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The latest news from the State Capitol |
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Barb’s Update
See you at the Corvette Show and Parade this weekend. Carlisle Events is celebrating their 50th year in business. We are grateful that they are one of the main economic drivers of this region, and this week we welcome hundreds of drivers from all over the nation, and Europe as well.
Also this week, I was able to tour a number of retirement communities and want to thank Maria Sapio of Green Ridge Village for her excellent tour, as I had my mother from Florida visiting as well. Senior long term care, nursing care, transitional care, in home care, and a number of other senior issues are on the top of the agenda as I go into the fall session on the Aging Committee.
One item missed in last week’s edition under Ag Progress days – We had in-depth discussion on Stormwater management fees throughout the state and the EPA’s role in helping Pennsylvania get it right. I have sponsored HB 207 in the House, and Senator Rothman has the same bill in the Senate, which addresses outdated waterway and modeling that the Department of Environmental Protection is using. The EPA spokesperson agreed to a meeting or a hearing addressing the lack of reliable data, and the lack of options available instead of local fees we deal with in PA, which other states are not implementing. Ag Chairman, Dan Moul, also addressed how farmers should be exempt from any fees, as the stormwater tax is a barrier to growth within the state.
This week we received multiple walk-ins and calls related to constituents receiving multiple mail in ballot applications in the mail. They are not absentee ballots. They are applications for ballots. You only need to fill out one and hand it in. Sometime after September 16, mail in ballots will be sent to your home, if you applied. If you are NOT a U.S. Citizen, please do not apply for a mail in ballot or vote in person, even if you have ID. It is illegal. Only U.S. Citizens can vote.
I look forward to hearing from you during my teletownhall on Tuesday evening.
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Supporting Our Seniors
On Wednesday we celebrated Senior Citizens Day by providing resource packets to all our Senior Care Facilities in the 199th and on Friday, Oct. 18th I will host a Fall Fest at the Newville Lions Club Fairgrounds from 10 AM to 1 PM with over 30 federal, state and local agencies exhibitors signed up and there will be many there especially for seniors.
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Here We Grow…
It’s been a great summer for new and expanding businesses in the 199th!
We welcomed many new or expanding neighbors:
• Birch & Iris Women’s Clothing on May 17th
• Tangles Ribbon Cutting on June 20th
• Carlisle Pumptrack trail at Valley Meadow Park on July 13th
• Embody Studio on July 26th
• Saint Patrick School’s New Innovation Center on August 12th
While I was not able to attend each event, please know I am grateful for your contribution to our community. Congratulations!
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SB I-81 Bridge Inspection to Begin
PennDOT announced that the southbound Interstate 81 (George N. Wade Memorial) bridge spanning the Susquehanna River between Dauphin and Cumberland counties will be inspected beginning today, Friday, August 23. This work is expected to continue weekdays through Thursday next week.
Weather permitting, the inspection will be performed from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM tomorrow, Friday, August 23, through Thursday, August 29. A lane restriction will be in place during work hours. Motorists should be alert and drive with caution through the work zone.
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Wertzville Road Detour Update
PennDOT announced today that a large pipe replacement project on Route 944 (Wertzville Road) in Cumberland County, is expected to be completed by Tuesday, August 27.
The pipe is located between Peacock Drive and Deer Lane in Middlesex Township.
The road currently is closed at the pipe. A detour is in place using Route 34, Route 11 and Rich Valley Road (Route 1009).
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Eagle Scout Honored
On Saturday, August 17 my Legislative Aide, Joshua Reynolds, presented a Pennsylvania House of Representatives citation to Jacob Haney during the Troop 168 Eagle Scout Court of Honor at St. Patrick Church. Congratulations Jacob!
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PA Vehicle Inspection Rules Unchanged
Rumors have been going around about the Commonwealth doing away with the annual inspection requirement for personal vehicles. These rumors are untrue and likely stem from a recent change to inspection laws in Texas.
That being said, Pennsylvania Sen. Marty Flynn did circulate a co-sponsorship memo in that chamber for a proposal to do away with annual inspections, instead requiring them only when the vehicle is sold or the title is transferred. However, that legislation has never been formally introduced.
Click here to learn more about vehicles inspections in the Commonwealth.
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Problems with Your Flight?
A new complaint form is available from the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General for residents who have encountered hardships with airline travel, ranging from flight delays and cancellations to boarding problems.
The new form is in response to a nationwide uptick in consumer complaints regarding air travel and was created in partnership with the U.S. Department of Transportation to better assist Pennsylvania travelers.
Consumers may file complaints whether they purchased tickets directly through the airline, or through an agent or third party. Residents of Pennsylvania or those who faced airline issues in Pennsylvania are eligible to use the new complaint form.
The forms require information, such as ticket number, flight itinerary, flight date, ticket purchase date, ticket price and form of payment. The forms also require specifics on what issues were encountered by the traveler.
Click here to access the form.
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Nonprofits May Have Unclaimed Property Available
The Pennsylvania Treasury is urging nonprofit organizations, including volunteer fire companies, service organizations, libraries and more, to check the state’s unclaimed property database.
Treasury is currently safeguarding $4.5 billion of unclaimed property, and many nonprofits have money available to claim. Unclaimed property includes things like dormant bank accounts, uncashed checks, rebates, insurance payments and more – and every dollar returned to a nonprofit can help fulfill its core mission. For example, earlier this year, Treasury returned more than $160,000 to the United Way of Pennsylvania.
Search online at patreasury.gov/unclaimed-property. Treasury developed these tips specifically to help nonprofits search for unclaimed property.
For help with your search or filing a claim, contact my office or reach out to Treasury at 800-222-2046 or tupmail@patreasury.gov.
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Additional Opportunities for White-Tailed Deer Hunters
State forestlands and state parks are participating in the Pennsylvania Game Commission's (PGC) Deer Management Assistance Program, and they need the help of white-tailed deer hunters.
The program allows landowners to apply for permits to encourage antlerless deer harvests on their property, enabling the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and private landowners to manage white-tailed deer populations.
Out-of-balance deer populations impact other wildlife and disrupt forest regeneration, which is vital to healthy, sustainable forested ecosystems.
The department is offering hunters 30,328 permits in 101 units totaling more than 1.3 million acres.
Deer Management Assistance Program tags are now on sale. Hunters obtain permits directly from license issuing agents or the PGC website.
The department’s goals for the Deer Management Assistance Program are to:
• Promote a diverse, healthy natural habitat that supports wildlife diversity and healthy deer populations.
• Provide additional hunting opportunities.
• Establish and maintain regeneration to support sustainable forestry practices with minimal need for deer fencing.
• Promote a healthy, sustainable forest and native, wild plant communities.
Twenty-six state parks and 18 state forest districts are participating in the program this year.
Applicants for Deer Management Assistance Program permits can find DCNR tract locations and maps, availability numbers, past hunter success rates, and other information on an interactive map.
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AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
Ice Cream & Issues: Budget & Food Processing Residuals Update
Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024
5:30-7 p.m.
Letort Park
260 East Pomfret St.
Carlisle, PA 17013
RSVP here.
Registration appreciated by Friday, Sept. 13.
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
OCTOBER
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.
We have invited 150+ local, state and federal agencies, as well as community organizations, and currently have approximately 30 confirmed attending with more signing up every day! Confirmed attending so far.
Bonus Concealed Carry Seminar after Fall Fair
Concealed Carry Seminar
Friday, Oct. 18, 2024
2-5 p.m.
Newville Lions Club Fairgrounds
433 Shippensburg Road
Newville, PA 17241
This event will be held immediately following Fall Fair at the fairgrounds.
Registration required Friday, Oct. 11.
NOVEMBER
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
RSVP required by Friday, Oct. 25
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| District Office: 437 E North Street | Carlisle, PA 17013 | Phone: 717-249-1990 |
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