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In this Update:
Honored to Serve You
I’m thankful for the opportunity to serve you! This year, our office provided assistance with a wide range of casework and legislative inquiries. It was a pleasure to be included in many special events and meetings throughout the district as well as to help recognize some remarkable constituent achievements! We’re here to help and would be glad to assist with any state-related issue. Please don’t hesitate to call or stop in any of my offices to discuss any need or concern you may have. Wishing You a Happy and Healthy New Year
As we turn the calendar page on another eventful year, I want to wish you and your family a happy and healthy 2026. May the new year bring you joy and success, shared with those you love. 2025 Review: Improving Pennsylvania Health Care
Healthy and safe communities are among my top priorities. The Senate passed several measures in 2025 aimed at improving health care across Pennsylvania. Legislation of note included bills expanding no-cost breast cancer screening, saving lives from overdoses and preserving prescription drug coverage for seniors. The Senate also acted to alleviate staffing shortages in long-term care facilities, expand access to high-quality maternity services, and more. As we enter the second year of the 2025-26 legislative session, I’ll continue working to improve access to affordable, quality health care. Read more about health care legislation and other important bills here. Heating Assistance Program Now Open
Residents who struggle with their home heating bills can apply for assistance from the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). LIHEAP is a federally funded program that helps individuals and families pay their heating bills through home heating energy assistance grants. It also provides crisis grants to help in the event of an emergency or if a resident is in danger of losing his or her heat due to broken equipment, lack of fuel or termination of utility service. Learn about income eligibility and other details here. Apply online at www.dhs.pa.gov/COMPASS or by phone at 1-866-857-7095. The program runs through April 2026. PA Treasury Mails Nearly 100,000 Money Match Checks Check your mailboxes, because the Pennsylvania Treasury Department recently mailed nearly 100,000 Pennsylvania Money Match checks totaling more than $22 million. Treasurer Stacy Garrity urges those who receive a check to cash or deposit it immediately – this is a real program, and this money belongs to Pennsylvanians. Money Match, a law that went into effect in 2025, allows the Pennsylvania Treasury to return single-owner unclaimed property valued at $500 or less automatically without the need to search or file a claim. Money Match successfully returned $50 million in its first year and will continue issuing checks quarterly. More than one in 10 Pennsylvanians is owed some of the over $5 billion of unclaimed property in Treasury’s care. The average value of a claim is $1,000. Visit patreasury.gov/unclaimed-property to start searching. PA State Police Chaplaincy Program Accepting Applications
The Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) is accepting applications from Pennsylvanians who want to volunteer as PSP chaplains. The positions are open to licensed or ordained clergy interested in providing spiritual support to state troopers. Interested residents are encouraged to apply by Jan. 1, 2026. Contact RA-SPMAP@pa.gov for details and applications. Cumberland County Receives Grant for Courthouse Repairs
This week, I was glad to join Cumberland County officials and my colleagues in the House to formally announce a $200,000 grant that’s been secured for Cumberland County. The grant was funded by the Commonwealth’s Local Share Account, with revenue collected as part of Pennsylvania’s Gaming Act, and will be used toward the partial replacement of the main courthouse’s slate roof. The courthouse roof dates back to 1959, when the facility was built. After withstanding 66 years of sun, rain, snow, and sleet, the roof has become worn, particularly on the east and south roof faces where the repairs will be made. This important project protects and preserves our Cumberland County courthouse, while benefiting taxpayers, residents, and all who conduct business with our row offices and courts. I’m thankful for the open lines of communication with county officials as well as the collaboration of my colleagues in the House as we worked together to secure state funding.
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