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E-news Updates – December 13, 2025
In this Update: Honoring a Lifetime of Service Unprecedented Spending Prompts Senate Committee Subpoenas Tax Relief for Working Pennsylvanians State Budget Funds New State Police Troopers Senate Votes to Make State Funds Available for Local Bridge Projects PA 529 is the Gift of Education Dec. 19 Deadline to Apply for Veterans Services Grants Celebrating […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – December 6, 2025
In this Update: Increased Funding for Libraries Tips for Safe Winter Driving Look Out for Scams, Fraud and Theft During the Holiday Season Fishing Gift Vouchers, Licenses on Sale College Application Period is Open Dec. 7: Remembering a Day of Infamy Increased Funding for Libraries The recently enacted state budget includes a $5 million boost […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – November 21, 2025
Is this Update: Holding Penn State Accountable to Its Land-Grant Mission Employers, Trade Unions and Lawmakers: New Permitting Reforms, Stopping RGGI Will Boost PA Economy AI and Children: Legislation to Keep Kids Safe New Law Will Preserve Prescription Access for Seniors Bill to Ensure Disabled Veterans Receive Free Hunting Licenses Passes Senate Attorney General’s New […] [Read More]
WE ARE… Better than This
Over the weekend, the Penn State football team broke a six-game losing streak to defeat Michigan State and claim the rivalry’s coveted Land Grant Trophy — an award established to honor the two universities as the first land-grant institutions in the United States. [Read More]
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I had a wonderful time teaching our next generation of leaders about our commonwealth. In partnership with PA250, I read to Windber Elementary School students and answering their questions about what makes Pennsylvania great.
It was a pleasure to help the scouts of Scottdale’s Pack 151 earn their citizenship badge! 🎖 We had some great discussions about the power of community involvement, the value of lending a hand to our neighbors and what it means to contribute to a safe, productive society. Great job, scouts!
Proud to present Gillian Leach with a citation for her 40 years of service to the Bedford County Historical Society. Her dedication to preserving local history has made a lasting impact on Bedford County. Congratulations, Gillian!
Sweet news in Somerset: @scampstoffee is open for business. 🍬 Congratulations to Justin and Emily Korns on bringing their award-winning, handcrafted treats to Main Street! ✂
The Pennsylvania Arts and Culture Caucus recently brought together leaders from across the commonwealth to highlight the importance of art in our communities.
Special thanks to our supporting partners:
🖼 Carnegie Museums of Pittsburgh
🏛 Senator John Heinz History Center
🎭 Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
🩰 Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre
🎨 Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh
🖌 Mattress Factory
We`re incredibly grateful for their continued work enriching Pennsylvania’s cultural landscape.
The Laurel Mountain Senior Center in Jennerstown is now officially open! ✂ The center will provide a wide range of programs and services to meet the community’s needs.
Thank you to all who contributed to making this resource a reality.
Proud to stand with fellow lawmakers, trade unions and energy employers to celebrate the end of RGGI in Harrisburg last week.
Pennsylvania wins big with this decision. The future now means streamlined regulations, more reliable energy jobs and lower costs ratepayers statewide.
✂ Honored to join Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services as they celebrated 55 years of supporting mental health and opened their new location in Lemont Furnace. 🌤
🥇 I was honored to recognize the outstanding achievements of the Connellsville Area High School Clay Target Team for their remarkable success in recent state and national competitions.
The Connellsville Falcons captured first place overall in Sporting Clays at the 2025 USA High School Clay Target League National Championship, along with first place in Skeet and Five Stand at the Pennsylvania State Championship. 🎯
These young athletes exemplify discipline, precision, and teamwork, and their accomplishments bring great pride to their school and our commonwealth. Congratulations, Falcons!
This month, @cffayettepa hosted its annual #FayetteGives fundraiser, an online giving event that supports nonprofits across the county. The event raised more than half a million dollars for more than 100 local charities!
Thank you to the Community Foundation for your continued commitment to growing @fayettecopa.
Earlier this month, I was proud to take part in the Mon Valley Alliance’s 3rd Annual Mid-Mon Valley Economic Symposium . The conversation focused on the opportunities ahead for the Mon Valley, from strengthening our workforce to supporting small businesses and improving local infrastructure.
Today, I voted against handing Penn State any further state funding to let their administration know that WE ARE disappointed.
The Nittany Lions may have won the Land Grant Trophy last weekend, but their university has totally abandoned the land-grant mission.
