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In this Update:
Congratulations Representative Lou Schmitt!
I wanted to take this opportunity to say goodbye to State Representative Lou Schmitt who will be retiring from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives at the end of the month to be sworn in as Blair County Court of Common Pleas Judge. Lou represented the 79th legislative district in Blair County which consists of the City of Altoona, as well as Logan and Allegheny Townships. Rep. Schmitt was a great partner to me and passionately fought for his constituents with honesty, integrity, and courage. He leaves behind an outstanding record of dedicated public service that the Blair County area can be proud of. I offer Rep. Schmitt my sincere gratitude for his service and friendship and wish the new Judge Schmitt all the best moving forward. Shirley Township Satellite Office by Appointment
To serve residents in and around southern Huntingdon County, beginning in January, my office will be offering constituent services by appointment in the Shirley Township Municipal Building located at 15480 Croghan Pike in Shirleysburg. To schedule an appointment, constituents are encouraged to call the Lewistown district office at 717-210-5700. Parking at Shirley Township is available in front of the municipal building. Staff will be available by appointment only to assist with property tax and rent rebates, birth certificate applications and answering state government questions. Dec. 31 Deadline for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
The deadline to apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is Dec. 31. Eligible residents could qualify for up to $1,000 (plus supplemental rebates for qualifying applicants). The program provides financial relief to older adults and people with disabilities who paid property taxes or rent in 2024. To qualify, applicants must be age 65+, widows/widowers 50+ or individuals with disabilities 18+, and their household income must be $46,520 or less (excluding half of Social Security income). Applications can be submitted online, by mail or in person, or by calling 1-888-222-9190 for assistance. My office is also available to help you apply for this rebate Assistance Available to Help Rural Communities Fight Wildfires
State grants are available to volunteer fire companies to help protect rural communities from wildfires. Eligible applicants include local firefighting forces in rural communities with fewer than 10,000 residents. Funding can be used for training and equipment purchases directly related to fighting brush and forest fires. Recipients are selected based on vulnerability and adequacy of existing fire protection, with a focus on improving volunteer readiness and protecting lives and property in under-protected areas. Administered by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), the maximum grant award in 2026 is $15,000 per fire company. Applications must be submitted electronically through DCNR’s grant website by Dec. 31. Happy New Year!
As this year draws to a close, we take time to look back on all that was accomplished and look forward to everything that the new year has to offer us! I am grateful to all of you for the continued opportunities we have set ahead of us. As always, my office looks forward to assisting you with any state-related needs you may have. Wishing you and your family a very Happy and Healthy New Year!
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