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I was proud to stand with Gov. Shapiro this week as he signed his Executive Order to assist federal workers to fill critical vacancies in the commonwealth’s agencies.
The governor also supported the Civil Service Modernization Act (CSMA), a legislative initiative I co-sponsored along with my colleagues Reps. Dave Madsen (D-Dauphin), and Nathan Davidson (D-Cumberland/Dauphin) and Sen. Patty Kim (D-Dauphin). The legislation would modernize Pennsylvania’s civil service system, which hasn’t been changed in over 80 years. This legislation would streamline outdated hiring practices, expand access to state jobs, and improve recruitment and retention while preserving the integrity of merit-based hiring.
Shapiro Signs Executive Order to Assist Federal Workers Looking For Work With PA
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The House Appropriations Committee hearings this week included the Dept. of Corrections, Board of Probation and Parole, Public Utility Commission, Dept. of Human Services, Dept. of Insurance and PENNIE, Treasury, Auditor General, and Governor’s Offices.
For transcripts and recordings from this week, visit: House Appropriations Committee - PA House of Representatives
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I spoke with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission about workforce development efforts surrounding nuclear energy and power plants, and ensuring the importance of having qualified individuals in this field.
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If residents are being made to pay stormwater management fees, I want to make sure we are seeing results. I asked DEP Sec. Jessica Shirley about the impacts her agency has seen on PA’s waterways.
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Pennsylvania's Transportation Survey
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This week I had the great pleasure of meeting with Penn State University grad students in the Master of Health Administration program who visited the Capitol.
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My staff visited the Friendship YMCA this week for the national YMCA Day of Giving. I’m grateful to the Friendship YMCA for providing much-needed community activities and services, such as child care, senior center programs, and summer camps.
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James R. Roebuck PLBC Scholarship
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Education is the great equalizer in America. It’s the way to the middle class and upward, and lifts up not only the individual but their family and whole communities. The Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus (PLBC) and the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus Foundation (PLBCF) are committed to helping students of color reach their potential. That’s why we have the prestigious 2025-2026 James R. Roebuck Scholarship. Named after Mr. James R. Roebuck, former member of the Pennsylvania Legislative Black Caucus (PLBC) and champion for education, the $1,500 scholarship is for tuition, fees, books, or school-related supplies and equipment. The deadline to apply is Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 5 p.m. Click on the link below to apply: James R. Roebuck PLBC Scholarship
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2025 Cultural Celebration Essay Contest
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This essay contest is open to any child in Dauphin County
Three winners will be chosen from each category, awarded cash prizes and recognized by the Dauphin County Commissioners.
Essays should include the participant’s name, school, grade, age, home address, home phone number and word count on the attached form.
The deadline is Monday, June 2, 2025, at 4 p.m.
Check out the application form here:
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Pennsylvania State Capitol
27-A East Wing
PO Box 202105
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 772-0674
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District Office
4807 Jonestown Road, Suite 145
First Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 230-1172
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