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In This Update:
Join Me for My Telephone Town Hall on Monday
Join me on Monday evening at 6 p.m. for my telephone town hall. This provides me with the opportunity to speak with you directly about issues impacting our communities. At 6 p.m., I will be calling you, but if you miss the call, you have the chance to call in to the town hall and participate by dialing 877-229-8493 and entering 118585. Senate Approves Legislation to Help Relieve PA Nurse Shortage
The Senate approved legislation to help alleviate Pennsylvania’s nurse shortage by increasing the number of qualified nursing students. Senate Bill 998 would establish the Nurse Education Capacity Expansion Grant Program, aimed at increasing the number of qualified nursing students by providing targeted support to accredited nursing schools across Pennsylvania. Nursing education programs would have to meet key performance benchmarks, including strong graduation rates, high licensure exam pass rates and successful job placement outcomes. The bill now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration. Read more about Senate Bill 998 here. Unclaimed Property Event with Treasury in Hollidaysburg
On Tuesday, May 12 from 10 a.m. until Noon, I invite you to join a representative from Treasurer Garrity’s office to find out if YOU have any unclaimed property! The treasurer’s office will be available to assist in the online property search and complete paperwork on the spot. No appointment necessary. You will only need to bring a valid Photo ID. For questions, please call my district office at 814-695-8386. What is Unclaimed Property? Unclaimed property can be old bank accounts, uncashed paychecks, insurance payments, rebates – the list is virtually endless. The bottom line is that it is money owed to people like you. More than 1 in 10 Pennsylvanians have unclaimed property available to be claimed! You can search online and file a claim yourself, click here. If you find unclaimed property in your name, follow the steps to file your claim. May 4 is the Deadline to Register to Vote in the Primary Election
This Monday, May 4 is the deadline to register to vote in the May 19 primary election. You can register to vote online, by mail or at several government agencies. To register to vote in Pennsylvania, you must:
Learn more about registering to vote here. Check if you’re registered to vote here. You Are Invited to My Fulton County Senior Expo!
On Thursday, May 21 from 10 a.m. to Noon, I will be hosting my 2026 Senior Expo at the American Legion Post 561 located at 411 N. 5th Street in McConnellsburg. This event is free to attend and will offer door prizes, health screenings, vendor exhibits and light refreshments. I look forward to seeing you all there! Mammo May: Early Detection Saves Lives
Continuing to build awareness on the importance of early breast cancer detection, the Pennsylvania Senate announced a Senate Resolution recognizing May 2026 as Mammography Month in Pennsylvania. The American Cancer Society estimates that nearly 322,000 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer nationwide this year. In Pennsylvania alone, an average of 38 women are diagnosed with breast cancer every single day. Alarmingly, nearly one in four women aged 50 to 74 have not received a mammogram in the past two years, despite strong evidence that early detection drastically improves outcomes. Behind every mammogram is a life, a family and a future, which is why we continue to work with the Pennsylvania Breast Cancer Coalition to spread the word that early detection of breast cancer through mammograms saves lives. Mammograms are available at no cost in Pennsylvania. If you haven’t yet, use Mammo May as a reminder to schedule your mammogram – and please spread the word to the women in your life. This PA Breast Cancer Coalition resource page walks you through the steps of the mammogram process. Hearing on Resource Adequacy, Energy Market, Barriers to New PA Power Generation
Continuing efforts to ensure Pennsylvania families and employers have access to reliable, affordable electricity, the Senate Environmental Resources and Energy Committee held a public hearing to examine the latest energy market conditions and barriers to new power generation in the commonwealth. The panel heard from testifiers representing the regional power grid, PJM, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission and others. ReliabilityFirst, which is responsible for ensuring the dependability and security of the regional bulk power system, projected risk to grid reliability could come in 2029 instead of in the early 2030s as previously projected. The surge of demand from data centers and the need for more skilled infrastructure workers were also discussed. You can view written testimony and the hearing video here. Out and About in the 30th DistrictMidtown Oaks Health & Rehab Center in Altoona I enjoyed my visit to Midtown Oaks Health & Rehab Center in Altoona, where I met some very sweet residents and discussed important policy with Saber Health representative, Cody Meenan and Midtown Administrator, Jessica Folckemer.
Grand Opening of Wawa in Yeagertown Wawa officially opened in Yeagertown this week, bringing their first store to the area. Customers were greeted by Miss Pennsylvania and Miss Central Pennsylvania along with Wally the mascot.
Juniata College Jubilee I was honored to attend the Juniata Jubilee celebrating the 150th anniversary of Juniata College in Huntingdon and present a citation from the Senate of Pennsylvania recognizing this great achievement. Congratulations to Juniata College on this momentous occasion and best wishes for a successful future!
Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 Annual Legislative Breakfast Recently, I attended the Tuscarora Intermediate Unit 11 Annual Legislative Breakfast. The forum provided valuable dialogue between superintendents in the service area with elected officials from across their district. Several superintendents, including those from Mifflin, Juniata, Huntingdon, Southern Fulton and Juniata Valley were in attendance as well as Laura Hicks from the Mifflin County Academy of Science and Technology.
Huntingdon County Career and Technical School Visit Capitol The Huntingdon County Career and Technical School recently visited the Capitol showcasing many of the different opportunities they have to offer our local students. Students and teachers were there from their sports medicine and rehabilitation program and electrical program. The Career and Technical schools are preparing our students for local workforce demands, while preparing them with a strong start toward meaningful careers.
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