Enewsletters Archive - Page 28 of 30

November 15, 2019

Harrisburg Happenings Military Family Education Program Enrollment is now open for tuition benefits created by the General Assembly this year: PA Guard members who re-enlist for 6 years receive 5 years of tuition-free college education at a PHEAA-approved school for their spouses and children. It’s a first-in-the-nation benefit. https://www.pa.ng.mil/Offices-Programs/Education-Services/Military-Family-Education-Program/ District Happenings Paint the Plow Contest […] [Read More]

November 1, 2019

Harrisburg Happenings Senate Bill 570 was passed by the Senate Community, Economic and Recreation Development Committee A Senate committee approved my legislation that I sponsored which would increase funding for grants and loans for distressed municipalities through an existing state funding source. Senate Bill 570 was passed by the Senate Community, Economic and Recreation Development […] [Read More]

October 25, 2019

Harrisburg Happenings Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped I had the opportunity to welcome families and employees from the Cambria County Association for the Blind and Handicapped, or CAB for short, who were here on Monday brighten a rainy day in Harrisburg. Thank you to all who made the trip to stop in my […] [Read More]

October 4, 2019

Harrisburg Happenings PA Senate Education Committee The #PASenate Education Committee held a hearing focusing on food in education and how it impacts students’ learning. In addition, testifiers highlighted summer food programs, backpack programs, food waste and the financial aspects of food in education. Guest Chaplain The Opening prayer on the Senate floor on September 23, 2019, was […] [Read More]

September 20, 2019

District Happenings A Real ID Seminar was held at the Cambria County Courthouse on September 11, 2019 to answer questions and concerns that constituents may have regarding the upcoming deadline of October 1, 2020. Thank you to everyone that attended the seminar and a special thank you to the presenters from PennDOT and the Cambria […] [Read More]

September 6, 2019

Upcoming Events/Save the Date September 11, 2019 On September 11, join me to discuss what’s needed to purchase a REAL ID license and why you and your family may want to consider switching to this style of card. While getting a REAL ID is optional, this seminar will help you decide if you need a […] [Read More]

August 30, 2019

Harrisburg Happenings Appointed to serve on Public Higher Education and Special Education Funding Commissions This week I was appointed to the Special Education Funding Commission as well as the Public Higher Education Funding Commission. As Chairman of the Education Committee, I have a seat on each of the Commissions, which play a key role in […] [Read More]

August 23, 2019

Harrisburg Happenings Summer Spotlight Prior to becoming Chairman of the Senate Education Committee, I was named the Chairman of the Communications and Technology Committee. This week’s Summer Spotlight focuses on the efforts I started during my short-tenure as Chairman of this committee. Given the 35th Senatorial District is made up of many rural communities, I saw […] [Read More]

August 16, 2019

Harrisburg Happenings Summer Spotlight This week’s Summer Spotlight will focus on the work I have been doing as the Chairman of the Senate Education Committee. In this position, I work with committee members on all aspects of Pennsylvania’s education system, including school safety, basic education funding, early education, special education, career and technical education, and […] [Read More]

August 13, 2019

Harrisburg Happenings Summer Spotlight This week’s Summer Spotlight will focus on the work I have been doing to modernize Vehicle Emissions Testing in Pennsylvania. As many of you know, this is has been one of my top priorities since being elected as your State Senator. Back in June, the State Senate overwhelmingly passed a range […] [Read More]