Event
• Pennsylvania to Receive More Than $1 Billion to Close Digital Divide
• Purple Star School Program Supports Military-Connected Children 
• Celebrate National Ice Cream Day on PA’s Ice Cream Trail

Swearing-in Ceremony for Local Magistrates

Congratulations to Dave Beyer and Brian Subich on being sworn in as the newest Cambria County Magisterial District Judges.

Upcoming License Plate Replacement Event

Attention Cambria County – Don’t forget to mark your calendars!  I will be holding FREE License Plate Replacement Events in Johnstown & Ebensburg this month!  If you have a damaged, peeling, or discolored plate my office can assist you in getting it replaced for free. Standard, personalized, and specialty plates are all eligible and can be replaced free of charge through these events. For more information, please contact my Johnstown District Office at 814-266-2277.

Pennsylvania to Receive More Than $1 Billion to Close Digital Divide

Pennsylvania is set to receive $1.16 billion in federal funding to increase access to high-speed internet connectivity for individuals, businesses, schools and hospitals.

Thanks to everyone who submitted information to challenge the Federal Communications Commission’s map that indicates areas with and without high-speed internet connectivity, Pennsylvania had the third highest number of successful challenges in the country.

While funding was predicated on the map released by the FCC, residents may still view and challenge the map should the information be incorrect. Residents can view the statewide broadband map and learn more about challenging any location in Pennsylvania here.

Purple Star School Program Supports Military-Connected Children 

Thanks to legislation sponsored by Senate Republicans, the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) launched the Purple Star School Program.

The program encourages schools to support the children of service members on active duty and in the National Guard and Reserves as they transition to a new school due to a parent’s change in duty station. Public and non-public schools can receive the Purple Star Award from PDE if they demonstrate their commitment to students and families connected to our nation’s military.

Pennsylvania now joins 37 other states that offer this designation. Schools can learn more and apply for the Purple Star School designation here.

Celebrate National Ice Cream Day on PA’s Ice Cream Trail

Sunday, July 16, is National Ice Cream Day – a wonderful time to enjoy Pennsylvania’s Ice Cream Trail at a great creamery.

With locations across the state, you’re sure to find an ice cream destination in your area. They’re often family-owned and support the local community by using locally sourced, high-quality ingredients.

From cones to milkshakes to sundaes to soft serve, there are so many delicious ice cream confections to try. Check out the interactive map of more than 40 locations here, and learn about the creameries and what they offer here.

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