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Sep 23

This week marks National Farm Safety and Health Week as the harvest season is coming in to full swing.

Fall harvest time can be one of the busiest and most dangerous seasons of the year for the agriculture industry. Please be mindful of farmers and remember to slow down, be patient, and pay attention.

Sep 22

This past Sunday, I was able to witness Search and Rescue 93 of South Central PA’s largest exercise to date! Despite the overcast and eventual rain, their team showed true resilience to finish the tasks.
They practiced several scenarios that closely mirrored search and rescue calls they have received over the past few years, including lost hikers, missing persons and even several drone operations. While my favorite part was seeing the hardworking K9s, I think Rick was mostly fascinated by the drone!
Thank you again to Search and Rescue 93 for the invitation!

Sep 21

It was an honor to host Reverend Glenn Miller this week. He served as Guest Chaplain of the #PASenate, a role he served in 25 years ago as the guest of the late Sen. Mike O'Pake of Berks County.

Rev. Miller retired from ministry in 2019 and currently serves as Senior Director of Philanthropy at @yorkcollegepa, where he works closely with community leaders and donors on advancing the goals of the college.

Sep 20

In honor of POW/MIA Recognition Day, the Senate of Pennsylvania had a special guest, former Prisoner of War and Army Private First Class Jessica Lynch.
Jessica was captured and held prisoner after her unit was ambushed by Iraqi forces in 2003. After nine days of relentless door-to-door operations, actional intelligence was finally received and a special forces rescue mission was launch to rescue her.

Jessica became the first American Prisoner of War to be rescued successfully since WWII.

Since that time, Jessica has been working to recover from the visible and invisible wounds she received that day. She earned a teaching degree and has been raising her daughter back home in West Virginia. She also has been speaking about her ordeal throughout the country.

Sep 20

In many presidential elections, the outcome is largely decided before Pennsylvania voters have a chance to cast a ballot. Moving up the spring election date would give voters in the fifth-largest state a better chance of weighing in on the presidential primary.

Sep 20

✅REFORMing the Status Quo‼️

The #PASenate State Government Committee unanimously approved my measure that would extend the "revolving door" prohibition of the time period when a former government official can lobby his or her previous employer to two years.

This matches the current length of a legislative session, which ensures a former member or staff member cannot lobby on a hill he or she worked on during the same session on behalf of a client.

Sep 19

BIG Day in the #PASenate Communications & Technology Committee, chaired by @senatorpennycuick, as two of my bills were unanimously approved:

✅Bipartisan legislation that would take a major step to protect minors and empower parents, sponsored by @senhughesoffice and me.

✅My measure to protect and improve Pennsylvania state government’s information technology.

Sep 18

What an honor it was to host Landon Mak and his family today during Senate session!

Landon has been singing the National Anthem since the age of 4. He was at the Capitol today to sing our Star Spangled Banner honoring the heroes of Flight 93.

Landon and his family reside in Hallam Borough.

Sep 15

The Basic Education Funding Commission began its statewide tour by holding a series of public meetings in Allentown, Harrisburg and Philadelphia this week.

You can watch my opening comments to kick off this week's meetings:

Sep 14

More than three hours of testimony and Q&A during today's Basic Education Funding Commission public meeting. I also appreciated catching up with some familiar faces from York County prior to today's meeting.

You can view all of our meetings on my YouTube channel.

Sep 13

We kicked off our statewide Basic Education Funding Commission meetings in the Lehigh Valley earlier today. It is the first of nearly a dozen meetings across the state.

👉Visit my website to see our upcoming public meeting schedule, view our agendas , watch prior meetings, and submit public comments.

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Sep 9

Those Friday night lights were shining just a bit brighter for the 💯th anniversary celebration of the Hanover Senior High School Football Program last night! The entire community came out to celebrate the Nighthawks’ century of memories on the gridiron. 🏈🏈🏈

Rick and I had a great time watching the first half between the Nighthawks vs. Pequea Valley! The second half will be played on Monday at 5 p.m. due to last night’s weather.

Sep 8

It was inspiring to join Matt Dorgan and the rest of the @bb4bpa team for the grand opening of their new office space. The opening was an accumulation of hard work, dedication, determination, and love ensuring Matt’s daughters dream is fulfilled.

Matt and his team have been working toward this goal since the creation of Building Bridges for Brianna. They wanted an office space to expand upon the critical services they already provide, including free and reduced mental health counseling and therapy.

Congratulations again to a great organization on this major achievement.

Sep 2

It was a pleasure to join the @rosesymca in their official renaming to the YMCA of the Roses - Arthur J. Glatfelter YMCA. It was a wonderful dedication for someone who has been an integral part of the York community!

Arthur J. Glatfelter founded the Glatfelter Insurance Group in 1951. He has been a long-time supporter and friend of the YMCA, serving on the Board of Directors (1985-1993) and as Chair of the Trustees (1993-1998).

Sep 2

Wednesday evening, I joined the Hanover Auto Team and @hanoverareachambercommerce for a ribbon cutting to celebrate the opening of their new Tech Pathways Training Center!

The goal of Tech Pathways is to train students with the required skills to begin working in the automotive industry as fully certified technicians. The Hanover Auto Team is expecting to start this month with eight students!

Sep 2

Even my friend, @senatorscottmartinpa, from across the river agrees: York County's nature is picture-worthy! Check out my discussion with Mark Platts, President of the @susqnha, about all of the great things York County has to offer!

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Sep 1

New #podcast episode!!

Mark Platts of the @susqnha and I discuss all of the exciting improvements and opportunities along the Susquehanna River in eastern York County.

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Aug 31

The @america250_pa Infrastructure Improvements and Projects Committee, which I co-chair, held its 12th and final hearing this week where we learned about exciting proposed projects in the southeast part of the Commonwealth to help celebrate our nation's upcoming birthday.

Next up, the commission will review all of the testimony and proposals presented at these hearings to make recommendations for funding. I greatly value meeting so many people across this state during this process who are very eager to celebrate America's 250th birthday!

You can view all of our commission's hearings on my YouTube channel!

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Aug 28

Congratulations Mason-Dixon Community Services, Inc. on 40 years of exceptional service to neighbors in need living in southeastern York County and northern Harford County. Founded in 1983 by area clergy and interested citizens, incorporated in 1986 with $150 dollars raised by a bake sale, this organization has grown to take on whatever challenge has faced the community from food insecurity to drug addiction. Their committed team of staff, volunteers and board of directors make this work possible and they continue to be supported by the areas churches, businesses, municipalities and citizens. It was an honor to join in the celebration and present a Senate of Pennsylvania citation to Executive Director Cindy Abbott and Board President Cindy Seibel to thank them and this wonderful organization for making the community a better place to live, work and raise a family.

Aug 28

YCAL’s mission is connecting educators and employers to engage students in career education and development. York County is the only county that has a program that is paying huge dividends for students looking to start their careers and employers looking for skilled employees. I was excited to connect YCAL with the Walmart Foundation to secure a grant that will grow career workshop and apprentice opportunities for students throughout York County!