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In this Update:
Strengthening Pennsylvania’s Economy and Creating More Jobs
As we prepare to examine Gov. Josh Shapiro’s new state budget proposal, one of the things I’ll be most focused on is improving our state’s economy and laying the groundwork to allow businesses to create more family-sustaining jobs. Over the past several years, we’ve steadily improved the tax climate in Pennsylvania by, among other things, reducing the Corporate Net Income Tax, which used to be the second-highest in the nation. The Senate also voted on what would be the largest Personal Income Tax cut in decades. We’ve positioned Pennsylvania to be a national leader in the emerging field of drone research and deployment, protected seasonal workers from unemployment compensation benefit cuts (UC), improved the systems for training barbers and cosmetologists, and much more. One of the most important things we can do to make our state’s economy work better is to enact a state budget that includes responsible state spending. We must also take steps to make Pennsylvania a better place for entrepreneurs to start and grow their businesses, bringing more jobs to the commonwealth and strengthening our communities. Prevent Deed Theft with Free Resources
Our office has heard from constituents who are concerned about fraudulent transfers of home ownership. Sometimes deed theft involves false or forged transfers of a property deed or title. In other instances, homeowners may be tricked into signing financial documents that are misrepresented and lead to an unintended property transfer. While these scams are not common, they can be devastating to the victims. Read more about these crimes and how to prevent them from Pennsylvania Attorney General, Dave Sunday here. Thankfully, there are also county-level systems to protect property owners. For information on those tools in our area, visit Cumberland County, Dauphin County, and Perry County. Familiarity with these resources can prevent deed theft; please share them with family and friends. Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
Eligible Pennsylvanians can now apply for a Grow PA Scholarship Grant for the 2026-27 academic year. Applications are available at pheaa.org/growpa. This program offers grants of up to $5,000 per year for in-state students who pursue a degree or certification in an in-demand occupation and administered by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). Courses of study that qualify for the grant include agriculture, computer science, business, education, special education, STEM education, engineering, nursing, allied health, criminal justice and other programs as approved by PHEAA. The full list is available here. To qualify, applicants must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as well as agree to live and work in Pennsylvania in that occupation after graduation for 12 months for each year they received the grant. Please note: Applicants who received this grant last year MUST reapply to receive the grant again for the upcoming academic year. Welcoming Carlisle’s Newest Coffee Shop
Our office was excited to help celebrate the grand opening of Mad Roast in Carlisle this week! Decadent coffee drinks are now the primary focus at the former Crazy Glazed storefront—and the drinks are incredible. They offer festive, seasonal drinks, frozen drinks, iced and hot coffees, dirty sodas, energy drinks, and smoothies as well as breakfast sandwiches. The space is fun and the staff is great! Check them out! Celebrating Presidents’ Day
Monday is Presidents’ Day, a federal holiday that began as a celebration of George Washington’s Feb. 22 birthday and was expanded to cover Abraham Lincoln’s on Feb. 12. While it’s now considered an occasion to honor all the nation’s chief executives, the first and 16th presidents hold a special place in the hearts of Americans. “The Constitution is the guide which I never will abandon.” – George Washington “Government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.” – Abraham Lincoln
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