 |
|
|
|
Please do not reply directly to this email, as it returns to an unmanned account.
You are welcome to contact me through this link. |
Flood Recovery Assistance
The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) has announced that additional assistance is available for Pennsylvanians who are continuing to recover from Tropical Storm Debby in August 2024.
Tioga County residents who still have unmet disaster needs caused by Tropical Storm Debby can call 211 to be connected to a case manager. Case managers will support and connect survivors with resources and supplies to rebuild homes, obtain household goods, and connect them to other community resources that can help individuals and families recover.
You can read more about the Commonwealth’s disaster response efforts and programs here.
|
Road Construction Project Resumes in Mansfield Borough
A two-year construction project is scheduled to resume on Route 6 and Main Street (Route 2005) in Tioga County.
The contractor began milling and resurfacing North Main Street (Route 2005) between East Elmira Street (Route 1002) and the Route 15 interchange. Motorists can expect alternating lane restrictions with flagging where work is being performed. Work will be performed during daylight hours.
Motorists should be alert, slow down, watch for lane changes, and drive with caution through the work zone.
You can read more about the project here.
|
Preparing Our Next Generation of Leaders
Every person can make a difference, whether it’s in your family or community or the Commonwealth and beyond. But how?
Bryce Bitner, a government teacher at Wellsboro High School, organized a Government Day event recently to help students understand some of the ways they can be leaders as they grow into adulthood.
Students from his classes and surrounding districts participated, learning from local and state government elected officials, law enforcement, and members of the military about their work, the challenges they face and the many rewards of helping others.
Chuck Dillon, field representative to Sen. Gene Yaw, joined me as we shared about the legislative process and how a bill becomes a law. I always enjoy sharing this process with students. They were engaged and eager to ask questions.
The many officials who took the time to participate show outstanding care and encouragement in investing in our youth to prepare for the future, and I hope students left with a deeper understanding of jobs in government and felt inspired that they can make a difference in their communities.
|
Preparing for Tioga County’s Future
We all know Tioga County is a fantastic place to call home, but we must work to keep it that way. Develop Tioga hosted its annual legislative breakfast last week, bringing together local business leaders, elected officials, and policymakers for key updates and conversations about economic challenges and possible solutions.
We love the community here and everyone is so committed to its continued growth and stability. Protecting children and investing in our students’ futures are vital parts of this effort. In addition to sharing updates on legislation I have been working on in Harrisburg, I also provided updates on a recent human trafficking awareness event, and an upcoming event supporting local entrepreneurs and students interested in learning about business ownership.
To help highlight our region’s future, I invited Commonwealth University intern Will Gowin to talk about his work with my office over the last few months. Will shared some of the things he has learned, specifically the value of building relationships within the community and the importance of open communication. I am so proud of Will’s dedication to understanding the concerns of our community and his proactive steps toward building a brighter future for Tioga County.
|
Supporting the Agriculture Industry
Agriculture is our state’s top industry, and while many of us picture agriculture as farmers working in the fields or the barn, there is much more to it!
Recently, I joined one of our newer House members, Rep. Chad Reichard, for a tour of Cumberland Valley Analytical Services (CVAS) in Waynesboro, Franklin County. I always appreciate the opportunity to learn more about local companies that support agriculture in our Commonwealth and beyond. The tour, led by Matt Michonski, highlighted this industry leader in agricultural feed and forage analysis. It employs over 80 people and support animal production, feed manufacturing, agronomy, biofuels production, water quality, and manure management needs locally, nationally, and worldwide.
|
Still Looking to Get REAL ID?
The deadline for enforcement of the federal REAL ID Act is less than two weeks away. It’s important to remember:
· REAL ID is NOT mandatory in Pennsylvania, though you will need another federally accepted form of identification to meet the requirements of the law in certain circumstances.
· May 7 is the date enforcement of the law begins, but you may obtain a REAL ID anytime after May 7 as well.
As of May 7, federal law will require you to present a federally accepted form of identification to board a commercial domestic flight or visit a secure federal building that requires ID at the door. Federally accepted forms of identification include a Pennsylvania REAL ID driver’s license or ID card, a U.S. passport or passport card, or a military ID.
Not sure you want or need a REAL ID? Check out PennDOT’s REAL ID online wizard to help you decide.
For more information, including a checklist of documentation needed to obtain REAL ID, visit www.penndot.gov/REALID.
|
Donate Life Month
April is Donate Life Month, an opportunity to raise awareness about the growing need for organ donation across the Commonwealth and the country. According to Donate Life PA, 16 people on average die each day while waiting for a life-saving organ transplant.
Across the country, more than 100,000 people are waiting for a transplant to save their lives, and more than 4,000 are added to the waiting list each month. In Pennsylvania alone, more than 6,000 people are on the waiting list for a life-saving organ transplant.
About 5 million Pennsylvanians have added the donor designation to their driver’s license, learner’s permit or state identification card, but this represents only half of those eligible to register. If you’d like to register as an organ donor, you may sign up here. You are also encouraged to let your loved ones know of your wishes.
|
License To Carry Seminar
Pennsylvania does not require you to take a course to get your license to carry a firearm, but this will be a great opportunity to ensure you know all the laws for concealed carry in Pennsylvania.
|
|
|
