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Stop-the-Bleed Seminar Coming June 12 |
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Application Deadline Extended for 2024 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program |
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Scam Alert: Traffic Tickets |
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Economic Impact of Golf Highlighted at Capitol |
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Attention Students: House Fellowship Program Taking Applications |
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Remembering D-Day |
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Visitors Make Their Mark in Capitol |
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Stop-the-Bleed Seminar Coming June 12
Penn State Health and I are joining to host a stop-the-bleed seminar Thursday, June 12. Providers will share information on how to provide life-saving aid in the first minutes of a medical emergency.
Join us Thursday, June 12, from 6-8 p.m. at Hummelstown Chemical Fire Co., 249 E. Main St., Hummelstown. Call 717-534-1323 for more information or to RSVP.
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Application Deadline Extended for 2024 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
The deadline for senior citizens and Pennsylvanians with disabilities to apply for rebates on rent and property taxes paid in 2024 has been extended to Dec. 31.
Income limits for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program increased this year to $46,520 for both homeowners and renters. If you were earning too much to qualify before, you may be eligible now. Remember to exclude 50% of Social Security when determining your income. The law I supported to expand the program also increased the maximum rebate to $1,000.
The program is open to residents age 65 years and older; widows and widowers 50 years and older; and people with disabilities 18 years and older.
Remember – you do not need to pay anyone for assistance to apply for the rebates. Apply online at mypath.pa.gov, or contact my office for help. Additional information about the program is available here.
Rebates will be distributed beginning July 1, as required by law.
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Scam Alert: Traffic Tickets
The Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts (AOPC) is advising the public to stay vigilant against a recently reported text message scam involving the Pennsylvania court system.
The scam text messages claim “records show that as of today, there is an outstanding traffic ticket” which must be paid via a scam URL. The text goes on to outline fictitious actions and penalties that will be taken if the ticket is not paid including license and vehicle suspension, criminal prosecution and negative impacts to personal credit scores.
The AOPC will never place calls or send text messages to anyone soliciting payment by credit card, gift card or any other means of electronic funds transfer for any reason.
If you receive this text, contact state and/or local police as well as the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Bureau of Consumer Protection at 800-441-2555 or scams@attorneygeneral.gov.
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Economic Impact of Golf Highlighted at Capitol
The U.S. Open and PGA Championship trophies came to Harrisburg this week to highlight that Pennsylvania will host these prestigious tournaments in 2025 and 2026.
Golf is a huge economic generator for our Commonwealth, bringing in over $6 billion annually.
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Attention Students: House Fellowship Program Taking Applications
The Pennsylvania House Legislative Fellowship Program is accepting applications for its fall 2025 semester.
The program is based at Pennsylvania’s Capitol Building in Harrisburg where fellows are assigned to work in House standing committees or leadership offices; are compensated for their work (which may also include college credit); and are provided the opportunities to draft and present their own legislation, attend meet-and-greets with various public officials and staff, and tour some of the Commonwealth’s historic public spaces, to name a few.
Qualified applicants must be undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or law school students; enrolled in a Pennsylvania college/university or a Pennsylvania resident enrolled in an out-of-state institution; and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
For more information or to apply, visit www.pahousefellowship.us. Applications can be submitted via email to pahousefellowship@pabmc.net. The deadline to apply for the fall term is July 1.
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Remembering D-Day
Today marks the 81st anniversary of the Normandy landings during World War II, otherwise recognized as D-Day. D-Day marked the beginning of the final push across Europe to defeat Axis forces during World War II, with more than 9,000 Allied soldiers killed or wounded in that battle alone. For a full history on D-Day, click here.
I wish to extend a special heartfelt thank you to the men and women who served that day, and our gratitude to those who did not come home. Your legacy is not forgotten.
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Visitors Make Their Mark in Capitol
Visitors to the Capitol this week included representatives of the Pennsylvania Association of Staff Nurses & Allied Professionals and Pennsylvania Restaurant & Lodging Association.
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