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Bloody Sunday and your ID?

(Mar 14, 2025)

Last weekend, March 7 marked 60 years since Bloody Sunday. Although the Civil Rights Act was enacted in 1964, civil rights marches in Selma, AL have long been considered the turning point in ensuring suffrage for all, a catalyst for significant public support and the subsequent passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965.  Read more

 

Community events PDF for 3/14 email

(Mar 13, 2025)

Upcoming community events for 3/14/25 email Read more

 

Learn all about the PA ABLE Savings Program

(Mar 07, 2025)

The Pennsylvania ABLE Savings Program is administered by the Pennsylvania Treasury Department. ABLE (Achieving a Better Life Experience) is a program that provides individuals with disabilities the opportunity to work and save money in a way that does not affect their “means-tested benefits” such as Social Security, SNAP and more. Read more

 

Federal budget cuts threaten PA healthcare & assistance programs; Make your voice heard!

(Feb 28, 2025)

In an ideal world, every child would be guaranteed a quality education, their parents would be able to afford quality childcare, homebuyers and renters would be able to afford to stay in their homes, everyone would be able to afford groceries and put food on their tables, and everyone would be able to see their doctor when they’re sick. Read more

 

Hanbidge announces $295K for local trail projects

(Feb 24, 2025)

“Expanding our region’s trail network is an investment in safety, accessibility and quality of life,” Hanbidge said. Read more

 

Gov. Shapiro’s vision for a stronger Pennsylvania economy

(Feb 21, 2025)

This week we will continue our discussion of Governor Shapiro’s budget address, focusing on business development and economic investment. Read more

 

Hanbidge announces $90,000 awarded to local first responders

(Feb 14, 2025)

""Firefighters and EMTs are always there for us when we need them, and this funding helps ensure that they will continue to be supported with the resources they need to stay safe and serve our communities," Hanbidge said. Read more

 

Recap of Gov. Shapiro's budget address

(Feb 14, 2025)

Last week, Governor Shapiro unveiled his budget proposal for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. This annual budget address is the first step of the budgeting process which culminates with the passage of the annual budget by the General Assembly (hopefully) by the end of June. Read more

 

How you can help your community amid uncertainty

(Feb 07, 2025)

During the Council of State Governments (CSG) annual convention this past December, there was a lot of discussion about the impact and opportunities created by the apparent hope of the incoming administration and Congress to shut down parts of the federal government. Read more

 

Judiciary Committee votes in favor of bills with bipartisan support

(Feb 03, 2025)

The current 16 factors used by judges in making child custody determinations have redundancies and lack clarity, leading to confusion among families, attorneys and even judges. House Bill 378 seeks to modernize these factors to provide clarity, uniformity and judicial efficiency, creating more manageable criteria for families navigating the legal system while building upon the vital protections for children enacted under Kayden’s Law. Read more

 

Hatred holds no place in our society

(Jan 31, 2025)

I want to thank all of you who reached out to me these past two weeks about local and federal issues that concern you. Read more

 

Hanbidge announces $77K in flood mitigation, watershed restoration grants

(Jan 28, 2025)

“These grants represent an investment in the safety and resilience of our communities,” Hanbidge said. Read more

 

This Week's Focus: Children & Youth and Judiciary Committees

(Jan 24, 2025)

As I prepare to return to session this upcoming week, I wanted to share more about the committees I’ve been assigned and what sort of legislation I expect to see come before the committee.  Read more

 

2025 Legislative Outlook on House Agriculture, Local Government Committees

(Jan 17, 2025)

This week, I would like to share with you information about two of the PA House standing committees (out of six) I have been assigned to this legislative session. Read more

 

Join me for my district office open house tomorrow!

(Jan 10, 2025)

Join me tomorrow for my New Year Open House from 1 p.m. – 3 p.m.! We will be accepting donations on behalf of Your Way Home. Read more

 

Goals for the 2025-26 legislative session

(Jan 03, 2025)

Happy New Year!  As we welcome in 2025 and my colleagues and I take the oath of office next week, I wanted to share some of my hopes for the upcoming legislative session. Read more

 

Check out the PA Farm Show for an udder-ly fantastic time

(Dec 27, 2024)

From January 4th through January 11th, Pennsylvania will once again host the largest indoor agricultural fair in the country. Read more

 

Happy holidays! Let's practice safety around home and on the road this season!

(Dec 20, 2024)

Last week, Governor Shapiro shared a reminder for us to keep our families safe and prepared for emergencies. This was a timely reminder as winter weather approaches and some risks are increased during the colder months, including weather and fire related emergencies. As we switch gears during the holidays and things get a little more hectic, Shapiro’s suggestions are good reminders for all of us to reevaluate our safety plans, emergency equipment and alarms. Read more

 

New session, learning from missed opportunities

(Dec 06, 2024)

December 1st marked the beginning of the 2025-2026 legislative term. This means that all pending bills sitting in both the House and Senate will need to be redrafted, recirculated and the legislative process will start again. Read more

 

Happy Thanksgiving!

(Nov 27, 2024)

I hope you all have a happy, healthy, and safe Thanksgiving! Read more