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The new state budget we passed includes the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit, which provides meaningful relief for working families across the commonwealth. If you claim the Federal Earned Income Tax Credit, you may also claim the state tax credit equal to 10% of the federal amount. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3KHQUse
Looking back at the 75th Anniversary Celebration of the @pafarmbureau!
It was an honor to join in recognizing this milestone and to present an official citation alongside my Senate and House Agriculture Chairs. The Farm Bureau has been a steadfast advocate for Pennsylvania’s farmers and rural communities for decades—thank you for all you do to support and strengthen our agriculture industry.
📢 Important Notice for PA Drivers
🚗 PennDOT Mail Processing Delays 📬
We’ve heard from many residents who haven’t received their driver’s license or registration renewals.
A mail vendor failed to deliver Commonwealth mail between Nov. 2023 and Dec. 2025 — but the issue has been fixed.
✅ The vendor has been terminated
✅ A new mail provider is now in place
✅ All delayed mail has been sent — please allow 7–10 days for delivery
If you’re still waiting, you can:
🔹 Renew online or print a free duplicate registration card:
👉 pa.gov/services/dmv/order-a-duplicate-registration
🔹 Complete a DL-80 form at any driver’s license center (no notary needed) to get a free camera card
If you continue to have issues, please contact my office — we’re here to help.
📬 I’ll continue to share updates as more information becomes available.
Gift vouchers for your favorite angler, along with PA fishing licenses and launch permits, are now available from @PennsylvaniaFishandBoatCommission. Get them at retail license issuing agents or online. https://huntfish.pa.gov/
Knowing the weather forecast, increasing following distances, carrying an emergency kit and other simple steps can help you avoid winter driving trouble. Read more: https://bit.ly/4rBOuvJ
The deadline to purchase an annual license renewal for your dog is Jan. 1, 2026. Dog licenses help keep pets out of shelters if they get lost and fund initiatives to keep animals and communities safe. Learn more: https://bit.ly/4iEBnGa
Nonprofits, counties and other groups that provide services to veterans have until Dec. 19 to apply for Veterans’ Trust Fund grants to help fulfill their missions. Priorities include veteran mental and behavioral health, transportation and employment. Details here: https://bit.ly/4rC4he5
Also sign up for my veteran newsletter at https://www.senatoreldervogel.com/enewsletters/
Honored to join America250PA for the unveiling of two “Bells Across PA” installations in Butler County! 🔔
As part of Pennsylvania’s celebration of the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, artists from across the Commonwealth were invited to design unique, three-foot fiberglass bells symbolizing our shared history and pride.
Thank you to Experience Butler County for sponsoring the bell by artist Paula Slomer, which will be displayed at the Butler County Courthouse, and to FirstEnergy for sponsoring the bell by artist Tom Panei, which will be located at the Cranberry Township Municipal Center.
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