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E-news Updates – September 18, 2026
Mobile Office Hours – Times & Locations! Dear Friends, This September, I will be hosting an event to highlight Veteran Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month, Senate Resolution 359. I will be joined by fellow veteran colleagues in the Senate as well as Major General John R. Pippy, Brigadier General John Wenzel, Matt Cahil of the […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – September 11, 2026
Mobile Office Hours – Times & Locations! Dear Friends, On September 11, 2001, I was serving in the U.S. Army. I remember my outrage and deep sadness at the loss of innocent life on that day and the extraordinary response of our military personnel and emergency responders. Let us never forget the families that lost […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – September 4, 2026
Mobile Office Hours – Times & Locations! Dear Friends, Yesterday, I had the opportunity to sit down with members of the Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce to discuss the issues affecting their businesses and organizations. Small businesses are such an important part of our community. Not only do they provide goods and services, but they […] [Read More]
News for Veterans – September 2026
In this Update: New Law Connects Families with VA Burial Benefits State Veterans Commission Meeting $1.2 Billion in Infrastructure Improvements Approved by VA VA Announces Clinical Trials to Help Veterans with Major Depression and Alcohol Use Disorder Travis Manion 9/11 Heroes Run Left, Right, Left 5K Shareapy Military Tech Deals for Veterans New Law Connects […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 28, 2026
Mobile Office Hours – Times & Locations! Dear Friends, This week, I was pleased to join Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday to announce a lawsuit against Snap Inc., the parent company of Snapchat, over the addictive nature of its app, particularly for children. The Attorney General stated that Snapchat knowingly misleads consumers about how frequently […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 21, 2026
Mobile Office Hours – Times & Locations! Dear Friends, On Tuesday, Governor Shapiro signed an executive order putting some guardrails around data center development. It incorporates several protections I have been advocating for over the past year, including requiring developers to address their enormous water and electricity demands, paying the full cost of the power and […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 14, 2026
Mobile Office Hours – Times & Locations! Dear Friends, Pennsylvania’s Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) and Opportunity Scholarship Tax Credit (OSTC) programs provide thousands of low- and middle-income students with access to educational opportunities at faith-based and private schools. I believe we should continue exploring opportunities to bring additional education funding to Pennsylvania. One promising […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 7, 2026
Mobile Office Hours – Times & Locations! Dear Friends, Recently, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) made an announcement to temporarily classify 7-hydroxymitragynine (7-OH)—a 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]
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 ‘N 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 – 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]
E-news Updates – July 24, 2026
Mobile Office Hours – Times & Locations! In this Update: Senators Call for Immediate Action on Second-Degree Murder Sentencing Before Court Deadline Tremendous Win for Private Property Rights Standing Up for Rape Crisis Services Protecting Our Communities from Child Predators and Human Trafficking Investing in the Future of PA College Students Honoring Veterans with Visual […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – July 13, 2026
Mobile Office Hours – Times & Locations! Dear Friends, Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives voted for a budget that respects taxpayers, expands educational opportunities, and protects our most vulnerable citizens. Over the past several months, we have worked extremely hard to create a responsible spending plan that protects taxpayers, prevents new tax […] [Read More]