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In this Update:
Shapiro’s Proposal to Close Corrections Facilities
Governor Shapiro’s plan to close the Quehanna Boot Camp in Clearfield County and SCI Rockview in Centre County is shortsighted, lacks common sense, and would cripple our local economy. I stand in full opposition to this proposal and will utilize all available resources to ensure it does not occur. Corrections is a core governmental service. Besides ensuring the community’s safety, these facilities provide stable, family sustaining jobs that are essential to our local economy. The governor’s budget certainly had no lack of increased spending to benefit his core supporting industries. Now he deals a blow to small rural counties to fund his inflated spending plan. Quehanna Boot Camp and SCI Rockview are well established, well-functioning efficient facilities. They need to stay in operation. I stand with all the men and women who put on the uniform daily and will work to put an end to this ill-conceived notion. Since the Governor’s ill-conceived proposal to close Quehanna Boot Camp and SCI Rockview a mere 72 hours ago, I have met with, listened to, and received correspondence from many that this will affect. This includes Quehanna staff, constituents, business owners, and even graduates of the facility, who all know firsthand the incredible value of these institutions. Make no mistake: I will fight this proposal with all available resources, but I need your help. Please email ra-crdocclose@pa.gov or leave a voicemail at 888-316-8950 to express your opposition. Your input will help show the Governor what we already know – that these facilities are tremendous assets to not only the community but commonwealth as a whole. Langerholc Tours Soaring Heights School in Clearfield
This week, I visited the Soaring Heights School in Clearfield for a tour and conversation with students and staff. Langerholc Tours Burrowes Street Youth Haven Teen Shelter in Centre County
My staff and I also took a tour of the Burrowes Street Youth Haven Teen Shelter in Centre County this week. Ribbon Cutting for Game Plan on Market in Johnstown
This week, my staff attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for Game Plan on Market, a restaurant and bar in downtown Johnstown. Budget Hearings Begin Next Week to Examine Shapiro’s Unrealistic Spending Plan
State spending would increase by $3.6 billion, or 7.5%, under Gov. Josh Shapiro’s new budget plan. During the next five years, using realistic spending and revenue estimates, Shapiro’s spending plans would leave a $27.3 billion hole in the state’s finances. The process of finding ways to rein in this spending includes three weeks of budget hearings held by the Senate Appropriations Committee. Hearings begin Tuesday with appearances by the Department of Revenue, Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency, State Police, Department of Health, Department of State and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Senate Votes to Strengthen Penalties for Harming PA Public Transit Operators
Legislation strengthening penalties for people who harm public transit operators was approved by the Senate and now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. Senate Bill 210 would create a new offense for interfering with the operation of a public transit vehicle. Offenders causing serious bodily injury or death would face a felony of the first degree, while interference resulting in bodily injury, or the fear of imminent harm would be classified as a felony of the third degree. The legislation aims to protect transit workers, passengers and the general public. It sends a strong message that violence against public transit operators will not be tolerated, and those responsible for putting others’ safety at risk will face severe consequences. This is an important step in safeguarding the well-being of public transit operators who serve communities across Pennsylvania. State Veterans’ Homes Reform Passes Senate
To ensure high-quality health care and well-being of veterans, the Senate unanimously passed legislation that would enhance oversight at Pennsylvania’s six state veterans’ homes. It now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration. With passage of Senate Bill 129, advisory councils would have 15 members, including a family member of a current or past resident. Nominees would be veterans from the surrounding communities. Advisory councils would make recommendations about resident care, management, operations and compliance of facilities to the state adjutant general. The bill would also require the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to provide a subject matter expert for each of the advisory council’s meetings and an annual report to the General Assembly. To increase transparency, it would also stipulate that councils comply with open meeting requirements. Senate Passes Bill 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 by the Senate. The bill now moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. Senate Bill 173 would grant the same rights, benefits and privileges of U.S. military veterans to Pennsylvania residents who are naturalized U.S. citizens and who served in the Vietnam War with the Korean Armed Forces. There are more than 3,000 naturalized Korean American citizens who served in the Vietnam War as a part of the Korean Armed Forces and hundreds now live in Pennsylvania. The bill would apply to any Pennsylvania resident who is an American citizen, was an active-duty member of the Republic of Korea Armed Forces in the Vietnam War between Jan. 9, 1962, and May 7, 1975, and received an honorable discharge or equivalent. Emergency Alerts Keep You Safe and Prepared
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