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Senate Education Committee Approves Pennycuick Measure to Require Public Schools to Display the POW/MIA Flag
The Senate Education Committee today approved legislation (Senate Bill 835) sponsored by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) to require the POW/MIA flag be displayed at any public school in the Commonwealth that already displays the American flag, provided the school can reasonably accommodate it. [Read More]
Senators Introduce Legislation to Establish Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age
Sens. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24), Wayne Langerholc (R-35) and Scott Martin (R-13) introduced bipartisan legislation creating the Task Force on Child Protection in the Digital Age, a new statewide effort to ensure Pennsylvania’s laws keep pace with rapidly evolving technology and the risks it poses to children. [Read More]
E-news Updates – March 20, 2026
Mobile Office Hours – Times & Locations! Dear Friends, This week, the Senate passed my SAFECHAT Bill to help protect children navigating AI chatbots. Too many families have experienced the real risks these tools can pose, and we cannot ignore that. This bill is a step toward making sure young people are met with support, […] [Read More]
Providing Guardrails Around AI Chatbots
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The Senate Education Committee has approved my bill (SB 835) to require public schools to display the POW/MIA flag alongside the American flag, where space permits.
This flag honors the brave men and women who were prisoners of war or remain missing in action. Displaying it in our schools helps ensure their sacrifices, and those of their families, are never forgotten, while educating students about the importance of service.
The bill now moves to the full Senate for consideration.
It was great to join the @tricountyaac for the open house of their new Social Services Annex, made possible through a grant I was proud to help secure.
This newly renovated space will allow them to expand for services, programming, and a much-needed emergency food pantry. These improvements will help expand services and improve the lives of the more than 200 older adults who visit the center each day.
Proud to support efforts that strengthen our community and care for our seniors.
@repciresi
I recently visited Douglass Township-Berks County to see the work they’ve been doing to combat invasive insect species and remove dead and diseased trees that are affected by them. This effort was supported by grant funding I helped secure in last year’s budget. If you drive through the area, you’ll notice many trees that had to be taken down to prevent further environmental damage.
As we enter Spring, be sure to keep an eye out for #invasivespecies like Spotted Lanternflies and Ash Borer Beetles. You can notify the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture if your community is impacted. Interestingly, Spotted Lanternflies were first detected in the United States right here in Berks County back in 2014, which only highlights the importance of this project!
Recently, I stopped by Colebrookdale Township to check out several stormwater improvements made possible through grant funding I helped secure in last year’s budget. These projects may not be flashy, but as a state legislator, I consider stormwater upgrades some of the most important investments we can make.
They help prevent property damage, reduce the risk of flash flooding, and keep our residents safe during heavy storms. Improvements like these also bring indirect benefits to communities downstream. I’m proud to advocate for projects like these across the 24th Senate District!
❗️𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗠𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻 𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗽𝗼𝘁 & 𝗔𝘃𝗼𝗶𝗱 𝗙𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝗰𝗮𝗺𝘀❗️
I’m hosting a FREE Scam Jam event to help our community protect themselves from fraud.
You’ll hear from experts with:
✅ PA Banking and Securities
✅ Berks County District Attorney
✅ Berks County Area Agency on Aging
✅ @pastatepolice
✅ Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General
✅ @aarppennsylvania
Space is limited, register today online or call my office at (215) 541-2388.
This week, I met with Hereford Township Supervisor Karla Dexter to see the site of major streambank restoration project the Township is working on. The project involves critical waterway / roadway improvements along Camp Mensch Mill Road and is funded by grant dollars I helped secure in last year’s budget.
I was shocked to see the extent of the damage that’s come as a result of several major storm events in recent years. These images are a powerful reminder of the dangers unmanaged stormwater can pose, and how important these projects are for our communities.
This week, I had the opportunity to tour Aurelius and learn more about their Veteran Treatment Center and Hyperbaric Chamber.
It was great to see firsthand how innovative therapies like hyperbaric treatment are supporting our veterans, particularly those dealing with service-related injuries.
Expanding access to cutting-edge care for those who have served our country is critically important, and I appreciate the continued efforts to provide these services for veterans across Pennsylvania.
I’m pleased to announce I helped secure more than $268,000 in grant funding for important projects in Berks County through the Local Share Account Program.
These investments will:
✅ Support public safety with a new county crime scene response vehicle
✅ Improve stormwater management in Hereford Township to help prevent flooding
✅ Enhance security in Washington Township parks and facilities with new surveillance cameras
These projects address real community needs and help keep our neighborhoods safe, resilient, and well-equipped.
Senate Bill 1090 has officially passed the #PASenate! 🏛️
A great night in Collegeville! Enjoyed discussing the budget with the Collegeville Rotary and presenting an official citation for their 75th Anniversary.
Congratulations again on this outstanding achievement! 📜✨
𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐆𝐨𝐯. 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐨’𝐬 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐞𝐫𝐤𝐬 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲
It is wrong what is happening to the residents of manufactured housing communities across our state, and I am encouraged by the Governor’s words and speaking to the seriousness of this issue. I have been advocating for residents in my district since the day I took office, and I look forward to working in partnership with the governor to move meaningful solutions through the General Assembly.
The truth is many of these residents are seniors and families living on fixed incomes who are now being priced out of the neighborhoods they have called home for years. With few alternatives available, they are being squeezed by relentless rent increases, many driven by private equity investors treating these communities like profit centers instead of neighborhoods.
