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In this Update:
PA Families to Receive More Support Saving for the Future
Because of a bill Senate Republicans passed, families saving for educational expenses and costs for those with disabilities could soon have more support from their employers. A tax credit will encourage employers to contribute to their employees’ PA 529 College and Career Savings Program accounts and PA ABLE accounts. Beginning January 2025, employers will receive a 25% tax credit on matching employer contributions of up to $500 per employee per year. The law helps employers offer their employees a significant benefit so they can attract the best workers while receiving a financial incentive themselves. It supports Senate Republicans’ priorities of empowering Pennsylvania families and protecting Pennsylvania jobs. New Law Creates Rape Kit Tracking System
Having received unanimous support from the General Assembly, a bill to establish a statewide rape kit evidence tracking system is now law. Act 122 of 2024 allows survivors to track the status of their rape kits throughout the testing process, from collection to destruction. With this legislation, Pennsylvania joins 35 states and the District of Columbia that have already implemented rape kit tracking systems. It brings Pennsylvania into compliance with the Fairness for Rape Kit Backlog Survivors provision of the recent Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) reauthorization. To comply with VAWA, the law provides a waiver for survivors who file untimely claims for compensation due to delays in rape kit testing. Survivors would not need to undergo an appeal process for consideration of this waiver. Bill Giving Parents Info About Student Tick Removal Now Law
Legislation giving parents the opportunity to access important information about their child’s health was approved by the Senate and is now law. It requires schools to notify a parent or guardian if a tick is removed from a student and provide the tick to them for testing. When discovering a tick on yourself, a family member or a pet, it’s important to send it to the Pennsylvania Tick Research Lab at East Stroudsburg University. For free, the tick can be tested for common illnesses to provide you and your health care provider with valuable information about potential exposure. For more than a decade, Pennsylvania has had more cases of Lyme disease than any other state in the nation. While Lyme disease is reason enough to take precautions, ticks also carry a host of other illnesses with undesirable symptoms. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5
Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 5, and polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line by 8 p.m., you will be able to vote. If you would like to vote with a mail-in or absentee ballot, your county election office must receive it by Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 8 p.m. Track your ballot to confirm it was received. Any voter who requested to vote using a mail-in or absentee ballot but would prefer to vote in person may do so. Bring the ballot and the envelope to surrender at the polls. If you don’t have those materials, you may vote using a provisional ballot. Call 1-877-VOTESPA (1-877-868-3772) if you experience any issues. Time to Turn Clocks Back This Weekend
Daylight saving time will end at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, so Pennsylvania residents should turn their clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night. Biannual time changes can be a great reminder to check or change the batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms should be replaced every 10 years and located near bedrooms and on each level of the residence. Around the District
Thanks to all who attended our Veterans Appreciation Breakfast! We were honored to host and recognize those who have served and sacrificed to preserve our freedom. Special thanks to our keynote speaker, Former Under Secretary of Defense, MG Jessica Wright, U.S. Army (Retired) for her presence and message of gratitude for veterans and current servicemembers. Thanks to all who helped make the event possible: Carlisle Expo Center, Cumberland Perry Area CTC Culinary Arts program, Carlisle VFW Post 477, Keystone State Challenge Academy, BSA Troop 196, Lamberton Middle String Ensemble, Kaytee Isley, Rev. Lawrence, Cumberland County Veterans Affairs, Dauphin Co. Veterans Affairs, Perry Co. Veterans Affairs, Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs, Army Heritage Center Foundation, Boots to Health Foundation, and Lebanon VA Medical Center.
So much great work has been done on the Mt. Holly Springs portion of Ridge Road! The road base has been fortified and the drainage system improved to prevent flooding and improve accessibility for first responders. I was pleased to join PA State Rep. Thomas Kutz, Commissioner Jean Foschi, Borough officials, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and Cumberland County Conservation District to see the finished project firsthand and thank all involved.
Congratulations to our newest Eagle Scout, Brady Evans of Troop 64! Our office was excited to celebrate this momentous achievement during his Court of Honor, which was held this week in Duncannon.
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