Updates to VA medical facilities masking requirements
May 24, 2023

Updates to VA medical facilities masking requirements

If you know a veteran, please forward this issue to him or her as it provides important updates, resources, and information. In this Update: VA announces reset of electronic health record project VA, NIH launch study of Gulf War illness DEAN is meeting veterans where they are through health care innovation VA’s goal to prevent […]  [Read More]

Continuing the work to make a better Pennsylvania
May 19, 2023

Continuing the work to make a better Pennsylvania

In this update: Kicking off America250 PA in York County Senate Republicans work to strengthen Pennsylvania Need a new license plate? Come to my drive-through replacement event Hearing explores workforce challenges in rural Pennsylvania Monthly Appropriations update hints at moderation of state revenues Farm-to-table freshness at Nine Pine Farm Win $5,290 to celebrate 529 day […]  [Read More]

Keeping residents, jobs and employers in PA ✅
May 12, 2023

Keeping residents, jobs and employers in PA ✅

In this update: Why are we losing Pennsylvanians and Pennsylvania-based jobs? Conversation with key business leader Fixing regulatory burdens on taxpayers and job creators Basic Education Funding Commission begins its work Senate approves measure to improve personal financial literacy Measure boosting support for PA veterans approved by Senate Legislation expanding access to breast cancer screenings […]  [Read More]

Punishing people with good credit? 👎
May 5, 2023

Punishing people with good credit? 👎

In this update: Urging federal government to restore the ideal of the American Dream Safeguarding taxpayer funded public assistance from waste, fraud and abuse Prohibiting drug injection sites in PA communities Fighting crime to ensure safe communities Preventing tax increases and keeping tax dollars local Senate approves measure to stop abuse of housing voucher program […]  [Read More]

Helping our First Responders
April 28, 2023

Helping our First Responders

In this update: Committee passes my legislation: Allows EMS to leave lifesaving drug with caregivers Senate passes bill to protect newborns Increasing accountability and disaster response capability Your voice being heard on daylight saving vs. standard time Senate votes to protect seniors from financial exploitation Celebrating Earth Day with Girl Scout Troop 20840 Broadband grant […]  [Read More]

Updates to VA medical facilities masking requirements
April 27, 2023

Updates to VA medical facilities masking requirements

If you know a veteran, please forward this issue to him or her as it provides important updates, resources, and information. In this Update: VA Relaxes Masking Requirements in Medical Facilities Resources for Understanding Military Benefits and Tax Filing The Veterans Benefit Guide Modernizing VA Benefits Delivery Life Insurance Coverage Increases for Service Members and […]  [Read More]

New Podcast: Managing uncertain fiscal future in PA
April 21, 2023

New Podcast: Managing uncertain fiscal future in PA

In this update: New podcast with Treasurer Garrity: Saving for the future Ribbon cutting at the Residence at Fitz Farm Growing greener watershed grant program opens today How to apply for a Veterans ID card Commemorating Connor Dietz’s Eagle Scout achievement Giving a transportation update to the American Traffic Safety Services Association Touring Hollywood Casino […]  [Read More]

EVs subsidized while gas vehicles owners pick up the tab, more from budget hearings…
April 14, 2023

EVs subsidized while gas vehicles owners pick up the tab, more from budget hearings…

In this update: Honored to serve as chair of important fiscal oversight committee Senate concludes state budget hearings Monthly appropriations update shows lagging tax collections Safely dispose of unused prescriptions on April 22 Discussing the Pennsylvania Pharmacy Act with local resident Farmers: Help Pennsylvania claim federal funding State grant deadline is May 1 for Pennsylvania […]  [Read More]

Taking the next step to protect Pennsylvania’s digital assets
April 7, 2023

Taking the next step to protect Pennsylvania’s digital assets

In this update: Continuing the work on strengthening our state’s cybersecurity Avoid disconnection, communicate with your utility companies Treasury’s transparency portal now shows additional data Patriot Program at South Eastern School District “Be your own fiscal watchdog” – advice from Auditor General DeFoor America250PA holds first meeting Complete an annual renewal to maintain insurance coverage […]  [Read More]

Sitting down with the state’s top fiscal watchdog, how the governor’s spending plan will affect taxpayers
March 31, 2023

Sitting down with the state’s top fiscal watchdog, how the governor’s spending plan will affect taxpayers

In this update: Senate concludes week two of budget hearings New Podcast: Sitting down with Auditor General DeFoor on how he protects YOU as a taxpayer My measure that would make it easier, more transparent to switch energy providers Help our struggling military members Welcoming our Vietnam Veterans home on National Vietnam War Veterans Day […]  [Read More]

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