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Capitol Report
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The latest news from the State Capitol
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A Great Time at Monroe Township’s Community Day
Our office had such a blast at Monroe Township’s Community Day and the celebration of their bicentennial this past weekend!
A special shoutout to Monroe Fire Company! Monroe Fire is a strong volunteer department and will receive many of the proceeds from Community Day.
The event was full of energy with local businesses, food vendors, arts and crafts, and a great turnout from the community. We were proud to be there sharing information about state services and connecting with residents.
The fireworks show was the perfect way to end a fun and festive day. Thanks to everyone who stopped by and helped make the event such a success!
If you missed any information, don’t hesitate to give our office a call at 717-975-2235, or stop by and visit us at 2 Market Plaza Way, Suite 9, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055.
We’re open Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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Connecting with Constituents at Jubilee Day
Last Thursday was Jubilee Day in Mechanicsburg, which also happens to be the largest-running, single-day street fair in America!
We joined Rep. Sheryl Delozier (R-88) and her team to talk to constituents, hand out information, and hear what’s on residents’ minds. Jubilee Day is always a great opportunity to connect with neighbors, share resources, and celebrate community traditions.
Thank you to everyone who stopped by to say hello. It was a pleasure seeing so many familiar faces!
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State Champs at the Capitol: Celebrating Cedar Cliff Baseball’s Big Win!
It was a tremendous honor to welcome the Cedar Cliff High School boys baseball team to the Capitol Monday morning after their incredible victory in the state championship!
These young athletes showed grit, talent, and teamwork all season long, and it paid off in the biggest way. I had the pleasure of presenting the team from my alma mater with official House citations recognizing their achievement and representing our community with pride.
Congratulations to the players, coaches, and families on a season to remember!
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No AI in Political Ads
In keeping with our commitment to election integrity, I recently joined my fellow House lawmakers in the unanimous passage of legislation that would outlaw the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to misrepresent a candidate in political campaign advertisements.
House Bill 811 would ban AI impersonation in any form of media, including text, image, video and sound “that appears to establish, resemble or represent an individual in a way that did not occur in reality” for campaign advertisements without their consent. It also would establish fines for those who violate the law.
If the measure is enacted, Pennsylvania would join at least 14 other states that have taken action related to AI use in campaigns.
The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.
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State Higher Education Grant Application Now Open
In case you missed it, the 2025-26 PA State Grant application is now available to students pursuing higher education. Remember, you must also file your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) in order to qualify for a state grant, as well as financial aid offered through the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA).
Visit www.pheaa.org/signin to submit your state grant application and take care of any additional action items.
For more details and answers to frequently asked questions, go to www.pheaa.org/grant.
Don’t miss out. Get a head start on your financial aid today!
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Inheritance Scam Alert!
State officials are urging you to stay vigilant after a scam was reported involving someone posing as a Commonwealth employee.
The reported scam uses a fake email to target older Pennsylvanians and request money through licensed financial institutions to receive a fake inheritance. In the recently reported incident, the victim was asked to pay upfront fees in order for the inheritance to be released – the fees would total hundreds of thousands of dollars over nearly a one-year period.
To protect yourself:
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Don’t respond to suspicious emails or texts. |
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Don’t trust messages about winning money or getting an inheritance from someone you do not know. |
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Do not feel pressured to act quickly or in secret. |
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Check email addresses. Scammers can spoof emails, sending an email that looks like it is from a trusted source. Official emails from Pennsylvania state agencies always end in @pa.gov. |
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Watch out for fake websites. Official state websites end in pa.gov and will always display the Commonwealth logo with the text “Official website of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania” on the top left corner of a web page. |
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Know that Pennsylvania agencies will not threaten immediate legal action or license suspension without proper notice. |
Read more about this incident here.
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PennDOT Seeking Workers for Winter Maintenance Program
While we are still feeling the summer heat, PennDOT is preparing for cooler temperatures by gearing up for its winter maintenance program.
Positions available may include CDL equipment operators, mechanics, dispatchers, tradesman helpers and semi-skilled laborers. The positions pay between $17.38 per hour to $28.37 per hour. The winter maintenance program runs from September through April.
Anyone wishing to apply should visit www.employment.pa.gov and go to the PennDOT Winter Maintenance Program posting.
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