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In this Update:
Attention Veterans – Sign Up for Our New Veterans E-Newsletter
Area veterans can stay informed and connected by signing up for my new veteran-focused e-newsletter. This e-newsletter will provide the latest updates, resources, and legislation that impact our Pennsylvania servicemembers. Those interested can sign up here! Highlights in the 47th
Last week, I visited the Beaver County Back-to-School Summerfest at the M:7 Sports Complex! This special event provided back to school supplies for around 1,100 local students! It is events like this that show how great our local community is and how much it has to offer. Thank you to all of the organizations and hundreds of volunteers who put this event together.
On August 4, Pets in Harmony Veterinary Hospital and Pet Salon held its grand opening! Welcome to Butler County!
Beaver-Lawrence Farm Bureau President Cliff Wallace did a great job putting together their recent event supporting our local ag community! It was also great to see PA Farm Bureau President Chris Hoffman attend as well! Our Beaver County Senior Expo is Sept. 26!
Join us on Sept. 26 for my annual Beaver County Senior Expo! This free event will run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Community College of Beaver County located at 1 Campus Drive in Monaca. This expo offers area seniors, their families, and caregivers the opportunity to learn about local resources and services are available for them. There will be refreshments, door prizes and health screenings which are also free of charge. For more information, please reach out to my Rochester District Office at 724-774-0444. New Law Extends PA Guard Family Education Benefit
The Military Family Education Program (MFEP) covers the cost of a state college education for dependents of Pennsylvania National Guard members in return for a six-year service obligation. We passed a new law ensuring additional dependents are covered each time the member commits to an additional service obligation. The benefit is an incentive to encourage talented Guard members to continue their service to the commonwealth and nation. Many Guard members who benefited from the MFEP are deciding whether to commit to another six years. Act 32 of 2025 clarifies that a Guard member can receive a new MFEP assistance grant – helping an additional dependent – with each new service obligation. I was proud to support this family benefit for our men and women in uniform. Senate Acts to Ensure More Efficient Government Spending
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission would be able to spend funds more efficiently under legislation passed by the Senate. The aim is to keep costs as low as possible for anglers and boaters. Currently, commission revenues are directed into either the Fish Fund or the Boat Fund, with no crossover permitted. This rigidity has led to inefficiencies and higher costs. Senate Bill 800 permits Fish Fund dollars to be used for expenditures and programs that benefit boaters and Boat Fund dollars to be used for expenditures and programs that benefit anglers, as long as they also benefit the original intent of the respective funds. The bill was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration. How to Avoid Heat-Related Illnesses
Summer is the time for outdoor fun, but heat can cause serious and potentially fatal health problems such as heat exhaustion and heat stroke. When it’s sweltering out, avoid heat-related illnesses by limiting activity to mornings and evenings when possible, drinking plenty of fluids and getting out of the sun when necessary. You can learn about spotting symptoms of heat stroke and heat exhaustion here. Planning a PA Capitol Visit
Your Pennsylvania Capitol is not only the seat of state government, it’s also an architectural and artistic treasure to be experienced by citizens from across the commonwealth. Visitors are welcome to explore the building at their leisure on regular weekdays. You can also schedule a tour with a guide. Tours take about 30 to 45 minutes. You can plan a visit and book a tour of this 119-year-old National Historic Landmark here. Farmers Markets: A Great Source of Fresh, Healthy Food
This is National Farmers Market Week. Now’s a great time to visit a farmers market for fresh fruits, vegetables and specialty products. These markets support farmers and provide access to healthy food and flavors you may have never before experienced. Find the best farmers markets near and far at VisitPA or the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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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