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In this Update:
Langerholc Questions Corrections Secretary on Proposed Facilities Closures
Last week, I questioned Secretary of Corrections Laurel Harry regarding the governor’s proposed closure of Quehanna Boot Camp in Clearfield County, which plays a vital role in reducing recidivism. If you have any feedback on my exchange with Secretary Harry, which you can watch above, please reach out with any relevant information or data. The Department of Corrections will hold a listening session for Quehanna Boot Camp on Thursday, April 10, at 5 p.m. at Community Alliance Church, 34136 Frenchville Karthaus Hwy, Karthaus, PA 16845. My office will publicize the details of the listening session for SCI Rockview once it has been scheduled. While I strongly oppose this proposal, I need you to voice your opposition by emailing ra-crdocclose@pa.gov or by leaving a voicemail at 888-316-8950. Your input is crucial in showing the governor what we already know—that these facilities are invaluable assets, not only to our community but to the entire commonwealth. Langerholc Encourages Public Comments on Penn State DuBois
Penn State University announced the formation of a special committee to review the potential closure of a number of its Commonwealth Campuses. Since then, my office has received an overwhelming number of emails and calls in support of Penn State DuBois. The special committee is now accepting public comments on the proposed closures via email at cwc2025@psu.edu. I urge you to reach out and express your support for keeping Penn State DuBois open. Penn State DuBois is delivering cutting-edge, real-world, and essential education to many from our region and beyond. It makes little sense to close the door on the success of these students. Cambria Regional Chamber 2025 Annual Dinner
I attended the Cambria Regional Chamber’s 2025 Annual Dinner last week. It was a pleasure to see keynote speakers Coach Pat Narduzzi and Bill Hillgrove. Langerholc Joins PCN Capitol Preview Show
This week, I appeared on the PCN Capitol Preview Show alongside Senator Art Haywood to discuss legislative priorities of the Pennsylvania Senate for this year’s state budget. You can watch the interview here. Assistance Available for REAL ID Application
The May 7, 2025, REAL ID deadline is quickly approaching. To obtain your REAL ID, you will need several documents, including a United States birth certificate with a raised seal. If you were born in Pennsylvania and need to obtain a raised seal birth certificate, my offices can assist you. Please contact any of my district offices, and they will be happy to help. Cambria County District Office: 814-266-2277 Centre Country District Office: 814-806-1197 Clearfield County District Office: 814-765-0555 For a full description of the documents needed visit: bit.ly/41G31LX Grow PA Scholarship Grant Applications Available Now
Applications for the newly created Grow PA scholarship programs are now open! If you’re currently pursuing or planning to pursue a college degree in Pennsylvania, you may be eligible for a Grow PA scholarship, beginning in the 2025-26 academic year! For in-state students who attend college in Pennsylvania, the Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program offers grants of up to $5,000 per year to students pursuing a degree in a high-demand occupation and who agree to live and work in Pennsylvania in that occupation for at least one year for each year they accept the grant. For out-of-state students attending a Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) school, the Grow PA Merit Scholarship Program offers in-state tuition rates to students pursuing a degree in a high-demand occupation and who agree to live and work in Pennsylvania in that occupation for at least one year for each year they accept the scholarship. More information, including qualifying majors and educational programs, is available through PHEAA. For in-state Grow PA Scholarship Grants, visit https://www.pheaa.org/growpa. For out-of-state Grow PA Tuition Waivers, visit https://www.pheaa.org/growpawaiver. Free Trees to Help Public Replace Invasive Plants
Non-native trees and shrubs can have negative ecological and economic impacts on nearby natural areas. Some of those plants include callery pear, tree-of-heaven, Norway maple, burning bush, Japanese barberry and butterfly bush. The Pennsylvania Invasive Replace-ive Program is a new initiative that will give homeowners and others the option to remove invasive trees and shrubs from their property and replace them with native trees. Doing so will reduce the likelihood of these species moving into neighboring properties, parks and forests. Property owners are encouraged to remove one or more invasive species and receive up to five free, healthy, native, young replacement trees. Learn more about how to participate. License Plates Support Women Veterans
You can support women veterans in Pennsylvania by purchasing a license plate recognizing the importance of the brave women who have served in our military. When you purchase the Honoring Our Women Veterans Registration Plate or the Honoring Our Women Veterans Motorcycle Registration Plate, a portion of the fee will be used to support programs assisting the approximately 63,000 female veterans in Pennsylvania. The motorcycle version of this registration plate is new, having been introduced in December. You do not need to be a veteran to purchase either of these plates. If you are a veteran, you may want to consider purchasing either the Women Veteran Registration Plate or the Women Veteran Motorcycle Registration Plate. Applicants for these plates must submit a legible photocopy of their Form DD-214 or the front and back of their DD2(RET). Learn more about these license plates and several other new plates available for veterans. Beware: Rise in Scams Involving Bitcoin ATMs
Attorney General Dave Sunday is warning Pennsylvanians that scammers are now using Bitcoin ATMs, or “BTMs,” to gain access to other people’s money. This scam starts with messages that sound urgent, like “protect your money” or “take care of any criminal charges.” Unsuspecting consumers may also be persuaded to act because scammers have personal information, such as their bank or financial situation. After coercing a consumer into making large cash withdrawals, the cyber criminals tell the consumer to deposit the funds into a BTM. Following that deposit, the criminals ask the consumer to scan and send a QR code, which gives the criminal access to the funds. It also, in most cases, makes it impossible to get the money back. Financial scams typically start with a telephone call, text message, email, social media message or an alert on your computer. Avoid falling prey by never responding directly to unexpected calls or withdrawing cash in response to an unexpected call or message. Learn more ways to protect yourself from scammers. Open Now: PennDOT Survey About Your Transportation Needs
Motorists are encouraged to share feedback regarding their transportation needs and concerns with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) via its Transportation Survey before April 30. Responses will impact the 12-Year Program, which lists statewide planned projects and assigns funding to them. You may also call 717-783-2262 to request a paper copy or to complete the survey over the phone. Before filling out the survey, you may wish to review the 2025 Transportation Performance Report. Recently released by the State Transportation Commission (STC), the report contains information about how Pennsylvania’s transportation system performed in the last two years. |
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