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The latest news from the State Capitol |
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Voter ID Efforts Stalled
Despite our best efforts, House Democrats have refused to advance legislation that would give you the final say on whether voters must present identification each time they cast their ballots in the Commonwealth.
In late March, House Republicans launched a discharge petition in hopes of forcing action on House Bill 891, which proposes to amend the state Constitution to require presentation of an accepted form of identification by those who seek to vote. House operating rules require 25 members from each caucus to sign a discharge petition. Unfortunately, of the 101 members who signed, only one Democrat has chosen to do the right thing in supporting it.
As a result, this simple yet very important election integrity measure will NOT make it onto the ballot in November. If House Democrat leaders, who control the voting calendar, choose to move the bill when session resumes in the fall, it could conceivably be on the ballot in the spring, but most likely we will be back to square one when the 2025-26 Legislative Session begins. In order to amend the Pennsylvania Constitution, identical bills must be approved in two consecutive legislative sessions before being presented to the voters as a referendum.
Nearly three-quarters of the Commonwealth’s voters, regardless of party affiliation, support voter ID. I will continue to advocate for this initiative until it becomes a reality.
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Resolution Calls for Select Committee to Probe Trump Assassination Attempt
Last week a House resolution was introduced calling for formation of a House Select Committee to probe the actions and response of state and local law enforcement relative to the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
Under House Resolution 501, the select committee would be comprised of three Republicans and three Democrats, who would be charged with probing how state and local law enforcement planned, responded to and coordinated with federal agencies at the Trump campaign event on July 13. The goal is not to assign blame but to give state and local law enforcement a voice so we can collectively identify what happened and learn to improve upon current practices.
As a major political battleground state, our Commonwealth will likely see many high-level campaign events during the remainder of the 2024 election season.
A report from the select committee would be due no later than Nov. 30.
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Dickinson College Visits the Capitol
On Wednesday, July 17, I had the pleasure of welcoming to the Capitol high school students, from all corners of our Commonwealth, who were participating in Dickinson’s summer program for seniors to learn what college life is like.
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Ensuring Veterans Access to Services
The state’s successful PA VetConnect program, which serves our more than 700,000 veterans, is now established under state law.
Administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs (DMVA), PA VetConnect is designed to help determine the needs of veterans and their beneficiaries, find resources that meet those needs and connect veterans with those resources.
The database of resources enables local veteran advocates – including staff at county veterans affairs offices – to point veterans to information, resources, programs and services in their area and across the Commonwealth.
Act 70 of 2024 takes effect in mid-September.
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Do You Have Unclaimed Property Coming Your Way?
With more than one in 10 Pennsylvanians owed some of the state’s $4.5 billion in unclaimed property, the General Assembly has adopted a new law to streamline the return of certain properties.
The Pennsylvania Money Match program authorizes Treasury to automatically return single-owner properties valued up to $500 after a thorough identification and verification process. At least 14 other states have successfully implemented similar programs.
Pennsylvania Money Match will not affect claims for properties valued above $500 or those that have multiple owners or other complexities. Those claimants will still need to file a claim and provide any required supporting documentation. You can check to see if you have unclaimed property by visiting Treasury’s website at www.patreasury.gov. If you need assistance with filing a claim, please contact my office. You do not need to pay anyone to help claim what is yours.
Act 81 of 2024 takes effect in mid-January 2025.
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PennDOT Seeking Workers for Winter Maintenance Program
While we are still feeling the summer heat, PennDOT is preparing for cooler temperatures by gearing up for its winter maintenance program.
Positions available may include CDL equipment operators, mechanics, dispatchers, tradesman helpers and semi-skilled laborers. The positions pay between $16.04 per hour to $27.75 per hour. The winter maintenance program runs from September through April.
Anyone wishing to apply should visit employment.pa.gov and go to the PennDOT Winter Maintenance Program posting under the “Open Jobs” section of the website.
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Carlisle Bridge Closed
Hertzler Bridge on Creek Road in Carlisle has been closed after a routine inspection revealed minor issues requiring further investigation. Cumberland County bridge engineers are working with PennDOT to develop a solution to repair and reopen the bridge later this year. A detour will be in place during the repairs. Learn more here.
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Detour Alert Beginning Monday
PennDOT announced that a PennDOT maintenance crew is scheduled to begin a large pipe replacement project on Route 944 (Wertzville Road) in Cumberland County. The pipe is located between Peacock Drive and Deer Lane in Middlesex Township.
Weather permitting, work will begin Monday, July 29. The road will be closed at the pipe. A detour will be in place using Route 34, Route 11 and Rich Valley Road (Route 1009).
Work is expected to last about two weeks, after which the detour will be lifted and the road open to traffic.
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Cumberland County Public Survey
The Cumberland County Planning Commission, along with all its stakeholders, invites you to participate in the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan update. Please provide them with information about disaster preparedness that will help improve public response and identify risk reduction activities. As citizens of Cumberland County, your input is important.
Please take a moment to complete the following survey so they can determine the biggest priorities for future hazard mitigation planning in Cumberland County. Click here to take survey.
If you would like more information, check out the 2020 Cumberland County Hazard Mitigation Plan.
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Farm Fresh Produce and Products
Visit Cumberland Valley has organized U-pick locations by season and the items you can pick to taste these delicious fruits and vegetables at their peak. Their Local Food, Farm & Outdoor Attractions Guide on their website includes more farm stands and markets and a produce availability chart.
Strawberries - Strawberry Lane, Strites Orchard Farm Market & Bakery, Oak Grove Farm, Paulus Farm Market, Mt. Airy Orchards.
Blackberries - Strites Orchard Farm Market & Bakery, Mt. Airy Orchards, Yellow Hill Farm.
Raspberries - Strites Orchard Farm Market & Bakery, Oak Grove Farms, Kings Gap Farm, Mt. Airy Orchards.
Corn - Carwood Farms.
Sweet/Sour Cherries - Strites Orchard Farm Market & Bakery, Boyer Nurseries & Orchards.
Peas - Oak Grove Farms.
Blueberries - Strites Orchard Farm Market & Bakery, Mt. Airy Orchards, Boyer Nurseries & Orchards, Hollabaugh Bros. Fruit Farm & Market, Yellow Hill Farm.
Flowers - Strites Orchard Farm Market & Bakery, Paulus Farm Market, Yellow Hill Farm.
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Upcoming Events
Ice Cream & Issues: Budget & FPR Update
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
5:30-7:00 p.m.
Upper Mifflin Township Athletic Park
785 Roxbury Road, Newville, PA 17241
Registration appreciated by Friday, July 26, at RepGleim.com/events or call 717-249-1990.
Telephone Town Hall
Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2024
5:30-6:30 p.m.
If you do not receive an automated phone call from me asking you to join the call, you can dial-in at 877-229-8493 and use PIN: 118395 beginning at 5:30 p.m.
Ice Cream & Issues: Budget & FPR Update
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024
5:30-7 p.m.
Letort Park
260 East Pomfret St., Carlisle, PA 17013
Registration appreciated by Friday, Sept. 13, at RepGleim.com/events or call 717-249-1990.
**NOTE: This event was originally scheduled for Wed., July 31, but moved due to an unavoidable scheduling conflict.
Farmers Breakfast
Friday, Sept. 20, 2024
9-11 a.m.
West Pennsboro Volunteer Fire Company
20 Park Road, Plainfield, PA 17081
RSVP required by Friday, Sept. 13, at RepGleim.com/events or call 717-249-1990.
Cumberland County 50+ Expo
Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Carlisle Expo Center
100 K St., Carlisle, PA 17013
Come visit our table at the 50+ Expo, no registration required.
Fall Fair
Friday, Oct. 18, 2024
10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Newville Lions Club Fairgrounds
433 Shippensburg Road, Newville, PA 17241
Attendees will have the opportunity to meet with government and community service/resource providers to obtain information that may benefit them and their families. Light refreshments provided. Registration appreciated by Friday, Oct. 11, at RepGleim.com/events or call 717-249-1990.
Veterans Appreciation Breakfast & Expo
Friday, Nov. 1, 2024
9-11 a.m.
U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center
950 Soldiers Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013
Veteran and one guest must RSVP by Friday, Oct. 25, at RepGleim.com/events or call 717-249-1990.
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