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In this Update:
State Funding Secured to Support Bucks County Law Enforcement
Representatives Tomlinson, Marcell, Labs, and Hogan and I held a press conference earlier this week outside the Bensalem Township Building to officially announce funding we secured for Bensalem Police Department to acquire a BearCat for the safety of Bucks County residents and law enforcement. We were joined by Bucks County District Attorney, Jennifer Schorn, Bucks County Sherrif, Fred Harran, Bensalem Township Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo, Police Chiefs Association of Bucks County President, Daniel Friel, Bensalem Township Director of Public Safety Bill McVey, and other Bucks County law enforcement leaders. Currently, Bucks County’s three SWAT teams share a single BearCat that has been in service for more than 15 years. Housed in central Bucks County, this state-of-the-art armored rescue vehicle, often has a response time of up to two hours, particularly for incidents in the southern part of the county. The addition of a new BearCat stationed in Bensalem Township will drastically reduce response times, particularly in the densely populated southern regions of the county. We would hope that this vehicle will never be needed, but our Bucks County law enforcement will be prepared to protect the residents of Bucks County and their fellow officers in the event that it is. Watch full press conference: https://vimeo.com/pasenategop/091024-farry-newser-bearcat Applications Open: Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy for At-Risk Youth
The Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy (KSCA) is accepting applications for its class, which begins in January 2025. KSCA is designed to give academically challenged teens a second chance at obtaining their basic education, as well as learning leadership, self-discipline and responsibility. The program is open to 16- to 18-year-old Pennsylvania residents who are at risk of not graduating from high school, no longer attending any school or have not received a high school diploma or equivalent certificate. Applicants must be willing to be drug free, free of felony convictions and voluntarily commit to the program. If selected, students will attend the 22-week residential phase at Fort Indiantown Gap in Lebanon County. Learn more about eligibility requirements and begin the application process here. Anyone who prefers to have an application mailed or would like to talk with someone about the program may contact the academy by emailing RA-MVPAChallenge@pa.gov or calling 717-861-7767. Free Webinars Provide Useful College Financial Aid Info
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency is holding free webinars to assist college-bound students and their families with navigating the financial aid process. On Tuesday, Sept. 24, at noon, speakers will discuss the financial aid timeline. On Thursday, Sept. 26, at 6:30 p.m., speakers will focus on how to search for scholarships and pay for any remaining costs. Register to attend the one-hour webinars. National Voter Registration Day is a Great Reminder
Tuesday, Sept. 17, is National Voter Registration Day. It’s a great time to confirm that you are registered to vote at your current address or to register if you have moved or would be a first-time voter. The last day to register to vote in Pennsylvania before the Nov. 5 election is Monday, Oct. 21. You may submit your application online, by mail to your county voter registration office or in person at your county voter registration office. Active-duty military members or veterans who are hospitalized or bedridden may register at any time. Learn more about that option. Upcoming Community Events in 6th Senatorial DistrictThere are many community events this fall in the 6th Senate district that I am hosting or participating in. Come by our legislative table to check out the services we offer! Bensalem Township Sen. Farry and Rep. Tomlinson’s Shredding Event – Tomorrow! More Info: Upcoming Events – Senator Farry Rep. Tomlinson’s Senior Expo Langhorne Borough Olde Langhorne Harvest Day Lower Southampton Township Lower South Community & First Responder Event Rep. Hogan’s Shredding Event Middletown Township ParklandFest Community Day Northampton Township Northampton Day Festival Senator Farry’s Senior Expo Upper Southampton Township Rep. Marcell’s Veteran Event Warminster Township Warminster Day & Touch a Truck Rep. Kristin Marcell’s Shredding Event Warrington Community Day
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