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Senate Education Committee Approves Pennycuick Measure to Require Public Schools to Display the POW/MIA Flag
The Senate Education Committee today approved legislation (Senate Bill 835) sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to require the POW/MIA flag be displayed at any public school in the Commonwealth that already displays the American flag, provided the school can reasonably accommodate it. [Read More]
Senators Introduce Legislation to Establish Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age
Sens. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Wayne Langerholc (R-35) and Scott Martin (R-13) introduced bipartisan legislation creating the Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age, a new statewide effort to ensure Pennsylvaniaโs laws keep pace with rapidly evolving technology and the risks it poses to children. [Read More]
E-news Updates – March 20, 2026
Mobile Office Hours โ Times & Locations! Dear Friends, This week, the Senate passed my SAFECHAT Bill to help protect children navigating AI chatbots. Too many families have experienced the real risks these tools can pose, and we cannot ignore that. This bill is a step toward making sure young people are met with support, […] [Read More]
Providing Guardrails Around AI Chatbots
Suicide is a tragedy. Suicide of a young person just starting out in life seems especially awful. [Read More]
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Recently, I stopped by Colebrookdale Township to check out several stormwater improvements made possible through grant funding I helped secure in last yearโs budget. These projects may not be flashy, but as a state legislator, I consider stormwater upgrades some of the most important investments we can make.
They help prevent property damage, reduce the risk of flash flooding, and keep our residents safe during heavy storms. Improvements like these also bring indirect benefits to communities downstream. Iโm proud to advocate for projects like these across the 24th Senate District!
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Iโm hosting a FREE Scam Jam event to help our community protect themselves from fraud.
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Space is limited, register today online or call my office at (215) 541-2388.
This week, I met with Hereford Township Supervisor Karla Dexter to see the site of major streambank restoration project the Township is working on. The project involves critical waterway / roadway improvements along Camp Mensch Mill Road and is funded by grant dollars I helped secure in last yearโs budget.
I was shocked to see the extent of the damage thatโs come as a result of several major storm events in recent years. These images are a powerful reminder of the dangers unmanaged stormwater can pose, and how important these projects are for our communities.
This week, I had the opportunity to tour Aurelius and learn more about their Veteran Treatment Center and Hyperbaric Chamber.
It was great to see firsthand how innovative therapies like hyperbaric treatment are supporting our veterans, particularly those dealing with service-related injuries.
Expanding access to cutting-edge care for those who have served our country is critically important, and I appreciate the continued efforts to provide these services for veterans across Pennsylvania.
Iโm pleased to announce I helped secure more than $268,000 in grant funding for important projects in Berks County through the Local Share Account Program.
These investments will:
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Support public safety with a new county crime scene response vehicle
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Improve stormwater management in Hereford Township to help prevent flooding
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Enhance security in Washington Township parks and facilities with new surveillance cameras
These projects address real community needs and help keep our neighborhoods safe, resilient, and well-equipped.
Senate Bill 1090 has officially passed the #PASenate! ๐๏ธ
A great night in Collegeville! Enjoyed discussing the budget with the Collegeville Rotary and presenting an official citation for their 75th Anniversary.
Congratulations again on this outstanding achievement! ๐โจ
๐๐๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐จ๐ฏ. ๐๐ก๐๐ฉ๐ข๐ซ๐จโ๐ฌ ๐๐ข๐ฌ๐ข๐ญ ๐๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ฅ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐๐๐ง๐ฎ๐๐๐๐ญ๐ฎ๐ซ๐๐ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ฌ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง ๐๐๐ซ๐ค๐ฌ ๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐ฒ
It is wrong what is happening to the residents of manufactured housing communities across our state, and I am encouraged by the Governorโs words and speaking to the seriousness of this issue. I have been advocating for residents in my district since the day I took office, and I look forward to working in partnership with the governor to move meaningful solutions through the General Assembly.
The truth is many of these residents are seniors and families living on fixed incomes who are now being priced out of the neighborhoods they have called home for years. With few alternatives available, they are being squeezed by relentless rent increases, many driven by private equity investors treating these communities like profit centers instead of neighborhoods.
Today I met with a coalition of stakeholders, including the Berks County Conservation District, @pennsylvaniadot, and @pafishandboat, to celebrate a $143,073 grant I helped secure for the Oysterdale Road/Streambank Safety Improvement Project in Pike Township.
This project is an important step toward addressing long-standing safety and environmental concerns along Oysterdale Road. The grant funding is provided through the Commonwealth Financing Authorityโs Watershed Restoration and Protection Program. I look forward to future discussions with community partners on how we can advance crucial improvements like these.
Congratulations to the New Hanover Township Police Department on reaching a historic milestone by earning its first-ever accreditation from the Pennsylvania Law Enforcement Accreditation Commission (PLEAC).
With only about 17% of police agencies in Pennsylvania holding this distinction, it reflects the departmentโs strong commitment to professionalism, accountability, and best practices in law enforcement and community safety.
Special recognition to Police Specialist Joanna Vanaman and Corporal Matt Dean, who received Commendation Awards for their hard work and dedication throughout the accreditation process. Their efforts helped make this achievement possible. ๐
It took longer than expected, but heโs finally helping us clean up on this #TangoTuesday! โจ๐พ
