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In this Update:
Sens. Langerholc, Pittman Discuss State Budget
While this year’s state budget was one of compromise, it included important provisions to unleash energy in Pennsylvania, like the elimination of the RGGI electricity tax. I sat down with Senator Joe Pittman to review the policy advancements. Bishop McCort Students Earn FAA TRUST Certificates
At the Bishop McCort East Campus, I had the privilege of handing out Drone Operation Certificates to students who completed the Federal Aviation Administration’s The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST). These students passed the TRUST test and are now officially certified Recreational Drone Pilots! Recognizing Zalno Jewelers in Clearfield
I presented a Senate Citation to Jim and Ron Zalno, owners of Zalno Jewelers in Clearfield, in recognition of their retirement and the closing of Zalno Jewelers after 65 years. Congratulations! 1st Summit Bank Expansion
I attended a press conference, hosted by the Cambria Regional Chamber, announcing 1st Summit Bank’s expansion and commitment to the region. Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Deadline The deadline to apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is Dec. 31. Eligible residents could qualify for up to $1,000 (plus supplemental rebates for qualifying applicants). The program provides financial relief to older adults and people with disabilities who paid property taxes or rent in 2024. To qualify, applicants must be age 65+, widows/widowers 50+ or individuals with disabilities 18+, and their household income must be $46,520 or less (excluding half of Social Security income). Applications can be submitted online, by mail or in person, or by calling 1-888-222-9190 for assistance. My office is also available to help you apply for this rebate. It’s Annual Dog License Time
The deadline to purchase an annual license renewal for your dog is Jan. 1, 2026. Many counties allow you to purchase a lifetime license. Licensing fees help the millions of dogs in Pennsylvania by funding the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement. If your dog gets lost, a current license is the fastest way to get your dog back home. Dogs must be licensed at the point of adoption or purchase, or at three months if no transfer of ownership has taken place. Annual licenses can be purchased online from your county treasurer in one location here. Rural Wildfire Assistance
State grants are available to volunteer fire companies to help protect rural communities from wildfires. Eligible applicants include local firefighting forces in rural communities with fewer than 10,000 residents. Funding can be used for training and equipment purchases directly related to fighting brush and forest fires. Recipients are selected based on vulnerability and adequacy of existing fire protection, with a focus on improving volunteer readiness and protecting lives and property in under-protected areas. Administered by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), the maximum grant award in 2026 is $15,000 per fire company. Applications must be submitted electronically through DCNR’s grant website by Dec. 31. Happy Hanukkah
This week, Jewish families across our district are celebrating Hanukkah, the festival of light dating back more than 2,000 years, when the Jewish people won a battle against the Greeks to practice their religion freely. I wish everyone celebrating Hanukkah a time of warmth and appreciation with family and friends. |
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