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In this Update:
Ribbon Cutting for Turnabout Boxing in DuBois
In Clearfield County, I attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new location of Turnabout Boxing in the DuBois Mall with state Rep. Mike Armanini. I also had the privilege to present a Pennsylvania Senate Certificate to Aviana Gillaugh, who was ranked number one in the nation as Junior Youth Female Boxer in the 110-pound weight division in 2023. Aviana has traveled to Ireland, and most recently to Mexico in October 2025, where she won a women’s tournament belt. Pennsylvania Municipal League Northcentral District Meeting
I also attended the Northcentral District Meeting of the Pennsylvania Municipal League at the Frank J. Pasquerilla Conference Center in Johnstown. Senate Acts to Expand Energy Development, Address Shortfalls
Reliable and affordable electricity is a fundamental need for families and the businesses that provide their jobs. The Senate recently passed legislation to streamline energy generation projects and preserve the reliability of our region’s power grid. Senate Bill 704 directs the state departments of Community and Economic Development and Environmental Protection to work together to identify suitable sites for natural gas electric generation projects. The goal is to address electricity generation shortages in the PJM power grid and attract investment by speeding up site preparation. The bill was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration. Other measures we passed to promote access to affordable energy repealed an electricity tax and would authorize creation of a Pennsylvania Independent Energy Office to ensure a more cohesive strategy for managing energy resources. Senate Approves Measure to Accelerate Well Plugging
There are an estimated 350,000 abandoned oil and gas wells statewide posing safety and environmental risks. The Senate approved legislation to streamline plugging operations, eliminating uncertainty and accelerating cleanup efforts. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection requires well pluggers to clean out a well to its total depth before plugging. Senate Bill 712 removes longstanding roadblocks by defining what constitutes a reasonable effort to reach the attainable bottom of a well, eliminating ambiguity that has led to costly delays. This clarity will help Pennsylvania fully leverage nearly $400 million in federal funding to plug more wells in less time. The bill was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration. How to Combat Avian Influenza
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is reminding poultry owners – backyard flock owners and commercial producers – to continue taking steps to protect their birds from highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). Since the current outbreak began in 2022, Pennsylvania has lost more than 14.3 million birds, with approximately half of these lost since the beginning of 2026. Steps to reduce HPAI risk include:
Poultry owners should report sick birds or unexplained deaths to 717-772-2852. Anyone encountering sick or dead wild birds should contact the Pennsylvania Game Commission at 1-833-PGC-WILD. You can find more information here. Next Commonwealth Vehicle Auction is April 14
Used commonwealth fleet vehicle auctions featuring more than 200 vehicles are open to the public, including dealers. The next auction is April 14. The auctions are conducted at the Manheim Keystone Pennsylvania Auto Auction, 488 Firehouse Road in Grantville, Dauphin County. Auctions begin at 10 a.m. and prospective buyers should register on the Saturday, Sunday or Monday before the sale. There is no registration on sale day. You can see what was sold at prior auctions and the most updated offerings, along with registration information and more here. Additional information, including payment options, can be found in the auction policies or by calling 717-469-7900 Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Assistance
If you need help filing your property tax/rent rebate application, my Centre County District Office will be hosting an assistance event on March 24. Please call 814-806-1197 or stop by my office in State College to register. See the flyer above for more information.
We will also be hosting additional assistance events in Cambria County next month. To register for one of these events, please call my office at 814-266-2277. See the flyer 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. Happy St. Patrick’s Day
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