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In this Update:
Important Notice – In observance of Columbus Day, my offices will be closed on Monday, Oct. 13. Regular business hours will resume on Tuesday, Oct. 14. Join Us for a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast
Veterans are invited to join Rep. Joe D’Orsie and me for a special Veterans Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 7, from 8-10 a.m. at the Eagle Fire Company, 54 Center St., Mt. Wolf. This special morning is our way of saying “thank you” to those who have served our nation with honor and dedication. We are excited to welcome Pennsylvania National Guard Brig. Gen. Reece J. Lutz as our featured guest speaker. Attendees will also have the opportunity to visit the Mobile Veterans Service Officer Outreach Team from the Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, which will provide helpful information, assistance and resources. Veterans and one guest should RSVP online or by calling 717-432-1730 no later than Wednesday, Oct. 29. Stop by My Open House at the Dillsburg Farmers Fair
I invite you to stop by my district office at 12 N. Baltimore St. during the Dillsburg Farmers Fair on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. My team and I will be available to answer questions, share information about the services we provide and connect with you while you enjoy the fair. I look forward to seeing you and catching up with people from the community. A Candid Conversation on What You Scared to Say Podcast
I recently joined host Allante McAuley on the What You Scared to Say Podcast for a candid conversation about challenges and concerns facing communities across Pennsylvania. We discussed:
It was an important discussion about where we are now and how we can work toward meaningful solutions. Watch the full conversation here. Attend a School Property Tax Elimination Town Hall
I want to hear from you! Join us at one of our upcoming town halls to learn how the School Property Tax Elimination Act could affect your taxes and your community:
At these meetings, we will discuss legislation that Rep. Wendy Fink and I introduced to end school property taxes and give Pennsylvanians the relief they deserve. Our legislation is designed to replace school property taxes with a 1.88% personal income tax increase and a 2% sales and use tax increase. You can even see how this plan could affect you personally! Use NoProp.tax to calculate your potential tax changes. You will need your annual income, property taxes paid and retirement income info ready. Find out what relief could look like for you and your family! Providing Loan Interest Forgiveness to Counties and Head Start
As work continues on finalizing a state budget for 2025-26, my priority remains enacting a budget that respects taxpayers and does not spend beyond our means. Spending too much this year would set Pennsylvania on a course of fiscal uncertainty and tax increases, and we cannot allow that to happen. It’s important to get a budget finished as soon as possible – but it’s more important to get it done right. Recognizing the impact of the incomplete budget, the Senate is expected to advance legislation providing loan interest forgiveness to counties and Head Start early childhood education programs that receive state Treasury loans to keep their services available while budget discussions continue. I’ll update you on the status of this legislation as it moves forward. Open Government: How to Access Public Records
Under Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law (RTKL), all state and local government agency records are presumed to be public. If an agency wants to withhold a record, it must prove that it is entitled to do so under the state law or court order. The Office of Open Records maintains information about the RTKL and Sunshine Act, which governs public meetings. This includes information about filing a request for records, a database of Agency Open Records Officers and a Citizens’ Guide to the RTKL. The office also provides information about filing an appeal when a RTK request is denied and provides a variety of training resources including PowerPoint presentations and videos. Applications Accepted for Keystone ChalleNGe Academy January Class
Teens between the ages of 16 and 18 can apply now for the Jan. 2026 class of the Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy at Fort Indiantown Gap in Lebanon County. A National Guard program, the academy uses a military academy training model to provide structure and discipline for youth. Classes begin in mid-January and mid-July each year. The residential portion of the program runs for 22 weeks. All meals, housing, uniforms and school supplies are provided at no cost. You can learn more and apply here. PennDOT Roadwork Schedules for Cumberland and York Counties
To help you stay informed and plan your travels, I will be sharing weekly updates on PennDOT’s roadwork schedules for Cumberland and York counties. This information comes directly from PennDOT but may not include every roadwork project or be completely accurate. Updates will be posted every Friday as long as PennDOT provides the information. There may be weeks when no new details are shared. I hope these updates help you avoid delays and make your travel easier.
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