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Capitol Report
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The latest news from the State Capitol
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Touring the New State Archives Building
On Wednesday, I toured the new State Archives building with division chief of records, Cindy Bendroth. This state-of-the-art facility in downtown Harrisburg is designed to serve the public by providing access to thousands of state records, including photos, ephemera and more. I appreciated the opportunity to see the improved facility and learn more about how Pennsylvanians can take advantage of this amazing, free resource.
For more information about the State Archives and its offerings, please click here. Be sure to stay tuned to my e-newsletter and social media for a video from my tour!
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Providing a Legislative Update to Upper Allen Kiwanis Club
This week, I had the opportunity to join members of the Upper Allen Kiwanis Club for a meeting to discuss state legislation that impacts Cumberland County. We also discussed civic engagement and ways local residents can be more involved in the legislative process. I appreciated the opportunity to provide this important update to an organization that does so much to give back to the community!
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Boots to Health Foundation Supports Veterans and First Responders
I enjoyed meeting Logan Spiewak, founder of Boots to Health in Mechanicsburg, this week. We had a great conversation about breaking down barriers that prevent veterans and first responders from being able to prioritize overall health. The Boots to Health foundation does great work supporting local heroes by providing physical fitness training, nutrition coaching, spiritual counseling, and life coaching to veterans at no cost.
To learn more about this community resource for veterans and first responders, please click here.
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Join Me for Toast with Thomas
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Tax Credit Available for Volunteer First Responders
A real estate tax credit is available for volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel who own real estate property in Cumberland County. This annual tax credit for our volunteer first responders was enacted through Ordinance Number 2022-2 by the Cumberland County Commissioners.
The applicant's fire company or EMS chief/manager must submit a certification form to the Cumberland County Commissioners Office, listing volunteers who have met the organizations requirements and have been in good standing for at least six months between Jan. 1 and Nov. 30.
For more information about eligibility and how to apply, please click here.
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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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