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In this Update:
You’re Invited to a Community Discussion About Student Smartphone Use
A panel of experts and I will be discussing the impact of student smartphone use in schools on Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Centerville Middle School, 865 Centerville Road, Lancaster. You’re invited to join the conversation. In addition to a question-and-answer session, the discussion will also cover local initiatives to combat smartphone use in schools, legislative measures that can help schools address the issues, and the impact of social media on students. Participants will also learn how one Pennsylvania school district successfully addressed smartphone use and the results they achieved. Members of the panel will include a Pennsylvania school administrator, parents, an online safety expert, and more. Please sign up here. Child Care Tax Credit Supports Families, Communities
Senate Republicans understand that supporting families helps create strong communities. We led the way in establishing the Child Care Tax Credit and also increased it to provide relief to as many moms and dads as possible. Because of the tax credit, more businesses can contribute toward their employees’ child care benefits, providing financial relief to parents, beginning Jan. 1, 2025. Employer contributions may not count as the employee’s income. The tax credit allows employers to claim a tax credit equal to 30% of what they contribute toward an employee’s child care benefits, up to $500. If an employer chooses to make contributions to its employees, the employer must make equal contributions to all employees who have eligible child care costs. Regenerative Farming Survey Question
As the saying goes, you are what you eat. Is decreasing the use of pesticides on our food important to you? To learn what you think, I have a quick survey about regenerative farming. Regenerative farming seeks to improve soil health and food quality through a well-rounded approach that includes adaptive grazing, and no-till planting, and prohibits or limits use of pesticides and synthetic fertilizers. Please let me know if you support incentives or rewards for farmers who use regenerative farming practices by filling out the survey here. Thanks for a Great Coffee and Conversation
There was a fantastic turnout at the Coffee and Conversation event I held in Lititz with Rep. Mindy Fee. We discussed taxes, public education and charter schools, limiting student smartphone use in schools, school safety, Second Amendment rights, and election integrity. My next town hall event will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 15, from 9-11 a.m. at the East Hempfield Township Building, 1700 Nissley Road, Landisville. Please register here. Best Wishes to Local Journalist on Retirement
It was my privilege to present Barb Huesken with a citation honoring her retirement from the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association after a career in journalism spanning 42 years. A graduate of Elmhurst College with a bachelor’s degree in political science, Barb began her career at LNP Media Group, Inc., where she worked as a reporter and in various editorial roles before serving as the company’s first female Executive Editor. She later joined the Pennsylvania NewsMedia Association in 2021 as Director of Legislative Affairs, the position from which she is retiring. Throughout her career, Barb has advocated for a free press and supported news media outlets across this commonwealth. Bridge Dedication Ceremony for Local Historical Figure
Rep. Brett Miller and I are hosting a bridge dedication ceremony in honor of Maj. Gen. Edward C. Shannon, a local historical figure raised in Columbia. It will be Wednesday, Oct. 16, starting at 10 a.m. at the Cedar Street Parking lot above Burger King, 531 N. Third St., Columbia. The ceremony will be held rain or shine. Maj. Gen. Shannon began his military career in 1889 when he enlisted in the Pennsylvania National Guard. He advanced through the non-commissioned officer ranks and obtained a commission as a second lieutenant in 1893. By the time he volunteered to serve in the Spanish-American War, he had attained the rank of captain and command of a company. Decades later, he was elected prothonotary of Lancaster County and also served as lieutenant governor. Read his full biography from the Columbia History Preservation Society here. Exciting Careers Await in PA Agriculture
There are more than 500,000 jobs in PA agriculture – covering the fields of business, technology, science and more – and 75,000 more need to be filled in the next decade to keep our farms operating and our nation fed. As the industry diversifies and innovates with new technology and its aging workforce retires, new opportunities are continually available. Find available careers in agriculture. State Seminars Explain New Tax Laws
Senate Republicans reformed the state tax code to bring jobs to Pennsylvania and help start-ups. Tax professionals can learn about these and other changes at the Department of Revenue in person or at virtual seminars. The one-day seminars offer information about the Personal Income Tax, sales tax, corporate taxes and compliance initiatives. They also explain how to use the department’s website to establish tax accounts for new businesses, file tax returns and pay state taxes. Seminars are offered through December. Learn more and register here. September is National Prostate Health Month
Prostate cancer is the most common type of cancer diagnosed in men in the United States, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer. It causes more deaths in men than all but lung cancer. Screenings can often catch the disease before it spreads, resulting in a five-year survival rate of 97.5%. For someone with an average risk, screening should begin at age 50. Getting screened every two or three years is sufficient for most men. While there is no way to completely prevent prostate cancer, men can reduce their risk by choosing a low-fat diet filled with fruits and vegetables, maintaining a healthy weight and exercising most days of the week.
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