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In this Update:
Grant Funding Announced for Public Projects
On Tuesday, I was excited to announce the approval of more than $6.2 million in grant funding for local and municipal projects in addition to $2.3 million for school facility improvements within the 34th Senatorial District. Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry counties continue to experience growth, which both attracts–and requires—investment. It’s gratifying to help secure funding for our local communities with these important infrastructure, safety, emergency response, recreational access, and educational projects. I’m pleased that so many residents will benefit from the grant funding authorized this week. Local Share Account Grants: Cumberland County South Middleton Township Municipal Authority will receive $90,000 for hydrogeologic planning. Silver Spring Township will receive $600,000 toward the construction of a new, 70,000-square-foot building, which will be used to house the township’s public works division. Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation, in coordination with the Cumberland Valley Preservation Society, will receive $101,840 to establish access to the historic Junkin House in Silver Spring Township. Cumberland Area Economic Development Corporation, on behalf of the Shippensburg University Foundation, has been awarded $323,381 for the purchase of updating lab equipment used in the university’s chemistry, biotechnology, and engineering labs. Penn Township, on behalf of Penn Township Volunteer Fire Department, will receive $300,000 to upgrade the department’s communications system. South Newton Township has been awarded $256,849 to replace four culverts on Big Pond Road. Wormleysburg Borough will receive $597,022 to update and upgrade the sanitary sewer system along South River Street. Letort Regional Authority will receive $331,834 to reconstruct two footbridges in South Middleton Township, along a connector to the Letort Nature Trail from a parking area on Bonnybrook Road. Newville Water and Sewer Authority will receive $848,250 for the construction of an additional water tank and booster upgrades in West Pennsboro Township. North Middleton Township, on behalf of North Middleton Police Department, has been awarded $157,275 to purchase three new patrol vehicles, including the necessary emergency kit upgrades. I’m thankful for the opportunity to work with Reps. Thomas Kutz, Barb Gleim, Torren Ecker, and Sheryl Delozier in advocating for these Cumberland County projects. Dauphin County Washington Township will receive $250,000 for the purchase of a new truck with specialized equipment for winter maintenance, which is necessary to meet safety standards, improve dependability and maximize efficiency. Thanks to Rep. Joe Kerwin for his advocacy and partnership. Perry County Perry County, on behalf of the Perry County Community Fair Association, Inc., will receive $872,301 for the purchase of critical infrastructure at the fairgrounds located in Oliver Township. Tyrone Township will receive $747,000 for the construction of a 3,750 square foot structure that will house both EMS training and community center. Penn Township Municipal Authority will receive $552,000 for the replacement of water service lines and fire hydrants along Eisenhower Boulevard and Princeton Street in the Sunshine Hills area. Marysville Borough has been awarded $229,730 to purchase a municipal dump truck that will be used to assist with road maintenance, snow removal and a wide variety of general public works tasks. I appreciated working with Rep. Perry Stambaugh to highlight the merits and benefits of these projects. Public School Facility Improvement Grants: Carlisle Area School District has been awarded $500,000 toward the Carlisle High School window and HVAC replacement project. Cumberland Perry Area Career & Technology Center will receive $330,000 toward their HVAC upgrade project. East Pennsboro Area School District has been awarded $500,000 for the East Pennsboro High School roof replacement project. South Middleton School District will receive $1,000,000 for the Boiling Springs High School window replacement project and connectivity upgrades. The grants were awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), an independent agency of the Department of Community and Economic Development, through its Local Share Account, which is funded by gaming revenue, and its Public School Facilities Improvement Grant programs respectively. More details can be found HERE. Online Unclaimed Property Auction Oct. 30 to Nov. 1
More than 5,700 items will be up for sale in the Pennsylvania Treasury Department’s largest unclaimed property auction from Oct. 30 to Nov. 1. View the items and register to bid here. The auction will include coins, currency, jewelry and more. The Treasury’s auctions are not specifically marked as other items are mixed in, but Treasury items are in the Coins and Jewelry Auction on Oct. 30, the Online Only Decorative Arts – Session One on Oct. 31 and the Online Only Decorative Arts – Session Two on Nov. 1. When an item is sold at auction, the price is documented and the net proceeds remain with Treasury for the rightful owner to claim at any time. Auctions take place twice a year to make room in the vault for incoming property. The department works for at least three years to find the rightful owner of tangible property before an item is auctioned. Search to see if you have unclaimed property. PA Student Aid Guide Available Now
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency’s 2025-26 PA Student Aid Guide is available now. It is a complete overview of the financial aid process for high school students and families. There is information about the federal student aid process and Pennsylvania aid programs, as well as career and salary stats, timelines, applications and more. Learn more. Senate Republicans supported new laws to increase access to the education and training options students have after high school. Act 89 of 2024 creates scholarships for in-state students who attend college in Pennsylvania, pursue a degree for a high-demand industry and agree to live and work in that industry in Pennsylvania after graduation. Act 56 of 2024 offers a tax credit to employers who match their employees’ contributions to PA 529 plans, tax-advantaged savings accounts to pay for education expenses. More Retirees to Be Eligible for Reduced Vehicle Registration Fee
Beginning Dec. 16, more retirees will be eligible for a reduced processing fee in lieu of the standard vehicle registration fee. Because of a new law passed by the General Assembly, the income cap will rise from $19,200 to $29,906. Eligible retirees pay an $11 processing fee instead of the normal $45 registration fee. Eligible applicants, regardless of age, must be retired and receiving Social Security, SSI payments, retirement benefits or other pensions and annuities. Find details about what is included in the income calculations here. The vehicle may be owned jointly, but the applicant must be the principal operator of the vehicle unless physically or mentally incapable of operating the vehicle. Only one vehicle per qualified applicant may be registered for the retired status processing fee. Learn more. Of course, our office would be happy to submit the required form–as well as any others you may need to send–to PennDOT on your behalf. Just stop by any of our district offices and we’ll take it from there! Around the Capitol
I was honored to attend a Diwali celebration at the Capitol on Tuesday and discuss the governor’s signing of my legislation the night before. It was great to be among friends, both old and new.
Thanks to the wonderful students and teachers from Carroll Elementary who stopped by to see Rep. Stambaugh and me this morning! I hope everyone had fun and enjoyed learning about the Capitol, our government, and the legislative process. It was a pleasure to welcome you today!
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