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In this Update:
Our Shredding Event Tomorrow is Rain or Shine
Rep. Hogan and I are hosting a free paper shredding event and food drive tomorrow, Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to noon., at my Langhorne district office, located at 370 East Maple Ave., to help residents of the 6th Senatorial District guard themselves against identity theft. The event is rain or shine. Residents are encouraged to bring documents that contain sensitive information, such as Social Security numbers, medical information, or bank account numbers, to be thoroughly shredded. Due to high demand, individuals are limited to two file boxes of paper to be shredded. Please do not place your paper in plastic bags as it cannot be shredded. This is an event for residents only, no businesses, please. Attendees are asked to consider bringing a non-perishable food item donation for those locally in need. Prior to the event, please place all shredding materials and donation items in the trunk of your vehicle. Once you arrive, stay in your vehicle and staff will assist with removing the materials. Our staff will be on hand during the event to address any state-related issues or questions. Purrfect Ending
I have learned this past week, that cats choose us. Last week, I shared with you that I found a kitten hiding in the engine of my car on my way to a conference. Middletown’s ACO Keen was able to retrieve her safely and Women’s Animal Center took her in, provided her with much needed care and nicknamed her “Frankie.” I am thrilled to share that we have officially adopted the kitten and she joined our family this week. For now, she’s known as “Frankie,” but given the unique way she found us we’re working on a name that better suits her. Thank you to Women’s Animal Center for all you have done to get her ready to come home and for all you do every day for our furry friends. I encourage anyone that is considering fostering or adopting an animal to reach out to them. They are in need of kitten fosters who can help bottle feed and care for young, orphaned kittens until they are old enough to be adopted. Fosters are critical in helping increase survival rates for young kittens and preparing them to be placed for adoption. If you are interested in fostering, contact their foster team at lmatteson@womensanimalcenter.org. Honoring an Eagle Scout
Congratulations to Max Dumack of Troop 99 on earning the rank of Eagle Scout – the highest advancement rank available. I was proud to attend Max’s Court of Honor this past weekend and present him with a citation from the Senate of PA for this monumental achievement. Max has served his troop as Den Chief, Scribe, Scribe, Patrol Leader and Assistant Senior Patrol Leader and is a Brotherhood member of the Order of Arrow. For his Scout community service project, Max restored and made improvements to a memorial at Fraternal Order of Police Lodge No. 53. This included cleaning, landscaping and adding flowers, ground cover and trees. National Police Week
This week, we proudly honor National Police Week by recognizing the courage, dedication, and selfless service of our law enforcement officers. Every day they show up – not for recognition, but to protect, serve and make a difference for our community. I would like to also recognize all the families of those law enforcement officers for the sacrifices they make as their loved ones step out the door for their shift. We pause to remember and pay tribute to those officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Their bravery will never be forgotten, and their legacy lives on in the communities they gave everything to protect. Senate Votes to Help Fire and EMS Departments
The Senate passed legislation to address Pennsylvania’s volunteer firefighter shortage that, if left unaddressed, threatens to cause local tax hikes to fund paid services. The bill would also fix recent issues with emergency services grant funding. I was happy to co-sponsor Senate Bill 466, which would allow job training credits to count toward Firefighter I Certification, giving volunteer recruits a more flexible pathway to credentialing. It would also correct a recent administrative error that led to a number of Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services grants being rescinded. Many departments had already budgeted for those funds, and the bill would ensure they receive the support they were promised. To prevent similar issues, the bill would also establish a one-time, 15-day grace period – available once every three years – for fire and EMS companies to submit required reports without needing to demonstrate undue hardship. It moves to the House of Representatives for consideration. If you have the time and interest in becoming a firefighter, please contact your local fire company. Win Money for Your Child’s Education
In honor of PA 529 Day on May 29, Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity invites families to contribute $10 or more to their child’s PA 529 account in May to be automatically eligible for one of six regional awards of $5,529. PA 529 plans allow families to use their savings to pay for a wide variety of education expenses, including at any qualified educational institution, from K-12 to college and career training programs. If the child doesn’t pursue education, the beneficiary can be updated to certain family members or used to repay the principal and interest on a qualified education loan for a PA 529 beneficiary or sibling. Anyone – parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles and family friends – can contribute to a PA 529 plan. Saving with PA 529 does not impact a student’s eligibility for Pennsylvania state financial aid. Learn more. Election Day is Tuesday, May 20
Election Day is Tuesday, May 20, and polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line by 8 p.m., you will be able to vote. If you applied for a mail-in or absentee ballot, your county election office must receive it by Tuesday, May 20, at 8 p.m. Track your ballot to confirm it was received. Any voter who requested to vote using a mail-in or absentee ballot but would prefer to vote in person may do so. Bring the ballot and the envelope to surrender at the polls. If you don’t have those materials, you may vote using a provisional ballot. Call 1-877-VOTESPA (1-877-868-3772) if you experience any issues.
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