Nikki's News

Rep. Nikki Rivera January 3, 2025 | 10:11 AM

Hello, Northern Lancaster City, Manheim Township, and East Petersburg Borough!

As the Representative-Elect of our area known as PA House District 96, I will use this weekly e-newsletter to let you know about how I am working for you here in the community and in the state Capitol, as well as share information about local and state resources that I hope will be helpful to you or someone you know.

Let me know what matters to you!

Please fill out this online survey so I can know what legislative issues matter to you and what kind of community events you’d like me to host.

Direct File Coming to Pennsylvania

Starting in January 2025, more than 2 million Pennsylvanians will be eligible to use Direct File, the IRS's tool that allows you to file your federal and state tax returns online securely and for free. The IRS launched this tool last year, but 2025 will be the first year PA residents are able to use it.

Check to see if you will be eligible to use Direct File at https://directfile.irs.gov/.

Pennie’s Deadline is Jan. 15!

Pennie is Pennsylvania’s one-stop-shop to search for quality health care plans at the lowest costs. Enroll today to have your health care plan for 2025 at pennie.com. The deadline to enroll is Jan. 15.

Check Out the Latest Grant Programs Accepting Applications

Please check out the latest state government grant programs accepting applications here.

Save the Date – Pennsylvania Farm Show!

The PA Farm Show is coming up and will be here before you know it -- from Saturday, Jan. 4 through Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025. This event, the largest indoor agricultural event in the U.S., will be at the PA Farm Show Complex & Expo Center at 2300 N. Cameron St. in Harrisburg, PA.

There’s a lot to see, including thousands of animals, hundreds of exhibits and vendors, and many more activities, demonstrations, contests and more. You can see what’s new at the Farm Show this year by viewing this article from VisitPA.