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In this Update:
Our Beaver County Senior Expo is Fast Approaching
Seniors and their families are invited to attend our Beaver County Senior Expo on Sept. 26 between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Community College of Beaver County, 1 Campus Drive in Monaca. Representatives from local/state agencies and organizations will be present to share what services are available to benefit our senior communities. For more information, you can reach out to my Rochester district office at 724-774-0444. Welcoming New Businesses to the 47th!
Congratulations to USX Federal Credit Union (Monaca), Bennies’s 9 Diner (Cranberry Township) and the new Glade Run Community (Zelienople) who have established roots here in the 47th! Food Drive Launched in Honor of Hunger Action Month
I wanted to announce our food drive in honor of September being Hunger Action Month in Pennsylvania and across the nation. Both of my district offices will be accepting unexpired, non-perishable food items through Sept. 30. At the end of the month, all items will be donated to a local food bank. As co-chair of the legislative Hunger Caucus it is times like this that I encourage our community and Commonwealth to come together to help those in need. The district offices are located at 488 Adams Street in Rochester and 8001 Rowan Road, Suite 205, in Cranberry Township. Help for Caregivers: PA CareKit
Caring for a loved one is a selfless act that strengthens family bonds but can be difficult for the caregiver. The PA CareKit can be a great help. From the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, the PA CareKit is a collection of tools and information to help you manage stress, navigate the health care system, stay connected and find support. Topics include the First Five Steps, Understanding Your Needs, Key Caregiving Terms and Concepts, and Caregiving Resources. If you’re a caregiver, I hope you find this information useful for this challenging but lifechanging role. Eliminating Waste and Fraud in State Government
Reforming the way state government operates includes removing barriers to creating good jobs and preventing fraud and waste of taxpayer dollars. This year, we passed legislation to implement stricter oversight to block regulations that will cost employers or taxpayers more than $1 million, and require automatic review of these kinds of regulations after three years to ensure they remain in the public interest. Other bills passed by the Senate require the Department of Human Services to prevent fraud in public assistance, prevent dead people from receiving benefits and ensure unemployment compensation benefits don’t go to claimants who try to avoid work. To reduce the risk of data breaches in taxpayer-funded systems, we passed legislation requiring all state IT contracts to meet national cybersecurity standards. You can review all the notable bills we’ve passed in 2025 here. New Monthly Veterans-Focused E-Newsletter Set to Release on Sept. 10
Each month, I will be sending out a veterans-focused e-newsletter providing the latest updates, resources, and legislation that impacts our Pennsylvania service members. Our first e-newsletter is set to be released on Sept. 10! If you are interested in receiving this e-newsletter, click here and select “News for Veterans” in the “subscribe to” section. Jobs Available with PennDOT’s Winter Maintenance Program
The coming end of summer means job opportunities for those with the skills to maintain and clear Pennsylvania’s roadways in the winter with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Positions and hourly pay include CDL equipment operator ($23), dispatcher ($17.38), diesel and automotive mechanic ($24.97 – $28.37 based on title), tradesman helper and semi-skilled laborer ($18.46), and more. These temporary positions could be a pathway to a permanent PennDOT career. You can find more background information and links to job openings here. Learn Skills with the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps
Residents ages 15 to 25 can learn new skills, gain job experience and improve public lands with the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps. Skills-building and training opportunities include infrastructure maintenance, habitat restoration, CPR and first aid and more. Interested individuals can learn how to get paid fixing trails, planting trees and more here. National Crime Prevention Week
A key role as lawmaker is passing legislation to combat crime and keep our communities safe. We rely on police to enforce those laws and the justice system to impose punishment when appropriate. National Crime Prevention Week is a reminder of the role citizens play in keeping their neighborhoods safe. The National Crime Prevention Council offers these crime prevention and personal safety tips to help you and your community outsmart potential lawbreakers.
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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