Dear Neighbor, I hope you are well! I wanted to take this opportunity to update you on several happenings in the district as well as Harrisburg. 

As always, I hope you find this informative and useful.

Harrisburg Update

This week in Harrisburg, the House moved one step closer to passing Pennsylvania’s 2024-25 Budget by approving HB 2370 which outlines the plan to pay for Education in Pennsylvania. This bill is the result of months-long discussions and meetings of the Basic Education Funding Commission which was established after the Commonwealth Court ruled that Pennsylvania fails to adequately fund public education.

As outlined in HB 2370, $728 million would be designated for school districts that were found to be chronically underfunded. $200 million would be distributed throughout Pennsylvania so that all 500 school districts receive a raise. This bill also includes reforms to Pennsylvania’s Cyber Charter schools so they receive fair funding and save school districts $530 million. Lastly, this bill would also provide for $136 million in property tax relief. I voted YES for HB 2370 and it passed with bipartisan support, 107-94, and has now been delivered to the Pennsylvania Senate for consideration.  Make sure to contact your state senator and urge them to vote YES without amendments on HB 2370.

I’m also happy to announce that one of my veteran bills was reported out of committee and will go to the house chamber for consideration. HB 2010 would restructure the eligibility allowances from the Veterans’ Trust Fund so that Veteran Organizations are able to plan and execute better and more comprehensive programs, increasing efficiency and efficacy.

If you have any questions about the bills mentioned or other bills in the PA House, send an email to [email protected]. 

Congratulations Class of 2024

Congratulations to the high school seniors from Methacton, Norristown Area, Perkiomen Valley, Spring-Ford Area, and The Pathway School on your graduation! I wish you all the best of luck in your future endeavors.

Vote by Mail

The application to vote by mail in Pennsylvania is now available! To apply, head to vote.pa.gov to complete the absentee or mail-in ballot application. Closer to the election, Montgomery County will send your ballot in the mail. You can mail back your completed ballot or return it to one of the county’s secure drop boxes. The deadline to apply to vote by mail or absentee is Tuesday, October 29th by 5 p.m. 

Election Day is Tuesday, November 5th. Ballots must be received by 8 p.m. on Election Day. To ensure your ballot is received on time, return your ballot as soon as possible.

Upcoming Holidays

Today, June 12th, is Women Veterans Recognition Day. This day serves as the 76th anniversary of the signing of the 1948 Women's Armed Services Integration Act which allowed women to serve as full-time members of the U.S. Armed Forces. We celebrate the immeasurable contributions of women in the armed forces and thank them for their dedication to our country.

This Sunday I wish those who celebrate a very happy Eid al-Adha! May this day bring happiness, harmony, and joy in your life. Happy Eid to all of you!

Finally, this Sunday is Father’s Day! I wish all the dads and father figures a wonderful day!

Please continue to stay safe, healthy and well-informed.

And, if you have questions about any state-related issue, please contact my office at 484-200-8263 or email [email protected]. If you wish to unsubscribe to this email, please scroll to the bottom where it says “visit this page to manage your email preferences".

Sincerely,

Rep. Joe Webster
State Representative
150th Legislative District

Pennsylvania House Democrats are committed to ensuring better jobs, better schools and better communities for all Pennsylvanians. More information on these successful efforts is available at pahouse.com/deliveringforpa.

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