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In this Update:
Another Kid’s Expo in the Books!
Thank you to all who came out to our Kid’s Extravaganza on May 17! It was great getting to meet and talk with local families and share info about beneficial resources available in our area. A special thanks to our sponsors and vendors who take the time each year to attend our event and help make it a great experience for our attendees! More pictures can be viewed here. Our Butler County Senior Expo is June 6!
Join us for our Butler County Senior Expo on June 6, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at Discovery Church located at 170 Scharberry Lane in Mars. If you can’t make this expo, we will be hosting our Beaver County Senior Expo on Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Community College of Beaver County located at 1 Campus Drive in Monaca. If you have any questions, please call my Rochester district office at 724-774-0444. Honoring Our Fallen Soldiers in the 47th District
Over Memorial Day weekend, I had the pleasure of attending the Cranberry Township Memorial Ceremony and the Ellwood Area Chamber of Commerce Memorial Day Parade. Our fallen American heroes made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we hold dear. We are forever indebted to these brave servicemen and women. Click here to view pictures from the Cranberry Township Ceremony. Click here to view pictures from the Ellwood Memorial Day Parade. Bill to Increase Firefighters in PA Receives Senate Support
Pennsylvania relies on volunteer firefighters, but their numbers are dropping – from 300,000 in the 1970s to fewer than 38,000 today. To help ensure there are enough firefighters to respond to a crisis, the Senate passed a bill that would reform the process for people earning their firefighter certification. Senate Bill 90 would maintain the high standards to become a firefighter while making it less intimidating for men and women who are interested in serving their communities as volunteer firefighters. Currently, firefighter applicants must complete four training modules totaling 188 hours. They then must pass a cumulative test covering all four modules. The bill would allow them to be tested following each of the four modules. Senate Bill 90 heads to the House of Representatives for further consideration. Recognizing Seneca Valley’s Grand Champion Marching Band
I recently met with Seneca Valley’s Grand Champion Marching Band to present them with a citation for their extraordinary performance at the Parade of Nation’s Competition in Norfolk, VA. They were named Grand Champion and received a gold rating along with awards for best percussion and best auxiliaries! Highlights in the 47th
Congratulations to Always You, in partnership with the Community College of Beaver County (CCBC), on the launch of its new integrated programs for high school students with an Individualized Education Plan and young adults with an Individualized Support Plan! They celebrated this launch with a ribbon cutting and open house at CCBC’s Titan’s Café.
Another congratulations to the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union 712 who held its grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony this past Friday for its new hall! Through this new venue, there will now be ample space for union meetings and hosting future community events. Prevent Surprises on the Road with PennDOT’s Construction Plans
As the weather improves, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is spending more time maintaining the state’s approximately 40,000 roadway miles and 25,400 bridges. You can be aware of and plan for delays you experience driving by checking the status of construction projects in your area. Information about projects underway, beginning and being bid this year is listed here. Road work projects are chosen through an extended planning process in four-year and 12-year increments. Learn more about the State Transportation Improvement Plan and the Twelve Year Program. Beware of Counterfeit Weight Loss and Diabetes Drugs
If you purchase GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic, which are typically used for weight loss and diabetes, anywhere other than a licensed pharmacy, you could be buying counterfeit products. As supplies have not kept pace with overwhelming consumer demand, a counterfeit market has emerged for these drugs. Using counterfeit products is dangerous. Attorney General Dave Sunday is urging consumers to report suspicious products by calling the Drugs Tip Line at 800-442-8006. Read more. Enjoy a Great American Getaway in PA
Tourism is an important part of Pennsylvania’s economy. In 2022, the most recent year with available data, we welcomed more than 192 million travelers and benefited from $45 billion in visitor spending. The commonwealth has a lot to offer, even to people who call it home. Find some great ideas for vacations and day trips here.
Please contact me to provide input on any state-related matter, or to receive help in dealing with a state agency. |
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