COVID-19 Update – April 13, 2020
In This Edition: Information Available for Claimants Struggling With Unemployment Compensation System Expanded Unemployment Benefit Payments Begin This Week Benefits Available Soon for Contractors, Self-Employed Workers Utility Providers, Other Companies Provide Assistance Programs Information Available for Claimants Struggling With Unemployment Compensation System The spike in the number of applicants in the Unemployment Compensation system has […] [Read More]
COVID-19 Update – April 6, 2020
In This Update: Senate Returns to Session This Week to Consider More COVID-19 Response Measures New Online Tool Designed to Meet Growing Medical Supply Demands Turnpike Travelers No Longer Need to Stop at Tollbooths During Public Health Emergency Volunteer Fire Departments Eligible for Federal Loan Programs Senate Returns to Session This Week to Consider More […] [Read More]
COVID-19 Update – March 30, 2020
In this Issue: PennDOT Extends Deadlines for Driver Licenses, Registrations and More Federal Action Could Offer Relief for Self-Employed Pennsylvanians Affected by COVID-19 Mitigation USDA Approves COVID-19 Disaster Food Distribution Efforts Underway to Bolster Healthcare System PennDOT Extends Deadlines for Driver Licenses, Registrations and More Since all Driver License Centers and Photo License Centers remain […] [Read More]
COVID-19 Update – March 23
State Tax Filing Deadline Extended to July 15 The deadline to file 2019 state personal income tax returns with the Department of Revenue has been extended by 90 days to July 15. The Internal Revenue Service also extended the federal filing deadline to the same date. All penalties and interest on 2019 personal income tax […] [Read More]
COVID-19 Update – March 20
Wolf Orders Shutdown of Non-Life-Sustaining Businesses; Appeals Process Established On Thursday evening, Governor Wolf ordered the closure of all non-life-sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania. A list of business types that would be affected by this order is available at www.pasenategop.com/covid-19-resources. I joined Senate leaders in raising concerns about some of the unforeseen problems that could arise […] [Read More]
COVID-19 Update
New Website Offers Guidance on Responding to Coronavirus Statewide efforts to contain the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus have raised a number of questions and concerns throughout our local communities. A new website has been established to provide guidance for Pennsylvania families, businesses and schools as the situation develops. Information on symptoms and prevention, travel, […] [Read More]
January 6, 2020
With the beginning of the New Year, I wanted to take this opportunity to discuss some highlights from a successful 2019 and what we hope to accomplish in 2020 with this year-end review. To kick-off the year, the Senate held the Appropriations Committee Hearings tasked with talking to each State Department and about the proposed […] [Read More]
October 7, 2019
October 7, 2019 Senate Bill 318 – Stronger ‘Do Not Call’ Law The Senate gave final approval of a bill to allow PA residents to put their phone numbers permanently on the Do Not Call list, rather than have to re-register every five years. It also requires robocalls to have an opt-out option at the […] [Read More]
September 16, 2019
September 16, 2019 Thank you to all who attended my 55+ Beaver County Senior Expo! A special thanks to this year’s sponsors as well, without their support this event would not be possible. Lawrence County Senior Expo I would like to invite all seniors to my 55+ Senior Expo on Friday, September 20th, at Cascade […] [Read More]
August 26, 2019
My family was honored by the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture‘s Century Farm Program. The program recognizes Pennsylvania farm families who have owned and operated a farm with at least 10 acres or $1,000 in gross annual sales for 100 years or more on an ongoing basis. Junell Farms in New Sewickley Township has been passed down […] [Read More]
August 12, 2019
I had a great time Celebrating Community Day at the Enon Valley Parade! Four Local Projects Receive Grants Four local projects were awarded State Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) Grants totaling $3 million today (August 1). In Beaver County, $500,000 was awarded for the demolition of the IBEW Educational Development Center and the construction of […] [Read More]
July 22, 2019
July 18, 2019 Recently I was invited to tour the Eaton Corporation’s Beaver plant to learn about cutting edge technology being used for power distribution and control systems, among other applications. It’s always exciting to see such unique innovations and careers right here in our own backyard. Thank you for having me! 102 Bills Passed […] [Read More]