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In this Update:
- Happy Easter
- Highlights in the 47th
- Senate Approves Bill Aiding Pennsylvanians with Invisible Disabilities During Police Interactions
- Mark Your Calendars for Our 15th Annual Kids Expo!
- First Batch of 2026 Money Match Unclaimed Property Checks Being Mailed
- Let PennDOT Know Your Opinion of Winter Road Services
- PA Bald Eagle Cam Livestreams America’s Living Symbols
Happy Easter
I hope you and your loved ones have a happy Easter full of joy and hope.
Highlights in the 47th
I had the privilege of meeting with Mimi Chamberlain of Beaver County. Mimi was in Harrisburg for the YMCA Youth Advocacy Day where she was raising awareness for the Y’s anti-hunger initiatives. Keep up the great work, Mimi!
I had the pleasure of attending the annual Pennsylvania FFA Legislative Breakfast in Harrisburg where I met with local student leaders and learned more about agricultural education and FFA programs. As always, I left inspired by the FFA students’ maturity, respect, and drive. I look forward to seeing all their accomplishments in the future.
Senate Approves Bill Aiding Pennsylvanians with Invisible Disabilities During Police Interactions
The Senate approved a voluntary ID designation for Pennsylvanians with invisible disabilities, such as deafness and autism, to help ensure clearer, safer interactions with law enforcement.
Under Senate Bill 802, individuals with invisible disabilities could apply for the designation free of charge, with a doctor’s sign-off, through a process similar to obtaining a handicap parking placard. The designation would appear as a symbol on a driver’s license or state-issued ID card, alerting officers of potential communication difficulties during traffic stops or other interactions.
At least 32 other states have implemented similar measures. Senate Bill 802 was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration.
Mark Your Calendars for Our 15th Annual Kids Expo!
This Saturday, April 11, we will be hosting our 15th Annual Kids Expo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Community College of Beaver County, 1 Campus Dr. in Monaca.
Plenty of fun activities will be offered for kids to enjoy, including face painting, a bounce house, a balloon artist, a photo booth/selfie station, a coloring contest and sports-themed games, while parents can learn more about available local family services.
You are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item as you will receive five extra tickets for the raffle table!
We are also hosting two senior expos in the following locations later this year:
- Butler County Senior Expo: Fri., June 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at Discovery Church, 170 Scharberry Lane in Mars.
- Beaver County Senior Expo: Fri., Sept. 18, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Community College of Beaver County, 1 Campus Dr. in Monaca.
All events are free and open to the public. These are great opportunities to connect with local resources and neighbors. Reach out to my Rochester district office at 724-774-0444 with any questions you may have.
We hope to see you there!
First Batch of 2026 Money Match Unclaimed Property Checks Being Mailed
More than 100,000 checks, totaling nearly $23 million, are being mailed to Pennsylvania residents under the state Treasury’s 2026 Money Match program for unclaimed property.
Created by the General Assembly in 2024, Pennsylvania Money Match allows Treasury to return unclaimed property valued at up to $500 belonging to a single owner automatically without the need to search or file a claim.
Unclaimed property can include dormant bank accounts, abandoned stocks, uncashed checks and more. Treasurer Stacy Garrity urges Pennsylvanians to regularly search online for unclaimed property, since some claims may not qualify to be part of Money Match.
Let PennDOT Know Your Opinion of Winter Road Services
Motorists have until April 14 to provide feedback on Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) services this winter through its latest anonymous online survey.
The 17-question survey asks respondents about their timeline expectations for safe and passable roadways, how they rank snow-removal priorities and how they rate snow removal and other PennDOT winter services.
Respondents are also asked how they receive PennDOT roadway information, and whether or how they use the state’s 511PA traveler information services.
PA Bald Eagle Cam Livestreams America’s Living Symbols
The Pennsylvania Game Commission livestream of a bald eagle nest in Codorus State Park in York County offers viewers an incredible look at a pair of eagles and their three eggs.
The nest has never seen three eggs in one season since the webcam first started in January 2015. The eggs were laid in early March and typically take around 35 days to hatch, so viewers could see eaglets emerging in the coming days.
Forty years ago, Pennsylvania had only three bald eagle nests left in the entire state before the birds were brought back. We’re now home to more than 300 nests. The livestream is run through a Game Commission partnership with Comcast Business, HDOnTap and local property owners.
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