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Capitol Report
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The latest news from the State Capitol
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Happening in Harrisburg
Capitol Building Tour
The Capitol Preservation Committee recently offered new members an extraordinary tour of the Capitol building and dome, showcasing not only the impressive architecture but also the vital work they do. The tour provided an insightful look into the committee's dedicated efforts to preserve the historic building and its invaluable collection of artwork and artifacts, highlighting their commitment to maintaining this priceless heritage for future generations.
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Seersucker Suit Caucus
I joined fellow lawmakers from the House and Senate last week for the annual Seersucker Suit Caucus day. This year, the caucus collected clothing to benefit Dress for Success. |
State Grange Youth Junior Ambassadors
I was honored to meet with PA State Grange Youth Junior Ambassadors Samantha Davis and Justin Dusko last week in Harrisburg! Their engagement and interest in state government are truly commendable. Thank you for the wonderful visit! |
PA Must Do More to Restore Integrity of Medicaid Program
As the annual state budget deadline nears, the House Republican Policy Committee held a hearing Monday to highlight growing issues in the Commonwealth’s Medicaid program. Currently, more than 1 million able-bodied adults without dependents are enrolled in the program, while more than 14,000 disabled individuals remain on a waiting list for services.
Testifiers from the Foundation for Government Accountability testified about how Pennsylvania’s ability to deliver effective assistance to its neediest residents is being hampered by a lack of work requirements or accountability for able-bodied adults without dependents, as well as outdated verification systems that fail to detect ineligible enrollees and growing costs that jeopardize the sustainability of core services.
Republican lawmakers signaled a commitment to advance solutions that promote efficiency, transparency and compassion through reform—ensuring that taxpayer dollars are responsibly managed and prioritized for the truly vulnerable.
Video of the hearing is available here. |
Attorney General Announces New Reciprocity Agreement
Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with Virginia’s Attorney General Jason Miyares, announced this week the finalization of a reciprocity agreement with the Commonwealth of Virginia allowing holders of Licenses to Carry Firearms to do so in both states.
Under the agreement, a license holder from Pennsylvania may carry a firearm concealed on their person or in a vehicle in Virginia, and a license holder from Virginia may carry a firearm concealed on their person or in a vehicle in Pennsylvania.
This agreement is only applicable to the concealed carry of handguns and requires the following of permit holders:
• Be at least 21 years of age.
• Carry photo identification.
• Present their concealed carry permit when requested by law enforcement.
• Not have a concealed carry permit previously revoked.
You can read the press release from the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General here.
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PHEAA Hosts Scholarship Sweepstakes
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is giving away $2,500 no-essay scholarships through its PA Forward and Keystone Student Loan programs!
The scholarship sweepstakes is for college students, graduate students and their parents for the 2025-26 academic year who opt in to receive communications from PHEAA between June 5 and Dec. 15. The communications are designed to provide students and families with tips on planning and paying for college.
Twelve winners will be selected for each scholarship. Winners will be announced in August and December of this year.
The PA Forward scholarship is open to PA residents only. Click here to enter the PA Forward sweepstakes.
The Keystone scholarship is open to residents of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia. Click here to enter the Keystone sweepstakes. |
An Ice Cream Lover’s Dream Getaway!
Looking for a way to sweeten your summer? Check out this year’s Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail to help find the best cool treats of the season.
A partnership of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s PA Preferred® program, the state’s Tourism Office and the Center for Dairy Excellence, the eighth annual ice cream trail will take visitors all across Pennsylvania to more dairy destinations than ever.
Participants can accumulate points by visiting trail stops and making purchases. Points accumulated from May 30 to Sept. 7 earn prizes through the trail’s digital passport. Prizes include a commemorative metal tumbler for six stops, and for 10 stops, an entry into a grand prize drawing to win an overnight getaway to Lancaster County to experience “life on the farm.”
Travelers on the Ice Cream Trail can plan their adventures, learn about participating creameries and sign up for the free digital passport at visitpa.com/scooped. |
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