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E-news Updates – April 12, 2024
In this Update: Visit From Indiana County Sheriff Energy Independence Bill Requiring Prosecutors to Notify ICE of Illegal Migrants Passes Senate 2024 PA Leadership Conference Legislative Update Senate Session Introduction of Dysen Gould Senate Approves Bill Prioritizing Community Safety Beware of E-ZPass Scam Increasing Student Safety, Eliminating Vehicle Owner Fee April is National Financial Literacy […] [Read More]
Friday: Ceremony Designating Highway for Cpt. Harry G. Cramer
A ceremony will be held Friday designating a portion of Route 403 in the name of Army Cpt. Harry G. Cramer said Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35.). [Read More]
E-news Updates – April 5, 2024
In this Update: IUP Makerspace Event in Armstrong County Pennsylvania Senate Acts to Target Opioid Overdoses Court Ruling Helps to Safeguard Elections Survey: Sunday Hunting in Pennsylvania YMCA of Indiana County Good Friday Breakfast Destroy Spotted Lanternfly Eggs, Support PA Agriculture PA Broadband Development Authority Unveils Improved Website Mobile Van Connects Veterans with Important Services, […] [Read More]
Pittman Calls Court Ruling a Win for Safeguarding Elections
Senate Majority Leader Joe Pittman (R-41) today applauded the Third Circuit Court ruling upholding Pennsylvania State law that voters must date a mail-in ballot in order for it to be accepted: [Read More]
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I recently had the honor of attending an #EagleScout ceremony with PA State Rep. Brian Smith for Dylan Novella of Jefferson County.
Dylan is the son of Thomas and Ashley Novella and is a member of Troop 245. For his Eagle Scout #communityservice project, Dylan built a prayer bench and prayer mailbox for the New Beginnings Church in Punxsutawney PA. Congratulations and best wishes to Dylan!
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I recently had the honor of attending an #EagleScout ceremony with PA State Rep. Brian Smith for Dylan Novella of Jefferson County.
Dylan is the son of Thomas and Ashley Novella and is a member of Troop 245. For his Eagle Scout #communityservice project, Dylan built a prayer bench and prayer mailbox for the New Beginnings Church in Punxsutawney PA. Congratulations and best wishes to Dylan!
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Dysen Gould was recently named Punxsutawney Rotary Club โBoy of the Monthโ for February 2024. It was great to welcome Dysen and his parents, DJ and Kendra, to the #PASenate and introduce Dysen during session to recognize his achievement.
I had the privilege of first meeting Dysen a few months ago. He is a diligent honor student in the academy curriculum and a wrestler at Punxsutawney Area High School. Dysen is preparing to embark on a new journey attending American University in Washington D.C. later this year, and I am quite optimistic for his future and the positive contributions he will make to society. Congratulations to Dysen!
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Dysen Gould was recently named Punxsutawney Rotary Club โBoy of the Monthโ for February 2024. It was great to welcome Dysen and his parents, DJ and Kendra, to the #PASenate and introduce Dysen during session to recognize his achievement.
I had the privilege of first meeting Dysen a few months ago. He is a diligent honor student in the academy curriculum and a wrestler at Punxsutawney Area High School. Dysen is preparing to embark on a new journey attending American University in Washington D.C. later this year, and I am quite optimistic for his future and the positive contributions he will make to society. Congratulations to Dysen!
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It was a pleasure to welcome and meet with Indiana County Sheriffโs Office, Sheriff Robert (Bob) Fyock in my Harrisburg office.
Sheriff Fyock was at the Capitol to participate in an #earlychildhoodeducation event highlighting the need for more pre-k teachers and childcare workers. He shared his law enforcement perspective on the importance of providing high-quality early childcare and pre-k programs, crime prevention benefits, and cost savings in the criminal justice system. My sincere thanks to Sheriff Fyock for all he does to protect and support our community!
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It was a pleasure to welcome and meet with Indiana County Sheriffโs Office, Sheriff Robert (Bob) Fyock in my Harrisburg office.
Sheriff Fyock was at the Capitol to participate in an #earlychildhoodeducation event highlighting the need for more pre-k teachers and childcare workers. He shared his law enforcement perspective on the importance of providing high-quality early childcare and pre-k programs, crime prevention benefits, and cost savings in the criminal justice system. My sincere thanks to Sheriff Fyock for all he does to protect and support our community!
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Our Commonwealth has an abundance of God-given natural resources, which have allowed #Pennsylvania to be a leader in energy production.
This #EnergyIndependence truly and literally allows us to be a lamp of liberty for the rest of the world and is #nationalsecurity.
I`m proud to stand with my colleagues as we continue to focus on maximum wage jobs and respecting taxpayers, while implementing initiatives to promote investment and innovation here in PA.
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Our Commonwealth has an abundance of God-given natural resources, which have allowed #Pennsylvania to be a leader in energy production.
This #EnergyIndependence truly and literally allows us to be a lamp of liberty for the rest of the world and is #nationalsecurity.
I`m proud to stand with my colleagues as we continue to focus on maximum wage jobs and respecting taxpayers, while implementing initiatives to promote investment and innovation here in PA.
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Last week, I was honored to offer a legislative update at the 2024 PA Leadership Conference.
Our @pasenategop majority believes in the Promise of #Pennsylvania, which can be found in our rural, urban and suburban #Communities alike.
We believe #empowerment is the best word to sum up our agenda. By empowering families, empowering taxpayers, empowering law enforcement and empowering voters, our communities will be stronger and safer.
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Last week, I was honored to offer a legislative update at the 2024 PA Leadership Conference.
Our @pasenategop majority believes in the Promise of #Pennsylvania, which can be found in our rural, urban and suburban #Communities alike.
We believe #empowerment is the best word to sum up our agenda. By empowering families, empowering taxpayers, empowering law enforcement and empowering voters, our communities will be stronger and safer.
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As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the health and safety of communities across Pennsylvania, the #PASenate recently passed Senate Bill 1054, introduced by my colleague @senatormastriano.
The legislation would require the Department of Health to coordinate with the Pennsylvania State Police to ensure real-time #overdose reporting by #EMS providers is incorporated into a statewide tracking system known as the Overdose Information Network (ODIN) system.
EMS providers are responsible for handling more than 80% of overdoses annually in Pennsylvania. The access to real time data helps public officials ensure that adequate overdose reversal drug supplies are available, substance use outreach efforts are enhanced, and #lawenforcement investigations are undertaken to interrupt sources of deadly substances.
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As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the health and safety of communities across Pennsylvania, the #PASenate recently passed Senate Bill 1054, introduced by my colleague @senatormastriano.
The legislation would require the Department of Health to coordinate with the Pennsylvania State Police to ensure real-time #overdose reporting by #EMS providers is incorporated into a statewide tracking system known as the Overdose Information Network (ODIN) system.
EMS providers are responsible for handling more than 80% of overdoses annually in Pennsylvania. The access to real time data helps public officials ensure that adequate overdose reversal drug supplies are available, substance use outreach efforts are enhanced, and #lawenforcement investigations are undertaken to interrupt sources of deadly substances.
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It is always great to take part in events exploring new and innovative ways to engage with students and our surrounding communities. @iupedu officials recently hosted a tri-county visioning event at the Northpointe campus for their #entrepreneurialsuccess makerspace. The goal of this initiative is to address regional needs by sharing resources to expand the impact on Armstrong, Indiana and Cambria countiesโ #workforce and economic development.
This is a great opportunity to determine collaboration among multiple counties and #highereducation, while opening doors for students to find career paths here in western Pennsylvania!
Pictured with me from L to R: Michael Baker, Chairman, Armstrong Industrial Development Corporation; Dr. Hilliary Creely, Dean of IUP School of Graduate Studies; Dr. Frederick (Rick) Adkins, IUP STEAMSHOP Director and professor in the Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences; Sean Derry, IUP professor of Studio Art; Rich Fitzgerald, Executive Director of the Southwest Pennsylvania Commission; Jennifer Gilburg, Deputy Secretary of Technology and Entrepreneurship for Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development; Thomas Chernisky, Cambria County Commissioner; Sharon Massey, IUP Studio Art faculty; Patrick Joyal, Southwest Region Director for Governor Josh Shapiro; and Dr. Michael Driscoll, IUP President
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It is always great to take part in events exploring new and innovative ways to engage with students and our surrounding communities. @iupedu officials recently hosted a tri-county visioning event at the Northpointe campus for their #entrepreneurialsuccess makerspace. The goal of this initiative is to address regional needs by sharing resources to expand the impact on Armstrong, Indiana and Cambria countiesโ #workforce and economic development.
This is a great opportunity to determine collaboration among multiple counties and #highereducation, while opening doors for students to find career paths here in western Pennsylvania!
Pictured with me from L to R: Michael Baker, Chairman, Armstrong Industrial Development Corporation; Dr. Hilliary Creely, Dean of IUP School of Graduate Studies; Dr. Frederick (Rick) Adkins, IUP STEAMSHOP Director and professor in the Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences; Sean Derry, IUP professor of Studio Art; Rich Fitzgerald, Executive Director of the Southwest Pennsylvania Commission; Jennifer Gilburg, Deputy Secretary of Technology and Entrepreneurship for Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development; Thomas Chernisky, Cambria County Commissioner; Sharon Massey, IUP Studio Art faculty; Patrick Joyal, Southwest Region Director for Governor Josh Shapiro; and Dr. Michael Driscoll, IUP President
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I was honored to attend the 67th Annual Good Friday breakfast, hosted by @icymca. Thank you to Dr. Marie Cosgrove for sharing your compelling and faith-filled story! Pictured with me below are Gregg Van Horn and Indiana County District Attorney, Bob Manzi.
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I was honored to attend the 67th Annual Good Friday breakfast, hosted by @icymca. Thank you to Dr. Marie Cosgrove for sharing your compelling and faith-filled story! Pictured with me below are Gregg Van Horn and Indiana County District Attorney, Bob Manzi.
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