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Mobile Office Hours – Times & Locations! Dear Friends, As we observe Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country. Their courage and dedication to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten. I wish you and your family a safe Memorial Day weekend as we reflect on the true meaning of this important holiday. Sincerely,
In this Update:
State Grant Funding Supports Community and Public Safety Improvements
I was pleased to join Rep. Donna Scheuren this week to announce state grant funding for several important projects across the district that will strengthen public safety, improve infrastructure, and enhance recreational opportunities. Funding was awarded to Lower Frederick Township for community and public safety improvements, New Hanover Township for trail and recreation enhancements, Douglass Township for the replacement of the County Line Road bridge over Swamp Creek, and Good Will Steam Fire Engine Company #1 of Pottstown for new ambulance power-stretcher equipment. These investments will help improve quality of life, support first responders, and address important infrastructure needs throughout our region. Read more about the funding announcements in the full press release. Senate Acts to Tighten Safety Standards for Operating Big Rigs
The Senate approved two bills to tighten commercial driver’s license (CDL) safety standards and close dangerous loopholes in Pennsylvania’s licensing and training systems. Senate Bill 1294 improves the training curriculum and strengthens penalties to shut down unqualified “CDL Mills.” Senate Bill 1295 requires English proficiency in all testing applications to operate an 80,000-pound commercial vehicle on public highways. The legislation was developed after a Senate hearing exposed alarming gaps in current laws, including instances where individuals without proper training or English proficiency have operated heavy commercial vehicles on U.S. highways. The bills were sent to the House of Representatives for consideration. Read more about these CDL improvement bills here. New Medical and Health Professional Loans Support Graduate Students
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency has launched a new Medical and Health Professional Loan Program to support graduate students in medical, dental, veterinarian and health professional studies. The program features deferred repayment during residency, fellowship, internship, research and other clinical training, and the potential for reduced reliance on co-signers. This initiative helps fill critical, specialized positions to serve citizens across the commonwealth. Medical students can apply here. Other health-related students can apply here. Students pursuing advanced degrees in other areas of study can apply here. Local Groups Can Apply for Watershed Restoration Grants
Local governments, schools, nonprofits, watershed groups and other organizations have until June 22 to apply for Growing Greener Plus grants to help fund local projects that fix flooding problems and restore watersheds. Growing Greener Plus helps cover the cost of watershed protection, surface mining conservation and reclamation, and stormwater management planning. All proposals will be competitively reviewed for eligibility, environmental benefits and other criteria. Organizations can access eligibility guidelines and applications here. Explore Our Rivers and Lakes with Safe Boating
Waterways in our area and across the commonwealth provide plenty of opportunities to enjoy boating. During National Safe Boating Week, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission offers a checklist of basic safety guidelines including:
For more information on safe boating, to take a Boating Safety Education Course and to purchase launch permits, boat registration renewals and fishing licenses, visit the commission’s boating webpage. Mammo May: Questions to Ask Ahead of Your Mammogram
If you’re taking advantage of the new state law that covers diagnostic breast imaging at no cost for insured individuals, make your Mammo May complete by answering these key questions before you go:
Learn more about what you need to know before you go to your appointment here. Honoring Those Who Gave All
Memorial Day is a time to pause as a nation and honor the memory of Americans who left their hometowns and laid down their lives in service to our country. Their sacrifice is a debt we can never fully repay. We owe it to them to tell their stories and do our part as citizens of this great nation to ensure they did not die in vain. |
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