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Capitol Report
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The latest news from the State Capitol
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Supporting Our Local Fire, EMS Agencies
Grant funding totaling over $148,000 was awarded to nine first responder companies that serve the 87th Legislative District under the PA Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.
The dollars from these grants will help ensure our firefighters and EMS personnel have the equipment to do their job safely and effectively. These men and women, many of whom are volunteers, work hard to serve and protect our communities. I am glad to see investments being made in such a critical part of our communities across the 87th District.
Grants awarded to companies that serve 87th District are: Citizens Fire Co. No. 1 of Mount Holly Springs, $27,891; Lisburn Community Fire Company, $13,955; Lower Allen Township EMS, $15,000; Lower Allen Township Fire Department, $15,676; Monroe Fire Co., $16,332; New Kingstown Fire Co., $16,106; Silver Spring Ambulance and Rescue Association, $15,000; Upper Allen Township Fire Department, $13,309; and Yellow Breeches EMS, $15,000.
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A Closer Look at the Governor’s $51.47 Billion Budget
The House Appropriations Committee’s examination of the governor’s proposed 2025-26 state budget gets underway next week with the start of budget hearings.
The committee will hear from officials with the Department of Community and Economic Development and the Department of Revenue on Tuesday, followed by the Department of Transportation and Pennsylvania State Police on Wednesday. Higher education will be the focus on Thursday, while public health and safety will close out the week on Friday.
The governor proposed a $51.47 billion budget last week, representing a $3.57 billion, or 7.5%, increase over the current fiscal year. The proposed spending increase is significantly more than the anticipated $1.3 billion revenue increase.
Budget hearings will stream live at www.PAHouseGOP.com. For a full schedule of hearings, click here.
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Local Scholarship Opportunity: The Zonta Club of Harrisburg-Hershey
The Zonta Club of Harrisburg-Hershey focuses on building a better world for women and girls through service and advocacy, locally and globally. Since the club’s inception in 1980 more than $300,00 has been donated to local agencies and Zonta International to combat domestic violence and human trafficking, as well as to deliver empowering service projects.
Since 1992 more than 40 scholarships have been awarded to local young women who are committed to volunteering to help their peers, exhibit leadership achievements and dedicate themselves to empowering women worldwide. To download an application for the local $1,500 scholarship, visit www.zonta.org/YWLA.
Applications for the local scholarship for girls between the ages of 16-19 are due to zontaclubhbg@gmail.com by March 8. The winner of the local scholarship will then move on to be considered for a $5,000 scholarship from Zonta International.
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Planning to Pursue Higher Education?
February is Financial Aid Awareness Month, and the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is reminding students and their families of a series of webinars that aim to help with understanding financial aid.
The webinar titled “Advance Planning for Financing Higher Education” is offered Tuesday, Feb. 25, at 6:30 p.m. This one-hour session will help participants understand education costs and what is available to help them plan and make affordable decisions.
The webinar titled “Improve Your Credit – Get Your Loan” is offered Thursday, Feb. 27, at noon. This one-hour session will help participants increase their financial literacy and knowledge on the process of credit, how to maintain or improve ratings, and comparison points to help make informed and affordable education borrowing decisions.
Webinars highlighting financial aid timelines and understanding offer letters are scheduled in March. For a full schedule, and to register your participation, visit www.pheaa.org/virtual.
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Driver License Centers Close for Presidents Day Holiday
PennDOT’s driver license and photo centers will be closed Saturday, Feb. 15, through Monday, Feb. 17, in observance of Presidents Day.
Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services, including all forms, publications and driver training manuals, online through PennDOT's Driver and Vehicle Services website.
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Looking to Stock Fish in Your Private Pond or Stream?
The PA Aquaculture Advisory Council is alerting property owners who normally stock their private ponds or streams that last year’s drought caused significant trout inventory shortages across the eastern seaboard.
As a result, Pennsylvanians may end up having to look out of state to get their trout this year. The council is reminding them that in addition to filing a Notice of Stocking, written permission from the PA Fish and Boat Commission must be obtained before those out-of-state fish are stocked in the Commonwealth. Directions on both the Notice of Stocking and getting written permission can be found here.
It is important that residents perform due diligence, protect our waters and wildlife, and avoid introducing diseases and invasive species into our communities.
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