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Capitol Report
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The latest news from the State Capitol
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Celebrating CVYBA’s Perfect 6–0 Championship Season
On Wednesday, I had the opportunity to welcome the Cumberland Valley Youth Basketball Association’s sixth-grade team to the Capitol as we celebrated their 2026 Pennsylvania Middle School Basketball State Championship victory. Competing against some of the top teams in the state, Cumberland Valley finished the tournament undefeated with a perfect 6–0 record to bring home the title.
This championship marks the program’s second state title in just three years; an incredible accomplishment that reflects the hard work, talent, and dedication of both the players and coaches. It was an honor to congratulate the team and present them with House citations recognizing their outstanding achievement.
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Honoring Our Fallen Police Officers
Our Commonwealth will mark National Police Week next week, from May 10-16, and Peace Officers Memorial Day on Friday, May 15.
First established by President John F. Kennedy in 1962, the designations pay tribute to the brave local, state and federal peace officers who have died or been disabled in the line of duty.
We are blessed by the men and women who have taken an oath to serve and protect, and particularly by those who have sacrificed their lives to protect public safety. Thank you to all who have served and continue to serve.
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Improving Energy Affordability
With the demand and cost of electricity continuing to rise, the House this week gave unanimous approval to legislation that seeks to improve the efficiency and capacity of our electric distribution system.
House Bill 2223 would require electric utilities to evaluate and consider the use of advanced transmission technologies (ATTs) on new and existing service lines within their transmission siting applications filed with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC). This could potentially lessen or even eliminate the need for new infrastructure in some areas, ultimately helping to lower costs for consumers. The bill is pending action in the Senate.
Energy affordability remains a top priority for House Republicans as we work to advance policies that will increase energy production, stabilize our electric grid and keep prices down for consumers. Additionally, we have proposed House Bill 2373, which would suspend for six months the gross receipts tax on people’s electric bills. That measure was referred to the House Finance Committee for consideration.
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Celebrating Nurses, Hospitals
This week and next, we are celebrating the importance of our nurses, hospitals and hospital personnel who help keep us safe and healthy.
Each year, from May 6-12, we celebrate National Nurses Week, honoring the hard work, dedication and sacrifice nurses make every day. Nurses are essential members of America's healthcare workforce who provide care through every stage of life, working with patients at their most intimate and vulnerable moments.
From May 10-16 we celebrate National Hospital Week in Pennsylvania. In fiscal year 2024, the Commonwealth’s hospitals provided more than $10 billion in community benefit. In calendar year 2024, those same hospitals provided 1.5 million instances of inpatient treatment and more than 5.4 million instances of emergency department care.
Be sure to thank the hardworking professionals who keep our local hospitals, health systems and doctors’ offices running around the clock, always ready to provide top-notch care to us and our neighbors.
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Save for Education, Opportunity to Win $5,529!
State Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced the fifth annual 529 Day Promotion is running May 1-31. Pennsylvania families who make a contribution of at least $10 to their PA 529 account during May could be eligible to win one of six regional awards of $5,529 to boost their education savings!
The PA 529 College and Career Savings Program is a tax-advantaged way for families to save for a wide variety of education, including technical training, college, apprenticeship, credential program and K-12 expenses. Saving with a PA 529 does not impact eligibility for Pennsylvania state financial aid.
There are two PA 529 plans for families to choose from – the PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP), which helps families save at today’s tuition rates to cover tomorrow’s tuition expenses, and the Morningstar Gold-Rated PA 529 Investment Plan (IP), which offers a wide variety of investment options to choose from.
For the official rules and to learn more about how to make an eligible contribution, visit pa529.com/529day.
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PA Preferred Marketing Grants Available
Grants to help Pennsylvania farmers and agricultural producers market their products are now available from the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture and its PA Preferred Marketing Grants Program.
Applications for grants of up to $10,000 to reimburse promotional costs are due by May 16. Funding is available to reimburse product promotions under the PA Preferred, PA Preferred Homegrown by Heroes®, or PA Preferred Organic™ programs.
More information about the grant program is available here.
To find PA Preferred products in your area, visit PAPreferred.com. Look for the blue and yellow checkmark!
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Submissions Sought for 2026 Older Artists of PA Showcase
The Pennsylvania Department of Aging (PDA) and Pennsylvania Council on the Arts are inviting artists aged 60 and older to submit their work for the second annual Older Artists of PA Showcase.
The Older Artists of PA Showcase will feature selected works from across the Commonwealth, on display in the East Wing Rotunda of the Pennsylvania State Capitol during the month of August 2026. Up to 30 pieces will be selected by jurors from across the Commonwealth.
Artists aged 60 and older who reside in Pennsylvania are invited to submit one piece of art for consideration. There is no cost to enter, and submissions must have been created within the past 18 months in one of three categories: Professional, Nonprofessional, and Artist Over 60 Living with Dementia. In addition to being featured in the exhibition, selected artists will be invited to attend a reception in Harrisburg to celebrate their creative contributions.
Applications are being collected online via the Artist Call for Entry (CaFÉ) website. Submissions are due by Sunday, May 24.
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Happy Mother’s Day!
Allie and I are wishing all the moms and mother figures in the 87th District a very happy Mother’s Day! Mom’s make the world a better place by showing selfless love and strength every day.
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