| Dear Neighbor, I hope you are well! What I have for you today is information on upcoming events, my legislative visit to KenCrest and stream cleanups I participated in, my office schedule for this week, REAL ID days from PennDOT, and more! As always, I hope you find the information below informative and useful. | | Governor’s Residence Fire | Over the weekend, we learned that an individual set fire to the governor’s residence in Harrisburg and caused significant damage. I was glad to know that Governor Shapiro, his family, and staff were unharmed in the process. I’m deeply angry: when our newsfeed is full of hate and disrespect, it’s not surprising that someone tries to fulfill the messaging. And, as always, I’m impressed by first responders who saved the day. | In observance of the upcoming holiday, my district office will be closed on Friday, April 18. If you need help with state-related assistance, please send an email to [email protected]. | | KenCrest Legislative Listening Session | On Friday, I attended a legislative listening session at KenCrest with Rep. Melissa Cerrato. We heard from parental and self advocates about the challenges adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities face, including program complications and waitlists. We also discussed workforce recruitment and retention difficulties and how any cuts to funding would devastate essential services. It remains one of my highest priorities that we continue to ensure people with disabilities receive consistent care and the services they need, such as early intervention, assistive technology, in-home and community support, and many other critical programs. | 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 to learn about senior programs, opportunities, resources and speak with state, federal, county, and local departments.
To RSVP for this event, please visit this website: https://forms.gle/wdyNGXTCJbHfNsRK8. | On Friday and Saturday, I joined with local watershed community groups to participate in two stream cleanups, picking up numerous bags of trash behind the Lower Providence Library and in Hoy Park, and planting dozens of trees. Remember, Earth Day is this Tuesday! Find a way you can help keep our environment clean, even if it’s something small. | | License Plate Event at the Senior Fair | Do you have a license plate that's deteriorating? Illegible plates can be subject to a fine of $100. We can help replace yours! My office will be offering a FREE License Plate Restoration at my upcoming Senior Fair. The event will be held in the parking lot of Hall D from 11am to 12pm. NOTE: This requires separate registration from the Senior Fair signup. Please call my office at 484-200-8263 and a member of my staff will help you sign up. RSVP’s close on April 25. | Last Friday, I visited Forward Pickleball for the grand opening of their facility in Lower Providence! It’s always great welcoming new businesses into our community, and Forward Pickleball is already making an impact as a place where you can play a few games, connect with others, and build a community around an activity. | As we approach the May 7 enforcement deadline to obtain a REAL ID, PennDOT is offering dedicated days at driver license centers to help YOU get a REAL ID. Both the Norristown and King of Prussia driver license centers will hold REAL ID days on April 28 and May 5. Beginning May 7, Pennsylvanians will need a REAL ID, or a valid passport or military ID, to board a domestic flight or enter a federal building. Following the enforcement deadline, you will still be able to acquire a REAL ID. Note that REAL ID Days at driver license centers are for REAL ID services only. To find more information, please visit: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dmv/driver-services/real-id/real-id-days.html | Last week, I attended CeaseFire PA’s #EndGunViolencePA rally in Harrisburg. Too many lives have been lost, and too many families have been shattered due to gun violence. I continue to support commonsense gun reform bills in the Pennsylvania House and advocate for ending gun violence in our Commonwealth. | | Rise Together: A Self-Defense Workshop | Victim Services Center of Montgomery County is offering Rise Together: A Self-Defense Workshop for Confidence and Community on Saturday, April 26, at 9 a.m. This two-hour, physically engaged class with Martial Artists at Legacy Karate Academy is open to all ages. RSVP by April 12 is required and a minimum donation of $25, with a portion of proceeds supporting Victim Services Center of Montgomery County. To RSVP and find out more information, please visit here: https://www.victimservicescenter.org/events/rise-together-a-self-defense-workshop-for-confidence-and-community | | St. James Outreach House Dine & Donate | On May 13, St. James’ Outreach House is hosting a dine and donate event at Bella Rosy Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant. Stop in around lunch or dinner and Outreach House will receive 10% of sales to help care for our neighbors in need. | | Op-Ed: Their Game is Chaos, Our Answer is Action | Many are wondering what elected officials are doing to address current federal issues. Don’t believe the lie we’re doing nothing; my colleagues & I show up for work. But true strength is in the power of the People, when we stand up together.
Click here to read my Op-Ed: https://tinyurl.com/RepWebsterSubstack. | | How to Contact Your Federal Legislators | Remember to maintain federal accountability and express your concerns and questions with your federal officials in the House, Senate, and White House. Let them know you are paying attention to what they are and aren't doing to protect your interests. Also, ensure your state representatives are informed too. | If you need state-related assistance, my office can help you! Check out the graphic for ways we can help or call with any questions at 484-200-8263. | Make sure you’re following my official accounts to receive the latest information in our community and state! | | Black Maternal Health Week – April 11-17 | It’s Black Maternal Health Week, a time where we recognize the inequalities and significantly higher maternal mortality rates that Black mothers and birthing people continue to face. The fight to end this crisis is ongoing, and we make progress only when we work together. That means continuing our efforts to deliver equitable, first-rate healthcare to every single mother and birthing person in our Commonwealth and country. | Wishing everyone who celebrates a happy Easter this Sunday! | Next Tuesday, April 22, we celebrate Earth Day. It’s up to us, and only us, to protect our planet and prioritize the health and well-being of our environment. Change can stem from something as small as using a reuseable bag or volunteering at a community cleanup, and at the government level, it’s passing legislation that protects our waterways from hazardous materials or reduces emissions. | | National Child Abuse Prevention Month – April | Across the month of April, we recognize National Child Abuse Prevention Month. Together, we need to continue raising awareness about child abuse and neglect to help prevent it from occurring ensure our children are safe. Remember, if you suspect child abuse, you can reach out to ChildLine’s 24/7 hotline at 1-800-932-0313. | | Sexual Assault Awareness Month – April | April is also observed as Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention Month. It’s important we work with each other to spread awareness about sexual assault, identify signs and prevention methods, and continue to support and offer the critical resources people need. Remember, there’s always help available. Locally, you can call the Victim Services Center of Montgomery County on their 24/7 hotline at 888-521-0983 or visit their website for more options https://www.victimservicescenter.org/get-help. | Annual Egg Hunt from West Norriton Township Saturday, April 19, at 10 a.m. Centennial Park, 2050 W. Marshall St., Jeffersonville, PA Walk With A Cop from Upper Providence Township Friday, April 25, at 9 a.m. Anderson Farm Park, 499 Hopwood Rd., Collegeville, PA Wildlife Walk Around from Upper Schuylkill Valley Park Saturday, April 26, at 1 p.m. 1615 Black Rock Rd., Royersford, PA Note: Pre-registration is required Teen Safe Driving ROADeo from Montgomery County Dept. Of Health & Human Services Tuesday, April 29, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Montgomery Township Community & Recreation Center - 1030 Horsham Road, Montgomeryville, PA | Pennsylvania State Capitol 125-B East Wing Harrisburg, PA 17120
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