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In this Update:
Langerholc Addresses Police Academy Graduates
This week, I had the honor of speaking to and congratulating the second graduating class of the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College Police Academy. Clearfield 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony
I attended the Clearfield 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony this week. The ceremony honored the lives lost on September 11 and the heroes who rushed in bravely to save the lives of others. VFW Post No. 1785 Receives Senate Citation
I presented a PA Senate citation to the Michael F. Sicks Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post No. 1785 in Clearfield this week to commemorate the post’s 80th anniversary. Chartered on September 4, 1944, with 289 original members, VFW Post 1785 has since grown into a robust pillar of support for the veterans and military service members in our community. Starr Hill Vineyard and Winery Receives Award and Senate Citation
This week, I presented a PA Senate citation to the Starr Hill Vineyard and Winery, the recipient of the 2024 PA Wilds Best Brand Ambassador Champion Award. Located in Curwensville, Starr Hill received this award for their recent Sasquatch-themed, huckleberry-flavored wine collaboration with PA Wilds, called Squatch N Berry. Langerholc Speaks at National Association of State Aviation Officials
I attended the 2024 National Association of State Aviation Officials in Pittsburgh this week, where I was honored to speak on the Pennsylvania Aviation Innovation and Emerging Technologies panel alongside aviation officials and industry experts. Ribbon Cutting at the Creative Corner & Company in Johnstown
This week, my staff attended a ribbon cutting ceremony for The Creative Corner & Company (CCC) in downtown Johnstown. The CCC offers both local artisan goods for sale and creation-based workshops like candle and jewelry-making taught by resident artist-owners Amy, Tara, and Katie. Upcoming License Plate Replacement Events
Next month, I will be holding multiple license plate replacement events across the 35th District. If your license plate is damaged and needs to be replaced, stop by one of my upcoming events to receive help from my office in replacing your plate for free! A police officer will be present at each event to sign off on the replacement applications. If you have any questions or cannot attend one of these events and need your plate replaced, feel free to contact my office at 814-266-2277. Upcoming Senior Expo
On Friday, October 4th, I will be hosting my annual Senior Expo from 10:00am to 12:00pm at the Penn Highlands Community College Gymnasium in Johnstown, PA. Stop by to meet with government agencies and senior citizen organizations and learn about the many services that may be available to you. If you have any questions, please give my office a call at 814-266-2277. A Closer Look at Energy Affordability and Reliability
Pennsylvanians face rising energy costs. Grid reliability continues to be a threat that may cause devastating outages like the major power crisis Texas experienced in 2021 when more than 4.5 million homes and businesses were without power for days. Rising costs and compromised reliability would be worsened by a unilateral decision former Gov. Tom Wolf made to join the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). Joining RGGI will increase electricity rates for consumers, cut energy and manufacturing jobs, and lead to the closure of Pennsylvania power plants. Rolling blackouts will become commonplace when energy production cannot keep up with demand. Senate Republicans are actively fighting against Pennsylvania’s entry into RGGI, obtaining a court order that prevents the commonwealth from implementing the program because the court agreed that Wolf lacked the authority to join RGGI. Gov. Josh Shapiro appealed that court order to the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, where the case is pending and briefs were filed this week by the Senate Republicans to prevent RGGI implementation. Senate Republicans stand ready to pass legislation to repeal the RGGI Energy Tax that has already been introduced if the legal process isn’t successful. We also passed bills that would ensure Pennsylvanians have options regarding fuel availability, help to secure the state’s future as a hub for carbon capture and sequestration and most effectively capitalize on the state’s abundant natural resources through the creation of the Independent Energy Office to provide impartial data. How to File a Banking Complaint
Consumers who have unsuccessfully attempted to resolve disputes with their financial institutions regarding services or products have options. Complaints may be submitted to the Department of Banking and Securities Consumer Services Office online or toll-free by calling 1-800-PA-BANKS (1-800-722-2657) Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The department aims to provide responses to consumer complaints within 10 days of receipt. While the Consumer Services Office will make the effort to address consumer complaints, there is no guarantee the matter can or will be resolved. However, complaints are important because they allow the Department of Banking and Securities to identify patterns of unfair or deceptive practices that may result in further action. Applications Open: Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy for At-Risk Youth
The Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy (KSCA) is accepting applications for its class, which begins in January 2025. KSCA is designed to give academically challenged teens a second chance at obtaining their basic education, as well as learning leadership, self-discipline and responsibility. The program is open to 16- to 18-year-old Pennsylvania residents who are at risk of not graduating from high school, no longer attending any school or have not received a high school diploma or equivalent certificate. Applicants must be willing to be drug free, free of felony convictions and voluntarily commit to the program. If selected, students will attend the 22-week residential phase at Fort Indiantown Gap in Lebanon County. Learn more about eligibility requirements and begin the application process here. Anyone who prefers to have an application mailed or would like to talk with someone about the program may contact the academy by emailing RA-MVPAChallenge@pa.gov or calling 717-861-7767. Free Webinars Provide Useful College Financial Aid Info
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency is holding free webinars to assist college-bound students and their families with navigating the financial aid process. On Tuesday, Sept. 24, at noon, speakers will discuss the financial aid timeline. On Thursday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m., speakers will focus on how to search for scholarships and pay for any remaining costs. Register to attend the one-hour webinars.
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