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E-news Updates – January 17, 2025
In this Update: Grant Funds Awarded for Westmoreland County Communities REAL ID to be In Effect on May 7 New Data Center Planned Free Winter Activities at State Parks PennDOT Contest for Students to Improve Roadway Safety Jan. 20 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day Grant Funds Awarded for Westmoreland County Communities It was great […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – January 10, 2025
In this Update: Sen. Pittman Takes the Oath of Office Senate Republicans Kick Off 2025-26 Session with New Members, Leadership Team PA Farm Show Recap Scholarships Available Soon for Students Earning Degrees in In-Demand Jobs Online Resource Tracks State Plows More Veterans are Eligible for Free Birth and Death Certificates Schedule Your Free State Capitol […] [Read More]
Senate Republicans Kick Off 2025-26 Legislative Session with New Members, Leadership Team
The Pennsylvania Senate convened today for the start of the 2025-26 legislative session, highlighted by the swearing-in of new and re-elected members. [Read More]
Senator Pittman Takes the Oath of Office
Today, the Pennsylvania Senate convened for the opening of the 2025-26 legislative session. [Read More]
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๐๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ
It was a pleasure to meet with Michelle Jordan, Executive Director of @arcindianacounty this week. Michelle was in Harrisburg for the Arc of Pennsylvaniaโs Advocacy and Policy Day at the Capitol to advocate for the intellectual disability community. The Arc of Indiana County has been dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families for 50 years.
#Advocacy is important, and I appreciated the opportunity to discuss the budget, funding Direct Staff Professional rate increase, home-based community services along with several other issues of concern. Thank you for taking the time to visit!
๐๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ข๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ก๐ ๐๐ซ๐ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ
It was a pleasure to meet with Michelle Jordan, Executive Director of @arcindianacounty this week. Michelle was in Harrisburg for the Arc of Pennsylvaniaโs Advocacy and Policy Day at the Capitol to advocate for the intellectual disability community. The Arc of Indiana County has been dedicated to supporting and empowering individuals with intellectual disabilities and their families for 50 years.
#Advocacy is important, and I appreciated the opportunity to discuss the budget, funding Direct Staff Professional rate increase, home-based community services along with several other issues of concern. Thank you for taking the time to visit!
๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐
Thank you to PHCA for inviting me to speak at their 2024 Legislative Conference. Last week, the #PASenate advanced two bipartisan bills to update training procedures and remove employment barriers so more people can join the long-term care workforce.
In addition to keeping state spending in check, the final state budget enacted last year included critical support for EMS, hospitals and nursing homes. As our work continues on the 2024-2025 state budget, support for Pennsylvaniaโs most vulnerable older residents will remain an area of focus. Thank you to the advocates who came to Harrisburg to share the importance of long-term care across the Commonwealth.
Pennsylvaniaโs fastest growing demographic is adults aged 80 and older and by working together we can help to increase access to quality care throughout our communities!
๐๐ฉ๐๐๐ค๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ญ๐ก ๐๐๐ซ๐ ๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐จ๐๐ข๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐๐ ๐ข๐ฌ๐ฅ๐๐ญ๐ข๐ฏ๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐
Thank you to PHCA for inviting me to speak at their 2024 Legislative Conference. Last week, the #PASenate advanced two bipartisan bills to update training procedures and remove employment barriers so more people can join the long-term care workforce.
In addition to keeping state spending in check, the final state budget enacted last year included critical support for EMS, hospitals and nursing homes. As our work continues on the 2024-2025 state budget, support for Pennsylvaniaโs most vulnerable older residents will remain an area of focus. Thank you to the advocates who came to Harrisburg to share the importance of long-term care across the Commonwealth.
Pennsylvaniaโs fastest growing demographic is adults aged 80 and older and by working together we can help to increase access to quality care throughout our communities!
๐๐๐ง๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ง
Please join me in welcoming Abbie Huey as an intern in my Indiana district office! This week she came to Harrisburg to gain a better understanding of the legislative process and experience the Senate in session. Abbieโs future aspirations include working in government and potentially attending law school after she finishes college.
Abbie is a graduate of Indiana Area Senior High School and has been actively involved in her community, as a waitress, team captain, and volunteer at the Chevy Chase Community Center. She recently completed her freshmen year at Georgetown University where she is pursuing a bachelorโs degree in government, is a member of the Georgetown Track and Field team and has proven herself to be an accomplished sprinter, receiving all-conference honors.
Abbie is a great addition to our team, and we look forward to the contributions she will make in helping to serve constituents this summer!
๐๐๐ง๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐๐ฎ๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐จ๐ ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ง๐ ๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ๐ง
Please join me in welcoming Abbie Huey as an intern in my Indiana district office! This week she came to Harrisburg to gain a better understanding of the legislative process and experience the Senate in session. Abbieโs future aspirations include working in government and potentially attending law school after she finishes college.
Abbie is a graduate of Indiana Area Senior High School and has been actively involved in her community, as a waitress, team captain, and volunteer at the Chevy Chase Community Center. She recently completed her freshmen year at Georgetown University where she is pursuing a bachelorโs degree in government, is a member of the Georgetown Track and Field team and has proven herself to be an accomplished sprinter, receiving all-conference honors.
Abbie is a great addition to our team, and we look forward to the contributions she will make in helping to serve constituents this summer!
๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ & ๐๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐
I appreciated the opportunity to speak with business leaders from across the Commonwealth at the @pachamber`s roundtable briefing. As we continue working to address significant policy issues and the 2024-2025 state budget this month, @pasenategop are committed to keeping Pennsylvania on a path of fiscal responsibility.
Increasing access to maximum wage, family sustaining #jobs is key to creating greater growth and opportunities across #Pennsylvania. Regulatory reforms and higher education reforms are also a critical part of preparing for current and future #workforce needs.
๐๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐๐ฌ๐ฌ & ๐๐ง๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐
I appreciated the opportunity to speak with business leaders from across the Commonwealth at the @pachamber`s roundtable briefing. As we continue working to address significant policy issues and the 2024-2025 state budget this month, @pasenategop are committed to keeping Pennsylvania on a path of fiscal responsibility.
Increasing access to maximum wage, family sustaining #jobs is key to creating greater growth and opportunities across #Pennsylvania. Regulatory reforms and higher education reforms are also a critical part of preparing for current and future #workforce needs.
๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ฐ๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฒ
It was a great honor to be invited to serve as the keynote speaker for Applewold Boroughโs 125th Anniversary celebration on Saturday! I enjoyed taking part in the parade through town and presenting Mayor Gretchen Dosch with a Senate citation recognizing this momentous occasion.
The Borough of Applewold was founded by the Applewold Land Company and was initially settled by industrialists and merchants from across Armstrong County. Throughout itโs rich history, the Borough has been blessed with dedicated civic leaders who have helped it to grow and flourish. Best wishes for another 125 years and thank you for having me!
๐๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ฅ๐๐ฐ๐จ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐จ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ ๐ก ๐๐๐ฅ๐๐๐ซ๐๐ญ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ก ๐๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ฌ๐๐ซ๐ฒ
It was a great honor to be invited to serve as the keynote speaker for Applewold Boroughโs 125th Anniversary celebration on Saturday! I enjoyed taking part in the parade through town and presenting Mayor Gretchen Dosch with a Senate citation recognizing this momentous occasion.
The Borough of Applewold was founded by the Applewold Land Company and was initially settled by industrialists and merchants from across Armstrong County. Throughout itโs rich history, the Borough has been blessed with dedicated civic leaders who have helped it to grow and flourish. Best wishes for another 125 years and thank you for having me!
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ค ๐๐๐ซ๐ค ๐ณ
I was honored to attend and speak at the press conference announcing @indianaregional purchase of Mack Park from the J.S. Mack Foundation! It was a pleasure to recognize and personally thank the many members of our community who helped to make this project a reality. This is a great initiative that will benefit families and businesses, while promoting the longevity of an integral piece of Indiana County.
The purchase ensures the Indiana County Fair will continue at this location. It further guarantees the park will be well maintained and remain an asset to the #localcommunity. Operations of Mack Park Pool will remain with the YMCA of Indiana County.
๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ช๐ฎ๐ข๐ซ๐๐ฌ ๐๐๐๐ค ๐๐๐ซ๐ค ๐ณ
I was honored to attend and speak at the press conference announcing @indianaregional purchase of Mack Park from the J.S. Mack Foundation! It was a pleasure to recognize and personally thank the many members of our community who helped to make this project a reality. This is a great initiative that will benefit families and businesses, while promoting the longevity of an integral piece of Indiana County.
The purchase ensures the Indiana County Fair will continue at this location. It further guarantees the park will be well maintained and remain an asset to the #localcommunity. Operations of Mack Park Pool will remain with the YMCA of Indiana County.
๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ซ
I recently had the honor of attending a dedication ceremony for a new playground area at Lenape Elementary School in Ford City. The playground recognizes the โDrugs Kill Dreamsโ program that has been in place for the last 24 years in Armstrong County.
This wonderful program was the vision of Magisterial District Judge, J. Gary DeComo to promote prevention and distribute educational materials to schools and community organizations with the goal of stopping drug and alcohol addiction and abuse while encouraging our youth to live healthy, respectful, and responsible lives.
I applaud Judge DeComoโs commitment and tireless efforts over the years in service to the community along with the many folks who collaborated to bring this playground project to fruition โ well done!
๐๐ซ๐ฆ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ ๐๐ฅ๐๐ฒ๐ ๐ซ๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ ๐๐๐๐ข๐๐๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐๐ซ
I recently had the honor of attending a dedication ceremony for a new playground area at Lenape Elementary School in Ford City. The playground recognizes the โDrugs Kill Dreamsโ program that has been in place for the last 24 years in Armstrong County.
This wonderful program was the vision of Magisterial District Judge, J. Gary DeComo to promote prevention and distribute educational materials to schools and community organizations with the goal of stopping drug and alcohol addiction and abuse while encouraging our youth to live healthy, respectful, and responsible lives.
I applaud Judge DeComoโs commitment and tireless efforts over the years in service to the community along with the many folks who collaborated to bring this playground project to fruition โ well done!
๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ค๐ข ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ก๐๐จ๐ง
I was honored to be invited to speak at the Alle Kiski Strong Chamber member luncheon in Kittanning. My thanks to Executive Director, Lynda Pozzuto and the Chamber for hosting me.
We discussed many legislative topics including the upcoming 2024-2025 state budget, the importance of ensuring #Pennsylvaniaโs #energy independence, the need for strong and robust transportation infrastructure, and other economic issues impacting the region. A wonderful event!
๐๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ค๐ข ๐๐ญ๐ซ๐จ๐ง๐ ๐๐ก๐๐ฆ๐๐๐ซ ๐จ๐ ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฆ๐๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐ฎ๐ง๐๐ก๐๐จ๐ง
I was honored to be invited to speak at the Alle Kiski Strong Chamber member luncheon in Kittanning. My thanks to Executive Director, Lynda Pozzuto and the Chamber for hosting me.
We discussed many legislative topics including the upcoming 2024-2025 state budget, the importance of ensuring #Pennsylvaniaโs #energy independence, the need for strong and robust transportation infrastructure, and other economic issues impacting the region. A wonderful event!
