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In this Update:
State Funding for Southampton Fire Company
Rep. Marcell and I were proud to present a $160,000 state funding check to the Southampton Fire Company for new rescue tools that will help protect our community. The upgraded battery-operated tools replace outdated corded equipment and will allow their dedicated volunteer firefighters to operate at emergencies faster and more effectively. A huge thank you to the dedicated men and women of Southampton Fire Company for their commitment to keeping our community safe. Happy to bring this funding to Southampton to support their lifesaving work while easing the burden on local taxpayers. Watch video presentation. Local Fallen Heros Remembered
On Wednesday, the Council Rock School District honored two fallen heroes with a memorial shadow box during a dedication ceremony at the Star Center. Army PFC Robert Dembowski Jr. and Army Msgt. Kenneth Elwell, both Council Rock North graduates, made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. The memorial, displayed in the Star Center vestibule, will stand as a lasting reminder of their courage and sacrifice to students, staff, and visitors. USAF veteran Eric Saracino, who helped lead the community effort to create the memorial, delivered a moving speech prior to the unveiling. While I was unable to attend, our staff was honored to represent me alongside Rep. Marcell, the Dembowski and Elwell families, Council Rock staff and students, local veterans, and many community members. Strengthening Pennsylvania’s Economy and Creating More Jobs
As we continue to examine Gov. Josh Shapiro’s new state budget proposal, one of the things I’ll be focused on is improving our state’s economy and laying the groundwork to allow businesses to create more family-sustaining jobs. Over the past several years, we’ve steadily improved the tax climate in Pennsylvania, for example, reducing the corporate net income tax, which used to be second-highest in the nation. We’ve also positioned Pennsylvania to be a national leader in the emerging field of drone research and deployment, protected seasonal workers from unemployment compensation benefit cuts (UC), improved the systems for training barbers and cosmetologists, and much more. I recently attended a press conference announcing a $3.5 billion investment by Eli Lilly to build a brand new state-of-the-art pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Lehigh County, expecting to create 850 jobs. This is a big win for the Commonwealth because investments like this strengthen our regional economy and create opportunities across the entire state. One of the most important things we can do to make our state’s economy work better is to enact a state budget that includes responsible state spending. We must also take steps to make Pennsylvania a better place for entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses, bringing more jobs to the commonwealth and strengthening our communities. The Dangers of Walking on Frozen Bodies of Water
Cold weather means more frozen bodies of water and the risk that comes with walking on them, especially rivers and streams. The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission offers this safety advice:
Look for new ice, which is clear or has a blue tint, and remember that ice thickness is not consistent across the surface of a lake or pond. Learn more about ice fishing and ice safety, including an ice thickness and safety chart, here. Celebrating Presidents’ Day
Monday is Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday that began as a celebration of George Washington’s Feb. 22 birthday and was expanded to cover Abraham Lincoln’s on Feb. 12. While it’s now considered an occasion to honor all the nation’s chief executives, the first and 16th presidents hold a special place in the hearts of Americans. General George Washington led the Continental Army and became the nation’s first president, stepping aside after two terms. President Lincoln guided the country through a horrific Civil War, holding the United States together when victory was not assured, and setting the tone for unity by declaring “malice toward none.”
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