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In this Update:
Highlights in the 47th
Cranberry Township welcomed another business to the area! Congratulations to Clearview Credit Union who held their ribbon-cutting ceremony last week!
Congratulations to Trinity Anglican Seminary, located in Ambridge, for their victory at the Luther Bowl last weekend! The Luther Bowl is an inter-seminary flag football tournament held annually in Gettysburg at the United Lutheran Seminary.
Congratulations to Rosalind Candy Castle who celebrated their 110th anniversary and recently held their grand reopening ceremony!
The new Monaca Fire Department facility project as reached another milestone! The Borough of Monaca held their groundbreaking ceremony on the future site of the facility. I am looking forward to seeing this project completed hopefully by fall of next year as it will be of great service for police, fire, and administrative needs! Thank You to All Who Attended Our Veterans Breakfast
Thank you to all veterans who came out for the veterans appreciation breakfast hosted by the Community College of Beaver County and me. We are forever indebted to them for their service and sacrifice to keep our nation safe. View more pictures here. Over $9 million in State Grants Secured for Community Redevelopment Projects
I am pleased to share that 11 community redevelopment projects in Beaver, Butler, and Lawrence counties will benefit from $9.65 million in state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) funding. Click here for the full list of projects being awarded grant funding. Community revitalization and improvement project investments like these continue to aid our local businesses, offices, and community centers in keeping their doors open and their services thriving to best provide for our area residents! RACP is administered by the Office of the Budget for the design, acquisition, and construction of regional economic, cultural, civic, recreational, and historical improvement projects. Senate Republicans Organize for 2025-26 Session
Voters returned a 28-22 Republican majority to the state Senate for the 2025-26 legislative session. All Republican incumbents were re-elected and two new Republican senators are on the way to Harrisburg. To drive priorities of protecting jobs, empowering families and defending freedoms, Senate Republicans re-elected our leadership team for the upcoming session. Senate Republicans are united in our efforts to prioritize the needs of Pennsylvanians. We remain focused on helping families restore economic freedom while positioning communities to thrive. Increasing energy independence, expanding access to well-paying jobs and making communities healthy and safer are top initiatives in our work to move Pennsylvania forward. Giving First Responders More Support
Beginning in December, a law passed by Senate Republicans will give first responders greater access to workers’ compensation benefits for a post-traumatic stress injury (PTSI). Firefighters, police officers, emergency medical technicians and paramedics will be entitled to benefits for psychological traumas resulting from their employment – even in the absence of physical injuries. To receive benefits, they need to be diagnosed by a licensed psychiatrist or psychologist. Previously, Pennsylvania law required a first responder to prove there were “objective abnormal working conditions” to establish a PTSI claim. This standard was often difficult to meet. Seasonal PennDOT Jobs Open Now
PennDOT is hiring individuals for its winter maintenance program that runs until April 2025. The jobs pay from $17.00 to $27.75 an hour and could become a career. Roles include equipment operators, dispatchers, mechanics, tradesman helpers, semi-skilled laborers and tunnel maintainers. Job requirements vary based on position. Learn more regarding required experience, training and eligibility. Submit an online application. Call 855-524-5627 if you have trouble accessing your account. Being Prepared for Fall Driving Hazards
Fall brings different driving hazards, including wet leaves, fog, sun glare and frost. Drivers can use fall driving tips from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) to make their commutes safer. Extra caution is needed on roads covered with wet leaves, which can be as slippery as ice. When driving in fog, it’s best to use low-beam headlights to avoid the glare created by high beams. Morning frost and icy spots can cause issues as overnight temperatures drop toward freezing. Ice is more likely to form on bridges, overpasses and shaded areas. Pennsylvania drivers face the third-highest chance of being involved in an animal-related crash in the nation. To report a dead animal for removal from a state road, call the PennDOT at 1-800-FIX-ROAD. Call the Game Commission at 1-833-742-9453 for local roads. Recognizing National Diabetes Awareness Month
The men, women and children who live with prediabetes and diabetes face challenges not only with their health but also with the financial impact of the disease. However, there is support available, including health tips and food ideas. Healthy eating for prediabetes and diabetes can be delicious and satisfying using recipes like these. Tools and resources are available regarding health care affordability and driving with diabetes. There is also helpful information for caregivers.
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