Recent News
E-news Updates – February 3, 2026
In this Update: Collaborating to Build a Vision for Penn State York Zero-Based Budgeting: A Smarter Way Forward for Pennsylvania Fluoride Choice Act Puts Families in Control Hearing Explores AI’s Impact on Pennsylvania’s Biotech Sector Keeping Construction Jobs Local Highlighting Girls & Women in Sports Day PennDOT Roadwork Schedules for Cumberland and York Counties Collaborating […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – January 27, 2026
In this Update: Empowering Families to Take Control of Their Health York County Launches the Countdown to America’s 250th Anniversary Discover Pennsylvania Granges PA Department of Revenue Job Openings Returning Whole Milk to Schools Jan. 31 Submission Deadline for Student Anti-Litter Contest Celebrating National School Choice Week PennDOT Roadwork Schedules for Cumberland and York Counties […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – January 21, 2026
In this Update: Help Shape This Year’s Newsletter Celebrating Pennsylvania Agriculture How Our Regional Airports Keep Pennsylvania Moving America250PA Scholarships Available York Residents: Satellite Office Available for Assistance U.S. Supreme Court Hears Cases on Fairness in Female Athletics Deadline Approaching for PennDOT “Innovations Challenge” PennDOT Roadwork Schedules for Cumberland and York Counties Help Shape This […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – January 13, 2026
In this Update: Help Shape This Year’s Newsletter City of York Welcomes New Mayor Protecting Pennsylvania Farmland and America’s Food Supply Making State Services Easier for Residents Jan. 31 Deadline for High School Seniors to Apply for America250PA Scholarships National Human Trafficking Awareness Month PennDOT Roadwork Schedules for Cumberland and York Counties Important Notice: My offices […] [Read More]
News for Veterans – January, 2026
In this update: Building a More Prosperous Pennsylvania: 2026 Priorities Honoring Veterans at Wreaths Across America Expanding Eligibility for Free and Reduced Disabled Veterans Hunting Licenses Ensuring Access to Veterans Assistance Programs Across Pennsylvania More Disabled Pennsylvanians Now Eligible for PA ABLE Savings Accounts Assisting Veterans with Financial Literacy 2026 Military Veterans & Families Day […] [Read More]
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Attended @yorkcollegepa’s Legislative and Community Leaders Campus Update, highlighting workforce development and community engagement. Appreciated President Thomas Burns’ update on 2025 accomplishments and plans for 2026, along with college initiatives advancing education, industry partnerships and community-based learning.
Enjoyed popping into Upper Allen Fire Department`s annual banquet celebration to recognize the hard work, dedication and bravery of our local community heroes. Congratulations to the below award recipients!
𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟏𝟎 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬
Kevin McArdle
Karl Kunkel
Adam Harrison
Mike Leininger
James Salter
Michael Patrick
Amber Kaminski
Andrew Mulligan
Milton Black
Brandon Bressler
𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝟓 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬
Brandon Bressler
Lourdes Cibrian
Ryan Anderson
Michael Patrick
Alexandra Bressler
𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐩𝐨𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫
Milton Black
𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐀𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐬
Karl Kunkel
𝐓𝐨𝐩 𝐑𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐞 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐞𝐫
Ryan Anderson
𝐌𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐘𝐞𝐚𝐫
Kris Kaminski
𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐂𝐡𝐢𝐞𝐟`𝐬 𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝
Lourdes Cibrian
𝐆𝐨-𝐭𝐨-𝐆𝐮𝐲
Kevin McArdle
It’s Groundhog Day! 🐾 Tomorrow, Gov. Shapiro unveils his 2026-27 PA budget proposal. Will it finally live within PA’s means or are we staring down another $5B overspend and the same fiscal irresponsibility déjà vu? 😬💸
Hint: the budget shadow looks expensive.
#pabudget
#fiscalresponsibility
PennDOT announced that utility pole replacement work is scheduled for next week on York Road (Route 74) in South Middleton Township, Cumberland County. The work limits are from Fairview Street to Connector Road in the township.
Weather permitting, this work will be performed from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM starting Monday, February 2, and continuing through the week, including Saturday and Sunday, if needed.
There will be lane closures under flagging on York Road. Travelers should be alert and drive with caution through the work zone.
Zero-based budgeting is the way forward. In the House, I was the prime sponsor and promptly co-sponsored this legislation in the Senate requiring every state agency to justify every dollar, starting at zero — no automatic rollovers, no waste.
Pennsylvania’s 2025-26 budget spent nearly $5 billion more than the state collects in revenue — it`s both reckless and irresponsible. It’s time for Pennsylvania to get its fiscal house in order. I hope that during next week’s 2026-27 budget address, Gov. Josh Shapiro puts hardworking Pennsylvanians first and considers the fallout of not having a fiscally responsible budget that respects taxpayers and avoids tax hikes.
Learn more about this bill at link in bio.
#FiscalResponsibility #PABudget
🚨 Big news on fluoride! The @epagov is taking the next step in a gold-standard review of fluoride in drinking water to see how it affects our health — especially children.
That’s why my Fluoride Choice Act is so important. The bill is grounded in recent scientific studies that raise concerns about the safety of fluoride in drinking water, and it gives Pennsylvanians the right to choose whether they want to use fluoride, putting families first.
See links in my bio for details.
#EPA #Fluoride
𝐌𝐲 𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐞-𝐧𝐞𝐰𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐧𝐨𝐰! See link in bio.
In this edition:
🥗 Empowering families to take control of their health
💼 PA Department of Revenue job openings
🌾 Discover Pennsylvania Granges
🎒 Celebrating National School Choice Week
and more!
Looking for ways to get involved in your community? In Part 3 of my three-part series, we discuss joining your local Grange to support agriculture, community service and rural traditions — no farming experience required. Everyone is welcome!
Find your local Grange at the link in my bio.
