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In this Update:
Langerholc Discusses Johnstown Airport During Budget Hearings
During the Senate Appropriations Committee hearing with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, I discussed with Secretary Michael Carroll the John Murtha Johnstown Cambria County Airport and the role of emerging aviation technologies in the future of the commonwealth. DuBois Chamber Business Connections Luncheon
I had the pleasure of providing a legislative update with state Rep. Mike Armanini at the DuBois Chamber Business Connections Luncheon. Clearfield CareerLink Vet Rally
March 1 through March 7 is National Invest in Veterans Week! It was a pleasure to attend the Clearfield CareerLink Vet Rally to meet some local employers hiring veterans in Clearfield. Thank you to all the veterans in our community and the veteran business owners who continue to serve us! Bill to Ease Shortage in Long-Term Care Workers Approved by Senate
To help alleviate Pennsylvania’s serious shortage of long-term care workers, the Senate approved legislation to allow high school juniors and seniors to earn graduation credit by working or volunteering in these settings so they can consider a career in this crucial field. Health care leaders and senior advocates strongly support Senate Bill 116 because while Pennsylvania’s population over the age of 65 is expected to nearly double by 2040, the number of long-term care professionals declined by 14% from 2019 to 2022. This bill is part of a bipartisan package aimed at strengthening the long-term care workforce. Along with Senate Bill 114 and Senate Bill 115, it awaits action in the House of Representatives. Family Caregivers Can Find Help Through State Support Program
Caring for a loved one is rewarding but also challenging. If you or someone you know could use some help, the state Caregiver Support Program could be the answer. The state Caregiver Support Program provides relief through respite care, education and financial assistance for eligible unpaid caregivers. Each caregiver is assigned a care manager who will come to the home, conduct a comprehensive assessment of the needs of the caregiver, provide support and work with them to develop a care plan. Find out more about the Caregiver Support Program from the Department of Aging. The program is administered by local Area Agencies on Aging. Visit the links below to contact your local Area Agency on Aging and get connected to caregiver resources. Cambria County Area Agency on Aging Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging Online Filing Option Available for PA Personal Income Taxes
If you’re working on your taxes, keep in mind you can file your Pennsylvania Personal Income Tax return online for free through the myPATH portal. It includes automatic calculators, instant confirmation and secure payment options. You can access many features directly from the myPATH homepage without needing to create a username or password. Additional options are offered exclusively to users who opt to create an account. Learn more from the state Department of Revenue. Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Assistance
If you need help with your property tax/rent rebate application, my office is hosting assistance events in Johnstown and Clearfield this month. To register for one of these events, please call or stop by the location of the event you’d like to attend. See the flyers above for more information. Consumer Program and Unclaimed Property Seminar
On March 19, my office will be hosting a Consumer Program and Unclaimed Property Seminar with the Pennsylvania Treasury at Pennsylvania Highlands Community College in Johnstown. Come out to learn about savings programs and how to recover unclaimed property. Topics will include the PA 529 College & Career Savings Program, PA ABLE Savings Program, and Unclaimed Property. Treasury representatives will be available after the presentation to help you check for unclaimed property and guide you through filing a claim. Unclaimed property can include dormant bank accounts, abandoned stocks, uncashed checks, and more. I was proud to support legislation to streamline the unclaimed property process by allowing Treasury to automatically return unclaimed property valued up to $500. Registration is recommended at senatorlangerholc.com/unclaimed-property-seminar-reg. Preventing Scams Against Seniors
On April 7 at the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center in Johnstown, we will be hosting a seminar with the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office to go over the top 10 scams targeting seniors and how to prevent them. To RSVP for this event, please call my office at 814-266-2277 or visit senatorlangerholc.com/scams-seminar-registration. News for Veterans Sign Up
I am now offering a monthly e-newsletter with updates on news and information for veterans! If you are interested in receiving my veterans e-newsletter, please visit my website to sign up here. Share Your Local Events
If you’re hosting a local event, I want to hear about it. Please send your event details to wlangerholc@pasen.gov. If the event is free and open to the public, it could be highlighted in my e-newsletter or featured on my Facebook page to help share it with the community. |
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