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In this Update:
Standing Up for PA Taxpayers
With the state budget more than 100 days overdue, we are continuing to push for a responsible budget that respects taxpayers and will not lead to massive tax increases just a year or two from now. Unfortunately, Democrats in the House of Representatives have again proposed an irresponsible plan that seeks to spend billions more than taxpayers can afford by using one-time dollars. Johnstown Firefighters Memorial Park Dedication
It was an honor to speak at the dedication ceremony of the Johnstown Firefighters Memorial Park. 45th Annual PA Aviation Conference in Johnstown
I had the pleasure of speaking at the 45th Annual PA Aviation Conference in Johnstown. Cambria County SART/STOP Conference at Pitt-Johnstown
I appreciated the opportunity to be a featured speaker at the Cambria County SART/STOP Conference at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. Hosted by the Cambria County Sexual Assault Response Team, this full-day conference focused on domestic and sexual violence and the impact these crimes have on victims. Throughout my time in the Senate, I’ve fought to protect victims and advance justice. I’ve sponsored legislation to address the backlog of untested rape kits, establish a Sexual Assault Survivors’ Bill of Rights, empower prosecutors to hold domestic violence offenders accountable, and create a rape kit tracking system, all of which have been signed into law. Senate Acts to Waive Interest on Short-Term Budget Impasse Loans
Pennsylvania counties, early education programs, rape prevention and domestic violence prevention centers could pay no interest on loans from the Pennsylvania Treasury under legislation approved by the Senate. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. Under current law, the Pennsylvania Treasurer may provide investment loans during a budget impasse but must charge interest on those loans. Treasury’s Budget Bridge Loan program would provide up to $500 million in low-interest loans from the Liquid Asset Pool Investment Fund for county governments, domestic violence and rape crisis centers, Head Start agencies and approved providers under the Pre-K Counts program. Those investment loans would cover up to 25% of a recipient’s state budget appropriation from the previous fiscal year. Senate Bill 1040 would authorize the state treasurer to waive interest charges on loans issued during a budget impasse and help prevent additional costs for taxpayers and communities. Measure to Support Mental Health Services Passed
Pennsylvania’s lifesaving 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline would receive new support through the sale of specialty license plates under legislation approved by the Senate. Under Senate Bill 955, $15 from each plate will be deposited into the Mental Health Restricted Account, helping to fund the 988 service. The lifeline offers confidential, one-to-one support from a trained crisis responder. You can read more about this legislation, and the story that inspired it, here. The measure was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration. Ensuring U.S. and Pennsylvania Flags Are Made in America
Reflecting a growing effort to support American manufacturing, the Senate approved legislation ensuring every U.S. and Pennsylvania flag purchased by the commonwealth is made entirely in the U.S. using American materials. Senate Bill 784 requires the Pennsylvania Department of General Services to procure only flags that are both produced and constructed from materials sourced within the U.S. Each flag must also carry a label reading “Made in America.” The measure not only promotes American-made products within state procurement practices, it prevents the use of taxpayer dollars to purchase flags from nations that do not share the values of Pennsylvania citizens. The bill was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration. Drought Watch Declared in Cambria, Clearfield Counties
After lower-than-normal rainfall, more than two dozen Pennsylvania counties, including Cambria and Clearfield counties, are under a drought watch declared by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. Drought declarations are based on four indicators: levels of precipitation, stream flows, groundwater levels, and soil moisture. Each of these indicators has normal ranges, and the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection makes its drought declarations after assessing the departures from these normal ranges over spans of three to twelve months. Under a drought watch, residents are encouraged to voluntarily reduce their water usage by five to ten percent. No Pennsylvania counties are currently under a drought warning or drought emergency declaration, which indicate more severe departures from the normal indicator ranges. While Cambria and Clearfield counties are under a drought watch, be aware of any information released by your municipality and your local water supplier. Visit the USGS Pennsylvania drought condition monitoring website to view a map that is updated daily with the status of all four indicators for each county. Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Early Detection Saves Lives
One in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. But when detected at its earliest stages, the five-year survival rate for breast cancer is over 90%. The Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition turned the State Capitol East Wing Fountain pink to mark Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The action honors survivors, remembers those lost and encourages early detection through annual mammograms. Learn more about breast cancer and the tools available for early detection here. Upcoming District EventsMark your calendar for several upcoming events I will be hosting across the 35th Senatorial District!
I will be hosting my annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfasts this month! For Cambria County veterans, breakfast will be held on October 16, 2025, at the Young Peoples Community Center in Ebensburg! The doors will open at 8:00 a.m. and breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m.
For veterans in Clearfield and Centre counties, breakfast will be held on October 30, 2025, at Clearfield VFW Post 1785! The doors will open at 8:00 a.m. and breakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m.
I will be hosting two License Plate Replacement Events this month for damaged and hard to read license plates. Damaged plates have peeling, blistering, discoloration, or a loss of reflectivity, and are unreadable from 50 feet away. Stop by one of my events to have a police officer determine if your plate needs replaced and to help with the appropriate paperwork. This service is free, and my staff will submit the paperwork to PennDOT for you! The first event will be held on Wednesday, October 22, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Patton Township Municipal Building, 100 Patton Plaza in State College. If you have any questions or cannot attend the event but need your plate replaced, please contact my office at 814-806-1197. The second event will be held on Wednesday, October 29, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Curwensville Civic Center, 11 Stadium Drive in Curwensville. If you have any questions or cannot attend the event but need your plate replaced, please contact my office at 814-765-0555. Upcoming Halloween EventsIt’s officially spooky season, which means annual Halloween events are being scheduled across the 35th Senatorial District! Courtesy of my office, the flyers below contain information on trick or treat, trunk or treat, and Halloween parades happening near you. My office will be updating these lists as events and changes are announced, so be sure to check my Facebook page for the most up to date information!
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