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Thank You for Exercising Your Right to Vote
Our Commonwealth saw a great turnout of voters for Tuesday’s election, and I want to take a moment to commend everyone who participated. Making your voice heard by casting your ballot is truly foundational to our government.
I also want to extend my thanks and appreciation to the hard-working men and women in our county elections bureaus and at the polls for their commitment to helping the election run as smoothly as possible.
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Honoring Our Veterans
This Monday, Nov. 11, we celebrate Veterans Day by remembering the sacrifices these men and women made on behalf of our citizens and people around the world.
Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, first marked the one-year anniversary of the end of World War I, on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, and sought to honor the veterans of the World War – the only world war to have occurred at that time. Armistice Day was declared a national holiday in 1938 to acknowledge world peace, and then was renamed Veterans Day in 1954 to celebrate the contributions of veterans of all wars.
For more about the history of Veterans Day, click here.
For more information about programs and benefits to support our veterans in Pennsylvania, visit the state Department of Military and Veterans Affairs here.
To find local Veterans Day ceremonies in Cumberland County, click here.
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Veteran Saves Week Nov. 12-15
Veterans across the Commonwealth are encouraged to learn more about the Pennsylvania Treasury Department’s great savings programs during the first-ever Veteran Saves Week, Nov. 12-15. The week is dedicated to helping increase financial wellness and confidence for veterans, their families, caregivers and the military community at large.
Treasury has two powerful savings programs that can help veterans, the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program and the PA ABLE Savings Program for Pennsylvanians with disabilities. Both programs provide great tax incentives and benefits, and PA ABLE provides a way to save without losing access to important disability-related benefits.
Starting in January 2026, the federal ABLE Age Adjustment Act will expand ABLE account eligibility to millions more Americans, including 1 million veterans, by increasing the age of disability onset from 26 to 46.
Learn more about Treasury’s programs at patreasury.gov/consumer.
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Public Invited to PennDOT Hiring Event in Cumberland County
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) announced it will host a hiring event for job seekers to learn about winter temporary CDL operator (starting pay is $22.49/hr.) positions the department offers in Cumberland County.
The event will be held Tuesday, Nov. 19, from 1-4p.m. at the Cumberland County Maintenance Office, 40 Army Heritage Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013. For more information, please call 717-243-5414.
Staff will be available to discuss current and future openings within the Commonwealth for CDL operators, who must have a valid Pennsylvania (PA) CDL Class A or B with air brake restriction removed and tanker endorsement. This position also requires a current medical examiner certificate.
On-the-spot applications, interviews and driving skills testing will take place. Applicants need to bring their current CDL license and medical examiners card.
Applicants are encouraged to create an account with employment.pa.gov prior to the event. Laptops and staff will be available to help interested participants navigate the electronic application system.
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PennDOT Service Center Closures for Veterans Day
All PennDOT driver license and photo centers will be closed on Saturday, Nov. 9, through Monday, Nov. 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
During the closures, customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications and driver training manuals, through PennDOT's online Driver and Vehicle Services website.
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America250PA Launches First Round of Semiquincentennial Grants
America250PA is now accepting applications for the first round of semiquincentennial grants to help celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and the birth of the United States of America.
The grants are available to any Pennsylvania municipal entity, county or registered nonprofit organization to be used toward programming, projects or events that focus on education, preservation, innovation and celebration of the semiquincentennial. The grants require an equal match from the recipient.
The deadline to apply for the first round of grants is Sunday, Dec. 15. A second round will be held in the spring.
For additional information about how to apply, including a schedule of virtual office hours to answer questions about the program, click here.
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Funding to Boost Housing Initiatives
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) is seeking applications from organizations for projects to improve the availability and affordability of housing across the Commonwealth. Funding is being provided through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) Fund.
PHARE receives its funding from the impact fee levied on natural gas drilling companies and a portion of the Realty Transfer Tax. Funding is available for housing initiatives in all of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties. PHFA is charged with administering the allocation of PHARE dollars.
PHARE applications are completed and submitted entirely online, eliminating the need for paper submissions and simplifying the process for applicants. The request for proposal is located on PHFA’s website here. The online application is accessible on the PHARE website here. The deadline to apply is 2 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15.
For additional details, click here.
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PPL Electric Utilities Plans to Rebuild Existing 500 kV Transmission Line in Carlisle
The rebuilt transmission lines will connect PPL Electric’s Juniata substation in New Bloomfield to a new substation, proposed to be built off Country Club Road in Carlisle. As part of the rebuild project, a section of an adjacent existing 69 kV transmission line will be relocated. The rebuilt transmission lines are located in Silver Spring and Middlesex townships, Cumberland County, as well as Rye, Carroll and Centre townships, Perry County. The improvements are needed to provide a new power supply for a customer in the Carlisle area.
The new lines will consist of steel poles designed to weather to a dark-brown protective coating. Based on preliminary engineering, it is anticipated the 500 kV poles will range in height from 90 to 260 feet, with an average height of approximately 200 feet and the 69 kV poles will range in height from 50 to 120 feet with an average height of approximately 85 feet.
They are hosting an informational open house for area residents on Nov. 19, at the Bongiorno Conference Center, 430 Union Hall Road, Carlisle, PA 17013. Project teams will be on hand to share information about the project and answer any questions you may have. There is no set agenda for the open house nor presentations, so feel free to visit at your convenience anytime from 6-8 p.m.
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Oh, Say, Can You Sing?
The Pennsylvania Farm Show is a little more than two months away, and the Department of Agriculture is inviting Pennsylvania singers to enter “Oh, Say, Can You Sing?” a star-spangled sing-off to win a chance to sing live at the event.
Each morning, from Jan. 4-11, the Farm Show will start by featuring an individual or group singing the national anthem live. Top vote-getters may also be selected to sing at special events, such as the opening ceremony on Jan. 6.
The contest is open to Pennsylvania residents of all ages, both individuals and groups, and the deadline for submissions is Nov. 17. For details, including how to enter, click here.
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Our office will be closed Monday in honor of Veterans Day.
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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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