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In this Update:
Fayette County Senior Expo Next Wednesday
Rep. Charity Grimm Krupa, Rep. Ryan Warner and I are hosting a free Senior Expo on Wednesday, Sept. 24, from 10 a.m. to noon at Penn State Fayette, The Eberly Campus in Lemont Furnace. Open to residents of all ages, the event will feature dozens of exhibitors offering information on aging services, caregiver support, community programs and free health screenings from local organizations. This event is open to anyone at any age and there is RSVP is needed. Stop by for resources, refreshments and a chance to win door prizes! Somerset Scout Earns Eagle
Congratulations to Somerset County’s newest Eagle Scout, Connor Summers! Conner is a proud member of Troop 5131. For his project, he designed and built a keystone-shaped area featuring a fire pit for day-use visitors at Laurel Hill State Park. I applaud his hard work and dedication, and wish him much continued success in all of his future endeavors! Honoring the Legend of Betty Knox
I was proud to join the dedication of a new historic marker honoring the legend of Betty Knox. Her lore is a well-known tale in northern Fayette County and her name lives on through Betty Knox Road in Dunbar Township. Thanks to a grant from the William G. Pomeroy Foundation and the efforts of Eugene and Candy Gordon, her story will now be permanently recognized. Thank you to the Trout Unlimited – Chestnut Ridge Chapter for coordinating this week’s dedication and for their ongoing efforts to improve Dunbar Creeks water quality and physical habitat for the last 25 years. Honoring legends like Betty Knox’s helps us celebrate the unique history and identity of our region. Senate Votes to Help Relieve Long-Term Care Worker Shortage
The number of Pennsylvania residents ages 65 and over is expected to nearly double by 2040, but even now many nursing facilities are forced to take beds out of service because they can’t fill direct care positions. The Senate recently passed legislation to tackle this critical problem by making it easier for those seeking employment at long-term care centers while still ensuring employees are well-qualified. Senate Bill 114 would encourage more employees to join the long-term care workforce by expanding the availability of training courses for nurse aides and the eligibility for individuals to take the nurse aide competency exam. The bill was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration. Measure to Help Veteran-Owned Businesses Approved by Senate
Beyond serving our nation in the military, many veterans create jobs through their entrepreneurial spirit. We approved legislation to promote these veteran-owned businesses. Senate Bill 64 would authorize the creation of a special logo to promote veteran-owned businesses. To be eligible, a business must be registered with the Department of State and at least 51% of the ownership interest must be held by a veteran, reservist or member of the National Guard. To discourage the logo from being used fraudulently, anyone who falsely claims to be a veteran to obtain this designation would face a misdemeanor of the third degree. The bill was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration. Fire and EMS Funding Assistance Available
Our local fire and EMS companies are committed to saving lives and protecting property, so I’m pleased to announce they can apply now for assistance through the state Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grants program. The funding is available to volunteer or career fire, rescue and EMS organizations and can be used for facility improvements, equipment purchase and repair, debt reduction, training and certification, and more. The deadline to apply is Oct. 20. More information, important dates and the online application can be found here. Expanding Government Transparency with OpenBookPA
The Pennsylvania Treasury has launched an expanded portal for state government transparency, providing taxpayers with more tools to explore state finance details. OpenBookPA’s new features include:
Announced by Treasurer Stacy Garrity earlier this month, OpenBookPA also links to the Treasury Checkbook, which includes payments made by Treasury to vendors and the Contracts e-Library, which makes available state contracts, purchase orders and amendments valued at $5,000 or more for public review. Celebrating Our Precious U.S. Constitution
National Constitution Week runs through Sept. 23, commemorating the signing of the U.S. Constitution on September 17, 1787, nine years after the Pennsylvania Constitution. Our nation’s most important document, the U.S. Constitution has provided Americans throughout history the power to maintain their liberties, freedoms and inalienable rights. Its stature is evident in the fact that every Pennsylvania legislator takes a solemn oath to “support, obey and defend” both constitutions as a condition for holding public office. Happy Rosh Hashanah
Rosh Hashanah begins Monday at sundown. To everyone celebrating the Jewish New Year, I hope it brings thoughtful reflection, personal growth and renewed hope.
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