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Capitol Report
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The latest news from the State Capitol
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Recognizing Half a Century of Service to the Commonwealth
I recently had the great pleasure of presenting a House citation to my predecessor, Barry Jozwiak, for over 50 years of service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
Former Rep. Jozwiak represented the people of the 5th Legislative District for 10 years after having served 12 years as Berks County Sheriff, 26 years as a member of the Pennsylvania State Police, and four years in the United States Navy.
Thank you, for your dedicated service to the Commonwealth, and the people of the 5th!
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FLY EAGLES FLY
Some of my colleagues came together to make a hype video before the game, if you have not seen it, you can view it here. |
Congratulations to the Philadelphia Eagles for pulling off a phenomenal win against the Kansas City Chiefs!
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Governor’s Proposed $51.47 Billion Budget More Than PA Can Afford
Last week, the governor proposed a $51.47 billion budget for Fiscal Year 2025-26. The budget will go through weeks of hearings by the Appropriations Committee and intense negotiations and amending in both the House and Senate before returning to the governor's desk.
I look forward to working with my colleagues to create a more balanced budget in the House, as every Pennsylvanian should be concerned by the irresponsible proposal to spend far more than the Commonwealth expects to generate.
My press release on the budget address can be viewed here.
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Policy Hearings Highlight Potential of PA’s Energy Industry
While the governor continues his push for new taxes on the state’s energy production, the House Republican Policy Committee recently heard from numerous testifiers about the damage these taxes would do to the energy industry, consumers and the economy as a whole.
The committee held a series of hearings, titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes,” in Westmoreland and Schuylkill counties last week, and at the state Capitol in Harrisburg on Monday, to hear from business and industry leaders, as well as community leaders, about how the governor’s push for a carbon tax would scare away potential investment in Pennsylvania; increase the cost of utilities; and perpetuate the unreliable energy supply.
My fellow House Republicans and I are committed to fighting against these taxes and instead advancing policies that will help grow our energy economy.
Click here for video of the hearings.
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Think Spring! Trout Stocking Schedule Available
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) announced its 2025 trout stocking schedule is now available online and on the FishBoatPA mobile app.
The PFBC will stock approximately 3.2 million adult trout in 691 streams and 130 lakes open to public angling. Stocking is set to begin the week of Feb. 17 in advance of the statewide Mentored Youth Trout Day on Saturday, March 29, and the statewide opening day of trout season on Saturday, April 6.
The 2025 adult trout stocking schedule is searchable by county; lists the waterways in alphabetical order; and indicates stocking dates, meeting locations for volunteers and the species of trout that will be stocked at each location.
Click here for additional details about stocking or visit www.fishandboat.com.
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Community Conservation Partnerships Program Now Accepting Grant Applications
Communities across Pennsylvania can now apply for state grants to fund parks, recreation and conservation projects, as the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) opens its latest round of Community Conservation Partnerships Program funding. Applications are open now through April 2 at 4 p.m.
Eligible applicants include local governments and recreation and conservation nonprofit organizations. The grants fund projects such as park and recreation projects, conservation planning, trail planning, land and river conservation, community and streamside tree planting, and more.
Grant applications are only accepted through DCNR’s Grants Customer Service Portal.
Before starting an application, potential applicants should contact a regional advisor who serves the county where their project will be located. Contact information is available on the Regional Staff Assignment map (PDF).
A grant application overview is available here.
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Students Invited to Participate in Lyme Disease Awareness Campaign
Pennsylvania students in first through sixth grades are invited to enter the 2025 Lyme Art Contest by creating a short video or poster focusing on the theme: “Protect. Check. Remove.”
The annual contest helps students, Scout troops and community youth programs learn how to prevent Lyme disease by educating them about ticks, including where they live, how to prevent bites and how to remove ticks that do bite.
Pennsylvania has one of the highest annual counts of Lyme disease cases in the nation, which further emphasizes the importance of teaching children about tick awareness and prevention measures.
The deadline for entries is Friday, March 14, at 5 p.m. Click here for details.
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