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The latest news from the State Capitol |
In this Edition:
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Taking the Oath of Office to Serve You |
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Reminder: Farm Show Kicks Off Tomorrow! |
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Have You Heard of Hospice Fraud? |
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Vehicle Fees Eliminated for Some Veterans |
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Taking the Oath of Office to Serve You
On Tuesday, Jan. 7, we lawmakers will take the oath of office for the 2025-26 Legislative Session. We have so much work to do, and I am humbled by the opportunity to continue to serve and be your voice at the state Capitol.
As outlined in the Pennsylvania Constitution, newly elected and re-elected members take the following oath: “I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support, obey and defend the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of this Commonwealth and that I will discharge the duties of my office with fidelity.”
If you’d like to watch the ceremony, it will stream live at www.PAHouseGOP.com at noon.
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Reminder: Farm Show Kicks Off Tomorrow!
The Pennsylvania Farm Show starts tomorrow (Saturday, Jan. 4) and will run through Saturday, Jan. 11. I’m excited to participate in several events and reconnect with the 106th District’s agriculture community within the halls of the Farm Show Complex.
If you are a constituent serving as an exhibitor or vendor at the Farm Show, please drop me a note, so I can say “hi” while there. Use this page.
Admission to the show is free for attendees, but parking is $15 per vehicle. Shuttle service is provided.
For all the latest news about the Farm Show, follow it on Facebook or click here.
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Have You Heard of Hospice Fraud?
The Federal Trade Commission is warning of another scam targeting older adults – hospice fraud.
Scammers are contacting these citizens – with calls, texts, emails, fake ads and even door-to-door visits – claiming they’ll set you up with services like free cooking, cleaning and home health care. What they likely won’t tell you is how. They want to commit fraud by signing you up for Medicare hospice care. Then, they can bill Medicare for all kinds of services in your name.
To protect yourself from hospice scams:
• Never give your Medicare number to someone offering “free” services like housekeeping or cooking. Medicare doesn’t offer free services like that.
• Never agree to sign up for hospice care in exchange for perks or gifts like money, gift cards or groceries.
• Know that Medicare will never come to your home to sign you up for services. If someone comes to your door, says they’re from Medicare, and tries to get you to sign up for services, they’re lying. Don’t give them any information.
Click here to learn more.
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Vehicle Fees Eliminated for Some Veterans
A new state law eliminates vehicle registration and title fees for certain veterans in the Commonwealth.
Under Act 60 of 2024, fees are eliminated for a passenger vehicle or truck weighing 9,000 pounds or less owned by military veterans who meet one of the following requirements (license plate fees still apply):
• Vehicles registered to a veteran who lost a limb or eye or who became partially paralyzed while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States.
• Vehicles registered to a veteran who, as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, was captured by the enemy in any armed conflict for which the Department of Defense authorizes a campaign medal.
• Vehicles registered to a veteran who has been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
• Vehicles registered to a veteran who has been awarded the Purple Heart.
Eligible veterans should use the MV-145V or MV-150P forms to apply for the benefit at this time. Updated forms are pending.
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