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E-news Updates – June 27, 2026
In this Update: Standing Up for Pennsylvania’s Child Care Workforce Young Fayette County Leader Honored with Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence Senate Votes to Cut Taxes and Put PA Families First Senate Votes to Support Victims Over Murderers Reducing the Backlog in PA Rape Kit Testing Cutting Red Tape for Charities Providing Discounted Fishing and […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – June 19, 2026
In this Update: Fayette County to Host Free Kids Fest This Weekend Honoring Women Veterans at the Capitol Senate Votes to Protect Your Right to Know About Government Actions Making it Easier for Fire Companies, EMS Agencies to Access Funding Flying the POW/MIA Flag at Public Schools Quarantine Order Issued to Protect PA […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – June 14, 2026
In this Update: Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Queen Addresses Senate Senate Approves Sunshine Act Transparency Bill Senate Passes Bill to Fight Human Trafficking Bill Targeting Dangerous Fentanyl Additive Passes Senate PA Guard Military Family Education Program Entries Accepted for PA Agriculture Photo Contest National Cancer Survivors Month Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Queen Addresses Senate This week, Emma […] [Read More]
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Grateful to join Senator Tracy Pennycuick for her Women Veterans Day Commemoration, recognizing the service and sacrifice of the women who have served our nation.
It was especially meaningful to hear from Peggy Hoffman, an Army veteran and constituent whose dedication and commitment reflect the very best of our commonwealth.
Thank you, Peggy, and to all of our women veterans, for your service and the sacrifices you`ve made on behalf of our country.
โป Congratulations to Luke Hamaker, @fayettecopa`s Recycling Program Ambassador, on receiving a 2026 Governor`s Award for Environmental Excellence in Harrisburg this week. ๐
Through his leadership with Keep Fayette County Green (@keeppabeautiful) and the Fayette County Recycling Convenience Center, Luke has helped lead community cleanups that collected…
๐ฅค 8,000 pounds of plastic film
๐ three tons of trash
๐ more than 1,200 tires.
His efforts have also inspired more than 400 young Recycling Rangers to become environmental stewards in their communities. Way to go, Luke!
Scouting helps build the leaders and the responsible community members who make our commonwealth stronger. โ
Yesterday, @scouting.america held their annual Report to the Commonwealth, and I was fortunate enough to welcome Scouts from the Laurel Highlands-Pittsburgh Council on the Senate floor. ๐๏ธ Pennsylvania is stronger because of organizations like Scouting that inspire young people to lead with integrity and serve for the greater good.
Government works best when it operates openly and transparently.
I`m pleased that my legislation (SB 1150) to strengthen Pennsylvania`s Sunshine Act and ensure the public receives meaningful notice before government action is taken, was unanimously approved by the Senate State Government Committee last week. This commonsense measure helps protect transparency, accountability, and the public`s right to know.
Congratulations to three outstanding wrestlers on incredible championship seasons! ๐
๐คผโโ๏ธ Violette Lasure earned her third consecutive state championship with an undefeated season.
๐คผโโ๏ธ Juliet Alt captured her second PIAA State Girlsโ Wrestling title.
๐คผโโ๏ธ Kai Vielma claimed the PIAA Class 3A state title while setting a Connellsville record for wins in a season.
It was great to honor these three exceptional student-athletes and their families in Harrisburg this week. Their hard work and dedication make their schools, communities and our commonwealth proud. ๐
Looking forward to seeing what each of you achieve in the years to come!
๐๐น๏ธ Welcome to Connellsville, Back to the 80`s Diner! ๐บ๐ผ
It was great to have Gracyn Bittner, a junior at Conemaugh Township Area High School, join us in Philadelphia as the #PASenate commemorated Americaโs 250th birthday last week.
As an Eagle Scout and dedicated student leader, Gracyn plans to pursue service to our country through enrollment at the U.S. Naval Academy after graduation. It was inspiring to see him, and other young leaders, so engaged in honoring our nationโs history. The future looks bright!
It was a pleasure to welcome the District 5 PIAA 2A back-to-back state championship girlsโ basketball team from Berlin Brothersvalley High School to the capitol this week. PA State Rep. Carl Walker Metzgar and I congratulated the team for another outstanding season. Somerset County is proud!
Pennsylvania is facing a housing crisis and this week, the #PASenate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee approved two bills designed to strengthen protections for Pennsylvania homeowners and homebuyers. ๐
SB 907 would establish statewide licensing and oversight for home inspectors, while SB 1324 would strengthen consumer protections against fraud and poor-quality work by home improvement contractors.
Pennsylvanians deserve qualified professionals and strong consumer safeguards when it comes to making one of the biggest financial investments of their lives. Both bills now move to the full Senate for consideration.
Grateful for the opportunity to visit Bedford Area Ambulance Service. It was insightful to see their operations up close and hear directly about the challenges facing EMS providers. Thank you to our dedicated first responders for all that you do!
Honored to attend the Windber Hall of Fame ceremony with PA State Rep. Jim Rigby and Windber Borough Mayor Mike Thomas.
Congratulations to this yearโs inductees "The Characters:โ Jim Spinelli, Bob Spinelli, Dan Spinelli, Mike Spinelli, Robert "Moon" Flood and John Shaw.
Additional honorees recognized for their contributions were Deacon Ed Danko, Gail Durst, Colonel Robert Portante, William Bahorik, Dan Hiteshew, Barry and Elizabeth Jerley, Patricia Durst-Shaffer, Ron Mash, Millie Molnar, James Turcato, Edward Stopko and Tom Antonishak.
Your contributions have made a lasting impact on the community, and this honor is truly deserved!
๐ Proud to stand with Pennsylvania Downtown Center for their Main Street Matters Advocacy Day in Harrisburg this week.
Itโs no secret that Main Street is the heartbeat of our communities and investments like t Downtown Center are what breathes life into our downtowns, our small businesses and the people who call these communities home. Our downtown areas have and remain to be the best foot that we want to put forward, so we must continue to invest in them, because Main Street will always matter.
