|
||||
|
In this Update:
PA Treasurer Announces Short-Term Funding for Head Start, County Services
The Pennsylvania Treasury Department will make $500 million available for Pennsylvania’s Head Start providers and county governments, helping to keep essential services funded while the 2025-26 state budget is finalized. The funds will be distributed via short-term, investment loans which recipients will be required to pay back following enactment of a state budget. Treasurer Stacy Garrity said that to be eligible for this program, Head Start providers and county governments must indicate the investment will be used for immediate operating expenses. More information is available from the Pennsylvania Treasury Department. Remembering Three Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
A memorial service was held today for the three Northern York police officers killed Sept. 17, while serving a warrant. Law enforcement personnel from across the Mid-Atlantic region came together to mourn and remember the fallen. It was touching to see the funeral procession route lined with residents, paying their respects and showing support. The tragic loss of Detective Mark Baker, Sgt. Detective Cody Becker and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser, as well as the wounding of two other officers, is a heartbreaking reminder of the risk faced every day by those standing on the thin blue line between order and chaos. The heroes who protect our communities and sacrifice so much for others deserve our deepest gratitude. It’s crucial that we stand behind law enforcement officers and give them the tools and support they need to serve communities in the safest manner possible. May the families of the fallen find comfort in this incredibly difficult time. We pray for complete healing of the wounded and we pray for all impacted by this tragedy. Open Government: How to Access Senate Bills, Votes and More
Pennsylvania Senate votes, debates, bills and much more can be accessed via the General Assembly’s website. Citizens can learn who represents them, read bills and amendments, review text of floor debates in the official Senate Journals, and see how senators voted on bills in committee and before the full Senate. The committee meeting schedule is also available, along with co-sponsorship memos and monthly expense reports for each senator. Senate sessions are livestreamed, and video from previous sessions is available back to Jan. 2025. Pennsylvania statutes (our state laws), the state constitution, recently enacted laws, rules and regulations (PA Code), the PA Bulletin, and more can be viewed by going to the Statutes section. Reporting School Threats Anonymously
Another school year is underway, and the Safe2Say Something program is available to train students and school employees how to recognize warning signs from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others, and to anonymously report the threat before it is too late. Once a tip is reported, a crisis center assesses it and sends it to school administrators and/or law enforcement for intervention. This youth violence prevention program is run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. Since 2019, the Safe2Say Something tipline has received more than 178,000 tips covering threats to schools, bullying and potential self-harm. Don’t be Fooled by Fraudulent Ticket Sellers
The arrival of the NFL and college sports seasons is a good time to check out the playbook for avoiding fraudulent ticket sellers. Attorney General Dave Sunday offers these suggestions to avoid being scammed:
To report a scam, or if you believe you have been scammed, file a complaint at www.attorneygeneral.gov or by calling 717-787-3391. Register for Veterans Appreciation Breakfast
Veterans and their spouses are invited to attend a free breakfast on Saturday, November 8 in Carlisle. Registration for the event is now open! Please complete the form on my website if you’re planning to attend as registration is required. We look forward to seeing you and honoring all who have served! Saturday is National Hunting and Fishing Day
Observed the fourth Saturday of every September, National Hunting and Fishing Day recognizes generations of sportsmen and women for their contributions to the conservation of our nation’s rich sporting heritage and natural resources. In 1972, Richard Nixon signed the first ever Presidential proclamation of National Hunting and Fishing Day, writing “I urge all citizens to join with outdoor sportsmen in the wise use of our natural resources and in insuring their proper management for the benefit of future generations.“ National Hunting and Fishing Day is this Saturday, September 27. I hope you’re able to get out and enjoy our beautiful woodlands, waterways, and open space! Colonel Denning State Park will be hosting a special event. Learn more HERE.
If you are not already subscribed to this newsletter please sign up here. |
||||
|
||||
Want to change how you receive these emails? 2025 © Senate of Pennsylvania | https://senatorrothman.com | Privacy Policy |
