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Capitol Report
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The latest news from the State Capitol
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You are welcome to contact me through this link.
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District Happenings
I recently attended Wallenpaupack Area Middle School’s YES! Day for Junior Achievement. YES! Days provide hands-on, interactive learning that exposes the students to career readiness, entrepreneurship and personal finance related activities. It was interesting to see the students work out real-life issues such as budgeting, resume building and teamwork.
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Deadline Nears for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Older adults and Pennsylvanians with disabilities have until Dec. 31 to apply for the state’s 2023 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. Remember, assistance through my office is always free. You need not pay a private firm for assistance.
Income limits increased this year to $45,000 for both homeowners and renters, so if you were earning too much to qualify before, you may be eligible now. Remember to exclude 50% of Social Security when determining your income. The maximum rebate also increased to $1,000.
The program is open to residents age 65 years and older; widows and widowers 50 years and older; and people with disabilities 18 years and older.
Click here for additional information or to apply online or contact my office for assistance. If you applied previously but have not received your rebate, click here. The 2024 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program will open for applications in mid- to late January.
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Warning for Energy Supply Shoppers
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is cautioning energy consumers about an increase in look-alike websites mimicking the state’s official energy shopping platforms.
Unofficial copycat or look-alike sites often top search engine results or appear prominently in social media ads, misleading consumers who are looking for fair and unbiased information about energy shopping.
The PUC’s energy shopping websites – clearly marked as “The Official Electric Shopping Websites of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission” – are designed to provide consumers with impartial and comprehensive information.
For safe and effective energy shopping and to ensure you are accessing the correct resources, please visit PAPowerSwitch.com and PAGasSwitch.com. Stay safe online and make informed decisions with trusted resources from your Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission.
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New Resource for State Grants
The Commonwealth Office of Digital Experience (CODE PA) recently launched a new resource to make it easier for residents, businesses, nonprofits, schools and local governments to find and apply for grants from state agencies.
The new discovery tool allows users to search for, sort and filter information about grants based on the type of applicant, category, application deadline, location and other criteria. The search results include links to each program, including information about who the funding is intended for, the application process, key dates and deadlines, eligibility criteria, and where to apply.
Check it out here.
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Need a Gift for an Angler?
Fishing licenses, permits and gift vouchers for the 2025 fishing season are now available for purchase from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. The cost remains the same at $27.97 for a resident annual license and $14.47 for a senior resident annual license. Please click here to make a purchase and check out the full list of license options. Licenses may also be purchased through the FishBoatPA mobile app or by visiting one of nearly 700 retail license issuing agents.
Now is also a good time to mark your 2025 calendars for the statewide opening day of trout season on Saturday, April 5, and statewide Mentored Youth Trout Day on Saturday, March 29.
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