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In this Update:
Best Wishes for a Happy Easter
Easter represents joy, hope and redemption. Warmest wishes to all families who celebrate this holy holiday and rejoice in eternal life. Happy Easter! Highlights in the 47th
Edward Jones hosted a ribbon cutting last Wednesday for its new office located in Evans City! It’s nice seeing another business open up shop in Butler County!
Another year in the books for the Beaver County Maple Syrup and Music Festival which means it’s another year of flipping delicious pancakes for all those who attended! It’s always a pleasure to attend this fun-filled event here in the 47th!
Recently, I had the pleasure of attending the groundbreaking for the future aviation center located at the Beaver County Airport! This project became a reality through the hard work of the Community College of Beaver County and the Beaver County Airport Authority task force.
Congratulations to Jim Scheck on his retirement from the New Sewickley Fire District after 55 years of serving and protecting our communities! I had the honor of presenting him with a citation at the Fire District’s banquet over the weekend.
While attending the Pirate’s home opener, I had the opportunity to meet Marc Fogel who had the honor of throwing the opening pitch! Pre-Register Today for Our Kid’s Extravaganza on May 17!
Our annual Kid’s Extravaganza is on May 17, from 11a.m. to 2p.m., at the Community College of Beaver County (1 Campus Drive in Monaca). Pre-registration is encouraged! Click here to register! Families are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for a chance to compete in our cow milking contest. Winner gets to compete against me in the final round of the competition! If you have any questions, please call my Rochester district office at 724-774-0444. Also, mark your calendar with the below dates for our upcoming senior expos:
Voter Registration Deadline is May 5
The deadline to register to vote in Pennsylvania’s May 20 primary election is Monday, May 5. Your county election office must receive your application for a mail-in or absentee ballot by Tuesday, May 13, at 5 p.m. To legally register, individuals must be a citizen of the United States, reside in their local voting precincts at least 30 days prior to the election and be at least age 18 on Election Day, Tuesday, May 20. Once registered to vote, you are not required to register again unless you change your residence, name or political party affiliation. Voter registration forms, mail-in ballot applications and absentee ballot applications are available here or from your local county’s Board of Elections. You can also use the site to check your registration status. REAL ID to Replace Driver’s License as Federally Acceptable ID on May 7
Beginning May 7, Pennsylvanians who wish to board flights, visit military bases and enter certain federal facilities will be required to present a form of federally accepted identification. Options include a passport, military ID or a REAL ID. You do not need to wait until your driver license renews to get a REAL ID. To get one, you must provide documents proving your identity, lawful status, Social Security number and Pennsylvania residency. Review the list of acceptable documents. All documents must be original versions or certified copies (if applicable). While any of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) driver license centers can verify these documents for customers who want a REAL ID, only certain locations can provide your REAL ID the same day. Otherwise, expect to receive your REAL ID within 15 business days after successful document verification. To make it more convenient for Pennsylvanians to get a REAL ID, PennDOT is offering dedicated time at some driver license centers on April 28 and May 5. Both REAL ID Days are on Mondays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Senate Passes Bill Reforming Nomination Process for Agency Heads
To restore balance and transparency in state government, the Senate passed a bill reining in the use of unconfirmed state agency leaders. Senate Bill 472 advanced to the House of Representatives for consideration. Former Gov. Tom Wolf appointed 11 individuals to lead various state agencies in the “acting” capacity and never nominated them to the Senate as part of the official confirmation process. Additionally, 21 cabinet officials served in “acting” capacity longer than 90 days. This allowed key decisions to be made without public scrutiny. With the passage of the bill, an individual serving in a leadership role without official confirmation by the Senate would be designated as “Deputy Head of Department.” The designation could be used once during a governor’s term. These individuals would have to appear before the General Assembly during the annual budget process. They would not receive elevated compensation or additional benefits beyond their peers. Most importantly, they would not be allowed to remain indefinitely without Senate review and would not be permitted to serve longer than 90 days. Free Cleanup Supplies for PA Communities
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is working to improve the state’s communities by cleaning up litter. Now through May 31 while supplies last, free work gloves, safety vests and trash bags are available to groups who register their cleanup event. Donated landfill space is offered for trash collected during cleanups held in April. Tires cannot be accepted, and groups should plan for proper disposal of electronics that are found. Read more about how to organize a cleanup event. Please email or call Michelle Dunn with Pick Up Pennsylvania at 724-836-4121, extension 113, with any questions. In 2024, more than 77,000 volunteers picked up more than 3.2 million tons of litter and trash. Another 4.5 million pounds of materials were recycled and more than 14,000 trees, flowers and other greens were planted.
Please contact me to provide input on any state-related matter, or to receive help in dealing with a state agency. |
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