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In this Update:
Supporting PA Veterans and Military Families
Pennsylvania owes a debt of gratitude to all the brave men and women who have defended our freedom, as well as the citizens who continue to protect our nation and its interests across the globe. Senate Republicans passed bills this legislative session to support our veterans and their families that were all signed into law. One new law expands access to benefits for disabled veterans. Another provides additional community outreach services to help ensure that all veterans are aware of the resources available to them. Because mental health often impacts veterans, we also passed a law that would allow them to fish for free in therapeutic recreation events and programs. The relocation associated with being a military family can present a challenge for children in school. To help with that, we passed laws to provide educational support for children of National Guard and Reserves members and ensure students receive in-state tuition when their military parent is re-assigned out-of-state. Read more about legislation to honor our veterans and defend our freedoms. New Military License Plates to Honor PA Veterans
Pennsylvania now offers six new license plates to honor military veterans. Three of the plates recognize service members who received medals or honors for individual achievements or deployments. They include the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Registration Plate, the Operation Inherent Resolve Veterans Plate and the Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal Registration Plate. For $26, the plates – which bear a graphic of the medal awarded – can be used on cars or trucks. The other three new plate designs recognize female veterans. Two are available for motorcycles and the third is for cars and trucks. They include the Women Veteran Motorcycle Registration Plate and the Women Veteran Registration Plate both for $26 and the Honoring Our Women Veteran Motorcycle Registration Plate for $41. Driver Training Program to Improve Work Zone Safety
A new, statewide training program is available to all motorists – particularly new drivers – to improve driver safety and roadway worker protection. The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation’s program uses videos, infographics, knowledge checks and testimonials to teach new drivers work zone laws, signage and key facts. It also offers real-life scenarios to enhance understanding. The free, 35-minute virtual course is available in English and Spanish. There are more than 1,400 work zone crashes across Pennsylvania annually, with more than 600 resulting in injuries and 15 in death. Giving the Gift of Education with PA 529
If you’re still looking for a gift for the children in your life, consider the gift of education. A gift made to their PA 529 College and Career Savings Program will help make their future bright, no matter what path they take. PA 529 offers two plans: the PA 529 Investment Plan and the PA 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan. Friends and family can also help save using Ugift, a free gifting platform. The unique code they need to contribute to your child’s account can be found in your PA 529 account online. Contributions to a PA 529 account made by Dec. 31 qualify for deductions on 2024 PA state income taxes, including those made by a gift giver. 2025-26 FAFSA Form is Live
The online and paper form of the 2025-26 Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is available now. Colleges and career schools use the FAFSA form to determine how much financial aid students are eligible to receive. The aid may include grants, scholarships, work-study funds and loans. Students must apply for aid every year. The Department of Education addressed issues with the FAFSA system and modernized internal systems and processes. It also updated resources to help students and families better navigate the FAFSA form and process. Learn more. Merry Christmas from the 30th District!
I wanted to take this opportunity to wish you and your families a very Merry Christmas. My staff and I are honored throughout the year to assist you in navigating our state government and working to solve any needs you may have. During this Christmas season, we pause to reflect on all the wonderful opportunities this year has provided us and look forward to what we can accomplish together in the coming year. From all of us here in the 30th District, I wish you a very Merry Christmas, a Happy Hanukkah and a Happy and Healthy New Year! Out and About in the 30th DistrictPA Pro-Life Leader Retreat and Conference What a joy to be around so many advocates for life at the Pennsylvania Pro-Life Leader Retreat and Conference that took place this week at the Diocese of Harrisburg, which was comprised of leaders within the pro-life cause! We heard presentations from national organizations and leading researchers on current trends in the Pro-Life movement and discussed how to best advance the cause of the unborn going forward. The newly formed PA Pregnancy Wellness Collaborative was also there to talk about all the amazing work they are doing to help pregnant women and their babies and improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
Stuckey Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram Groundbreaking It was an exciting day in Huntingdon County as Stuckey Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram of Huntingdon broke ground for its new location on Raystown Road. The Stuckey family, along with the Huntingdon County Chamber of Commerce, project partners, local elected officials, and community members gathered to celebrate the construction of this new facility that will bring jobs and economic development to the county. This is such great news for the county. Congratulations to Stuckey and welcome to Huntingdon!
Bishop Guilfoyle Academy Christmas Program What a pleasure to attend the Bishop Guilfoyle Academy Christmas Program in Altoona. There is nothing like children singing to make you feel the excitement of Christmas!
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