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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 adult-themed material, including drug use, suicidal ideation, and sexual content, appears on its platform. About half of America’s teens use Snapchat every day, and the average daily Snapchat user opens the app more than 30 times.

As Chair of the Communications and Technology Committee, I strongly believe parents deserve the truth and children deserve protection. Powerful technology companies must be held accountable for the content and experiences they put in front of young people.

A 13-plus rating should be a promise to parents not an advertising loophole. Parents should not have to reverse-engineer algorithms to understand what companies are putting in front of their children.

As your State Senator, I will continue working every day to protect Pennsylvania’s children from the dangers of social media and to hold technology companies accountable.

Sincerely,

In this Update:

• Join us for our Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast!
• Meeting with Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA
• Bill Protecting Fairness in Women’s Sports Awaits House Action
• Treasury Launches New Financial Education Hub
• Avoiding Student Loan Forgiveness Scams
• Job Opportunities for Nurses at PA Veterans Homes
• Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy Accepting Applications for 2027

Join us for our Annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast!

Veterans, please join me on November 14^th for our annual Veterans Appreciation Breakfast!

All veterans are welcome and may bring one guest. You do not need to reside in the 24^th Senatorial District to attend and breakfast is free of charge. To register, visit https://senatorpennycuick.com/psrc-events/vet-breakfast-reg-2026/ or call (215) 541-2388.

Local organizations will also be on hand with information booths, offering details about services and programs that may be helpful to veterans and their families. This year’s keynote speaker is Major General Michael E. Wegscheider. The Official bio for this year’s Keynote Speaker, Major General Michael E. Wegscheider can be viewed here.

The event will be held at the East Greenville Fire Company, 401 Washington Street, East Greenville, PA 18041. Doors will open at 7:45 AM, and the event will begin promptly at 8:30 AM.

The deadline to RSVP for this event is October 30, 2026.

I look forward to seeing you there!

Meeting with Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA

I was pleased to meet with members of the Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA, to commemorate The Universal Oneness Day, a traditional Hindu festival celebrating bonds of care, protection, and social responsibility by meeting with civic leaders and public safety officials.

Hindu Swayamsevak Sangh USA is a charitable organization promoting self-discipline, self-confidence, and a spirit of selfless service for humanity through its structured values education program for Hindu children and adults.

This year, The Universal Oneness Day falls on August 28, 2026. It was wonderful to meet members of the organization and learn more about the important civic and social work they do in our community.

Bill Protecting Fairness in Women’s Sports Awaits House Action

As students across Pennsylvania return to school, it is past time for the commonwealth to ensure fairness for women and girls taking part in collegiate and high school sports.

Earlier this year, at the urging of students and parents, the Senate approved bipartisan legislation – twice – to preserve opportunities for female athletes at public schools and colleges by requiring scholastic sports teams to be designated based on biological sex. Senate Bill 1293 would also allow students to take legal action if they are harmed by violations of this rule.

Month after month, the House of Representatives has avoided voting on this reasonable legislation grounded in fairness. The bill has been moved to multiple House committees in a series of parliamentary maneuvers to avoid a vote.

The longer the House delays, the more female athletes are at risk of being unfairly forced off the field or the winner’s podium. We must enact the Save Women’s Sports Act to restore common sense to scholastic sports.

Treasury Launches New Financial Education Hub

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced the launch of the department’s online Financial Education Hub, a one-stop-shop of resources designed to help Pennsylvanians improve their financial literacy and make informed financial decisions.

The new hub brings together state and federal resources covering topics such as budgeting, saving, retirement planning, digital assets and cryptocurrencies. It also includes information on Treasury programs, like the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program, Keystone Scholars and PA ABLE.

Resources are organized for specific audiences including students, teachers, active military members, veterans and older adults. Visit the Financial Education Hub here.

Avoiding Student Loan Forgiveness Scams

Students and families take out significant loans to pay for higher education, which attracts scammers looking to exploit the situation.

“Act immediately to qualify for student loan forgiveness” is just one of the high-pressure loan forgiveness pitches used to trick borrowers into sharing personal information. Scammers will frequently request an up-front or monthly fee while promising immediate and total student loan cancellation. Most government forgiveness programs require years of qualifying payments or employment in certain fields before forgiving loans.

Be wary of aggressive language and check the source before clicking. Learn more about avoiding these scams here.

Job Opportunities for Nurses at PA Veterans Homes

Pennsylvania’s six veterans homes care for our neighbors who answered the call to serve. The homes offer levels of care tailored to the specific health needs of residents and are supplemented with an array of clinical services.

Pennsylvania veterans homes are looking to hire registered nurses and license practical nurses to provide the kind of care that will allow veterans to live an active and healthy life with as much independence as possible.

Learn more about these opportunities and apply here.

Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy Accepting Applications for 2027

Teenagers in jeopardy of not graduating on time or dropping out of school have a chance at obtaining their basic education through the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs’ Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy.

Applications are being accepted for its first class of 2027, which begins in January at Fort Indiantown Gap in Lebanon County. There is no tuition cost to attend, and meals, housing, uniforms and school supplies are provided at no charge.

The program lasts for five-and-a-half months as a residential phase and 24 months of mentorship by academy staff back in home communities. Learn more about the Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy and apply here.