Jul. 26, 2024

 
Capitol Report
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The latest news from the State Capitol
 
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Helping Economic Growth Take Off at HIA

On Tuesday, I toured Harrisburg International Airport (HIA) with the Susquehanna Area Regional Airport Authority (SARAA). SARAA is a multi-municipal authority that manages several airports in South-Central Pennsylvania, including HIA.

We had a productive discussion about how improvements to airport infrastructure and expansion of services can help continue to make the mid-state an economic hub for our Commonwealth.

   
 
Visiting the Future Site of the New South Middleton Community Center

I had the opportunity to visit the future site of the new South Middleton Community Center this week. It was great to meet with municipal leaders at the Fair Oaks build site to discuss the upcoming changes and enhancements coming to the South Middleton community. There is a lot to be excited about!
 
 
Welcoming A New Business to the District

On Thursday, a new 7-Eleven opened on Gettysburg Pike. I was glad to attend its ribbon-cutting ceremony and say a few words about how business is growing and expanding in the 87th District. The new gas station and convenience store will also feature Raise the Roost, a quick service chicken and biscuit restaurant. It was a pleasure to join the folks at 7-Eleven, state and local officials, business associates, vendors and others from the community to celebrate its opening.

   
 
Come See Us at National Night Out


   
 
Ensuring Veterans Access to Services


The state’s successful PA VetConnect program, which serves our more than 700,000 veterans, is now established under state law.

Administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), PA VetConnect is designed to help determine the needs of veterans and their beneficiaries, find resources that meet those needs and connect veterans with those resources.

The database of resources enables local veteran advocates – including staff at county veterans affairs offices – to point veterans to information, resources, programs and services in their area and across the Commonwealth.
 
Act 70 of 2024 takes effect in mid-September.
 
 
Do You Have Unclaimed Property Coming Your Way?


With more than one in 10 Pennsylvanians owed some of the state’s $4.5 billion in unclaimed property, the General Assembly has adopted a new law to streamline the return of certain properties.

The Pennsylvania Money Match program authorizes Treasury to automatically return single-owner properties valued up to $500 after a thorough identification and verification process. At least 14 other states have successfully implemented similar programs.

Pennsylvania Money Match will not affect claims for properties valued above $500 or those that have multiple owners or other complexities. Those claimants will still need to file a claim and provide any required supporting documentation. You can check to see if you have unclaimed property by visiting Treasury’s website at www.patreasury.gov. If you need assistance with filing a claim, please contact my office. You do not need to pay anyone to help claim what is yours.

Act 81 of 2024 takes effect in mid-January.
 
 
PennDOT Seeking Workers for Winter Maintenance Program


While we are still feeling the summer heat, PennDOT is preparing for cooler temperatures by gearing up for its winter maintenance program.

Positions available may include CDL equipment operators, mechanics, dispatchers, tradesman helpers and semi-skilled laborers. The positions pay between $16.04 per hour to $27.75 per hour. The winter maintenance program runs from September through April.

Anyone wishing to apply should visit www.employment.pa.gov and go to the PennDOT Winter Maintenance Program posting under the “Open Jobs” section of the website.
 
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