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News for Veterans – February, 2026
In this update: Budget Groundhog Day: Shapiro’s Proposal Repeats the Past York Veteran Residents: Satellite Office Available for Assistance Advertising Veterans’ Resources in Workplaces Free Help for Veterans to Review and Update Benefits Expanding Access to Community Care for Veterans The Great American Outdoor Show Booking a Trip in 2026? Important Notice: My offices will […] [Read More]
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]
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During Senate session this week, I voted "NO" on the statewide cellphone ban in schools (Senate Bill 1014). While I agree, cell phones are a huge distraction in school and they should be limited, I couldn’t support the final bill because it usurped local control and mandated duplicative public meetings. I offered two changes to the bill that would have addressed my concerns but they were rejected.
Watch my comments on the two amendments I proposed at the links in my bio.
It was truly my honor to recognize Chief William H. Sleeger Jr. on his well-earned retirement after 33 years with the City of York Department of Fire/Rescue Services. His career was marked by tireless dedication to keeping our community safe and serving with integrity. Wishing him all the best in this next chapter! 🚒👏
Today is Girls and Women in Sports Day, a reminder of how far women’s athletics have come and why fairness in competition must be protected. Every girl deserves the opportunity to compete, succeed and thrive on a level playing field. That’s why I co-sponsored the Save Women’s Sports Act, Senate Bill 9, to stand up for female athletes and defend Title IX.
Watch my interview with advocate Paula Scanlan to see what’s at stake.
Since taking office, every Gov. Shapiro budget has proposed spending far beyond state revenues — and his 2026–27 plan is no exception. It’s Budget Groundhog Day in Pennsylvania: unchecked spending, ballooning deficits and no plan to live within our means. This fiscally tone-deaf proposal ignores economic realities as our state grows older and smaller, setting taxpayers up for inflation and tax hikes. This budget belongs in hibernation.
#PABudget
#FiscalResponsibility
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.
