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Capitol Report
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The latest news from the State Capitol
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Happy Father’s Day
This Father’s Day, we honor all the dads, stepdads, grandfathers, and father figures who lead with love, strength, and quiet determination. Whether you're cheering from the sidelines, sharing life lessons, or simply showing up every day, thank you for all you do.
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Honoring a Hometown Eagle Scout’s Powerful Tribute to Local History
I was honored to recognize an incredible young leader in our community last weekend! Congratulations to Christopher on earning the rank of Eagle Scout!
For his service project, Christopher worked with the Mt. Tabor Preservation Project in Mount Holly Springs to design and build a stunning archway and memorial garden at one of the oldest African American cemeteries in Cumberland County. His dedication to honoring local history, preserving a sacred space, and creating a peaceful place for families to gather is a testament to the kind of thoughtful, compassionate leader he is becoming.
It was a privilege to see his hard work firsthand and present him with an official House citation and a Pennsylvania flag flown over the Capitol in his honor. Christopher’s leadership, both in and outside of Scouting, is inspiring; and I know this is just the beginning.
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From the District to the Dome
It was a busy and exciting day at the Capitol Wednesday as our district office interns, Ben, Juliette, Naira, and Serena, joined me in Harrisburg to get a behind-the-scenes look at the legislative process. They sat in on session, watched floor votes, and toured the gorgeous Capitol complex.
They truly got a full picture of how fast-paced session days can be and how policy decisions are made. It’s always a privilege to help students explore state government up close. I hope this experience inspires them to stay curious, stay engaged, and maybe even consider a future in public service!
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PHEAA Hosts Scholarship Sweepstakes
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is giving away $2,500 no-essay scholarships through its PA Forward and Keystone Student Loan programs!
The scholarship sweepstakes is for college students, graduate students and their parents for the 2025-26 academic year who opt in to receive communications from PHEAA between June 5 and Dec. 15. The communications are designed to provide students and families with tips on planning and paying for college.
Twelve winners will be selected for each scholarship. Winners will be announced in August and December of this year.
The PA Forward scholarship is open to PA residents only. Click here to enter the PA Forward sweepstakes.
The Keystone scholarship is open to residents of Delaware, Maryland, New Jersey, Ohio, Virginia and West Virginia. Click here to enter the Keystone sweepstakes.
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Celebrate Flag Day
Saturday, June 14, commemorates the adoption of the United States flag. Since a 1916 proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson, this date has been marked as “Flag Day.” Congressional legislation designating that date as national Flag Day was signed into law by President Harry Truman in 1949.
From 13 stars to 50, the American flag has been a symbol of freedom and liberty throughout the world. To learn more about the history of the American flag, click here.
To learn more about how to treat the flag and how to display it, read the United States Flag Code here.
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Juneteenth National Freedom Day
This Thursday, June 19, is Juneteenth National Freedom Day. Considered the longest-running African American holiday, Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when union soldiers reached Galveston, Texas – the furthest point in the south – with news of the end of the Civil War, which had occurred two months earlier with the surrender of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee in Virginia.
The troops’ arrival also came two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing all slaves and ending slavery in the United States. Learn more about the history of Juneteenth here.
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Driver License Centers Closed for Juneteenth
All PennDOT driver license and photo centers, including the Riverfront Office Center in Harrisburg, will be closed Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth National Freedom Day.
Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT's Driver and Vehicle Services website, www.dmv.pa.gov.
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An Ice Cream Lover’s Dream Getaway!
Looking for a way to sweeten your summer? Check out this year’s Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail to help find the best cool treats of the season.
A partnership of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s PA Preferred® program, the state’s Tourism Office and the Center for Dairy Excellence, the eighth annual ice cream trail will take visitors all across Pennsylvania to more dairy destinations than ever.
Participants can accumulate points by visiting trail stops and making purchases. Points accumulated from May 30 to Sept. 7 earn prizes through the trail’s digital passport. Prizes include a commemorative metal tumbler for six stops, and for 10 stops, an entry into a grand prize drawing to win an overnight getaway to Lancaster County to experience “life on the farm.”
Travelers on the Ice Cream Trail can plan their adventures, learn about participating creameries and sign up for the free digital passport at visitpa.com/scooped.
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