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E-news Updates – August 7, 2026
Mobile Office Hours โ Times & Locations! Dear Friends, Recently, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) made an announcement to temporarily classify 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)โa powerful compound associated with kratom as a Schedule I controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The temporary designation would last two years initially; and potentially one additional year while […] [Read More]
Pennycuick Applauds Fed Ruling to Temporarily Control Synthetic Kratom
Today, Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) applauded the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announcement to temporarily classify 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)โa powerful compound associated with kratom as a Schedule I controlled substance under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). The temporary designation would last two years initially; and potentially one additional year while permanent scheduling proceedings are underway. [Read More]
News for Veterans – August 2026
In this Update: State Budget Supports Veterans and Their Families New Law Connects Families of Deceased Services Members with Support Honoring Veterans with Visual Impairments with a Capitol Monument Addressing Veteran Homelessness VA and Steak โN Shake Promote Veterans Benefits Free Ray-Ban Meta AI Glasses for Blind Veterans No-Cost TSA Precheck for Eligible Veterans State […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – July 31, 2026
Mobile Office Hours โ Times & Locations! Dear Friends, When I first joined the U.S. Army, I served as a medic. It was a very rewarding and challenging position. Today, as a state Senator, one of my top priorities is helping the men and women who work in Emergency Medical Services (EMS) ensuring they have […] [Read More]
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I had a great time attending the #NationalNightOut celebrations in Lower Frederick Township and Pottstown earlier this week! Thank you to everyone who helped make these events a success and to our dedicated first responders for all they do to keep our communities safe.
I applaud the DEA`s decision to temporarily classify 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH), a dangerous synthetic compound associated with kratom, as a Schedule I controlled substance.
This action is an important step toward protecting consumers, especially young people, from unregulated products that have been linked to serious health risks. I will continue working to advance commonsense protections in Pennsylvania through my legislation to ban synthetic kratom and keep these dangerous products off our shelves.
Read the full release below. โฌ๏ธ
https://senatorpennycuick.com/2026/08/06/pennycuick-applauds-fed-ruling-to-temporarily-control-synthetic-kratom/
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Through Pennsylvaniaโs Green Light-Go Program, Iโm pleased to share new investments aimed at improving traffic flow and roadway safety in our region.
โข Pottstown Borough: $632,400 to replace and install accessible pedestrian signals throughout the borough and modernize traffic signals at the intersections of Route 100 and King Street, Route 100 and Shoemaker Road.
โข Towamencin Township: $489,110 for traffic signal modernization at the intersection of Valley Forge Road and Allentown Road.
Tomorrow, Montgomery County Community College is hosting a blood drive to help combat the nation`s ongoing blood shortage. Just one donation can make a life-saving difference by helping ensure hospitals have the blood products they need when patients need them most.
๐ It`s officially August, and back-to-school season is here! Help Montgomery County students start the year prepared by donating new school supplies. Most-needed items include backpacks, notebooks, pencils, crayons, and classroom essentials. Read below for more information.
Looking for something to do this August? The Schwenkfelder Library & Heritage Center in #Pennsburg has a full lineup of engaging programs and events, from fascinating lectures on local history and Early American culture to educational opportunities for all ages.
Click here to see their upcoming events: https://www.schwenkfelder.org/calendar
I was honored to speak on the "How States Can Fight Cybercrime" panel during the 2026 NCSL Summit! We had a great discussion about how states can better protect themselves from cyber attacks, as well as how we can better protect our children from online threats. Thank you to my fellow panelists and everyone who contributed to this important discussion!
