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The latest news from the State Capitol
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In the Fifth
Touring Mt. Pleasant Fire Company
I recently had the pleasure of touring the Mt. Pleasant Fire Company to see its operations firsthand. During the visit, we engaged in a productive dialogue regarding pending legislation affecting first responders to ensure their insights are represented. Additionally, we explored various grant opportunities aimed at securing the resources necessary for them to continue their vital service to the community!
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Touring the Crayola Factory
This past week I participated in a policy hearing for House Bill 1596, a piece of legislation I am proud to cosponsor alongside Rep. Ann Flood. This bill seeks to establish an annual back-to-school sales tax holiday, providing much-needed relief for Pennsylvania families during the school shopping season.
During the hearing, we highlighted the significant economic impact of local icons like Crayola, which provide essential manufacturing jobs in the Lehigh Valley. To see this impact firsthand, I toured the facility to watch these world-famous art supplies being made right in our own backyard. I remain committed to supporting our local manufacturers while championing tax relief for our families.
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Helping to Address PA’s Declining Workforce
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is now accepting Grow PA Grant Program applications for the 2026-27 school year. Established by Act 89 of 2024, Grow PA is designed to address Pennsylvania’s declining workforce and the need to fill certain in-demand occupations.
The maximum award is $5,000 for qualified students and may be received for a maximum of four years. Here’s a link to more information including an application. |
PA House Archives Celebrates America’s 250th Anniversary
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives is getting in on the nation’s semiquincentennial celebration with the opening of a new exhibit titled “Keystone of America.”
The exhibit explores the 1826, 1876, 1926, and 1976 celebrations and Pennsylvania’s role in each of the anniversaries. It specifically highlights memorabilia from the 1976 bicentennial, which was held in Philadelphia. The exhibit is open through the end of 2026.
The PA House Archives is located in Room 628 Irvis Office Building in the Capitol Complex in Harrisburg. It is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Click here to learn more. |
House Archives Internship Opportunity
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Archives Internship Program is currently accepting applications for the summer 2026 semester.
The 13-week internship is based at the Pennsylvania State Capitol. Interns work with archivists and learn several facets of the job, including processing paper collections, crafting exhibits for display in the Capitol Complex, conducting research for inquiries and more. Interns gain a better understanding of the PA House of Representatives and its members through opportunities such as meet-and-greets with various public officials and staff, as well as tours of some of the Commonwealth’s historic public spaces.
At the time of the internship, students must be attending a college or university in Pennsylvania OR be a resident of Pennsylvania; be a second-semester junior, senior or graduate student; and have a GPA of at least 3.0.
For more information or to fill out the application, click here. Applications are due by Sunday, March 1. |
PGC Seeks Help for Winter Turkey Survey
The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) is asking for the public’s help finding turkey flocks to trap for ongoing projects. Pennsylvanians are encouraged to report the location of any turkey flocks they see across the state. Information is being collected online here through March 15.
Among other things, visitors to that webpage are asked to provide the date of the sighting, the location and the type of land (public, private or unknown) where birds are seen.
Trapping turkeys during winter is part of the commission's ongoing population monitoring, and it provides information for large-scale turkey studies.
Read more here. |
PennDOT Hosts Highway Safety Survey
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is seeking input from Pennsylvanians on traffic safety and driving behaviors through an online survey open now through Feb. 28 at www.pa.gov/dotsafety.
The voluntary survey covers several topics, including seat belt use, impaired driving, speeding and distracted driving, as well as bicycle, pedestrian and motorcycle safety. It takes approximately five minutes to complete. |
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