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Dear Friends,
This week, top executives in energy and AI joined business and labor at the inaugural Pennsylvania Energy Innovation Summit. At the summit, companies announced over $90 billion in investments in our Commonwealth including data centers, energy and power infrastructure, and workforce training projects.
Pennsylvania truly is the keystone state for energy and AI, further strengthening America’s independence. As Chair of our state Communications and Technology Committee, I will continue to work to foster innovation while ensuring we protect consumers and safeguard critical infrastructure.
To move this effort forward, Senator Greg Rothman (R-34) and I recently introduced Senate Bill 939 to establish the Commonwealth Opportunity Zone (COZ), a statewide regulatory relief designation designed to position the entire Commonwealth for the job creation and economic opportunities presented by these rapidly growing industries.
Our aim is to establish Pennsylvania as the premier destination for data center and Artificial Intelligence (AI) development.
Sincerely,
Tracy
In this Update:
- State Budget Update
- Expanding Career and Technical Education Opportunities in PA
- Join Me for a Free Electronic Recycling Event on August 16
- Mobile Office Hours Across the 24th District
- Expanding Access to Lifesaving Naloxone, Making Prescription Drug Costs More Transparent
- New Law Will Improve Stroke Care Across PA
- Legislation to Address Pennsylvania’s Shortage of CPAs Signed into Law
- Watch Out for Scammers Posing as State Employees
- July is Independent Retailer Month
State Budget Update
The Senate convened for session in Harrisburg this week as work on the 2025-26 state budget progresses. Our discussions with the House of Representatives and the governor continue to advance.
Senate Republicans remain committed to a final agreement which will help to address the structural deficit facing our commonwealth and put Pennsylvania on a solid path for future years.
Expanding Career and Technical Education Opportunities in PA
I’m excited to share that two of my bills, Senate Bills 877 and 878 passed the Senate this week. These two key pieces of legislation look to strengthen career and technical education (CTE) programs across our Commonwealth.
Senate Bill 877 makes permanent a successful pilot program that allows barber students to complete portions of their training in real barbershops while finishing their formal education.
Senate Bill 878 builds on this success by making the Cosmetology Training through Career and Technical Centers Pilot Program permanent. Established under Act 55 of 2022, this program provides cosmetology students with valuable off-campus, real-world experiences while still meeting the rigorous standards of their formal CTE programs.
By making these programs permanent, we’re helping students gain hands-on training, preparing them for real-world careers, and strengthening Pennsylvania’s skilled workforce.
Both bills now head to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives for consideration, and I look forward to seeing these important measures move forward.
Join Me for a Free Electronic Recycling Event on August 16
I’m excited to invite you to a FREE Electronic Recycling Event on Saturday, August 16, from 8 AM to 12 PM at Perkiomen Valley High School (Student Parking Lot, 509 Gravel Pike, Collegeville).
This is a great opportunity to safely dispose of unwanted or outdated electronics. Please note, this event is for individuals only—businesses are not permitted to participate.
By recycling your old electronics, we can work together to keep our communities clean, clutter-free, and environmentally friendly.
To register, please visit here, to see a full list of accepted items please visit here.
I hope to see you there!
Mobile Office Hours Across the 24th District
To better serve constituents throughout the 24th District, my office offers Mobile Office Hours at eight convenient locations. Whether you need assistance with state-related matters or have questions, please feel free to visit during the scheduled times or schedule an appointment. The full schedule of locations and times is provided below. We’re committed to providing you with the support and resources you need.
Montgomery County
Montgomery County Community College – Pottstown Campus
Room 119 in the North Hall – 16 East High Street, Pottstown, PA 19464
*Parking lot address is 101 College Drive, Pottstown, PA 19464
Mondays and Wednesdays: 9 AM – 12 PM
North Wales Borough Municipal Building
300 School Street, North Wales, PA 19454
2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month: 1 – 4 PM
Skippack Township Building
4089 Heckler Road Skippack, PA 19474
1st & 3rd Mondays of the month: 1 – 4 PM
Towamencin Township Municipal Building
1090 Troxel Road, Lansdale, PA 19446
2nd & 4th Tuesdays of the month: 9 AM – 12 PM
Trappe Borough Municipal Building
525 West Main Street, Trappe, PA 19426
2nd & 4th Mondays of the month: 1 – 4 PM
Berks County
Amity Township Municipal Building
2004 Weavertown Road, Douglassville, PA 19518
2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month: 9 AM – 12 PM
Bally Borough Municipal Building
425 Chestnut Street, Bally, PA 19503
2nd & 4th Wednesdays of the month: 1 – 4 PM
Longswamp Township Municipal Building
1112 State Street, Mertztown, PA 19539
1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month: 9 AM – 12 PM
Expanding Access to Lifesaving Naloxone, Making Prescription Drug Costs More Transparent
Legislation has been signed into law to give EMS personnel permanent authority to leave behind naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, at the scene of an overdose. This will offer families a critical tool to prevent future emergencies.
Act 34 of 2025 ensures that families and caregivers are equipped to respond immediately to another overdose if needed. It also improves transparency and access within Pennsylvania’s health care system by:
- Increasing clarity around prescription drug costs.
- Enhancing communication between pharmacists and patients.
- Allowing out-of-state pharmacists to receive temporary licenses to practice in Pennsylvania for the next six months, which is aimed at addressing pharmacy deserts created by the widespread closure of Rite Aid locations.
New Law Will Improve Stroke Care Across PA
Strokes are the fifth-leading cause of death in the U.S. Legislation passed by the Senate and signed into law aims to save lives by providing critical information to health care providers.
Senate Bill 411, now Act 24 of 2025, will establish a statewide stroke registry, administered by the state Department of Health, to deliver resources to emergency medical service providers, hospital stroke teams and other health care providers to ensure high quality stroke care for patients.
It includes a confidentiality clause ensuring any submitted registry data will not include an individual’s confidential or personally identifiable information.
Legislation to Address Pennsylvania’s Shortage of CPAs Signed into Law
A Senate measure aimed at alleviating the growing shortage of certified public accountants (CPAs) in Pennsylvania has been signed into law, to ensure the commonwealth has enough of these professionals so critical to the everyday economy.
Senate Bill 719, now Act 27 of 2025, provides an alternative pathway to CPA licensure by allowing candidates to qualify with 120 credit hours of education and two years of professional experience, rather than the current 150-credit-hour requirement and one year of experience.
Candidates must still pass the CPA exam to be licensed. The new pathway is designed to reduce financial and time burdens on aspiring accountants without compromising professional standards. The law also streamlines the process for qualified out-of-state accountants to practice in Pennsylvania without obtaining a separate state certificate or permit.
Watch Out for Scammers Posing as State Employees
Older Pennsylvanians are being targeted by emails from scammers posing as state employees requesting payments necessary to access a non-existent inheritance.
In an incident reported to commonwealth officials, an older Pennsylvanian received an email from a generic account resembling an official state email address and claiming to be a representative of a credit union.
Don’t respond or click on any links! Report any incidents like this by phone at 1-866-PAComplaint or online.
July is Independent Retailer Month
Independent Retailer Month reminds us to shop at independent business, appreciating their positive social and economic impact in our communities.
Independent retailing can be many types of businesses. For example, a franchise store is often a local independent retail business. Please keep these employers in mind when making your purchases this month and all year.
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