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In this Update:
Best Wishes for a Happy Easter
Easter represents joy, hope and redemption. Warmest wishes to all families who celebrate this holy holiday and rejoice in eternal life. Happy Easter! Strengthening Community Safety and Support
Efforts to boost community safety across Pennsylvania are at the forefront of policy discussions in the Senate, and this week I was very pleased to join state and local leaders at the Indiana County Courthouse to highlight Indiana County’s expansion of the Law Enforcement Treatment Initiative (LETI). Originally launched here in 2023 to support individuals battling substance use disorders, LETI now extends to broader mental health needs as well. District Attorney Robert Manzi and Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday announced the update, emphasizing treatment over criminalization and reinforcing partnerships between law enforcement and local support services. You can learn more about the expansion here. Thank you to our law enforcement for your ongoing work to strengthen the safety and security of our communities. Arrow of Light Award
It was my honor to participate in this year’s Cub Scouts Pack 245 Blue and Gold banquet to recognize the group of fine young leaders for their achievements. A total of seven cub scouts received the prestigious ‘Arrow of Light Award’, the highest rank that can be earned as a Cub Scout. It focuses on building skills, character, and outdoorsmanship, requiring completion of four core and four elective adventures, plus a Troop visit. Congratulations and thank you for inviting me! Senate Approves Bill Aiding Pennsylvanians with Invisible Disabilities During Police Interactions
The Senate approved a voluntary ID designation for Pennsylvanians with invisible disabilities, such as deafness and autism, to help ensure clearer, safer interactions with law enforcement. Under Senate Bill 802, individuals with invisible disabilities could apply for the designation free of charge, with a doctor’s sign-off, through a process similar to obtaining a handicap parking placard. The designation would appear as a symbol on a driver’s license or state-issued ID card, alerting officers of potential communication difficulties during traffic stops or other interactions. At least 32 other states have implemented similar measures. Senate Bill 802 was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration. First Batch of 2026 Money Match Unclaimed Property Checks Being Mailed
More than 100,000 checks, totaling nearly $23 million, are being mailed to Pennsylvania residents under the state Treasury’s 2026 Money Match program for unclaimed property. Created by the General Assembly in 2024, Pennsylvania Money Match allows Treasury to return unclaimed property valued at up to $500 belonging to a single owner automatically without the need to search or file a claim. Unclaimed property can include dormant bank accounts, abandoned stocks, uncashed checks and more. Treasurer Stacy Garrity urges Pennsylvanians to regularly search online for unclaimed property, since some claims may not qualify to be part of Money Match. Let PennDOT Know Your Opinion of Winter Road Services
Motorists have until April 14 to provide feedback on Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) services this winter through its latest anonymous online survey. The 17-question survey asks respondents about their timeline expectations for safe and passable roadways, how they rank snow-removal priorities and how they rate snow removal and other PennDOT winter services. Respondents are also asked how they receive PennDOT roadway information, and whether or how they use the state’s 511PA traveler information services. PA Bald Eagle Cam Livestreams America’s Living Symbols
The Pennsylvania Game Commission livestream of a bald eagle nest in Codorus State Park in York County offers viewers an incredible look at a pair of eagles and their three eggs. The nest has never seen three eggs in one season since the webcam first started in January 2015. The eggs were laid in early March and typically take around 35 days to hatch, so viewers could see eaglets emerging in the coming days. Forty years ago, Pennsylvania had only three bald eagle nests left in the entire state before the birds were brought back. We’re now home to more than 300 nests. The livestream is run through a Game Commission partnership with Comcast Business, HDOnTap and local property owners.
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