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In this Update:
Committee Assignments for 2025-26 Legislative Session
I received my committee assignments this week for the 2025-26 legislative session. I am proud to announce I will serve as chair of a new committee established by President Pro Tempore Sen. Kim Ward, the Institutional Sustainability and Innovation Committee. This is the first new committee that has been established in decades. As chair of this committee, my colleagues and I will work to advance legislation concerning the current and future sustainability of institutional facilities and evaluate emerging and innovative technologies that could aid in the sustainability of these institutions. Targeted areas include, but are not limited to, the healthcare and aging sectors and biotechnology and life sciences development. Additionally, I will again serve as vice chair of the Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee and will continue to serve on the Urban Affairs and Housing Committee, the Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee, Health and Human Services Committee, and the Law and Justice Committee. These committee assignments address a broad range of issues, ranging from protecting the health and safety of the public, supporting business growth, and strengthening our institutions and communities. All are vital to the well-being of Pennsylvania, and I will continue to work tirelessly for my constituents in the 6th district and the entire Commonwealth. PennDOT Contest for Students to Improve Roadway Safety
Students are invited to participate in the Innovations Challenge to help the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) increase awareness for seatbelt safety and improve driver behavior for the benefit of our roads. The challenge, which has an award of $6,000 for the winning team, encourages ninth- through twelfth-grade students to use their problem-solving, creative and strategic-thinking abilities to resolve real-world transportation challenges. Regional winners will be invited to present their solutions to the PennDOT secretary and a panel of judges, who will determine the statewide cash prize winner. The submission deadline is Jan. 31. Free Winter Activities at State Parks
Staff at Pennsylvania state parks and forests host free events throughout the year for people of all ages. During winter, snow walks, bird watching, night owl hikes and more are among the activities available. The event listing can be sorted by in-person or virtual events. It can also be filtered by region and date. To make it even more convenient, a personalized list of events can be emailed to you weekly if you build an event digest email to your liking. The email can be customized for your event preferences and when you wish to be notified. REAL ID to be In Effect on May 7
Beginning May 7, Pennsylvanians will need a REAL ID-compliant license/identification card or other federally acceptable identification (such as a valid passport or military ID) to board domestic commercial flights or enter a military installation or federal facility that requires ID. To get a REAL ID, you must bring your documents to a driver licensing center for verification in person. Learn about the specific items that are required to be issued a REAL ID. The website also offers the option to pre-verify online if your documents are already on file with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. REAL ID is optional. It is not required to drive, vote, access hospitals, visit the post office, access federal courts or apply for or receive federal benefits. Jan. 20 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Martin Luther King Jr. advocated for peace, even while he worked to instill change. As our country has faced various transitions in the past few years, I hope all Americans can celebrate his commitment to treating each other with decency – even when perspectives may differ. President Ronald Reagan signed legislation into law that made the third Monday in January a federal holiday honoring the life of Martin Luther King Jr. In observance of the holiday, our office will be closed on Monday January 20.
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