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In this Update:
Indiana in the Morning
Thank you to Todd Marino for inviting me to join him on WCCS Radio ‘Indiana in the Morning’ program on Friday. I appreciated the opportunity to stop by the studio to discuss several key issues impacting our commonwealth, including energy advancement, the 2025-26 state budget, economic development, and the future fiscal stability of Pennsylvania. You can listen to the 12-minute interview here. Permitting Reform in Pennsylvania
It was great to sit down with the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry in my Harrisburg office earlier this week to discuss the significance of permitting reform in Pennsylvania. We recognize the trajectory of this Commonwealth is such that we need economic opportunity, and the only way we have economic opportunity is if we get more shovels in the ground. Permitting reform still means responsible projects, protecting the environment, making sure the projects are done safely and properly – but also promptly. There is certainly a lot more to do, but the reforms we have worked to implement already, signal that Pennsylvania is open for business and that we’re prepared to embrace new development and new economic opportunity. Senate Republicans know this is a critical part of job creation and helping to increase access to family sustaining jobs. March for Life at the State Capitol
Thousands of people made the trip to Harrisburg to support the unborn during Pennsylvania’s March for Life Rally on Monday. The March’s powerful presence rooted in hope and strength, demonstrates the significance of the movement. A sincere thank you to those who attended the events and to everyone who stopped by my office. Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board’s 14th License Auction
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) is reminding potential licensees that Monday, Oct. 6, at noon is the deadline to submit bids for 25 expired restaurant licenses in the agency’s 14th license auction. The auction includes licenses in 25 counties, including a Leechburg license in Armstrong County. The minimum bid for each license is $25,000, with the highest responsive bidder for each license winning the right to submit an application for the license to the PLCB within six months. Sealed bids will be opened Thursday, Oct. 9, and auction winners will be determined soon after. The invitation for bids is available on the PLCB website. PA Treasurer Announces Short-Term Funding for Head Start, County Services
The Pennsylvania Treasury Department will make $500 million available for Pennsylvania’s Head Start providers and county governments, helping to keep essential services funded while the 2025-26 state budget is finalized. The funds will be distributed via short-term, investment loans which recipients will be required to pay back following enactment of a state budget. Treasurer Stacy Garrity said that to be eligible for this program, Head Start providers and county governments must indicate the investment will be used for immediate operating expenses. More information is available from the Pennsylvania Treasury Department. Remembering Three Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
Three police officers were killed and two wounded serving a warrant Sept. 17 in York County, a heartbreaking reminder of the risk faced every day by those standing on the thin blue line between order and chaos. The fallen officers, Detective Mark Baker, Sgt. Detective Cody Becker and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser, were members of the Northern York County Regional Police Department. Their shocking deaths highlight how crucial it is to stand behind law enforcement officers and give them the tools and support they need to serve communities in the safest manner possible. May their families find comfort in this incredibly trying time. Open Government: How to Access Senate Bills, Votes and More
Pennsylvania Senate votes, debates, bills and much more can be accessed via the General Assembly’s website. Citizens can learn who represents them, read bills and amendments, review text of floor debates in the official Senate Journals, and see how senators voted on bills in committee and before the full Senate. The committee meeting schedule is also available, along with co-sponsorship memos and monthly expense reports for each senator. Senate sessions are livestreamed, and video from previous sessions is available back to Jan. 2025. Pennsylvania statutes (our state laws), the state constitution, recently enacted laws, rules and regulations (PA Code), the PA Bulletin, and more can be viewed by going to the Statutes section. Reporting School Threats Anonymously
Another school year is underway, and the Safe2Say Something program is available to train students and school employees how to recognize warning signs from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others, and to anonymously report the threat before it is too late. Once a tip is reported, a crisis center assesses it and sends it to school administrators and/or law enforcement for intervention. This youth violence prevention program is run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. Since 2019, the Safe2Say Something tipline has received more than 178,000 tips covering threats to schools, bullying and potential self-harm. Don’t be Fooled by Fraudulent Ticket Sellers
The arrival of the NFL and college sports seasons is a good time to check out the playbook for avoiding fraudulent ticket sellers. Attorney General Dave Sunday offers these suggestions to avoid being scammed:
To report a scam, or if you believe you have been scammed, file a complaint at www.attorneygeneral.gov or by calling 717-787-3391. Resource for New Moms: Maternal Mental Health Hotline
New moms can experience mental health challenges during or after pregnancy. Some common signs of postpartum depression are:
Call or text the Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) for free, confidential support 24/7. Find out more here. Prostate Awareness Month: Early Detection is Key
About 13% of American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point during their lifetimes, making it the most common cancer in men after skin cancer. Early detection and treatment are crucial for improving outcomes. Learn about screening options and more here.
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