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In This Update:
Strengthening Penalties for Gun Store Thefts
Yesterday, Rep. Joe Hogan and I joined Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday and Middletown Township Police Department at LugerMan Gun Shop in Langhorne, the site of a 2023 burglary, to highlight our legislation aimed at strengthening penalties for gun store thefts. Our legislation would:
Our law enforcement agencies are out there every day working to keep our communities safe. We need to ensure they have the backing of strong, modern laws that reflect the realities they face. In the News: Levittown Now: Sen. Farry Proposes Harsher Sentences For Firearms Theft Free Fire & EMS Co-Op for High School Seniors
Do you know a high school student who is interested in becoming a first responder? A no-cost Fire & EMS co-op program could be their start. The course offers:
The program is perfect for students already volunteering or those looking to kickstart their career. Interested students should talk to their guidance counselor ASAP to enroll for the 2026-2027 school year. Or call our office and we can guide you in the right direction to get started. I partnered with Bucks County Community College, Bucks County Emergency Health Services, and local high schools to offer this program. The inaugural class has students from Neshaminy, Bensalem and Conwell Egan High Schools. I stopped by their class at the Lower Bucks Public Safety Training Center recently for feedback from the students and instructors. The program, which is held in the second half of the school day at Lower Bucks Public Safety Training Center, would also be beneficial for students who want to get a jump-start on a college degree, want to be able to apply for a live-in program near a college or university, or those needing the industry minimum to get hired as an EMT, firefighter, dispatcher, nurse, physician assistant, and other similar careers. EMS providers, municipal fire departments, county 911 centers, and law enforcement agencies are always seeking qualified candidates with the type of skills the co-op offers. Grand Opening for FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Center
I was pleased to join Lower Bucks County Chamber of Commerce for the Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for FYZICAL Therapy and Balance Center in Bensalem. Through its specialized approach to physical therapy, balance training, and fall prevention, FYZICAL provides innovative, personalized care that helps patients regain strength, restore confidence, and maintain independence. They are conveniently located at 2816 Street Road (Showcase Plaza) in Bensalem, with plenty of free parking. Athletes Helping Athletes
I was proud to join Athletes Helping Athletes for their Baseball Fun Day last weekend at El 1 Sports in Huntington Valley. Athletes Helping Athletes, Inc’s mission is to connect special needs athletes with mainstream student-athletes in a spirit of friendship for their mutual benefit and inspiration. To learn more about this amazing organization and future events, check out their website https://www.aha-2002.com/. May is Mammography Month
May is Mammography Month in Pennsylvania. It’s an opportunity to spread the word that early detection of breast cancer through mammograms saves lives. As many of you know, my wife went through a two-year battle with breast cancer. We know firsthand the importance of self-exams and getting your screenings. Video with more info on mammography month. This PA Breast Cancer Coalition resource page walks you through the steps of the mammogram process. Mammograms are available at no cost in Pennsylvania. If you haven’t yet, use Mammo May to schedule your mammogram and please spread the word to women in your life. Senate Approves Legislation to Help Relieve PA Nurse Shortage
The Senate approved legislation to help alleviate Pennsylvania’s nurse shortage by increasing the number of qualified nursing students. Senate Bill 998 would establish the Nurse Education Capacity Expansion Grant Program, aimed at increasing the number of qualified nursing students by providing targeted support to accredited nursing schools across Pennsylvania. Nursing education programs would have to meet key performance benchmarks, including strong graduation rates, high licensure exam pass rates and successful job placement outcomes. The bill now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration. Read more about Senate Bill 998 here. May 4 is the Deadline to Register to Vote in the Primary Election
This Monday, May 4 is the deadline to register to vote in the May 19 primary election. You can register to vote online, by mail or at several government agencies. To register to vote in Pennsylvania, you must:
Learn more about registering to vote here. Check if you’re registered to vote here. |
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