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Capitol Report
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The latest news from the State Capitol
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Mount Holly Dedicates Park for Local Veterans
On Saturday, I joined the Mountain Creek Trout Club and Conservation Society for the ribbon-cutting ceremony at Veteran's Park in Mount Holly Springs. This park will be a great asset to the community and offer a space to pay tribute to our local heroes.
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Coffee for a Cause
On Tuesday, Good Ground Coffee Company held its ribbon-cutting ceremony and officially opened its doors for business! In addition to serving great coffee, the cafe will employ survivors of human trafficking. Make sure to show your support for this awesome, new community business by Peace Promise! It’s located at 244 S. 17th St. in Camp Hill.
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Yellow Breeches Stocked with Trout
Last week, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission stocked the Yellow Breeches Creek with lots of trout. Anglers, have a safe and fun season on the water. We are blessed to have great opportunities for fishing in the 87th District!
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Have a Safe, Fun Time on Pennsylvania Waterways
This Saturday, May 18, kicks off National Safe Boating Week. Watch the video below for some helpful reminders and tips to have a safe, fun time on Pennsylvania's beautiful waterways. We are blessed to live in a state with so many great opportunities for outdoor recreation!
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Honoring Fallen First Responders
A new state law will allow us to provide much-deserved recognition to first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice while performing their duties.
Act 11 of 2024 creates the Keystone First Responder Award to honor public servants who were either killed or suffered a career-ending injury in the line of duty from 2021 forward. Those eligible for the award include law enforcement officers, firefighters, emergency medical services personnel, coroners, 911 dispatchers and other first responders. The award consists of a plaque and a medal.
Under the new law, a committee made up of representatives from state fire, police and emergency management organizations will be formed to administer and develop the criteria for the award. The committee will then work to provide a list of potential recipients to the governor, who will choose the honorees and present the award annually at the end of September.
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Armed Forces Day Saturday
This Saturday, May 18, is Armed Forces Day, a day set aside to recognize and honor the men and women who are currently serving in a branch of our armed forces.
The day was first celebrated in 1950, soon after the branches of the military were united under the leadership of the U.S. Department of Defense. In his proclamation marking the day, President Harry S. Truman called upon fellow citizens to “display the flag of the United States at their homes on Armed Forces Day and to participate in exercises expressive of our recognition of the skill, gallantry, and uncompromising devotion to duty characteristic of the Armed Forces in the carrying out of their missions.”
In other words, seek out opportunities to thank our men and women in uniform, not just this Saturday but every day.
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Recognizing Emergency Medical Services Providers
This Sunday, May 19, marks the start of the 50th annual National EMS Week, a time to recognize and appreciate the life-saving services provided by our emergency medical responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics and more.
In response to the growing challenges facing our EMS system, the General Assembly recently approved a significant increase in Medicaid reimbursement rates and ensured ambulance crews will be reimbursed for all miles traveled with a patient on board.
This year’s theme for EMS week is “Honoring Our Past. Forging Our Future,” which aims to acknowledge the foundational work of past EMS personnel while striving to build and lead the EMS system into the future.
Thank you to all our volunteer and career emergency medical responders who provide care in those critical early moments of an emergency.
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Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month. By consistently following safe driving and riding practices and sharing them with others, all motorists can help reduce the number of motorcyclist fatalities on America’s roads.
The following are safe driving and riding practices that all road users – vehicle drivers and motorcyclists alike – should follow to help reduce the number of fatalities and injuries on our roadways:
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Observe all traffic laws and always obey the speed limit. |
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Drive and ride alcohol- and drug-free. |
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Avoid distractions while driving or riding. |
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Drivers should yield to motorcyclists, especially while turning at intersections. |
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Motorcyclists should wear high-visibility protective gear. |
One other significant step that motorcycle riders can take toward promoting road safety for all motorists is completing a rider education and training course. Please visit www.pamsp.com to learn about Pennsylvania’s free motorcycle training courses.
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Grant Opportunity for Archival Records
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) and the Pennsylvania State Historical Records Advisory Board (SHRAB) are now accepting applications for the Historical and Archival Records Care (HARC) grant program. The application deadline is Aug. 1.
Funding is available for historical records repositories, such as historical societies, libraries, universities, local governments and school districts for collections care.
Individual grants will be funded up to $5,000 with no match required. Collaborative grants will allow two organizations to apply jointly for up to $10,000 or three organizations to apply collaboratively for up to $15,000, no match required. Funding is provided by PHMC.
The HARC program is designed to improve the preservation of historically valuable original records.
Applicants are required to use the web-based electronic grant application process (eGrant). For grant program guidelines and eGrant application instructions, visit the HARC grant web page.
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Fish for Free Coming Up Next Weekend!
On Sunday, May 26, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will host a Fish for Free day to allow anyone (resident or non-resident) to legally fish on all Pennsylvania waterways. No license is required, but all other fishing regulations still apply.
This is the first of two dates set by the PFBC to enhance fishing opportunities. The next day is Independence Day, Thursday, July 4. This is a great way to expose the next generation of anglers to the outdoors. More information about fishing in Pennsylvania is available here.
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