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In this Update:
Wondering if You Need to Replace Your License Plate? Let Me Help on Aug. 27
Rep. Mindy Fee and I are hosting a License Plate Exchange Event on Tuesday, Aug. 27, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at Grace Church, 501 W. Lincoln Ave., Lititz. This FREE event, which is rain or shine, is being held in conjunction with local law enforcement to evaluate if your license plate is legible. Any loss of reflectivity, peeling, or other damage that prevents the plate from being read 50 feet away could merit a new plate. Law enforcement will determine if you need a new plate and assist with the appropriate PennDOT paperwork for replacement. Unless you request a specialty plate, there is no replacement fee. Registration is required for this event. Please call 717-627-0036. Senate Approves Bill Providing Support to Military Community
The Senate unanimously passed legislation to improve the quality of life for service members, veterans, and their families by creating and operating the Service Member Veterans and Their Families Fund (SMVF Fund). Senate Bill 1192 would allow the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs to lease real estate at Fort Indiantown Gap and use the proceeds to support the SMVF Fund. To ensure transparency and accountability in the fund’s operations, the bill also includes provisions for annual reporting on the revenues, expenditures, and activities financed by the SMVF Fund. The fund would be dedicated to paying for quality-of-life programs – including physical fitness, personal growth, social interaction, and recreational activities – for the military community. The programs would be designed to support the readiness and well-being of the service members, veterans, and their families. Sign My Student Cellphone Restriction Petition
Students today face challenges that prior generations didn’t experience. One of those challenges stems from cellphones. They are a powerful distraction in schools and often breed struggles with mental health because of the social media apps kids use. Research shows that academic performance is suffering, and cases of cyberbullying and other behavioral issues during school hours are on the rise. I believe students deserve the opportunity to learn without a constant distraction in their pockets. If you support my effort to limit student cellphone use during school hours in Pennsylvania, please consider signing my petition. While my law gives schools grant funding to purchase lockable smartphone bags if they commit to creating an official policy limiting student smartphone use during school hours, it isn’t mandatory for schools to participate. Your support will help build momentum to get all students back on track, regardless of the school they attend. Learn more here. New PA License Plate Coming in 2025
The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) has unveiled a new standard license plate for vehicles. The new plate, showcasing Pennsylvania as the birthplace of America, will be available in 2025. It features the Liberty Bell and the text, “Let Freedom Ring.” Military, special organization, special fund, and specialty plates without legislatively mandated designs will also be updated with the new design. If you would like to be one of the first to get the new license plate, sign up for updates. You will be notified when the license plate is ready to order. When the plates become available, fee information will be included with replacement instructions on PennDOT’s website and will vary based on plate type and any optional personalization. The department and its partners will use all existing standard issue license plate inventory before transitioning to the new plate design. Bill Increasing Access to Qualified Barber Teachers Passes Senate
The Senate unanimously passed legislation to address the scarcity of qualified barber teachers. It is now before the governor to be signed into law. House Bill 327 would also reduce age and training requirements for a barber-teacher applicant from 23 to 18 years of age and 1,250 to 500 hours of supervised training. It would only apply to people who pay the associated fee and have no record of disciplinary action. The legislation would also allow barber-teachers licensed in other states to obtain a Pennsylvania barber-teacher license. Easy Ways to Lower Your Energy Costs
Rising energy costs are compounded by the hot temperatures we have been experiencing. If you’ve been shocked by your energy bill and are looking for ways to lower costs, here are some helpful tips from the Public Utility Commission:
Learn more about how to stay cool while keeping your summer power bills manageable. Recognizing National Hire a Veteran Day
Thursday, July 25, marks National Hire a Veteran Day. The men and women who served our country have many skillsets and experiences – in addition to a high level of dedication – that can benefit employers. Employers who would like to hire veterans and guard members can list their job opening for free on the Pennsylvania National Guard Associations’ Job Board. Veterans can search the board here. National Hire a Veteran Day also serves as a reminder for employers that it’s important to support veterans by providing resources to them as they transition from military life to the civilian workforce.
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