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In this Update:
Memorial Day Parade and Service
It was an honor and privilege to attend American Legion, Post 868 Lower Burrell Annual Memorial Day parade and ceremony. My sincere thanks to Post 868 members for organizing an amazing tribute honoring those who gave their lives while serving our great country. A special thank you to Lower Burrell Mayor Chris Fabry and Lower Burrell VFC#3 for their hospitality during the parade. I greatly appreciated being invited to participate. Indiana Office Summer Intern
Please join me in welcoming Caleb Campbell who is completing an internship in my Indiana district office! Caleb is from Indiana and is a graduate of Indiana Area Senior High School. He recently finished his sophomore year at The University of Alabama where he is pursuing a bachelor’s degree, majoring in Economics and History. He is a member of the Alabama Men’s Club Crew Team and has also served as a research assistant compiling vehicular crash data and variables, such as the safety components of different vehicle models. Caleb is a great addition to our team, and we look forward to the contributions he will make in helping to serve constituents this summer! Indiana County Association of Township Officials
It was great to be invited to speak at the Indiana County Association of Township Officials (ICATO) Spring Convention held at Clymer Volunteer Fire Company. I appreciated the thoughtful dialogue about PennDOT’s turnback program and other area priorities, and the perspectives shared of ways to further help our local communities. Thank you for inviting me to take part in this important discussion! Westmoreland County Senior Housing Grand Opening
I was honored to participate in the grand opening and dedication ceremony recently held for the Morning Sun Senior Lofts – a 42-unit housing community in East Vandergrift Borough. The lofts will provide affordable housing options for senior citizens, ensuring a comfortable, safe and secure place to live with state-of-the-art facilities. This was truly a collaborative effort of local, county, state and federal officials along with Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency to bring this project to fruition. Borough officials had long discussed repurposing the former school building with an option that would complement other community development projects. Congratulations to all involved on a job well done! Meeting with PennAEYC in Harrisburg
I recently had the pleasure of meeting with PennAEYC Pennsylvania Association for the Education of Young Children. PennAEYC is a nonprofit organization for people who want to learn about and promote the value of quality care and education from birth to age 8. Their mission is to be an effective voice for high quality early childhood care and education. A group of five members came to Harrisburg to educate lawmakers on their mission, ask for support of various proposed investments in the state budget, discuss the child care staffing crisis and impact on working families and share other information relating to the Early Learning Pennsylvania coalition and Thriving PA campaign, which are working to increase awareness of and foster support for infant and toddler early intervention. I appreciated hearing their perspectives. Bill to Increase Firefighters in PA Receives Senate Support
Pennsylvania relies on volunteer firefighters, but their numbers are dropping – from 300,000 in the 1970s to fewer than 38,000 today. To help ensure there are enough firefighters to respond to a crisis, the Senate passed a bill that would reform the process for people earning their firefighter certification. Senate Bill 90 would maintain the high standards to become a firefighter while making it less intimidating for men and women who are interested in serving their communities as volunteer firefighters. Currently, firefighter applicants must complete four training modules totaling 188 hours. They then must pass a cumulative test covering all four modules. The bill would allow them to be tested following each of the four modules. Senate Bill 90 heads to the House of Representatives for further consideration. Prevent Surprises on the Road with PennDOT’s Construction Plans
As the weather improves, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is spending more time maintaining the state’s approximately 40,000 roadway miles and 25,400 bridges. You can be aware of and plan for delays you experience driving by checking the status of construction projects in your area. Information about projects underway, beginning and being bid this year is listed here. Road work projects are chosen through an extended planning process in four-year and 12-year increments. Learn more about the State Transportation Improvement Plan and the Twelve Year Program. Beware of Counterfeit Weight Loss and Diabetes Drugs
If you purchase GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, which are typically used for weight loss and diabetes, anywhere other than a licensed pharmacy, you could be buying counterfeit products. As supplies have not kept pace with overwhelming consumer demand, a counterfeit market has emerged for these drugs. Using counterfeit products is dangerous. Attorney General Dave Sunday is urging consumers to report suspicious products by calling the Drugs Tip Line at 800-442-8006. Read more. Enjoy a Great American Getaway in PA
Tourism is an important part of Pennsylvania’s economy. In 2022, the most recent year with available data, we welcomed more than 192 million travelers and benefited from $45 billion in visitor spending. The commonwealth has a lot to offer, even to people who call it home. Find some great ideas for vacations and day trips here. PA Offers Free Motorcycle Training
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, a great time to sign up for a motorcycle safety course whether you’re a novice or experienced rider. Classes are free for Pennsylvanians who have a motorcycle learner’s permit or motorcycle license. Successful completion of a basic or intermediate course offered by the state waives the requirement to take a skills test at a PennDOT driver license center and automatically earns the permit holder their motorcycle license. Class schedules are coordinated by third-party training providers at locations across the commonwealth and posted online at least four weeks before the class begins. Learn more about Pennsylvania’s Motorcycle Safety Program.
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