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Pennycuick Wraps Up Property Tax/Rent Rebate Workshops in June
May 29, 2024

Pennycuick Wraps Up Property Tax/Rent Rebate Workshops in June

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) will hold her final workshops in June to provide assistance to residents applying for the state Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program and urges interested area seniors to make an appointment.  [Read More]

Rethinking Higher Ed: Putting Students First
May 28, 2024

Rethinking Higher Ed: Putting Students First

The Center for Rural PA estimates the state’s population will grow by just 1.6 percent through 2050, compared to 20 percent population growth nationally and our fastest-growing age demographic is adults aged 85 and above.  [Read More]

Legislation Targeting AI “Deepfake” Images of Minors Proposed by Pennycuick, Dillon, Boscola
May 23, 2024

Legislation Targeting AI “Deepfake” Images of Minors Proposed by Pennycuick, Dillon, Boscola

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Sen. Jimmy Dillon (D-5) and Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-18) introduced legislation to combat “deepfake” images of minors and child porn generated by artificial intelligence (AI).  [Read More]

Bipartisan Measure Prohibiting AI Interference in Elections Introduced by Pennycuick, Gebhard, Dillon, Kane
May 21, 2024

Bipartisan Measure Prohibiting AI Interference in Elections Introduced by Pennycuick, Gebhard, Dillon, Kane

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Sen. Jimmy Dillon (D-5), Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Sen. John Kane (D-9) today introduced legislation prohibiting the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to fraudulently misrepresent an election candidate in Pennsylvania.  [Read More]

Pennycuick Hosts Free Drive Through Shredding Event to Fight Identity Theft
May 17, 2024

Pennycuick Hosts Free Drive Through Shredding Event to Fight Identity Theft

In today’s digital age, protecting your personal information is more important than ever.  [Read More]

Senators Tracy Pennycuick & Art Haywood introduce Alyssa’s Law
May 13, 2024

Senators Tracy Pennycuick & Art Haywood introduce Alyssa’s Law

Pennsylvania State Senators Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Art Haywood (D-4) announced their intent to introduce Alyssa’s Law, legislation addressing the issue of law enforcement response time when a life-threatening emergency occurs at a school.  [Read More]

Letter to the Editor: RE: County Homelessness
May 9, 2024

Letter to the Editor: RE: County Homelessness

The May 3rd article entitled “Winder Looking to Take Bold Action to Mitigate Housing, Homelessness Crisis in Montgomery County”, shines a light on a very difficult challenge in our community. While I applaud the county for continuing to engage stakeholders, frankly it’s time to act.  [Read More]

Senate Republicans Secure Historic Tax Cuts for Working Families
May 8, 2024

Senate Republicans Secure Historic Tax Cuts for Working Families

Working families, job creators and energy consumers in Pennsylvania would see their taxes reduced by approximately $3 billion a year under a bill approved by the Senate today, said Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24).   [Read More]

Pennycuick Offers Local Property Tax/Rent Rebate Assistance in May
May 6, 2024

Pennycuick Offers Local Property Tax/Rent Rebate Assistance in May

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) is holding special hours in May to provide assistance to residents applying for the state Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program and urges interested area seniors to make an appointment.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Pennycuick Providing Military Benefits to Korean Americans Who Served in Vietnam
May 6, 2024

Senate Approves Pennycuick Providing Military Benefits to Korean Americans Who Served in Vietnam

Korean Americans who served in the Vietnam War with the Korean Armed Forces would receive the same state veterans benefits as their U.S. counterparts under legislation unanimously approved today by the Senate, said sponsor Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24).  [Read More]

Senate Education Committee Approves “Grow PA” Package of Bills to Boost College Affordability, Open Quality Career Pathways
April 30, 2024

Senate Education Committee Approves “Grow PA” Package of Bills to Boost College Affordability, Open Quality Career Pathways

The Senate Education Committee approved an innovative package of bills today designed to help more young people in Pennsylvania pursue post-secondary education and career training.  [Read More]

Republican Lawmakers Introduce “Grow PA” Higher Education Reform Plan to Support More Affordable Learning Opportunities, Pathways to PA Careers
April 10, 2024

Republican Lawmakers Introduce “Grow PA” Higher Education Reform Plan to Support More Affordable Learning Opportunities, Pathways to PA Careers

Students in Pennsylvania would have access to more affordable post-secondary education options leading to quality careers in the state under a plan announced today by Senate Appropriations Committee Chair Senator Scott Martin (R-Lancaster), Senate Majority Whip Ryan P. Aument (R-Lancaster), Senate Education Committee Chair David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill) and Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-Montgomery/Berks).  [Read More]

Senate Prioritizes Community Safety by Passing Bill to Strengthen Bail Determination Process for Dangerous Individuals
April 10, 2024

Senate Prioritizes Community Safety by Passing Bill to Strengthen Bail Determination Process for Dangerous Individuals

The Senate passed legislation to strengthen the bail determination process for dangerous individuals, according to Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), one of the measure’s prime sponsors.  [Read More]

Pennycuick: Committee Approves Measure Recognizing Korean Americans Who Served in Vietnam
April 9, 2024

Pennycuick: Committee Approves Measure Recognizing Korean Americans Who Served in Vietnam

Korean Americans who served in the Vietnam War with the Korean Armed Forces would receive the same state veterans benefits as their U.S. counterparts under legislation approved today by a Senate committee, said sponsor Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24).  [Read More]

Pennycuick Offers Local Property Tax/Rent Rebate Assistance in April
April 4, 2024

Pennycuick Offers Local Property Tax/Rent Rebate Assistance in April

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) is holding special hours in April to provide assistance to residents applying for the state Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program and urges interested area seniors to make an appointment.  [Read More]

Sen. Pennycuick, Rep. Scheuren Announce $600,000 Grant for Lower Salford Township
March 28, 2024

Sen. Pennycuick, Rep. Scheuren Announce $600,000 Grant for Lower Salford Township

Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-Montgomery/Berks) and Representative Donna Scheuren (R-Montgomery) announced today that Lower Salford Township has received a $600,000 grant from the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Multimodal Transportation Fund.  [Read More]

Pennycuick Announces Grants for Infrastructure Improvements in Berks and Montgomery Counties
March 27, 2024

Pennycuick Announces Grants for Infrastructure Improvements in Berks and Montgomery Counties

Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) announced the following grants in the 24th district, which includes parts of Berks and Montgomery Counties.  [Read More]

Pennycuick: Women Veterans have Until April 5 to Sign Up for PA Capitol Ceremony Celebrating Their Service
March 26, 2024

Pennycuick: Women Veterans have Until April 5 to Sign Up for PA Capitol Ceremony Celebrating Their Service

U.S. Army combat veteran Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) says the April 5 deadline is approaching for Pennsylvania women who served in the armed forces to register for a state Capitol ceremony celebrating their service.  [Read More]

Letter to the Editor: EMS, Taxpayers Should Not Bear Burden of Transporting Prisoners
March 22, 2024

Letter to the Editor: EMS, Taxpayers Should Not Bear Burden of Transporting Prisoners

In an emergency, when we need medical help, we call 911. We have come to expect that highly trained EMS personnel will arrive in a timely manner to help those who need medical assistance.  [Read More]

Senate Committee Approves Bill in the Fight Against Fentanyl
March 20, 2024

Senate Committee Approves Bill in the Fight Against Fentanyl

Legislation sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Sen. Devlin Robinson (R-37) and Sen. Wayne Langerholc (R-35) was approved in the Senate Judiciary Committee this week.  [Read More]

Pennycuick Hears Concerns from Montgomery, Berks Residents about Gov. Shapiro’s Proposed State Budget
March 20, 2024

Pennycuick Hears Concerns from Montgomery, Berks Residents about Gov. Shapiro’s Proposed State Budget

On Tuesday, March 19, Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) held a telephone Town Hall for residents in her district to discuss Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2024-2025 budget. Governor Shapiro has proposed a $48.3 billion budget, a spending increase of roughly $3.2 billion. To fund his new initiatives, the Governor proposes to spend down the state’s Rainy-Day Fund, which the state uses in the event of emergencies.  [Read More]

Pennycuick: Local Property Tax/Rent Rebate Assistance Available in March
March 11, 2024

Pennycuick: Local Property Tax/Rent Rebate Assistance Available in March

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) urges interested area seniors to make an appointment now to attend one of several events in March providing assistance in applying for the state Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program.  [Read More]

Pennycuick to Host Annual Youth Fishing Derby, April 27
March 7, 2024

Pennycuick to Host Annual Youth Fishing Derby, April 27

Senator Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) invites children 14 and under to her annual Youth Fishing Derby at Bergey Park (675 Bergeys Mill Road, Schwenksville, PA 19473) on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.   [Read More]

Pennycuick, Brown Announce Clearinghouse for Local Government Cybersecurity Resources
March 6, 2024

Pennycuick, Brown Announce Clearinghouse for Local Government Cybersecurity Resources

Pennsylvania’s thousands of local governments can access resources to combat the constant threat of cyberattacks with a new web clearinghouse unveiled by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) and Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40).  [Read More]

Pennycuick: Women Veterans Sought for June 10 PA Capitol Ceremony Celebrating Their Service
March 4, 2024

Pennycuick: Women Veterans Sought for June 10 PA Capitol Ceremony Celebrating Their Service

U.S. Army combat veteran Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) is inviting Pennsylvania women who served in the armed forces to take part in a state Capitol ceremony celebrating their service.  [Read More]

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