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Innovative Ag Practices: Mentoring the Ivory Coast
Last week, I had the opportunity to join Sen. Mike Regan in South Middleton Township for an information session hosted by Aerostar Dynamics on cutting-edge farm technologies along with 10 delegates from Cote D’Ivoire (Ivory Coast).
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Voter FAQS
Is my voter registration up to date?
If you have moved, changed your name, or desire to change your party affiliation, you should update your voter registration. You can do so with a paper voter registration form, or you can do so online here. Any updates to your voter registration must be completed on or before Monday, Oct. 21.
How do I register to vote before the Nov. 5 General Election?
You can register to vote online here. Or paper voter registration applications are available at the Cumberland County Board of elections and U.S. post offices. You can also stop by my district office to pick one up.
How do I confirm if I'm registered to vote?
You can check your voter registration status here.
How can I find out more about mail-in ballot voting?
You can find online resources on mail-in ballot voting here.
What are the qualifications to register to vote?
To register to vote, you MUST BE:
• A United States citizen at least 30 days before the next election.
• Be a resident of Pennsylvania and your election district for at least 30 days before the next election.
• Be at least 18 years of age on the day of the next election.
For other questions regarding voting in Cumberland County, please call the Cumberland County Board of Elections at 717-240-6385 or visit 1601 Ritner Hwy Suite 201, Carlisle, PA 17013.
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We Will Never Forget!
Next Wednesday marks the 23rd anniversary of one of the worst days in our nation’s history. On Sept. 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 men and women were killed in devastating terrorist attacks in New York; Washington, D.C.; and Pennsylvania, including more than 400 first responders.
Those we lost on Sept. 11 will be honored and remembered in observances all across the country, including one at Pennsylvania’s own Flight 93 Memorial, near the site where one of the four planes hijacked that day crashed. The remembrance program will begin at 9:45 a.m. and will be streamed live here.
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‘Jail Scam’ Reports on the Rise
Pennsylvania State Police are again warning people to be aware of scammers claiming their loved one is in jail and promising to release them in exchange for cash.
Scammers will usually make contact by phone and claim a loved one (typically a grandchild) is either currently in jail, or faces the possibility of jail, and will even cite specific names. They will then ask for an address where they can pick up the money.
State police offer these tips to protect yourself from this and other scams:
• Don’t feel pressured to provide payment for something or to someone.
• Do not give out sensitive information over the phone.
• NEVER place money in your mailbox or at your doorstep for someone to pick up.
• Do not give remote access to anyone for any of your devices.
• Never make a payment to someone with gift cards – it’s a scam!
Click here for additional tips to protect yourself from scams. If you or anyone you know is a victim of a scam, contact state or local law enforcement to have it investigated.
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Looking for a Career in Law Enforcement?
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) recently opened a new application cycle for people considering a rewarding career in public service as a state trooper.
Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED certificate and a valid driver’s license from any state. They must be at least 20 years old at the time of application, and they must be at least 21 years old and cannot have reached age 40 upon entry into the training academy. Cadets must be a Pennsylvania resident and possess a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license at the time of graduation.
Applications should be submitted via the Commonwealth’s employment website by Nov. 27, 2024. Upon completion of the training academy, cadets are promoted to trooper and receive an increase in salary, currently set at $66,911 annually.
For more information on becoming a state trooper, including applicant requirements and job benefits, visit PATrooper.com.
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Attention Students: House Fellowship Program Taking Applications
The Pennsylvania House Legislative Fellowship Program is accepting applications for its spring 2025 semester.
The program is based at Pennsylvania’s Capitol Building in Harrisburg where fellows are assigned to work in House standing committees or leadership offices; are compensated for their work (which may also include college credit); and are provided the opportunities to draft and present their own legislation, attend meet-and-greets with various public officials and staff, and tour some of the Commonwealth’s historic public spaces, to name a few.
Qualified applicants must be undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students or law school students; enrolled in a Pennsylvania college/university or a Pennsylvania resident enrolled in an out-of-state institution; and students of any major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
For more information or to apply, visit pahousefellowship.us. Applications can be submitted via email to pahousefellowship@pabmc.net. The deadline to apply is Oct. 1.
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DEP Accepting Applications for Environmental Education Projects
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is now accepting applications for its 2025 Environmental Education Grants Program through Friday, Nov. 15.
Eligible applicants include schools, colleges, nonprofit community and environmental organizations, county conservation districts, and businesses. Projects with a local focus may receive up to $5,000 and regional or statewide initiatives may receive up to $30,000. Projects that engage students and teachers from at least 60 Pennsylvania counties at three levels – local, state and national – may be awarded up to $65,000.
A free webinar about the program will be held on Thursday, Oct. 10, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration for the webinar is required by Monday, Sept. 30.
Learn more about the grant program and how to apply here.
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Elk Cam Back for Another Season!
You can once again check in on the state’s elk herd from the comfort of your own home!
The Pennsylvania Game Commission, in partnership with HDOnTap and the North Central Pennsylvania Regional Planning and Development Commission, has installed a camera on Elk County game lands that are typically a hub of elk activity as the bugling season heats up. In the coming weeks, bulls will become more vocal as they compete with one another for available cows.
In addition to the elk, viewers can expect to see turkeys, deer and other wildlife as well. The best times to view elk are at dawn and dusk.
If you’d like to see the bugling season in person, the PA Game Commission reminds visitors to always be “Elk Smart.” Give elk space, never feed elk and do your part to ensure the welfare of the herd. Learn more here.
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| Office Locations |
| District Office: 437 E North Street | Carlisle, PA 17013 | Phone: 717-249-1990 |
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| 427 Irvis Office Building | House Box 202199 Harrisburg, PA 17120-2199 | 717-772-2280 |
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