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E-news Updates – April 19, 2025
In this Update: Senate Passes Bill Reforming Nomination Process for Agency Heads Voter Registration Deadline is May 5 REAL ID to Replace Driverโs License as Federally Acceptable ID on May 7 Free Cleanup Supplies for PA Communities Best Wishes for a Happy Easter Senate Passes Bill Reforming Nomination Process for Agency Heads To restore balance […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – April 12, 2025
In this Update: Senate Passes Bill Benefitting Career and Technical Schools Program Increasing Digital Connectivity to Provide Laptops School Safety Report Available Now Purple Star Schools Support Military Children Passover Begins on April 12 Senate Passes Bill Benefitting Career and Technical Schools Career and technical education prepares students for rewarding, family-sustaining careers, often at a […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – April 5, 2025
In this Update: Senate Votes to Strengthen Crime Prevention, Keep Communities Safe Senate Acts Against False Emergency Threats at Schools May 7 is the REAL ID Deadline Free Tax Prep Services Available for Qualified Individuals April is National Donate Life Month Senate Votes to Strengthen Crime Prevention, Keep Communities Safe Pennsylvania families deserve to be […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – March 29, 2025
In this Update: March 29 is Vietnam War Veterans Day Senate Committee Votes to Preserve Womenโs Sports Bill to Improve School Bus Safety Receives Senate Committee Support April Hearings Set on Proposed UGI Gas Rate Increase Youth Invited to Go Fishing on Saturday March 29 is Vietnam War Veterans Day Nine million Americans served during […] [Read More]
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I was honored to help cut the ribbon on the new Robert Barensfeld Center at Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village โ a place thatโs been part of my life since childhood. Thanks to $2 million in state funding, Meadowcroft is now even better equipped to welcome students, families and history lovers from across PA!
๐ป๐ ๐พ๐ ๐๐พ๐๐๐! โ๏ธ๐
Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and blessed Easter filled with hope, renewal and the promise of new beginnings.
Yesterday I joined Rep. Kincaid at the Mid-Atlantic Mothersโ Milk Bank in Pittsburgh to learn about their life-saving work distributing donor milk to babies across Pennsylvania! ๐ผ
Thank you for the informative tour and your amazing efforts in our community! โค๏ธ
I was on my way home from picking up some cute little chicks yesterday and pulled up to my road only to see it was closed. Wind knocked down lines all over the place. Stranded with 6 little chickees that needed their heat lamp, food and water. ๏ฟผI drove to the office where the awesome team serving the 39th Senatorial District were ready and waiting to improvise in order to set up a temporary home for the chicks. So Iโm naming each chick after each of them - Dottie, Gina, Joann, Lois, Rachel and one will remain nameless. ๐๐ฅ๐ฃ
Thank you Mutual Aid Ambulance Service, Inc! Itโs an honor to partner with you. You all are awesome! ๐โค๏ธ
Fun afternoon at the Easter Bingo Humane Society of Westmoreland County fundraiser. If you dislike animals I may be afraid of you. ๐
My son, Tom, who is on the board and bought me a ticket, worked alongside other volunteers from start to finish. He is one of my sweet little puppies! ๐ถ
Thank you Thistle Nook Nature Play School for inviting me to read to your preschoolers this morning! ๐ฑ๐
I enjoyed meeting these little learners.
Today, we recognize the sacrifice and resilience of Gold Star Spouses โ those who have lost their loved ones in military service.
Pennsylvania stands with you, honoring the legacy of our fallen heroes.
We will never forget their sacrifice. ๐๐บ๐ธ
I met an amazing man yesterday at the @pittsburghpirates game, and it was my privilege and honor to shake hands with Marc Fogel.
He threw out the first pitch of the home opener. ๐ค๐
I had the wonderful opportunity this morning to speak at Southwestern Pennsylvania Partnership for Agingโs Spring Networking Breakfast about legislation impacting older adults & those living with disabilities in PA. ๐งก
It was great welcoming students from Central Westmoreland CTC to the Capitol!
These future teachers โ Avi Gardner, McKenzie Thompson & Reese Yohnman โ are getting a head start in the Aspiring Educators program. ๐โ๏ธ
And we need more teachers! The Administrative Director of CWCTC, Jason Lucia, and Paige Ponsonby who is the Aspiring Educators teacher for CWCTC, accompanied the students.
CTEs play a vital role in preparing students to enter fields of employment that will help them achieve good paying secure jobs. ๐๐ผ
๐ More about the program here: bit.ly/4ckIZun
I attended two events today to recognize and honor our Vietnam Veterans. During his first term, President Trump signed into law the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017, which established National Vietnam War Veterans Day. March 29 each year marks the day the U.S. Military Assistance Command Vietnam was disestablished in 1975. Itโs an honor for me to be in a room full of men and women who served this nation. At VFW Post 33 Mr. Ed Mihalacki described in detail what it was like to be a soldier serving in Vietnam. He said it was either boredom or terror. He described getting sprayed by Agent Orange. The soldiers were told it wouldnโt effect them. The second program held at the Norwin Elks had a focus on Agent Orange. I had the opportunity to speak with people who had or still have cancer as a result. These men and women deserve our gratitude and thanks. When they arrived back in the US that wasnโt always the case. They deserve this day in their honor.
๐จOPENING DAY!๐จ
Baseball is back and thereโs nothing like the excitement of Opening Day at PNC Park! โพ๏ธ๐ดโโ ๏ธ
Letโs go, @pittsburghpiratesโ hereโs to a great season ahead! ๐๐ค
๐ข I had a great time meeting talented students from nearly 30 PA colleges at the ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฑ ๐จ๐ฅ๐๐ฃ๐ ๐ฃ๐ผ๐๐๐ฒ๐ฟ ๐๐ผ๐ป๐ณ๐ฒ๐ฟ๐ฒ๐ป๐ฐ๐ฒ!
Their research is shaping our future. ๐
Proud to support higher education & innovation in PA! ๐๐
๐ข Great day in southwest Greensburg! ๐จ
I was proud to present a check to Police Chief Kristopher Chappell for a DCED Local Municipal Relief grant.
This funding will support a new drone, vehicle cameras and body cameras โ helping keep our community and officers safe. ๐
๐จ$3 BILLION IN THE HOLE๐จ
@governorshapiroโs $51.5 BILLION budget spends more than PA takes in, risking emergency savings & leaving taxpayers w/ a $27 BILLION deficit.
@pasenategop are fighting for fiscal stability & protecting your wallet.
๐๐ฆ I still love my black and goldโฆ but tonight, itโs all about Pennsylvania pride! ๐๐ค๐
Happy #SchoolChoiceWeek, Pennsylvania!
Every child deserves the opportunity to learn in an environment that best meets their unique needs.
Letโs continue to empower families and support a brighter future for all our students. ๐๐
