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Capitol Report
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The latest news from the State Capitol
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You are welcome to contact me through this link.
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Upcoming Events
Free Document Shredding
We will 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!
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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.
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Blue Marsh Informational Session
My office is hosting The Army Corps of Engineers for an informational session to explain some of what happens at Blue Marsh and the roles of the various personnel. There will be time for the participants to ask questions.
The event will be at the Reading Regional Airport on Oct. 14, from 6-7:30 p.m. |
In the Fifth
Coffee and Conversation
Thank you to everyone who came out to our Coffee and Conversation event last week. It was a great opportunity to connect, and the conversation was fantastic. It's so valuable to share our perspectives on issues in both our community and across the country. |
Touring Earthcare
Last week, I had the opportunity to tour Earthcare in Bethel, PA, and learn about their operations. Their work focuses on improving the environment by eliminating industrial and agricultural byproducts and creating alternative disposal options for these materials. It was inspiring to see such revolutionary innovation happening in our community. |
RACC Celebrating Half-Century of Nursing Excellence
What an honor it was to celebrate 50 years of nursing excellence at Reading Area Community College. The advancements in medical and educational options are truly remarkable, and it's wonderful to see the impact they've had on our community.
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Learn More About PA Game Lands in Berks and Elsewhere
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is planning a series of driving tours through several state game lands in the coming weeks.
The tours are designed to help people learn more about opportunities available on game lands statewide, while showcasing how habitat work being done on these tracts benefits wildlife. All tours are free, held rain or shine, and open only to vehicles licensed for travel on public roads.
The tours started on Sunday, Sept. 21, on State Game Lands 51 in Fayette County. Future tours will be held on select game lands in Bedford, Berks, Bradford, Cambria, Dauphin, Elk, Huntingdon and Lycoming/Union counties. A detailed schedule is available here. |
New Scholarship Opportunity for PA Students!
America250PA, the state’s commission charged with helping to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary, announced it is now accepting applications for its Semiquincentennial Scholarship Program.
The organization plans to award $250,000 in scholarships, $10,000 each to 25 deserving students attending Pennsylvania colleges and universities in the 2026-27 academic year. A dozen of those scholarships will go to students attending a Pennsylvania community college, while the remainder will go to students attending any Pennsylvania post-secondary college or university.
Additional information and a link to the application are available here. |
Help Stop Suicide
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time to remember and honor those lost to suicide and to try to save lives by educating ourselves about the signs of suicide.
Those signs include feelings of hopelessness or of being a burden to loved ones, sleeping too little or too much, withdrawing or isolating oneself, and starting or increasing use of alcohol or drugs. A full list of warning signs and tips from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration are available here.
If you or someone you know is in imminent danger of self-harm, call 911. Help is also available by calling 988 to connect with the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
To learn more about suicide risks and how to help someone in crisis, visit www.preventsuicidepa.org.
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PFBC Offers Grants to Inspire Interest in Fishing and Boating
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) is seeking applicants for grants to support education programs that promote new and renewed interest in fishing and boating through the recruitment of new participants, retention of existing participants and reactivation of former participants – collectively known as "R3."
The grants will reimburse qualifying organizations up to $25,000 for eligible expenses for projects conducted between July 1, 2026, and June 30, 2027. The grants require a minimum of 25% match of total project costs. The deadline to submit applications is Monday, Dec. 1.
Organizations eligible for funding include school districts, universities and colleges, community and civic groups, sporting and conservation organizations, and local recreation departments. More information, including the application, can be found on the PFBC R3 Grant Program page on the PFBC website.
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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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