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In this Update:
Honoring our WW II Heroes
I was humbled to be in the company of heroes at Carlisle Veterans of Foreign Wars – VFW Post 477 this week, as we presented four constituents with Pennsylvania WW II Veterans Recognition Medals. Honored in the ceremony were: Vance Clelan We owe each of these remarkable men a debt of gratitude! And we owe it to future generations to teach them about the Greatest Generation and all they did to preserve freedom! Thanks to all who supported the ceremony, including the PA Senate Veterans Affairs Committee, Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs ChalleNGe Academy cadets, and of course, our hosts at VFW Post 477. It was wonderful to have a room full of family, friends, and brothers and sisters-in-arms to honor our WW II heroes! PA Recovers $11.3 Million in Medicaid Fraud
One of my top priorities is working for fiscal responsibility and good stewardship in state government. The funds we’re tasked with managing come from taxpayers, so identifying and eliminating fraud is critical to ensuring that taxpayers are respected and funding is being used as intended. I’m pleased that Attorney General Dave Sunday’s Medicaid Fraud Team recovered more than $11.3 million in misused Medicaid funding in fiscal year 2024. In fact, a federal annual report ranked Pennsylvania first in the nation for number of Medicaid fraud charges filed against individuals and third in convictions secured. The report also states that Medicaid Fraud units across the country recover $3.46 for every $1 spent by the units. Retrieving this funding gave limited-income and vulnerable populations access to health care as intended. The Medicaid Fraud Team prosecutes those who defraud the program through unlawful billing or failure to provide services. It also prosecutes those who neglect or abuse Pennsylvanians dependent on their care and those who financially exploit older adults or care-dependent persons. Online Unclaimed Property Auction – March 26 and 27
Pennsylvania’s next auction of unclaimed property – including jewelry, collectible coins, currency and more – will take place on March 26 and 27. Treasurer Stacy Garrity said more than 5,500 items will hit the auction block, and anyone interested in bidding can register on the website of the Pennsylvania Treasury Department’s auctioneer partner, Pook & Pook. Unclaimed tangible property, like the items being auctioned, comes to Treasury most often from forgotten safe deposit boxes. Treasury works to find the rightful owner for at least three years before auctioning an item but holds auctions twice a year to make room for incoming property in Treasury’s vault – the largest working vault in the country. All items sold at auction are carefully documented, and net proceeds remain with Treasury until a rightful owner comes forward to claim the property – no matter how much time passes. Treasury is working to return more than $4.5 billion in unclaimed property that is owed to more than one in 10 Pennsylvanians. The average value of a claim is about $1,600. This money can belong to individuals, businesses, nonprofits, local government entities and other organizations. Anyone can search for unclaimed property online. My office is also always glad to help you file a claim or to answer any of your questions. Job Openings for Lifeguards at State Parks
Applications are being accepted through March 31 for summer job opportunities at 13 of Pennsylvania’s state parks. Lifeguards will be paid $17 an hour and must have proper certifications. Full-time and part-time schedules are available. Lifeguards are essential in safeguarding the health and safety of park visitors. Duties will include overseeing the swimming zones, upholding park policies and addressing emergencies. Find information about required qualifications and apply online here. Protect Your Home from a Flood
Flooding is the most frequent and expensive U.S. natural disaster. Yet, it’s not typically covered through most homeowners and renter’s insurance. More than 20% of the National Flood Insurance Program’s claims come from outside high-risk flood areas. Those who live in areas with low-to-moderate flooding risk are five times more likely to experience a flood than a fire in their home in the next 30 years. You can determine your risk using this flood map. Checking your policy and consulting your agent to confirm that flood perils are included in your insurance can save you. Review flood insurance basics so you know how to protect your home. Celebrating National Agriculture Week
Agriculture – one of Pennsylvania’s top industries – directly impacts our health, economy and communities. It also preserves open space. Farm families work tirelessly to provide us with nourishing food, fiber, and even energy. Supporting them is as easy as enjoying the wonderful products they offer. As the weather begins to improve, farmers markets will pop up all over the state. Read more about Pennsylvania’s farmers markets. In addition to farming, many other jobs play an important role in our state’s agricultural success. Pennsylvania’s more than 500,000 jobs in agriculture also include the fields of business, technology, science and more. Future Leaders at the Capitol
Earlier this week, I had the pleasure of welcoming some incredible students from Susquenita, New Bloomfield, and Green Ridge elementary schools to the Capitol! After speaking with them, I could not have been more impressed or inspired. These kids will do great things! Keep up the good work! Mark Your Calendar!
We have a number of free events planned over the next couple months. The first is an identity theft prevention/document shredding opportunity scheduled for Saturday, April 5. View all details as well as the full calendar of events here.
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