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Mobile Office Hours – Times & Locations! Dear Friends, Snow is expected this weekend, and I just wanted to send a friendly reminder to stay safe. Roads may be slick, so give yourself extra time if you’re traveling, and keep a safe distance from other vehicles. Dress warmly and wear proper footwear to avoid slips and falls. It’s also a good idea to check your car’s tires, brakes, and windshield wipers, and keep essentials like blankets, flashlights, and snacks on hand in case of an emergency. Check on your neighbors, especially the elderly or anyone who may need extra help. Let’s stay safe and cozy this snowy weekend! Sincerely,
In this Update:
Poll QuestionLast week, we asked: “Should high school students earn elective credits for work experience?” Out of 107 responses, here’s how you answered:
Work experience can provide valuable skills, real-world exposure, and help students explore potential careers. Your input helps guide how schools support these opportunities. Take this week’s poll question here. Joint Senate Hearing Explores AI’s Role in PA’s Biotechnology Sector
I recently chaired a joint hearing of the Senate Communications and Technology Committee and the Institutional Sustainability and Innovation Committee with Senator Frank Farry at Merck & Co. in North Wales to examine how artificial intelligence (AI) is shaping Pennsylvania’s biotechnology sector. With nearly 3,000 life sciences companies and a $61 billion economic impact, Pennsylvania is well positioned to lead in AI-driven biotech innovation. The hearing focused on how AI is accelerating research and development while highlighting the importance of thoughtful policies that encourage innovation and protect safety, privacy, and the public interest. The committees heard testimony from industry leaders, researchers, and biotech experts from across the Commonwealth and beyond. For more details and full testimony please see here. Supporting a Heart-Safe Community in Lansdale
I recently joined the Volunteer Medical Services Corps of Lansdale (VMSC) for a check presentation celebrating their $132,000 award from the LSA Statewide Program. This funding is part of their “Building a Heart-Safe Community” initiative and will be used to purchase AEDs/defibrillators for the ambulances serving the North Wales and Lansdale areas. Volunteer organizations like VMSC provide critical medical services and lifesaving support to our communities. I’m proud to recognize their dedication and the steps they’re taking to make our neighborhoods safer and healthier. Thank you to all the volunteers at VMSC for your service! Free AI Accelerator Workshop for Small Businesses – February 12
I’m excited to partner with #GrowWithGoogle and the TriCounty Area Chamber of Commerce to bring a free AI Accelerator Workshop to our local small businesses. Date: February 12 This in-person workshop is designed to help small business owners learn practical AI applications and connect with local resources to grow their businesses. Don’t miss this opportunity! Register here. Grant Spotlight: Green Light-Go Program
Through Pennsylvania’s Green Light-Go Program, I’m pleased to share new investments that will improve traffic flow and roadway safety in our region.
These investments are an important step toward safer, more efficient roadways for our community. Pennycuick Secures Over $2.4 Million for Local Transportation Projects
I’m pleased to share that I helped secure more than $2.4 million in state funding for transportation improvement projects across Montgomery County through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Multimodal Transportation Fund. These investments will support much-needed upgrades to roads, bridges, pedestrian infrastructure, and trail access throughout the 24th Senate District. This funding will play a critical role in restoring and upgrading some of our most heavily traveled areas, enhancing safety, reducing congestion, and improving quality of life for residents and visitors alike. Projects receiving funding include:
Learn more here. Nearly $3 Million for 24th Senate District Sewer and Stormwater Projects
I’m pleased to announce that I helped secure nearly $3 million in state grant funding for critical sewer and stormwater infrastructure projects across the 24th Senate District. These grants were awarded through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s PA Small Water & Sewer Program. Investments in stormwater and sewer systems are essential to protecting public health, preventing flooding, and preserving our environment. I remain committed to working closely with municipalities and local authorities throughout our district to advance infrastructure projects that keep our communities safe and resilient. Projects receiving funding include:
Learn more here. Pennycuick Announces PENNVEST Grant for PFAS Removal in Montgomery County
I’m pleased to join Representative Donna Scheuren in announcing that the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has approved Aqua PA, Inc. for a $955,000 grant to address PFAS contamination at the Ivy Ridge Well Station in Upper Frederick Township, Montgomery County. As we continue to learn more about the harmful effects PFAS contaminants can have on our health and environment, projects like this are increasingly important. This funding will support critical upgrades needed to improve water quality and protect the health of residents who rely on this well for safe drinking water. Learn more here. $6.8 Million PENNVEST Grant Brings Major PFAS Treatment Upgrades to Montgomery County
I’m pleased to share good news for Montgomery County families and communities concerned about the safety of their drinking water. Together with Representative Matt Bradford, I announced that the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has approved a $6.83 million grant for Aqua PA, Inc. to address PFAS contamination at the Meyers, Cranberry, and Rahns Well Stations in Perkiomen Township. PFAS—often referred to as “forever chemicals”—pose serious risks to public health and the environment. Addressing this issue requires strong partnerships and meaningful investment, and I’m grateful to PENNVEST for stepping up with funding that will help protect our water supply and safeguard the health of our community. This project will provide critical treatment upgrades to prevent contamination and ensure residents continue to have access to clean, safe drinking water. Learn more here. Returning Whole Milk to Schools
Last June, I joined my Pennsylvania Senate colleagues in voting to approve a resolution urging Congress to pass the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act. Whole milk provides 13 essential vitamins to help build strong bones and maintain a healthy immune system. The evidence is overwhelming that both 2% and whole milk should be offered to our students in schools. We applaud the recent enactment of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act at the federal level, which allows U.S. schools to now offer whole and 2% milk as options for students, in addition to the current reduced-fat, low-fat and fat-free milk. The bill was in response to enactment of federal legislation in 2010 that permitted only low-fat and fat-free milk options in public schools. Within the first two years of the law taking effect, 1.2 million fewer students drank milk with their lunches. Pennsylvania ranks second in the number of dairy farms and eighth in total milk production, making this change a great positive for children while also supporting our dairy farmers! Jan. 31 Submission Deadline for Student Anti-Litter Contest
Students in grades K–6 have until Jan. 31 to submit entries for the latest Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful “Litter Hawk” anti-litter campaign. This year’s theme is Celebrate America250 – Keep It Beautiful, incorporating the nation’s semiquincentennial. Students can craft their message through art, writing or video. Winners will be announced in April and will be invited to take part in a Capitol ceremony. Contest details and application can be found here. PA Department of Revenue Job Openings
Are you good with numbers? The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue lists openings for full-time, part-time, temporary and student positions. The department receives and collects all of the commonwealth’s General Fund tax revenue. In addition, it annually processes more than 10 million business and individual tax reports and payments. Positions include accountants, tax examiners, research analysts, clerical assistants and others, some of them seasonal. You can review what’s currently available and subscribe for job alerts to receive automatic email notifications when new vacancies are posted in your field of interest. Take Part in the Wild Turkey Sighting Survey
Pennsylvanians are asked to report wild turkey flocks they encounter to help the state Game Commission with winter research, population monitoring and leg-banding efforts to track survival and harvest rates. If you’d like to take part, please report the location of any turkey flocks you see through March 15 on this webpage. Game Commission crews will assess sites for the potential to trap turkeys. Turkeys will not be moved; they’ll simply be leg-banded and released on site. Trapping turkeys during winter is part of the Game Commission’s ongoing population monitoring. National Blood Donor Month
The American Red Cross reports a blood shortage as requests from hospitals exceed the available supply, drawing down the blood supply by about 35% over the past month. The shortage is especially serious for platelets and type O, A negative and B negative blood. Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood. It is essential for surgeries, cancer treatment, chronic illnesses and traumatic injuries. Whether a patient receives whole blood, red cells, platelets or plasma, this lifesaving relies on friends and neighbors making donations.
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