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In this Update:
Celebrating Service and Honoring Our Heros
Thank you to everyone who joined Representative Carl Walker Metzgar and me for our annual Veterans Breakfast at the Somerset American Legion Post 181. A special thank-you goes to our keynote speaker, Ron Marsh, director of Veteran Services for Somerset County, for sharing valuable insight on available support programs for veterans and their families. We appreciate all who took the time to attend and hope the event provided meaningful fellowship as well as helpful information about the state-level assistance available to our veterans. Fayette Students Shine in State, National Clay Target Competitions
In Harrisburg last week, I was honored to recognize the outstanding achievements of the Connellsville Area High School Clay Target Team and Southmoreland High School student Joey Bentz for their remarkable success in recent state and national competitions. The Connellsville Falcons captured first place overall in the Sporting Clays competition at the 2025 USA High School Clay Target League National Championship, as well as first place in Skeet and Five Stand at the Pennsylvania State Championship. Joey Bentz secured first place in Trap High Gun Varsity Male and Overall at the state level. These young athletes exemplify discipline, precision and teamwork, and their accomplishments bring great pride to their schools and our commonwealth. ReNew You Medi Spa Revels Expansion
Congratulations to ReNew You Medi Spa on the ribbon cutting for their new facility in Smithfield! Their expanded location and enhanced services will continue to provide exceptional care and wellness options. I wish them great success as they begin this exciting new chapter of growth. Senate Acts to Expand Access to Midwife Maternal Care
The Senate approved legislation to strengthen maternal health care in Pennsylvania by expanding access to midwife services. Senate Bill 507 would modernize licensure requirements for certified midwives, improve collaboration between midwives and physicians and update prescription authority – particularly for the treatment of substance use disorders. Midwives provide care for women during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period, as well as newborn care during the first 28 days of life. Many also offer routine reproductive health services, including prenatal care, clinical exams, screenings and patient education. The bill was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration. Measure to Alleviate Corrections Officer Shortage Passed by Senate
The Senate approved legislation targeting the staffing crisis facing the state’s correctional institutions. Senate Bill 111, supported by the Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association, would expand the pool of qualified candidates to help fill critical vacancies in Pennsylvania’s correctional facilities. Corrections officers across the commonwealth have faced unprecedented challenges in recent years – including mandatory overtime, increased stress and a rise in violent incidents – that have strained morale and operations. The bill now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration. Bill Protecting Privacy of Lottery Winners Passes Senate
Legislation that would protect the privacy of Pennsylvania Lottery winners who receive prizes of $100,000 or more was approved by the Senate. Senate Bill 73 would keep the names, addresses and other personal identifying information of these winners confidential, unless they choose to make it public. The measure allows the Pennsylvania Lottery to continue operating transparently by releasing the winner’s county and municipality of residence and the prize amount. Half of all states already provide either full or partial anonymity for major lottery winners to shield them from harassment, scams and unwanted attention after winning large sums of money. Watch Out for Increased Deer Activity on Roads
The number of deer-related crashes in Pennsylvania has been on the rise since 2020, with last year’s total of 6,426 setting a five-year high, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). Autumn means increased deer activity on roads. Deer become more active at dawn and dusk, and if you see one, there are usually more. PennDOT advises motorists involved in a deer-related crash to assess the situation to determine whether they need to contact local authorities. Pennsylvanians can report a dead deer for removal from state-maintained roads by calling 1-800-FIX-ROAD or submitting feedback through the PennDOT Customer Care Center. A Special Thanks to All Veterans
We set aside Veterans Day to acknowledge and celebrate our fellow citizens who answered the call to serve in the military, securing and defending freedom we enjoy year-round. We owe a debt of gratitude to veterans locally and across this great nation. One way we show our appreciation is through the Veterans Trust Fund, which supports organizations that assist Pennsylvania veterans and their families in need of housing, financial help, food, training, recovery and more. Find out how you can donate to this fund here.
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