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In this update:

• Bill Protecting Fairness in Women’s Sports Awaits House Action
• Treasury Launches New Financial Education Hub
• In the District
• Avoiding Student Loan Forgiveness Scams
• Job Opportunities for Nurses at PA Veterans Homes
• Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy Accepting Applications for 2027
• Vote Hanover for Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town!
• September Mobile Office Hours with PennDOT
• Upcoming PennDOT Maintenance Projects

Bill Protecting Fairness in Women’s Sports Awaits House Action

As students across Pennsylvania return to school, it is past time for the commonwealth to ensure fairness for women and girls taking part in collegiate and high school sports.

Earlier this year, at the urging of students and parents, the Senate approved bipartisan legislation – twice – to preserve opportunities for female athletes at public schools and colleges by requiring scholastic sports teams to be designated based on biological sex. Senate Bill 1293 would also allow students to take legal action if they are harmed by violations of this rule.

Month after month, the House of Representatives has avoided voting on this reasonable legislation grounded in fairness. The bill has been moved to multiple House committees in a series of parliamentary maneuvers to avoid a vote.

The longer the House delays, the more female athletes are at risk of being unfairly forced off the field or the winner’s podium. We must enact the Save Women’s Sports Act to restore common sense to scholastic sports.

Treasury Launches New Financial Education Hub

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced the launch of the department’s online Financial Education Hub, a one-stop-shop of resources designed to help Pennsylvanians improve their financial literacy and make informed financial decisions.

The new hub brings together state and federal resources covering topics such as budgeting, saving, retirement planning, digital assets and cryptocurrencies. It also includes information on Treasury programs, like the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program, Keystone Scholars and PA ABLE.

Resources are organized for specific audiences including students, teachers, active military members, veterans and older adults. Visit the Financial Education Hub here.

In the District 

Seeing New Freedom VFW Post 7012’s new building finally completed is incredibly exciting! This facility came together through donated land, volunteer labor, community support, and the sacrifices of Veterans and their families. The VFW has long advocated for Veterans and preserved important traditions that connect generations and anchor our community. This new building is a testament to the gratitude and respect of the community for our Veterans. I was honored to join Treasurer Stacy Garrity, Rep. Kate Klunk, Burkentine Real Estate Group, the New Freedom Community, our treasured Veterans and their families to celebrate this dream turned into reality.

I had the privilege of spending time with Southern York County EMS at their fifth annual BBQ fundraiser and honoring Ginger Grove with a Senate Citation celebrating her incredible 50 years of service as an EMT. The community is so very grateful for her dedication and service!

This year’s York County Farm Bureau of PA Legislative Tour was hosted by Godfrey Bros Meats! Thank you to Chip and Jackie for sharing their family business with us and educating us about the butchering process, thanks to a pig raised by York’s favorite Pennsylvania FFA member, Leah Finchbaugh. The delicious pit beef sandwiches and Perrydell Farm and Dairy ice cream were enjoyed by all!

Avoiding Student Loan Forgiveness Scams

Students and families take out significant loans to pay for higher education, which attracts scammers looking to exploit the situation.

“Act immediately to qualify for student loan forgiveness” is just one of the high-pressure loan forgiveness pitches used to trick borrowers into sharing personal information. Scammers will frequently request an up-front or monthly fee while promising immediate and total student loan cancellation. Most government forgiveness programs require years of qualifying payments or employment in certain fields before forgiving loans.

Be wary of aggressive language and check the source before clicking. Learn more about avoiding these scams here.

Job Opportunities for Nurses at PA Veterans Homes

Pennsylvania’s six Veterans homes care for our neighbors who answered the call to serve. The homes offer levels of care tailored to the specific health needs of residents and are supplemented with an array of clinical services.

Pennsylvania Veterans homes are looking to hire registered nurses and license practical nurses to provide the kind of care that will allow veterans to live an active and healthy life with as much independence as possible.

Learn more about these opportunities and apply here.

Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy Accepting Applications for 2027

Teenagers in jeopardy of not graduating on time or dropping out of school have a chance at obtaining their basic education through the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs’ Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy.

Applications are being accepted for its first class of 2027, which begins in January at Fort Indiantown Gap in Lebanon County. There is no tuition cost to attend, and meals, housing, uniforms and school supplies are provided at no charge.

The program lasts for five-and-a-half months as a residential phase and 24 months of mentorship by academy staff back in home communities. Learn more about the Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy and apply here.

Vote Hanover for Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town!

While we already know it to be true, Hanover has been officially named a finalist for Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town! Voting ends Sept. 4, and you can share the holiday cheer by voting up to one time per day!

Click here to vote!

September Mobile Office Hours with PennDOT

Thursday, Sept. 3
11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
York Area United Fire & Rescue Station
50 Commons Dr., York, PA 17402

Thursday, Sept. 17 
9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Penn Township Municipal Building 
20 Wayne Ave., Hanover, PA 17331 

Next month, we will be hosting representatives from PennDOT at our mobile office hours! We look forward to bringing these resources directly to the community and helping residents access the support they deserve. Learn more about special events that will prioritize certain state-related services throughout the year at our mobile offices.

Upcoming PennDOT Maintenance Projects

Most weeks, PennDOT provides me with its upcoming maintenance schedule. While my team and I aim to keep this information up to date, please note that the page may not always reflect the latest changes. For the most accurate details, I recommend checking back on Friday afternoons or over the weekend, as we usually receive updates from PennDOT on Fridays. You can view the full list here to see if any roadwork might impact you and your family.