Email Update: December 19

Rep. Steve Malagari December 19, 2024 | 2:29 PM

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Dear Neighbor,

Happy Holidays from our office to you! As we embrace the festive season, we want to remind you that our team is here to assist with any state-related needs—stay warm and enjoy this special time of year!

Thank you to everyone who came out to my Open House! It was a joyful and festive night, made even more wonderful by the generosity of our constituents. Our “Reverse Santa” collected toys for Liz’s Birthday Closet, Mitzvah Circle and Victim Services Center of Montgomery County. What a great way to get into the holiday spirit!

Helping Keep Students Safe

I am happy to announce that nearly $700,000 has been awarded to schools in our region to address safety gaps, enhance mental health services and create secure learning environments.

Local recipients of the grants include:

Souderton Area School District – $217,929
Souderton Charter School Collaborative – $70,000
North Montco Technical Career Center – $70,000
North Penn School District – $340,190

The grants are part of a nearly $20 million statewide initiative approved by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to support a range of initiatives that include hiring mental health professionals, upgrading security infrastructure, and providing resources for school safety.

The funding was made possible through the bipartisan 2024-25 budget, which allocated $120 million toward school safety measures.

New Income Guidelines for Discounted Vehicle Registration

Good news! Changes to the income requirements for the reduced vehicle registration fee mean more retired Pennsylvanians are now eligible for this benefit. Additionally, some veterans may now be eligible for FREE vehicle registration and titling fees.

Previously, the annual income threshold for a retired Pennsylvanian to qualify for a reduced registration fee of $11 annually was $19,200. Beginning December 16, 2024, the annual income threshold has increased to $29,906, so if you were not eligible before, you may be now!

In addition, registration and title fees can be waived for a one-passenger vehicle or truck weighing 9,000 pounds or less owned by military veterans who meet the following requirements (license plate fees still apply):

Vehicles registered to a veteran who lost a limb or eye or who became partially paralyzed while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States.
Vehicles registered to a person who, as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States, was captured by the enemy in any armed conflict for which the Department of Defense authorizes a campaign medal.
Vehicles registered to a person who has been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
Vehicles registered to a person who has been awarded the Purple Heart.

For more information or to apply, please call my office at 267-768-3671.

Holiday Hours

My office will be closed on Tuesday, December 24 and Wednesday, December 25th in observance of the Christmas Holiday. We will also be closed from noon on December 31st until noon on January 2nd.