Dear Neighbor, I hope you are well! Tonight, I’m partnering with Senator Katie Muth and local colleagues for a Real ID webinar. Check below for more information. I also have details on budget hearings in Harrisburg, more legislation I’m reintroducing, the results for the 2025 River of the Year vote, and more! As always, I hope you find the information below informative and useful.
| This week in Harrisburg, we’re holding the first rounds of budget hearings in the Pennsylvania House. Today, I asked Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll what impact a federal funding freeze or a federal budget expiration on March 14th would mean for PennDOT's budget. He remains confident that PennDOT will continue its operations across a few months, regardless of what happens on March 14th. However, the department would wait for firm obligations from the federal government regarding awards that have been promised, but not yet delivered. If you have any questions, please reach out to my office!
| TONIGHT! I’m partnering with Senator Katie Muth and local colleagues to host a Real ID webinar on Wednesday, February 19, from 6:30 p.m. – 8 p.m.! Join us and PennDOT experts on Zoom to learn more about Real ID, how to obtain one, what documents you need, and more! | A reminder that LIHEAP for 2024-25 is currently open through April 4, 2025. If you need help heating your home this winter, please visit the website below to learn if you are eligible for the program and apply! | | Reintroducing Legislation for ‘25-’26 Session – Veterans, Tax Modernization, and Workforce Development | Check out the graphic for a look at my reintroduced bills for veterans, tax modernization, and workforce development. If you have any questions, please reach out to my office! | Save the date! I'm happy to announce that my Senior Fair this year is on Thursday, May 1, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Hall D of the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center! Stop by and learn about senior programs, opportunities, resources and speak with state, federal, county, and local departments.
To RSVP for this event, click here: https://forms.gle/wdyNGXTCJbHfNsRK8 | | E-Waste Recycling Collection | On Monday, March 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., the Pennsylvania Resources Council will host an E-Waste Recycling Collection at Elmwood Park Zoo. Save the date now and drop off any of the accepted items, including computer monitors and printers, phones, cable boxes, laptops, video game consoles, and more! There is no recycling fee, however, registration for this event is required. Click here to register and find out more information: https://prc.org/workshops-collection-events/collection-events/e-waste-recycling/ | | River of the Year Results | The votes are in, and the Delaware River has been named Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year! The Delaware received 2,962 votes as part of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the Pennsylvania Organization for Waterways and Rivers public vote. In celebration of this honor, a River of the Year Paddle will be held in June. For more information, check out this website: https://pawatersheds.org/delaware-river-named-pennsylvanias-2025-river-of-the-year/ | If you are in need of state-related assistance, my office can help you! Check out the graphic for ways we can help or call with any questions at 484-200-826. | Black History Month Events from Montgomery County: Celebration with performing art, visual art, and food Wednesday, Feb. 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Norristown Office Community Room 1st Floor – 1430 DeKalb Street, Norristown, PA 19401 Note: No registration required! Additional Community Events: African American History Celebration from Norristown Public Library Saturday, Feb. 22, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Norristown Public Library Community Room – 1001 Powell Street, Norristown, PA Note: Registration required; sign up here: https://mnl.libcal.com/event/13959164 Shifting Spaces Art Contest 2025 Showcase from Laurel House & Victim Services Center Thursday, Feb. 27, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Innovation and Discovery Center at Ursinus College, Main Campus Drive, Collegeville, PA | Pennsylvania State Capitol 125-B East Wing Harrisburg, PA 17120
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