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Capitol Report
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The latest news from the State Capitol
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2025-26 Session Officially Underway
Members of the House were sworn into office for the 2025-26 Legislative Session last Tuesday, and I am ready to get to work to address the challenges facing our Commonwealth and our communities. I recently shared my thoughts about the ceremony, as well as my plans for the upcoming legislative session. You can watch that here.
Also on Tuesday, I was appointed to serve on the following committees: Appropriations, Commerce, Game and Fisheries, Insurance, and Intergovernmental Affairs and Operations.
Remember, to keep up to date with all the latest news from the Capitol and here at home, be sure to follow me on Facebook and watch for my weekly email updates.
Also, all voting sessions of the House, as well as committee meetings, are streamed live at www.PAHouseGOP.com.
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District News
The Pike County Commissioners recently opened the Spongy Moth Cost-Share for landowners seeking financial assistance in spraying for the 2025 season.
Please visit their website at www.pikepa.org/spongymoth for information on aerial applicators, spray products, as well as the cost-share application should you decide to contract for spraying with your neighbors. The County is offering a 25% reimbursement program for aerial applications using Bt that are 25 acres+ in size.
Landowners living in a community association are encouraged to check with their HOA first to see if the community is planning to spray.
For more details, check out this press release.
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Get Ready for REAL ID
The deadline for enforcement of the federal REAL ID Act is fast approaching.
As of May 7, you will have to present a federally accepted form of identification to board a commercial domestic flight or visit a secure federal building that requires ID at the door. Federally accepted forms of identification include a Pennsylvania REAL ID driver’s license or ID card, a U.S. passport or passport card, or a military ID.
While all Pennsylvanians must comply with the new law, obtaining a state-issued REAL ID is not mandatory. PennDOT will continue to offer standard-issue driver’s licenses and photo IDs.
Full enforcement of the law has been delayed several times due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which was hindering efforts to process REAL ID applications across the country.
To learn more about REAL ID and how to obtain one, visit www.penndot.gov/REALID.
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Blood Donation Saves Lives
Did you know that every two seconds in America, someone urgently needs blood? January is National Blood Donor Month, an opportunity to both honor voluntary blood donors and encourage new donors to help save lives. National Blood Donor Month was first designated by proclamation of President Richard Nixon on Dec. 31, 1969.
The start of the new year is one of the most challenging times to collect blood products as the threat of winter weather builds and can often lead to widespread blood drive cancellations. In addition to winter weather, an active cold and flu season may prevent people from keeping donation appointments as they rest and recover from illness.
Only 3% of eligible Americans currently donate blood, despite 65% of the population being eligible to do so. Learn more about blood donation and where to donate here.
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