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In this Update:
Protecting Young Girls’ Future in Sports
Last week, as a member of the Senate Education Committee, I proudly voted to pass legislation to preserve integrity and fairness in women’s sports, progress that was hard fought decades ago with the creation of Title IX. The bill now moves to the full Senate for consideration. Senate Bill 9, known as the Save Women’s Sports Act, would require public schools and colleges to label sports teams as male, female or coed. It would only permit biological females to join teams designated for women. Notably, Senate Bill 9 would allow students to take legal action if they are harmed by violations of this rule. Female students who compete in high school and college sports deserve a level playing field. This bill would protect this opportunity for them, allowing fair and equal access to the personal enrichment, character development and fitness sports provide. Discussing Key Real Estate Issues at the Greater Harrisburg Legislative Breakfast
The Greater Harrisburg Association of Realtors hosted a legislative breakfast where I participated in a panel discussion on issues impacting the real estate industry. It was a good opportunity to engage with members of the real estate community and dive into the key issues that are currently shaping the industry. During the panel, I shared my legislative priorities and how we can work together to address the challenges this industry is facing. I appreciated the participant’s perspectives and the opportunity to be a part of the discussion. Future Agricultural Leaders Learn to Engage in Policy and Advocacy
More than 500 FFA members, advisors and guests gathered for the 36th annual Pennsylvania FFA State Legislative Leadership Conference, gaining insights into the legislative process, advocacy and leadership. The event concluded with the FFA Legislative Breakfast held in Camp Hill, where PA State Rep. Marc Anderson and I joined members of the Dover FFA and Gifford Pinchot FFA of Northern York for discussions on agriculture and policy. It was exciting to see these future leaders empowered with the skills to advocate for the agriculture industry and lead their communities. Pennsylvania Must Hold the Line on Reckless Spending
Pennsylvanians are struggling to make ends meet while the daily cost of living continues to rise. We work hard to stay within our own personal budgets and make cuts where necessary to stay afloat financially. We know what happens when payments are missed on our house, car, medical bills, etc. Unfortunately, Shapiro doesn’t seem to understand or care what Pennsylvanians are going through. If he did, he wouldn’t have proposed a budget increase of 7.5% over the current year’s spending. The only way this can be covered is through new taxes or increased taxes. I’m fighting to hold the 2025-26 Pennsylvania budget line at $47.9 billion. We cannot afford to add more taxes on the backs of hard-working families. Your voice matters! Share your thoughts on the state budget by taking my survey. April Hearings Set on Proposed UGI Gas Rate Increase
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) will hold five in-person and telephone hearings in early April to gather public input on proposed rate changes by UGI Gas. The commission voted in February to investigate UGI’s proposal to increase its annual operating revenues for natural gas distribution service by $110.4 million (9.7%). Under the proposal, the average bill for a residential customer using 73.7 hundred cubic feet of natural gas per month would increase from $104.47 to $115.74 per month (10.8%). The Pennsylvania Office of Consumer Advocate has more information on the proposed increase here. The PUC lists dates, times and locations of the public hearings and information on how to provide input here. If you can’t take part in a hearing but want to comment, you can find the form to submit a comment here. Honoring Vietnam Veterans on March 29
Nine million Americans served during the Vietnam War era and 58,000 gave their lives. Sadly, because many people didn’t view the war favorably, Vietnam War veterans received a cold reception when they returned to American soil. Some were even deeply mistreated. March 29 marks the day in 1973 when the last United States troops left Vietnam. That same day, 591 American prisoners were released and returned to the United States. On this important day, I joined the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1032 in York to honor veterans. Each veteran who attended was recognized for their service and presented with a commemorative lapel pin. This ceremony was especially meaningful to me as I have veteran family members. Let us recognize those who fought valiantly for our freedoms. We are grateful for their courage and sacrifices.
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