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Capitol Report
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The latest news from the State Capitol
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Remembering September 11, 2001
This coming Wednesday marks the 23rd anniversary of one of the worst days in our nation’s history. On Sept. 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 men and women were killed in devastating terrorist attacks in New York; Washington, D.C.; and Pennsylvania, including more than 400 first responders.
Those we lost on Sept. 11 will be honored and remembered in observances all across the country, including one at Pennsylvania’s own Flight 93 Memorial, near the site where one of the four planes hijacked that day crashed. The remembrance program will begin at 9:45 a.m. and will be streamed live here.
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Cumberland County Town Hall Focuses on Child Care
This week, the Cumberland County Commission for Women (CCCW) convened a town hall with stakeholders to discuss child care. Some of the speakers included the state chapter of the United Way, the governor’s Commission on Women, the PA Chamber of Business, Tri County Community Action and our Cumberland County commissioners.
I am grateful to have been part of the conversation about the affordability of child care, how its key to economic advancement and current barriers providers face.
I believe quality child care should be affordable, so families can be empowered to make decisions that support their lifestyle and needs.
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You’re Invited to My Upcoming Events
Toast with Thomas
Understanding Human Trafficking Seminar
For questions, please call my office at 717-975-2235.
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Important Dates for 2024 General Election
The 2024 General Election is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Voters will have the opportunity to elect the next president and vice president; members of the U.S. House and Senate; members of the state House and state Senate (in odd-numbered senatorial districts); and state row offices, including attorney general, auditor general and treasurer.
If you are not already registered to vote, the deadline to do so is Monday, Oct. 21. You can register in person at your county elections office, by mail or by visiting the state’s online voter registration website.
For more information about voting in the Commonwealth, including how to check your registration, apply for a mail-in ballot, find your voting location and more, visit www.vote.pa.gov.
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Looking for a Career in Law Enforcement?
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) recently opened a new application cycle for people considering a rewarding career in public service as a state trooper.
Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED certificate and a valid driver’s license from any state. They must be at least 20 years old at the time of application, and they must be at least 21 years old and cannot have reached age 40 upon entry into the training academy. Cadets must be a Pennsylvania resident and possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license at the time of graduation.
Applications should be submitted via the Commonwealth’s employment website by Nov. 27, 2024. Upon completion of the training academy, cadets are promoted to trooper and receive an increase in salary, currently set at $66,911 annually.
For more information on becoming a state trooper, including applicant requirements and job benefits, visit PATrooper.com.
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DEP Accepting Applications for Environmental Education Projects
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is now accepting applications for its 2025 Environmental Education Grants Program through Friday, Nov. 15.
Eligible applicants include schools, colleges, nonprofit community and environmental organizations, county conservation districts, and businesses. Projects with a local focus may receive up to $5,000 and regional or statewide initiatives may receive up to $30,000. Projects that engage students and teachers from at least 60 Pennsylvania counties at three levels – local, state and national – may be awarded up to $65,000.
A free webinar about the program will be held on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration for the webinar is required by Monday, Sept. 30.
Learn more about the grant program and how to apply here.
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Attention Students: House Fellowship Program Taking Applications
The Pennsylvania House Legislative Fellowship Program is accepting applications for its spring 2025 semester.
The program is based at Pennsylvania’s Capitol Building in Harrisburg where fellows are assigned to work in House standing committees or leadership offices; are compensated for their work (which may also include college credit); and are provided the opportunities to draft and present their own legislation, attend meet-and-greets with various public officials and staff, and tour some of the Commonwealth’s historic public spaces, to name a few.
Qualified applicants must be undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students or law school students; enrolled in a Pennsylvania college/university or a Pennsylvania resident enrolled in an out-of-state institution; and students of any major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
For more information or to apply, visit www.pahousefellowship.us. Applications can be submitted via email to pahousefellowship@pabmc.net. The deadline to apply is Oct. 1.
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