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E-news Updates – February 7, 2026
In this Update: IUP & IRMC Sign Agreement Gov. Shapiroโs Budget Proposal Spends Too Much Groundhog Day 2026 Senate Approves Measure to Prohibit Student Cellphone Use in PA Schools 2026 Adult Trout Stocking Schedule Available Grants to Help Preserve History Ahead of Americaโs 250th Career and Technical Education Month IUP & IRMC Sign Agreement Indiana […] [Read More]
Senate Republican Leaders Voice Concern About Spending Levels in Shapiroโs Budget
Senate Republicans will work to reduce spending and produce a more fiscally responsible budget than the plan presented by Gov. Josh Shapiro today, said Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39), Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) and Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Scott Martin (R-13). [Read More]
E-news Updates – January 31, 2026
In this Update: Groundhog Day 2026 Veterans Honored in Armstrong County Pittman, Smith & Struzzi Announce Over $2.1 Million in Grant Awards Hearing Explores AIโs Impact on Pennsylvaniaโs Biotech Sector Keeping Construction Jobs Local State Law Requires Removing Ice and Snow from Vehicles Celebrating National School Choice Week Recognizing Catholic Schools Week in PA DEP […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – January 24, 2026
In this Update: Over $10.5 Million in State Grants for Local Projects Cherryhill Township VFC Annual Banquet Armstrong & Westmoreland County Projects to Benefit from $24.7 Million in PENNVEST Funding Big News for Center Township! Returning Whole Milk to Schools Jan. 31 Submission Deadline for Student Anti-Litter Contest PA Department of Revenue Job Openings Take […] [Read More]
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Indiana University of Pennsylvania and IRMC (Mountains Health) have officially partnered to advance health and #wellness, with a special focus on rural healthcare by recently signing a collaborative agreement.
I was very pleased to be there for the signing and exciting announcement for our region which will:
โ๏ธ Focus on #RuralHealthcare: Addressing challenges in underserved areas.
โ๏ธ Prioritize a Collaborative Approach: Education and healthcare working together for community benefit.
โ๏ธ Strengthen the Long-standing Relationship: This formal agreement builds on years of cooperation.
This collaboration is a great development and means better access and stronger resources, to support the #health of our local communities.
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Today is National Wear Red Day, a reminder to raise awareness for heart health and support the American Heart Associationโs #GoRedForWomen movement.
The #PASenate came together in wearing red this week to highlight the importance of preventing #heartdisease. Thank you to my colleague @senatorlisabaker for her advocacy and dedicated work to promote prevention and keep heart health front and center.
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As we start our work on this yearโs budget, looking for more government efficiencies and respecting #Pennsylvania #taxpayers by controlling the growth of state spending are key priorities of PA Senate Republicans.
๐๐๐ง๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐๐ฉ๐ฎ๐๐ฅ๐ข๐๐๐ง ๐๐๐๐๐๐ซ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ข๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ง๐๐๐ซ๐ง ๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ญ ๐๐ฉ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ฏ๐๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ซ๐จโ๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐๐ ๐๐ญ
Shapiroโs 2026-27 $53.3 billion budget proposal would increase spending by $2.7 billion, a 5.4% increase over the current year. That rate of spending growth would ultimately take more money out of the pockets of #taxpayers at a time when many #Pennsylvania #families are still dealing with the affordability crisis caused by Biden-era inflation.
The 2026-27 budget must respect taxpayers & protect PAโs future. Republicans have been clear that Shapiro`s plan spends too much.
The Governorโs speech was the first step in this year`s budget process. We certainly have a long way to go to reach a final agreement.
Great to see so many friends and new faces this morning at Gobblerโs Knob. Bundle up! @punxsyphil saw his shadow, predicting six more weeks of winter! ๐ฅถ
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Groundhog Day is one of #Pennsylvaniaโs best annual traditions. In just a few short days crowds will gather at Gobblerโs Knob in Jefferson County to hear Punxsutawney Philโs predication for when #winter will end!
I hope you can join us early in the morning on Monday, February 2, either in person or watching from afar to see the most famous resident of the 41st Senatorial District predict how long weโll be waiting for #spring to come!
๐๐ข๐ ๐๐๐ฐ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐๐ง๐ญ๐๐ซ ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ง๐ฌ๐ก๐ข๐ฉ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ง๐๐ข๐๐ง๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ!
Congratulations to the Central Indiana County Joint Sanitary Authority (CICJSA) on the ribbon cutting for their $3.12 million sewage treatment plant renovation along Neal Road!
This major upgrade means:
๐น Improved technology for better efficiency
๐น Enhanced #energysavings
๐น Capacity for future #communitygrowth
Iโm proud to have worked alongside my friend @repjimstruzzi to help secure state grant funding and a #Pennsylvania PENNVEST low-interest loan to make this project possible.
A huge thank you to CICJSA officials, board members, and staff for the planning and coordination that brought this project to life. This is a win for our local communities!
๐ข ๐๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ฆ๐๐ง ๐๐ง๐ง๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐๐๐ฌ ๐๐ฏ๐๐ซ $๐๐.๐ ๐๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ข๐ง ๐๐ญ๐๐ญ๐ ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ญ๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ซ ๐๐จ๐๐๐ฅ ๐๐ซ๐จ๐ฃ๐๐๐ญ๐ฌ
Great News! $10,532,443 in state funding has been awarded for 21 projects in the 41st Senatorial District.
Road network and water and sewer projects are an essential part of maintaining the stability of our communities, but often come with a high cost. Iโm pleased to have worked with my colleagues to ensure this state support will be invested locally and can help to assist with necessary improvements. This is a great day, as these projects will improve services to numerous municipalities and residents within our region.
The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure that a safe and reliable system of transportation is available to the residents of the Commonwealth. Funds may be used for the development, rehabilitation and enhancement of transportation assets to existing communities, streetscape, lighting, sidewalk enhancement, pedestrian safety, connectivity of transportation assets and transit-oriented development.
The PA Small Water and Sewer Program assists with the construction, improvement, expansion, or rehabilitation or repair of a water supply system, sanitary sewer system, storm sewer system, or flood control projects.
Clink link in bio for the project list and details!
