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E-news Updates – January 16, 2026
In this Update: Protecting Communities Across Pennsylvania Indiana in the Morning Armstrong County – Special Olympics Ceremony Tour of The Elk Brewing Company Jefferson County Visits Indiana County Fire Chiefs Meeting U.S. Supreme Court Hears Cases on Fairness in Female Athletics 2025 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Applications Now Being Accepted Your Input Wanted on Program Helping […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – January 10, 2026
In this Update: Kicking Off Senate Session for 2026 Armstrong County Swearing-In Ceremony 2025 Review: Reform Measures Targeting Fraud, Waste and Inefficiency More Pennsylvanians Now Eligible for PA ABLE Savings Accounts Food, Fun and Farming: PA Farm Show Set for Jan. 10-17 Jan. 31 Deadline for High School Seniors to Apply for America250PA Scholarships National […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – January 5, 2026
In this Update: Happy New Year 2026! PennDOT Summer Job Open House in Indiana 2025 Review: Improving Pennsylvania Health Care Heating Assistance Program Now Open PA Treasury Mails Nearly 100,000 Money Match Checks Watch Out for Black Ice PA State Police Chaplaincy Program Accepting Applications Happy New Year 2026! Wishing you and your family joy […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – December 24, 2025
Wishing You and Your Family a Merry Christmas During this season of reflection and gratitude, I am truly thankful for the opportunity to serve such an incredible community. I hope your Christmas is filled with peace, joy, and cherished time with loved ones. I invite you to watch my personal Christmas message here, and I […] [Read More]
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𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬 𝐀𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐏𝐞𝐧𝐧𝐬𝐲𝐥𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚
The #safety and security of our #communities have and will continue to be key areas of focus for PA Senate Republicans.
Under the tenure of the Biden Administration state and local officials across this country sounded the alarm regarding the straining of their resources, the scourge of fentanyl deaths, the tragedy of human trafficking, including children smuggled across the border, and the flow of illegal firearms and dangerous gang members.
Collaboration between state and federal government is critical as we work to recover from the disastrous border policies of the Biden Administration and seek to protect lawful #citizens.
𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 – 𝐒𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐥𝐲𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐜𝐬 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲
It was a thrill and honor to be invited to Armstrong Junior-Senior High School for the unveiling of a banner earned for their commitment to inclusive opportunities for all students.
AJSHS is one of only four schools in Pennsylvania to receive this recognition from #SpecialOlympics in 2025. This required meeting 10 rigorous national standards of excellence for advocacy, inclusion, and respect.
Congratulations to all students, faculty, and administration at AJSHS for a job well done. Keep up the great work & spirit!
𝐊𝐢𝐜𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐟𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔
On Tuesday, the #PASenate convened for the first session day of 2026. As stated in the #Pennsylvania Constitution, the Senate shall meet at 12 o`clock noon on the first Tuesday of January each year.
Congratulations to @senatorkimlward for being unanimously re-elected by our colleagues to serve as Senate President Pro Tempore! I was pleased to nominate her once again for this position. I am deeply honored to #serve with her and our entire Senate Republican Caucus, as we continue our work to strengthen the commonwealth and accomplish results for Pennsylvanians.
𝐀𝐫𝐦𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠-𝐈𝐧 𝐂𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐲 ⚖️
It was an honor to attend the swearing-in ceremony for Armstrong County elected officials; District Attorney Katie Charlton, Coroner Brian Myers, and Sheriff Frank Pitzer.
Other officials from the District Attorney, Coroner and Sheriff’s offices were also sworn in. Congratulations to all and thank you for your #service to Armstrong County!
𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬! ⭐
During this season of reflection and gratitude, I am truly thankful for the opportunity to serve such an incredible community.
From my family to yours, we hope your Christmas is filled with peace, joy, and cherished time with loved ones.
📢 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐆𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟗 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐣𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐬 📢
More than $7.8 million in Local Share Account (LSA) funds have been awarded for 29 projects throughout the 41st Senatorial district! LSA grants support economic development, job training, community improvement and public interest projects.
I was pleased to work with my colleagues in Harrisburg to advocate for this substantial support. This is an exciting day, as the funding will help address local priorities, support economic growth, and improve quality of life across the counties.
The investments were approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) on December 18. The CFA was established in 2004 as an independent agency of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development to administer the commonwealth’s economic stimulus packages. The Pennsylvania Race Horse Development and Gaming Act of 2004 provides for the distribution of gaming revenue through the CFA. Local Share Account grants support economic development, job training, community improvement and public interest projects.
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𝐄𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬
It was great to sit down with @senlangerholc to discuss the important energy advancements included as part of the 2025-26 State Budget.
This was a budget of compromise - but one of the biggest policy wins for Pennsylvanians was stopping the RGGI #electricity Tax. #Pennsylvania is open for business!
𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐥 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐓𝐫𝐞𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐔𝐩! 🎄
It was wonderful to see the Capitol #christmastree up in the main rotunda of the State Capitol Building this week! This year’s tree is a massive 25-foot Douglas Fir from Crystal Spring Tree Farm in East Lehighton, Carbon County. The tree will up from now until January 8, 2026.
Over 2,400 LED lights and 1,700 handmade #ornaments from Pre-K kids and senior centers across #Pennsylvania were added before the official tree lighting on Monday. Thank you to PA State Rep. Brian Smith for making sure ornaments crafted by Pre-K Counts kids in our district, made it to Harrisburg to hang on the tree!
