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Reminder: Get Your License Plate Replaced and Car Seats Checked for Free!
Join my team and me for our Free License Plate Replacement event next week in Loganville! This is a great opportunity to ensure your license plates are up to standard and your child’s car seat is properly installed—all in one stop. When: Sept. 4, from 5-7 p.m. If your license plate shows signs of wear or is difficult to read, come out and ensure it meets legal standards. Plates that are peeling, blistering, or discolored may qualify for a free replacement. Officers will be on-site to assist with inspections, and my staff will be available to help with forms. New plates will be mailed directly to your home. What You Need to Know:
Find more information here. We’re also offering free car seat safety checks at this event, so make sure to take advantage of this service to keep your little ones safe on the road. All residents are welcome to attend—see you there! Supporting Services in Our Local Communities
Providing Pennsylvanians increased access to important health care and emergency services from birth to older age was a key priority of Senate Republicans as we worked to implement the 2024-25 state budget. I am pleased that, because of our efforts, neonatal and obstetric services provided through the Medical Assistance Program are receiving an additional $7 million to help support mothers and their babies. In addition, the enacted budget also includes a $134 million increase for nursing home facilities. To benefit people of all ages, an additional $47 million was dedicated to emergency medical services (EMS) rates. Quality and reliable health care must reach every corner of our commonwealth, which is why we worked to ensure the final budget agreement also included a $10 million supplemental payment for rural hospitals and $17.5 million for rural health redesign and distressed hospitals. We believe in the promise of Pennsylvania and strengthening our local communities through these substantial investments. A Closer Look at Efforts to Improve Water Quality
Senate Republicans have led efforts in Pennsylvania to ensure access to clean water now, and to preserve this critical resource for future generations. Supporting clean water in Pennsylvania communities benefits our downstream neighbors as well. This year’s state budget includes $50 million in recurring funding for the Clean Streams Fund, which helps farmers reduce sediment in waterways through the Agricultural Conservation Assistance Program. To date, the program has supported more than 700 projects to reduce sediment in waterways throughout the state. Because of the initiative, water quality has improved in Pennsylvania and downstream. In fact, the Chesapeake Bay recently earned its best rating in more than 20 years in the University of Maryland’s Center for Environmental Science Chesapeake Bay Report Card. See what else Senate Republicans are doing to make Pennsylvania a great place to live and work here. Tune In Tomorrow Morning for Morning Light Live
This week, it was a pleasure to join Jeff Coleman and an incredible panel for Morning Light Live, a new program dedicated to exploring faith and hope in our daily lives. I joined Jeff, Debra, and the rest of the team in the mornings this week at 9 a.m. to discuss these important topics. Make sure to tune in tomorrow morning at 9 a.m. for an uplifting conversation! You can find more information and watch the program live at morninglightlive.com. Financial Assistance is Available to Struggling Veterans
Sometimes the people who defended our country fall on hard times and need a little help. Veterans who are experiencing unforeseen circumstances causing a financial burden can benefit from the Veterans Temporary Assistance (VTA) Program. The VTA provides temporary financial assistance of up to $1,600 in a 12-month period to veterans or their surviving spouses who reside in Pennsylvania for basic necessities like food, shelter, fuel and clothing. Eligibility guidelines are available here. Veterans interested in applying for a VTA grant should contact their county director of Veterans Affairs. Wondering How to Check the Status of a PTRR Rebate?
Checks and direct deposit payments from the state’s 2023 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program went out July 1 and will be mailed on a rolling basis through the Dec. 31 deadline. If you filed for a property tax or rent rebate and would like to know the status of it, check online, or call 1-888-PATAXES (728-2937). The Property Tax/Rent Rebate is available to senior citizens and people with disabilities who meet income guidelines. Claim forms are available by contacting my district office, where assistance in applying for the program is also available at no charge. Find more information, including eligibility guidelines, here. If you have any additional questions. please contact my district office at 717-741-4648. Celebrating Pennsylvania’s Workforce on Labor Day
Millions of men and women who are members of Pennsylvania’s workforce keep our economy chugging along. Their hard work benefits communities all across the state and even country. On Labor Day, I recognize their accomplishments and wish them some well-deserved relaxation. Office Hours Coming Up
In addition, my mobile office will be in Springettsbury Township next Thursday! Members of my team will be at the York Area United Fire & Rescue Station located at 50 Commons Dr. York, PA 17402, from 10 a.m.-4p.m. to assist on state-related matters.
Upcoming PennDOT Maintenance Projects
Most weeks, PennDOT shares with me its maintenance schedule for the week ahead. When it becomes available, you can view the full list here to see if it will impact you and your family.
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