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E-news Updates – May 5, 2026
In this Update: Happy Mother’s Day New Satellite Office Opening in Cumberland County Strong Community Engagement at School Property Tax Elimination Town Hall Local Manufacturers Provide Firsthand Insight on Industry Needs Explore Electrical Careers at ABC Keystone IEC Career Day Dover Area FFA Banquet Recognizes Student Achievement Measures Reinforcing Commercial Vehicle Safety Approved by Committee […] [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 822
Senate Local Government Committee | Rules Committee Conference Room [Read More]
E-news Updates – April 28, 2026
In this Update: Audit Raises More Questions About Election Integrity Empowering Patients Town Hall on School Property Tax Elimination Set for East Manchester Local Government Committee Advances Key Measures Senate Acts to Protect Fairness in Women’s Sports Strengthening Electricity Affordability and Reliability Committee Approves Measure Eliminating Emissions Test Mandate for Newer Vehicles PennDOT Roadwork […] [Read More]
Keefer Raises Alarm on Election Audit Deficiencies
Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor released the long-awaited performance audit of Pennsylvania’s Automatic Motor Voter System. [Read More]
E-news Updates – April 21, 2026
In this Update: Make Your Voice Count in Local Government A Closer Look at Key Priorities and the State Budget Town Hall on School Property Tax Elimination Set for East Manchester Keeping Our Families and Communities Safe Student Teachers Can Apply for Assistance Through PA Support Program You Can Help Deliver Senior Services in Our […] [Read More]
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I’m excited to share that my office is opening a new satellite location in Cumberland County to make state services easier to access for residents of the 31st District!
Starting May 14, my staff will be in the Lower Allen Township Municipal Services Center, 2233 Gettysburg Rd., Camp Hill, on the second Thursday of each month from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Stop by for help with:
• Property tax/rent rebates
• PennDOT paperwork
• Birth or death certificates
• Veteran assistance
• Other state‑related services.
Bringing these services closer to home is a big win for our community, and I’m thrilled to expand support for Cumberland County residents.
Congratulations Nathan Rupp for earning the rank of Eagle Scout, the highest achievement in @scouting.america. Nathan has shown exceptional leadership through his service for Troop 284 in Lewisberry and his Eagle project, where he built turtle habitats for the West Shore Wildlife Center. I was proud to present him with a Pennsylvania Senate Citation in recognition of his accomplishments and wish him the best in his future endeavors.
As the wife of a retired law enforcement officer, the annual Pennsylvania State Lodge Fraternal Order of Police memorial service is an event I never miss. This year we honored the lives of 5 officers who died in the line of duty in 2025 — including four from York County.
Among those remembered from our community were:
-West York Borough Patrolman Andrew Duarte, who was killed while responding to a hostage situation at UPMC Memorial Hospital.
-Northern York County Regional Police Detectives Mark Baker and Isaiah Emenheiser and Detective Sgt. Cody Becker, who were killed in a September ambush in North Codorus Township.
These brave officers answered the call to protect and serve their communities every single day, and they paid for that commitment with their lives. The profound loss felt in York County and across our commonwealth is immeasurable. Their families, colleagues and the communities they served will forever carry the weight of their absence.
I stand with the families of these fallen officers and with every law enforcement professional who puts on the uniform. We owe them not only our gratitude, but our unwavering support and the resources they need to do their dangerous job safely. May God grant eternal rest to Patrolman Duarte, Detective Sgt. Becker, Detective Baker, Detective Emenheiser and all the officers we honored. Their sacrifice will never be forgotten.
I had the honor of recognizing my constituent, Kacie Blum, a certified school nurse at @yorksuburban, on the Senate floor and presenting her with a Pennsylvania Senate Citation for earning the 2025–26 School Nurse Excellence Award for Pennsylvania’s South‑Central Region. I was grateful to be joined by @senatorkristin for this recognition.
Nominated by her peers, Kacie represents the compassion, leadership and steady care that make school nurses the quiet heroes of our education system. Please join me in congratulating her on this well‑deserved honor.
The #PASenate held a ceremonial gathering honoring @america250_pa birthday at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia. 🇺🇸🎉
Senators from across Pennsylvania met for this rare off‑site gathering — only the fourth Senate meeting held outside Harrisburg in the last century. The previous three, all in Philadelphia, marked major national anniversaries in 1926, 1976 and 1987.
A powerful reminder that America’s story began right here in Pennsylvania.
#America250PA
I attended the @dover_ffa_chapter banquet to celebrate students and recognize their hard work and achievements in agricultural education and leadership. Congratulations to all, and thank you to the Dover Area FFA for investing in the next generation of agricultural leaders.
I toured the future home of the @yorkartassociation where a historic church is being reimagined into a dynamic art space. This new location will allow the association to grow its programs/classes, welcome more artists and offer even greater opportunities for community engagement.
It’s always exciting to watch students explore new career paths and discover opportunities in the skilled trades.
Thank you to @abckeystone and @iec.pennsylvania for hosting a great Electrical Career Day, where students gained hands-on experience with wire boards, tools and conduit bending while learning what a future in the electrical field can look like.
