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Capitol Report
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The latest news from the State Capitol
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Announcing a New Appointment: Federal Tax and Budget Policy Fellowship
I am proud to have been selected as a member of the Rainey Center’s inaugural Federal Tax and Budget Policy Fellowship, joining a small group of legislators from across the country.
Through the fellowship, I will gain additional training in federal tax and budget policy and a deeper understanding of how decisions in Washington, D.C. impact Pennsylvania’s budget and funding opportunities here at home.
I look forward to representing our community and the Commonwealth in this new role.
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Keep an Eye Out: Growth and Affordability Hearing
On Sept. 1, I will host a policy hearing focused on my Pennsylvania Growth and Affordability Plan (GAP), a package of proposals aimed at lowering costs for families and making Pennsylvania more competitive.
The plan includes legislation to lower Pennsylvania’s Personal Income Tax (PIT), eliminate the realty transfer tax on residential homes, exempt common home improvement materials from the sales and use tax, make childcare more affordable, lower the cost of higher education and encourage economic growth across the Commonwealth.
Keep an eye out for additional information on the hearing, the legislation included in the plan, and how these proposals could help Pennsylvania families.
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Join Us for Our Pre-Game Legislative Outreach Events
Football season is right around the corner! This fall, my office will host three Pre-Game Legislative Outreach events at local high school football games. Stop by before kickoff to grab some food, meet our team, and learn more about the services available through my office.
To RSVP, please click here.
Mechanicsburg Area High School – Salute to Service Game*
Friday, Sept. 18, from 5:30–7 p.m.
Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Park
1 Memorial Park Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055
*Join us as we honor our veterans ahead of MASD's Salute to Service Game.
Cumberland Valley High School
17 Waterford Drive, Mechanicsburg, PA 17050
Friday, Oct. 9, from 5:30–7 p.m.
Boiling Springs High School
Friday, Oct. 16, from 5:30–7 p.m.
New Kingstown Fire Company Station 2
405 Forge Road, Boiling Springs, PA 17007
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West Shore Christian Academy Celebrates New Campus in Upper Allen Township
Congratulations to West Shore Christian Academy on the ribbon cutting for its new high school facility!
A member of my staff was pleased to attend yesterday's celebration on my behalf and congratulate the school community on this exciting milestone.
I wish West Shore Christian Academy's students, teachers, staff, and families all the best as they begin this new chapter and put the new facility to use.
WSCA
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Headed to the Little League World Series? Check Out 511PA!
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is encouraging motorists traveling to the Little League World Series in Williamsport to plan their trip using the enhanced real-time travel and alternate-route information available on a specialized web page at www.511PA.com/map/page/LLWS.
The website is dedicated to monitoring traffic conditions on the primary travel routes to the event, providing average travel times for those routes, as well as one or two alternates. Users will also see incidents, construction, traffic cameras and traffic speeds on the map.
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Treasury Announces Bonus for Families’ Education Savings
Pennsylvania families with qualified PA 529 College and Career Saving Program Guaranteed Savings Plan (GSP) accounts could receive a $1,000 bonus contribution, enhancing education savings for about 107,000 Pennsylvania families.
The bonus is being paid for through surplus dollars in the GSP Fund. As of June 30, the GSP fund was 156.04% funded, reflecting a surplus of $1.06 billion. Nearly 107 million in surplus funds will be distributed across 106,914 PA 529 GSP accounts, representing 89% of participants in the plan.
PA 529 GSP savers with at least a $1,000 account balance, or those with at least a $100 balance with contributions made since 2022, as of July 31, are eligible for this bonus deposit. Account owners will see this deposit reflected in their third-quarter statement.
Visit pa529.com to learn more.
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Applications Open for Motorized Trails and Recreation Grants
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced it is accepting applications for snowmobile, all-terrain vehicle, motorized trails and facilities-related project grants.
The program, now named the Motorized Trails and Recreation Program, awards grants from the ATV and Snowmobile Management Restricted Accounts for projects proposing land acquisition, planning, development, rehabilitation, maintenance, equipment purchase or relevant educational programs.
Eligible applicants include for-profit organizations, nonprofit organizations, and counties and municipalities in the Commonwealth.
Proposals must be submitted via DCNR’s online grant application portal by Wednesday, Sept. 30. Click here for additional information.
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