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Budget Hearing Q&A: Education
Senator Tracy Pennycuick questions Secretary Carrie Rowe, Ed.D., during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Department of Education. [Read More]
Budget Hearing Q&A: Governor’s Budget Office/Dept. of Revenue
Senator Tracy Pennycuick questions Budget Secretary Zach Reber and Revenue Secretary Pat Browne during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for the Governor’s Budget Office and the Department of Revenue. [Read More]
Budget Hearing Q&A: Workforce Development Programs
Senator Tracy Pennycuick questions Secretary of Labor & Industry Nancy Walker and Secretary of Community & Economic Development Rick Siger during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for workforce development and job programs in their departments. [Read More]
Budget Hearing Q&A: Selected SSHE Universities
Senator Tracy Pennycuick questions the university presidents during the Senate Appropriations Committee budget hearing for East Stroudsburg University, Indiana University of PA, Millersville University and West Chester University. [Read More]
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Budget Hearing Q&A: Education
At the @padeptofed secretary #PAbudget hearing, I asked about stipends for student teachers and educator exchange programs to reduce teacher shortages, and the effect of unlicensed CDL training centers on school bus safety.
Budget Hearing Q&A: Governor’s Budget Office/Dept. of Revenue
Regarding the proposed Dept. of Health budget, I questioned Budget Sec. Reber about how long the PA Immunization Electric Registry System has been in place and to explain the additional $2.5 million proposed to expand on maternal health program during the budget hearing.
Budget Hearing Q&A: Workforce Development Programs
We’re facing a nursing shortage. I asked Sec. Walker how we can quickly expand training capacity in PA. Our CTC programs are full & students should be exposed to the trades earlier. What are we doing to expand these opportunities?@pa_labor_industry
Budget Hearing Q&A: Selected SSHE Universities
I inquired with the Pennsylvania`s State System of Higher Education presidents if they would consider reconfiguring empty or unused campus buildings to better suite and expand their nursing programs while they testified at the #PASenate budget hearing.
Budget Hearing Q&A: PUC
We need to meet PA’s demand first before exporting electricity and the growth of data centers can’t be permitted to negatively impact average ratepayers and PA manufacturers. Some issues I explored at the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission budget hearing.
I had the opportunity to stop by Douglass Township Police Department of Montgomery County to see the equipment they purchased through a $60,245 grant I helped secure last year. This funding allowed the Police Department to upgrade critical tools, including emergency radios and non-lethal tasers.
These enhancements will strengthen public safety and improve emergency response throughout the township. I’m committed to supporting initiatives that give our first responders the resources they need to protect our communities.
Budget Hearing Q&A: Transportation, Part 2
During the budget hearing, I asked @pennsylvaniadot what plans their department has for expanding regional airports across the state.
Budget Hearing Q&A: Transportation
During the PA budget hearing, I asked @pennsylvaniadot how long they knew the Silver Liner Maintenance Program was necessary and why it had to be funded out of emergency funds.
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I’m hosting a FREE Scam Jam event to help our community protect themselves from fraud.
You’ll hear from experts with:
✅ PA Banking and Securities
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✅ @pastatepolice
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I recently visited the Upper Perk Police Department to see the body-camera equipment they purchased through a $26,000 grant I helped secure last year.
This technology is a critical tool for promoting public safety, accountability, and transparency values that strengthen trust between law enforcement and the community.
I’m honored to support projects that provide our first responders with the resources they need to protect and serve effectively. 👮🏻
I recently had the opportunity to attend the @wmctc_media Culinary Arts Department’s White House Student State Dinner Project, and it was truly impressive.
From a thoughtfully crafted, multi-course menu inspired by Pennsylvania’s farm-to-table traditions to the professionalism and creativity on display, these students showed what hard work and hands-on education can achieve.
Under the guidance of former White House Social Secretary Deesha Dyer, they delivered an experience to be proud of. ✨🍽️
Budget Hearing Q&A: DEP
Simple, timely permitting is key to PA’s economic future. I asked DEP during PA Senate budget hearings for an update on their work to ensure our state government isn’t limiting economic growth with red tape.
