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Senator Pennycuick Introduces Legislation to Address School Truancy
Pennsylvania Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) introduced Senate Bill 984 to address the alarming rise in school truancy and chronic absenteeism across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 28, 2025
Mobile Office Hours – Locations & Times Dear Friends, As we head into the Labor Day weekend, I want to take a moment to honor the hardworking men and women who keep our communities running every day. This holiday is more than a long weekend—it’s a time to recognize the dedication, skill, and perseverance of […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 18, 2025
Mobile Office Hours – Locations & Times Dear Friends, I recently shared my thoughts on the Senate’s budget proposal and what it means for taxpayers, schools, and transportation systems across our Commonwealth. This plan is a step toward fiscal responsibility while ensuring that essential services remain protected. I believe it’s important that we continue working […] [Read More]
Op-Ed: Pennsylvania Budget Update
Over the last several weeks I have heard from residents about Pennsylvania’s budget and funding for SEPTA. [Read More]
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🇺🇸 This Labor Day, we thank the hardworking men and women who keep our communities strong.
From small business owners and first responders to teachers, health care workers, and so many others—you are the backbone of #Pennsylvania.
Wishing everyone a safe and restful Labor Day! 🇺🇸
#HappyLaborDay #labordayweekend #LaborDay
Fall is the perfect time to get outside and enjoy Pennsylvania`s beautiful fall foliage. Read all about fun things to do in Berks County this fall, especially the haunted Brinton Lodge in Douglassville!🍂🍁
Copy and paste this link to read: https://www.readingeagle.com/2025/08/27/berks-things-to-do-historic-farmhouse-tours-fall-fest-and-ghost-tours-offered-this-fall/
Students are heading back to class, so please watch for school buses. Remember to always stop when a school bus’s stop-arm is extended. It’s not just the law, it’s a critical safety measure to protect children.🎒✏️
Learn more here: http://bit.ly/41Y8Ofy
OPED by former great state Senator Bob Mensch discusses the budget impasse from his wealth of experience and expertise!
Copy and paste this link to read: https://delawarevalleyjournal.com/mensch-shapiro-democrats-focus-on-scoring-partisan-points-not-fixing-septas-issues/
Despite all the rhetoric and misinformation coming from the other side of the aisle, we appreciate Governor Shapiro’s clear acknowledgement that PTTF funds can be part of the solution to SEPTA’s financial crisis.
That was the very intent of our August 12th legislation – to utilize these funds available while implementing stronger accountability and safety measures.
The needless stress being placed on students, families, riders, and workers is both absurd and entirely avoidable.
Now it’s time for those same elected officials that are spreading falsehoods to stop playing politics and join us and the Governor, in working toward a solution SEPTA desperately needs.
#PABudget #PASenate #SEPTA
🚇 SEPTA Funding Update 💰
#PABudget #SEPTA #PASenate
The Public Transportation Trust Fund is strong, growing, and underused. It’s time to put it to work responsibly. #PATransit #SEPTA #PABudget #PASenate
On Aug. 13, just one day before SEPTA’s planned service cuts, House Democrats voted along party lines (15-18) to block the Senate’s transit funding & reform plan — a plan that would have provided #SEPTA the full funding needed to avoid closures.
💡 Key Facts:
• The proposal uses the Pennsylvania Transportation Trust Fund (PTTF) — which has a $2.4B balance — without delaying a single planned capital project.
• PTTF receives over $1B in new revenue every year, yet large portions remain unused for years, even decades.
• @pasenategop remain committed to building a strong, reliable transportation network for PA, including the $2B+ already provided annually for mass transit statewide.
Pennsylvanians deserve safe, reliable transit — and responsible use of taxpayer dollars to make it happen. 🚆🚌
#PABudget #SEPTA #PASenate @septaphilly
✅ Senate Moves Forward with Responsible Budget Plan ➡️
#PASenate #PABudget @pasenategop
🚇 SEPTA Funding Update 💰
#PABudget #SEPTA #PASenate @septaphilly
