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The latest news from the State Capitol
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In The Fifth
Visiting the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance
Last week, I was honored to attend events hosted by the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance to better understand our local community's needs.
At GRCA’s quarterly Healthcare Industry Partnership meeting, I learned about health care advancements in the greater Reading area. I also had the amazing opportunity to tour the health care department at Penn State Berks, witnessing the impressive collaboration among health care professionals for our community's benefit.
Pictured with Dr. Tammy Mysliwiec, PSU Berks, and Alex Roche, GRCA |
Later that day, I attended the GRCA new legislator mixer, where I spoke with business owners and community leaders about the area's key legislative needs, enabling me to better support our community in Harrisburg.
Pictured with Alex Roche, GRCA, and Rep. Jacklyn Rusnock, (D-Berks) |
Joining the Berks County Community Support Program
Last week, I had the pleasure of attending the Berks County Community Support Program’s monthly meeting. CSP is a coalition of mental health consumers, family members and providers who come together to educate and advocate for persons with serious and persistent mental illness and co-occurring disorders. There, I was able to hear about the importance of state funding and legislation for mental health services directly from individuals who use these services so I can better represent our community’s needs in Harrisburg.
Attending the Municipal Officials Dinner
I was honored to attend the17th Annual Municipal Officials Dinner, where I joined other local leaders gathered to hear about different issues facing the county.
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Upcoming Electronic Recycling Event:
On Monday, April 21, from 3-6 p.m., come out to my district office at the Reading Regional Airport (2501 Bernville Road, Reading/24 Liberator Way, Reading).
The event is free and for the recycling of small appliances, printers, computers, laptops, VCRs, miscellaneous wire, random metal items, etc. The recycling company cannot accept CRT TVs or monitors at this event, but will take flat screens.
You can call my office at 610-378-4407 with questions about this event.
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Application Deadline Approaching for 2025 Pennsylvania House Scholarship
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High school seniors interested in receiving financial assistance to help pay for college still have time to apply for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives’ Scholarship. The deadline is April 15.
Each year the program awards a four-year scholarship to two students preparing for post-secondary education. It is open to graduating high school seniors who are Pennsylvania residents with plans to attend a Pennsylvania college, university or career school as a full-time student.
To qualify, students must have attained a minimum 3.0 cumulative grade point average in high school. Other factors taken into consideration for the awards are a student’s commitment to community, leadership qualities, extracurricular activities and financial need.
The scholarship program is administered through the Foundation for Enhancing Communities. Click here for more information and an application.
The scholarship is privately funded by individual and corporate donors; no tax or other public funds are used. Scholarships are awarded through an independent panel of judges chosen by the foundation.
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PennDOT Wants to Know Your Feedback on Transportation Projects
Recognizing the importance of a safe, reliable and efficient transportation system, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is inviting residents to review and comment on the agency’s 12-Year Transportation Program.
Public comments can be submitted through the department’s transportation survey until Wednesday, April 30. PennDOT will also host an online public forum about the plan on Thursday, April 10, from 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Further details are available here.
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PA ABLE Helps Save for Disability-Related Expenses
The PA ABLE Savings Program, an initiative created to help people with disabilities and their families save for future expenses, continues to grow in the Commonwealth. The Pennsylvania Treasury, which oversees the program, recently announced it has surpassed $150 million in assets.
ABLE stands for Achieving a Better Life Experience. The program offers multiple savings and investment options, including an interest-bearing checking account. PA ABLE accounts owners can contribute up to $19,000 per year. Contributions can be deducted on PA state income taxes, and PA ABLE account owners pay no federal or state income tax on account growth when used for qualified withdrawals.
The money can be used for everything from groceries, rent, health care and transportation to longer-term expenses including education and assistive technology.
Learn more at www.PAABLE.gov.
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March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
Colorectal cancer is the second deadliest cancer in the United States despite it being highly preventable with screening.
One in 24 people will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their lifetime, according to the Colorectal Cancer Alliance. The most effective way to reduce the risk of colorectal cancer is routine screening, beginning at age 45, for people who are at average risk.
Screening tests can find precancerous polyps so they can be removed before they turn into cancer. Colorectal cancer can also be found early by the screenings, when treatment is most effective.
Be sure to talk to your doctor or healthcare provider about any concerns you may have.
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| District Office: Reading Regional Airport - Main Terminal, 2501 Bernville Road, Box 4, Reading, PA, 19605 | Phone: (610) 378-4407, FAX: (610) 378-4412 | Open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Capitol Office: 432 Irvis Office Building, Harrisburg, Pa 17020-2005 | PO Box 202005 | Phone: 717-772-9940 |
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