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In this Update:
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. 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. Oct. 20: Town Hall on Ending School Property Taxes
I invite you to attend our next School Property Tax Elimination Act town hall on Oct. 20 at 6 p.m. at Carlisle Fire & Rescue Services, 177 Carlisle Springs Rd., Carlisle. You can RSVP to our host, Rep. Barb Gleim, online or by calling 717-249-1990. During the event, we’ll discuss legislation that Rep. Wendy Fink and I introduced to eliminate school property taxes and provide long-overdue relief to Pennsylvania homeowners. This is a great opportunity to ask questions and learn more about how this proposal offers a better way to fund education across the commonwealth. Want to help your community learn more? Host a town hall to share how this proposal can ease the burden on homeowners and improve education funding. Call my office at 717-432-1730 to get started. Strengthening Local Government in Pennsylvania
Last week, I had the privilege of chairing the Senate Local Government Committee, where we advanced several bills aimed at strengthening local governance across the commonwealth. A key highlight was Senate Bill 1036, which consolidates the First Class Township Code into Title 73. This step makes it easier for lawmakers to update local government laws and for the public to access and understand them. Other bills passed by the committee include:
These bills demonstrate a focus on practical, thoughtful legislation that equips local leaders to better serve their communities and ensures our local governments operate efficiently and with transparency. Standing Up for PA Taxpayers
With the state budget more than 100 days overdue, we are continuing to push for a responsible budget that respects taxpayers and will not lead to massive tax increases just a year or two from now. Unfortunately, Democrats in the House of Representatives have again proposed an irresponsible plan that seeks to spend billions more than taxpayers can afford by using one-time dollars. The Independent Fiscal Office projects only $46.5 billion in revenue for the state this year, which underscores the need for fiscal responsibility. That’s why I am committed to not going above the level-funded budget we passed in August. The most prudent action for the House to take would be to immediately pass the budget approved by the Senate back on August 12 – which would get money flowing to counties, schools and social service agencies. It’s time to put people above politics. Senate Republican leaders discussed the impasse here. Ensuring U.S. and Pennsylvania Flags Are Made in America
Reflecting a growing effort to support American manufacturing, the Senate approved legislation ensuring every U.S. and Pennsylvania flag purchased by the commonwealth is made entirely in the U.S. using American materials. Senate Bill 784 requires the Pennsylvania Department of General Services to procure only flags that are both produced and constructed from materials sourced within the U.S. Each flag must also carry a label reading “Made in America.” The measure not only promotes American-made products within state procurement practices, it prevents the use of taxpayer dollars to purchase flags from nations that do not share the values of Pennsylvania citizens. The bill was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration. Examining the Use of AI in Education and Workforce Development
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the classroom and how schools are adapting programs to prepare students for changing workforce demands were the topics of a public hearing held by the Senate Education Committee and the Senate Communications and Technology Committee. The joint panel heard from educators as well as workforce development and policy experts who discussed the need to embrace AI responsibly, in a manner that retains student critical thinking, ensures ethical and safe use, and prepares students to fill in-demand jobs. Hearing video and written testimony can be found on the Senate Communications and Technology Committee and Senate Education Committee websites. 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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