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In this Update:
Happenings in the 46th
Thank you to everyone who stopped by my Identity Theft Prevention Shredding Event last Saturday at Fort Cherry High School. Thank you to Shred America Pittsburgh (local and Marine Veteran owned) and our driver/operator Mike for shredding everyone’s sensitive documents.
This week I attended the ceremonial ribbon cutting at the Greene County Fairgrounds to open the 2024 Greene County Fair. The highlight of my day was meeting the 2024 Fair Royalty – Greene County Fair Queen Eryka Hackney, Junior Princess Ashdyn Kern, Little Princess Claire Borovichka, and Mini Princess Kaelyn Duncan. You look beautiful girls!
It was a pleasure meeting with Rebecca Lowe in my Washington district office this week. Rebecca is an architect and member of AIA Pennsylvania. We discussed accessibility issues for those with disabilities along with other construction and safety issues that impact the 46th Senatorial District.
Today wraps up National Health Center Week but I was thrilled to help kickoff the celebration at Centerville Clinics Yablonski Memorial Clinic site in Centerville. Community Health Centers, like Yablonski, serve our rural communities with high-quality, comprehensive, and affordable healthcare. Pictured left to right is Dr. Gina Workman, Director of Diagnostic Services; Barry Niccolai, Clinic CEO; and Marianne Gideon, Governing Board. I would also like to thank Pamela Voithofer, Director Grants, Risk & Compliance and Ann Gaydos, Director Mental/Behavioral Health.
Thank you to Chris Heck, President & CEO of Pittsburgh Airport Area Chamber of Commerce, for recognizing my office’s fifth year of membership. Your office plays a vital role in economic and business development throughout our region. Thank you for all that you do to promote and foster all of your members. PennDOT Offers Winter Maintenance Jobs
Individuals seeking seasonal employment can apply for a variety of winter maintenance positions now open through the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT). The program runs September through April and includes positions for transportation equipment operators, diesel and construction equipment mechanics, radio dispatchers, auto mechanics, tradesman helpers, semi-skilled laborers and tunnel maintainers. Individuals in these positions supplement the permanent workforce and have the potential to lead to permanent full-time employment. Additional details about the positions, along with the job application, are available here and then go to “PennDOT Winter Maintenance Program.” Free Webinars Provide Helpful Financial Aid Info
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is holding free webinars to assist college-bound students and their families with navigating the financial aid process. On Tuesday, Aug. 20 at noon, speakers will discuss web resources for effective research before, during and after your student makes postsecondary decisions. On Thursday, Aug. 22 at 6:30 p.m., speakers will focus on available loan programs, if there are costs not showing on the bill that must be paid and more. Register to attend the one-hour webinars. How Pennsylvanians with Disabilities Can Benefit From PA ABLE
PA ABLE gives individuals with disabilities a way to save money for the future without impacting important benefits like Medical Assistance (Medicaid) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Tax benefits for saving with PA ABLE include:
PA ABLE accounts can be used to pay for a wide variety of disability-related expenses including rent, groceries, health care, vehicle adaptations, assistive technology and more. Treasurer Stacy Garrity and PA ABLE professionals are hosting free webinars on how to start saving:
For more information, visit paable.gov or call 855-529-ABLE (2253). Keep Cool at the Pool or Lake
The dog days of summer are upon us. If you’re looking for a fun way to stay cool on a hot day, visit a Pennsylvania state park to go swimming. Many have pools and lakes. State park beaches are open and free to the public for swimming from before Memorial Day to after Labor Day, unless otherwise posted. The “open swim” policy allows people to swim at their own risk within the buoy line at designated beaches – 35 across the state – from 8 a.m. until sunset daily. Fifteen state parks have swimming pools for the public to enjoy. Pools are usually open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily. Admission fees vary based on the type of operation. Lifeguards are on duty when state park pools are open. Find a park with a pool and learn more. Recognizing National Financial Awareness Day
Wednesday, Aug. 14, marks National Financial Awareness Day. With recent estimates showing families in the United States have nearly $1 trillion in credit card debt and more than $15 trillion in debt overall, the day is a useful reminder of the impacts financial decisions can have for many years to come. Senate Republicans recognized that young adults face financial decisions that can come with long-term consequences and passed legislation to arm high school students with money management skills. The new law requires completion of a half-credit personal finance course to graduate high school. The course will give high school students the understanding they need about topics like credit and credit scores; savings and investments; college, home and auto loans; and planning for postsecondary education and retirement.
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