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Capitol Report
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The latest news from the State Capitol
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Upcoming Events
Coffee and Conversation
This Thursday, Sept. 18, we have our Coffee and Conversation event at 8:30 a.m. at the Reading Regional Airport. It’s a great opportunity to connect with me about relevant issues in our community! Please RSVP by calling my office at 610-378-4407. |
Free Document Shredding
We will also be hosting a Document Shredding Event on Saturday Sept. 27, from 9 a.m. through noon, at the Reading Regional Airport.
We ask that you bring no more than 4 boxes of documents. No RSVP required! |
Car Seat Safety Check
The Bern Township Police Department is holding a free car seat check event on Sunday, Sept. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Reading Airport.
You can sign up for an appointment by calling 484-987-7025, or you can walk in.
I hope to see you there! |
In the Fifth
Remembering 9.11.01 at Green Valley Elementary
This week, I was honored to attend a beautiful ceremony at Green Valley Elementary where students respectfully raised the flag, remembering and honoring those we lost on Sept. 11, 2001. It was a powerful reminder of the importance of teaching the next generation about this day and the strength of our nation.
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Visiting Schlouch Incorporated
Recently, I had an insightful visit with Schlouch Incorporated to learn about its successful training program! It's great to see the company’s commitment to creating more pathways for careers in the construction industry.
I also participated in a fascinating roundtable discussion on Project Labor Agreements (PLAs) in Pennsylvania. We discussed issues including the history of PLAs under the Wolf and Shapiro administrations, their legal status in PA, and the policy challenges they present. It was an important conversation with key stakeholders and members of the House Labor and Industry Committee.
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New FWGS Location Open
I was able to attend the grand opening of the newest Fine Wine and Good Spirits in our district at 2721 N. Meridian Blvd.!
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What Are You Doing on Election Day?
Beyond exercising your right to vote, what can you do to help elections run smoothly across the Commonwealth? Consider serving as a poll worker in the upcoming election on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
Open positions vary by county but may include judge of elections, majority inspector and minority inspector, which are elected positions. Counties also need clerks and machine operators/inspectors at each precinct. These positions are filled by appointment.
Counties train poll workers on their Election Day duties. Workers receive payment for training and for their service on Election Day.
In order to serve, you must be registered to vote in the county where you wish to work. Exceptions exist for 17-year-old high school students; contact your county election office for more information. Government officials and government employees generally are not allowed to serve as poll workers. Likewise, you are not permitted to serve if your name appears on the ballot.
Poll workers generally work for the entire day on Election Day, from before the time the polls open at 7 a.m., until after the polls close at 8 p.m.
People interested in serving as poll workers should start by filling out this form. If you have questions, call 877-VOTESPA (877-868-3772) or email re-voterreg@pa.gov. |
PA March for Life Set for Sept. 22
Pro-life advocates from across the Commonwealth will be gathering at the state Capitol Monday, Sept. 22, for the Pennsylvania March for Life. The event kicks off at 10 a.m. with pre-rally praise and worship, followed by the rally at 11 a.m. and the march at noon.
Scheduled speakers include Ryan Bomberger, Radiance Foundation; House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton); Michael Geer, PA Family Institute; Jennie Bradley Lichter, March for Life; Sarah Bowen, Pennsylvania Pregnancy Wellness Collaborative; Pastor Chandy Thomas, Life Center; Dr. Robby Waller, emergency medicine physician at Penn State Health; the most Rev. Nelson Perez, Archdiocese of Philadelphia; and Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest), co-chair of the bipartisan Pennsylvania House Pro-Life Caucus.
For more information about the event, visit www.MarchforLife.org/Pennsylvania.
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Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy Accepting Applications for January 2026 Class
The Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy (KSCA) is now accepting applications for its January 2026 class, and for the first time, prospective cadets can apply online through a simpler, faster process. There is no tuition cost to attend, and meals, housing, uniforms and school supplies are provided at no charge.
The KSCA is designed to give teens in jeopardy of not graduating on time or dropping out of school a second chance at obtaining their basic education and much more. Cadets learn leadership, self-discipline, job skills, health and hygiene, values of community service and civic duty, physical fitness, and responsibility to build a better life.
A new online eligibility checker at pa.gov/ksca helps applicants quickly confirm they qualify before completing the full application. Applicants can also request a mailed form by emailing RA-MVPACHALLENGE@pa.gov or calling 717-861-7767 or 717-861-8831.
The National Guard Youth ChalleNGe Program currently operates 37 Youth ChalleNGe sites in 29 states and territories. The program is both federally and state funded. More details can be found at pa.gov/ksca.
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Keeping Kids Safe in the Car
In recognition of September being Child Passenger Safety Month, parents and caregivers are reminded to ensure children are correctly buckled in the right seats for their age and size.
State law requires children up to age 2 to be secured in a rear-facing car seat, while children under the age of 4 must be restrained in an approved child safety seat. Children must ride in a booster seat until their eighth birthday. Parents are also reminded that due to potential dangers associated with air bag deployment, children 12 and younger should always ride buckled in a vehicle’s back seat.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recommends keeping a child in a car seat for as long as possible, provided the child fits within the manufacturer’s height and weight requirements.
Learn more here. |
Let's Get Connected
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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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