 |
|
| |
|
Capitol Report
|
#Listrak\DateStampLong#
|
The latest news from the State Capitol
|
Please do not reply directly to this email, as it returns to an unmanned account.
You are welcome to contact me through this link.
|
Congratulating the Cal Ripken World Series Winners in Harrisburg!
On Monday, I had the opportunity to congratulate the 2024 Cal Ripken World Series winners, the Upper Allen/Mechanicsburg 8U All-Star team! This awesome team clinched the title on Saturday, Aug. 17, when they defeated Mexico 7-5. Dedication and teamwork will continue to take these kids far. It was a pleasure to celebrate their achievement in Harrisburg!
|
Fun at Local Fall Festivals
The rain did not keep us from the weekend's fall festivities! My team and I enjoyed catching up with constituents at Upper Allen and Silver Spring fall fests on Friday and Saturday. Thank you to all who braved the rain, supported small businesses and stopped by my booths to say "hello!"
|
Tackling Crime in Our Communities
From rural to urban Pennsylvania, no community has been spared from the crime crisis. It has exhausted police and prosecutors, as well as local and state resources. In response, state House Republicans will soon introduce a package of bills to tackle the effects of the national crime crisis in Pennsylvania.
The legislative package partially unveiled this week will take a four-pillared approach to addressing crime and violent crime in Pennsylvania with focuses on prevention, policing, prosecution and punishment.
With regard to prevention, the bills aim to empower communities and neighborhoods with the ability to spot and prevent crime with their own resources and new legal structures. As to policing, the measures would target organized crime and street gangs, as well as create a new offense for those who conceal their identity during commission of a crime.
Additional elements of the package will be highlighted next week. To read more, or watch video of this week’s news conference, click here.
|
Policy Committee Hosts Hearing on PA’s Energy Crisis
What if you flipped the light switch and nothing happened? The House Republican Policy Committee held a hearing at the state Capitol this week highlighting the looming energy crisis facing the Commonwealth and the nation.
The hearing, titled “Fighting to Keep the Lights On in PA,” featured testimony from Stephen Bennett, senior manager of regulatory and legislative affairs at PJM Interconnection.
Supplying electricity to more than 65 million people in 13 states and Washington, D.C., PJM has been outlining reliability concerns if we are unable to meet the growing demand for electricity. PJM’s latest capacity auction revealed a severe spike in capacity prices, which is indicative of an increase in demand and a reduction in supply.
I will continue to advocate for policies to capitalize on the Commonwealth’s vast energy resources. Consumers need and deserve reliable and affordable energy.
Watch the hearing here.
|
Mark Your Calendars for My Upcoming Events
First Responders Dinner
RSVPs are requested. Call 717-975-2235 or click here to let us know you’re coming.
Understanding Human Trafficking Seminar
For questions, please call my office at 717-975-2235.
|
PennDOT Announces ‘Innovations Challenge’ for PA High School Students
Pennsylvania High school students are invited to participate in the eighth annual PennDOT Innovations Challenge, which encourages students in grades 9-12 to present their solutions to real-world transportation challenges in a statewide competition.
According to PennDOT, Pennsylvania averages more than 350 unrestrained fatalities on its roadways each year. For this year’s challenge, students will be asked to develop a cost-effective, innovative solution that can help PennDOT more effectively increase awareness of seat belt safety and change behavior to improve roadway safety.
Regional Innovations Challenge winners will be selected and invited to present their solutions to the PennDOT secretary and a panel of judges, who will determine the statewide winner. For this year’s challenge, four different organizations are providing a combined award of $6,000 to the statewide winning team. For complete details, click here. The submission deadline is Jan. 31.
|
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month
To honor those who have fought breast cancer or who are fighting it now, the fountain at the Pennsylvania State Capitol’s East Wing has been dyed pink again this year in recognition of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
According to the American Cancer Society, breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the United States. It is the second leading cause of cancer death in women, second only to lung cancer.
The pink fountain is also a reminder to all women of the importance of mammograms and early detection. People with low to moderate income who are uninsured or underinsured and meet certain age requirements may qualify for testing through the Pennsylvania Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. To learn about the program and eligibility, click here.
|
Smoke Alarms Focus of Fire Prevention Week
National Fire Prevention Week kicks off this Sunday, Oct. 6, with the theme, “Smoke Alarms: Make them Work for You.”
The National Fire Protection Association offers these tips to ensure your smoke alarms will protect you and your loved ones in case of fire:
| |
• |
Install smoke alarms in every bedroom, outside each separate sleeping area (like a hallway), and on each level of the home, including the basement. |
| |
• |
Test smoke alarms at least once a month by pushing the test button. |
| |
• |
Replace all smoke alarms when they are 10 years old or stop responding when tested. |
Click here for more smoke alarm tips.
|
|
|
