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In this Update:
- $50,000 for Warminster Fire Department
- Hearts for Home Care Discussion
- Grow PA Scholarship Applications Available Now
- License Plates Support Women Veterans
- Happy St. Patrick’s Day
50,000 for Warminster Fire Department
I was thrilled to present a $50,000 check to Warminster Fire Department yesterday to support their emergency services operations. They used the state funding for turnout gear, portable radios, and Rescue Task Force equipment and training for their full-time firefighters that were hired last year.
As a 35-year first responder, I know first-hand how important this funding is for those that put themselves on the front line to protect our community. I am happy I was able to secure this funding for them and will continue to advocate for our entire first responder community.
Hearts for Home Care Discussion
Yesterday, I co-hosted a roundtable discussion at the Bensalem Library with Representative Joe Hogan and Hearts for Home Care Advocacy, where we heard about the value and challenges of the home care community from home care employees and home care recipients.
Pennsylvania’s aging population continues to outpace most of the rest of the United States and more and more people want to remain in their homes. Home care is a lifeline for many Pennsylvanians and unfortunately it is understaffed and underfunded. Homecare is generally more cost-effective than facility care, as it reduces overall Medicare spending and is preferred by patients, saving taxpayers money.
As a member of the Senate Health and Human Services committee, I will continue to advocate for a robust group of home healthcare nurses and level of sustainability for reimbursements.
Grow PA Scholarship Grant Applications Available Now
The Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program –part of this year’s state budget – offers grants of up to $5,000 per year for in-state students who pursue a degree or certification for an in-demand occupation. The application period for grants is open now, with funding awarded on a first come, first served basis.
To qualify for the grant, applicants must agree to live and work in Pennsylvania in that occupation after graduation. Grant recipients will be required to live and work in Pennsylvania for 12 months for each year they receive the grant. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the grant converting to a loan requiring repayment.
Courses of study that qualify for the grant include agriculture, computer science, business, education, special education, STEM education, engineering, nursing, allied health, criminal justice and other programs as approved by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). Learn more or apply here.
License Plates Support Women Veterans
You can support women veterans in Pennsylvania by purchasing a license plate recognizing the importance of the brave women who have served in our military.
When you purchase the Honoring Our Women Veterans Registration Plate or the Honoring Our Women Veterans Motorcycle Registration Plate, a portion of the fee will be used to support programs assisting the approximately 63,000 female veterans in Pennsylvania. The motorcycle version of this registration plate is new, having been introduced in December. You do not need to be a veteran to purchase either of these plates.
If you are a veteran, you may want to consider purchasing either the Women Veteran Registration Plate or the Women Veteran Motorcycle Registration Plate. Applicants for these plates must submit a legible photocopy of their Form DD-214 or the front and back of their DD2(RET).
Learn more about these license plates and several other new plates available for veterans.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
A celebration of country and heritage, St. Patrick’s Day became an official religious holiday in the early 17th century. It commemorates the arrival of Christianity in Ireland.
“May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go.” – Irish blessing
The Bucks County St. Patrick’s Day Parade is tomorrow, March 15. It will start at 10:30 am at Conwell Egan and end at Vermillion Hills. For more info visit: Bucks County St. Patrick’s Day Parade
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