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In this Update:
Penn Highlands Smart Start Promise Program
This week, I attended the announcement of the Penn Highlands Community College Smart Start Promise Program. This initiative will offer eligible students a path to higher education by bridging the gap between the costs of tuition and fees not covered by financial aid for up to 30 credits, their first year. Visit to The Learning Lamp
I also had the opportunity to spend some time with one of The Learning Lamp’s classes at the Greater Johnstown Career and Technology Center. I was honored to read them the story, “Daniel Finds a Poem.” Anti-Human Trafficking Conference at Pitt-Johnstown
I attended the Anti-Human Trafficking Conference at University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown. It is an honor to work alongside Attorney General Dave Sunday, Senator Cris Dush, and the community partners that attended. Together, we can all make a difference to combat this evil that plagues our society. Keeping Our Families and Communities Safe
A year ago this month, the Senate took decisive action on several bills to keep our families and communities safe. Among the bills we passed are Senate Bill 92, known as Tyler’s Law, to impose tougher penalties on drug dealers who sell fentanyl resulting in a fatal overdose; Senate Bill 490 to prohibit non-monetary bail for the most dangerous individuals; and Senate Bill 347 to prohibit so-called “safe injection sites” – which endanger our neighborhoods in Pennsylvania. I voted for these bills because there is a clear and urgent need to give our law enforcement community new tools to combat these serious issues. Unfortunately, although the Senate passed all three bills with bipartisan votes, they continue to sit in the state House of Representatives waiting for action. It’s time for the House Democrats to advance these bills, and I will continue pushing for strong legislation to make our communities safer. Student Teacher Assistance Application
Planning to be a student teacher in 2026-27? The Student Teacher Support Program provides financial assistance in return for help alleviating Pennsylvania’s pressing teacher shortage. It provides $10,000 to eligible student teachers and up to $2,500 to teachers who mentor them. Recipients must commit to teaching in Pennsylvania for three years following the completion of their teaching certification. Selection will be conducted on a first-come, first-served basis based on when the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency receives a completed student application. Learn more and apply here. New Specialty Plate Helps Preserve Pennsylvania’s Heritage
Pennsylvania drivers have another special fund license plate to put on the back of their vehicles: the Preserve Our Heritage plate featuring the Liberty Bell and Pennsylvania Bank Barn. Built from about 1790 to 1900, these barns were banked and set into a hillside and became symbols of Pennsylvania’s agricultural roots. The plates are available for cars or trucks with a registered gross weight of 14,000 pounds or less. Each plate costs $64, with $23 going directly to support the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission’s education and exhibit programs. You can find the plate and order it here. You Can Help Deliver Senior Services in Our Area
Delivering meals, being a senior companion and other roles are open to volunteers of all ages and abilities with the state Aging Services Network. You can learn new skills, make friends and help others through these programs:
Find out more and apply online here. You can reach out to your county Area Agency on Aging listed below to find out what volunteer help is needed in our area. Cambria County Area Agency on Aging Centre County Office of Aging Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging National Donate Life Month
You can save up to eight lives through organ donation, restore sight to two people through cornea donation and heal more than 75 people through tissue donation. While the vast majority of Americans support donation, many overlook the important step of registering their decision to be a donor. Donate Life America has plenty of useful information on this lifesaving topic. Find out how to add the Organ Donor designation to your driver’s license or ID card here. Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Assistance
If you need help filing your property tax/rent rebate application, my office is hosting one more assistance event in Ebensburg. To register, please call my office at 814-266-2277. See the flyer above for more information. 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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