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In this Update:
- Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas
- Bells Across PA Unveiled in Cumberland County
- Committee Examines CDLs and REAL IDs Being Issued to Illegal Immigrants
- Dec. 31 Deadline for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
- It’s Annual Dog License Time
- PennDOT Roadwork Schedules for Cumberland and York Counties
Important Notice – In observance of the Christmas holiday, my office will close at 12 p.m. on Dec. 24 and remain closed Dec. 25–26.
Wishing You a Very Merry Christmas
As we celebrate the season, I am grateful for the opportunity to serve this community and hope your holiday is filled with joy, warmth and time with loved ones. I invite you to watch my personal Christmas message here and wish you all a very merry Christmas!
Bells Across PA Unveiled in Cumberland County
Cumberland County recently welcomed a bell from America250PA’s Bells Across PA, featuring a design by local artist Phil George. Congratulations to Phil on this recognition of his talent!
The program invites artists across the state to decorate three-foot fiberglass bells to commemorate America’s semiquincentennial in 2026. Each bell is unique and interactive, encouraging visitors to touch and explore the designs, with the goal of placing at least one bell in each of the state’s 67 counties.
Committee Examines CDLs and REAL IDs Being Issued to Illegal Immigrants
The Senate Transportation Committee held a public hearing to examine commercial vehicle safety and nondomiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) following recent claims of CDLs and REAL IDs being issued to illegal immigrants.
Pennsylvania law bans regular and commercial driver’s licenses for anyone unlawfully present in the commonwealth. Last month, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested an illegal immigrant from Uzbekistan wanted for belonging to a terrorist organization. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) issued him a CDL with a REAL ID indication in July.
The committee examined commercial vehicle safety and nondomiciled commercial driver’s licenses with driving advocates, along with officials from PennDOT and the Pennsylvania State Police. You can view the hearing and read testimony here.
Dec. 31 Deadline for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
The deadline to apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is Dec. 31. Eligible residents could qualify for up to $1,000 (plus supplemental rebates for qualifying applicants).
The program provides financial relief to older adults and people with disabilities who paid property taxes or rent in 2024. To qualify, applicants must be age 65+, widows/widowers 50+ or individuals with disabilities 18+, and their household income must be $46,520 or less (excluding half of Social Security income).
Applications can be submitted online, by mail or in person, or by calling 1-888-222-9190 for assistance. My office is also available to help you apply for this rebate by calling 717-432-1730.
It’s Annual Dog License Time
The deadline to purchase an annual license renewal for your dog is Jan. 1, 2026. Many counties allow you to purchase a lifetime license.
Licensing fees help the millions of dogs in Pennsylvania by funding the Bureau of Dog Law Enforcement. If your dog gets lost, a current license is the fastest way to get your dog back home.
Dogs must be licensed at the point of adoption or purchase, or at three months if no transfer of ownership has taken place. Annual licenses can be purchased online from your county treasurer in one location here.
PennDOT Roadwork Schedules for Cumberland and York Counties
As we move into the winter months, PennDOT road work schedules are released less frequently. To ensure you stay informed, we will share PennDOT news releases about specific construction projects planned in our senatorial district.
Because these updates are issued based on project timelines, the information at the link may not change each week, and it may not include every project or reflect the latest conditions.
We hope these updates help you plan ahead, avoid delays and travel safely throughout the season.
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