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Capitol Report
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The latest news from the State Capitol
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Wayne County Senior Expo a Success!
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Primary Election Day Tomorrow
Tuesday, May 20, is primary election day. Voters will have the opportunity to choose their party’s candidates for vacancies on the Commonwealth and Superior courts, as well as for a variety of municipal positions.
Voters who have chosen to vote by mail-in or civilian absentee ballot must have those ballots back to their county Board of Elections no later than 8 p.m. on election day.
Otherwise, voters may cast their ballots in person at their local polling place. Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Additional information about in-person voting is available here.
Only voters registered as Republicans or Democrats are eligible to vote for candidates in the primary election, unless you reside in a community where a special election is taking place or a referendum is on your ballot. Check with your county elections office for details about what is on your ballot. For comprehensive information about the state’s elections, visit vote.pa.gov.
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Democrat Initiative Would Weaken Election Integrity
Ensuring integrity and trust in our election system is vital to the survival of our democracy. Unfortunately, both took a hit this week when the House, on a party-line vote, enacted several Election Code changes that would be costly while doing nothing to improve voter confidence.
House Bill 1396 would establish a permanent mail-in voting system that sends unsolicited ballots to voters in perpetuity and mandate the establishment of drop boxes across the Commonwealth.
The bill would require both 30 days of mandatory drop boxes (with 24-hour surveillance and daily ballot removal), as well as 10 days of in-person early voting (staffed for at least eight hours daily), in every future election and on the counties’ dime. Counties would receive only a $60 million bond issuance for equipment.
For the second week in a row, majority House Democrats rammed through major legislation without providing adequate time for input by affected parties, especially county elections officials who would have to implement the measure.
Elections are too important to rush a vote on changes that will likely do more harm than good.
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District Happenings
Be sure to check out my Facebook page for a recap of recent district events and visits, including the Lacawac Sanctuary Field Station and Environmental Education Center, Lake Ariel Volunteer Fire Company and the Wayne Economic Development Corporation.
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Supporting Our EMS Providers
This week is National EMS Week, an opportunity for each of us to recognize and extend special thanks to the men and women who answer the call every day to help save lives. This year’s theme is “We Care. For Everyone.”
Caring for everyone, though, carries a significant cost. Here in Pennsylvania, more than four dozen emergency medical services (EMS) providers closed their doors since the start of 2023, often due to a shortage of funds, personnel or both.
We all tend to take it for granted that when we call 9-1-1, someone will be there to help. As we mark EMS Week this week, think about how you might be able to help your local ambulance company keep its doors open and keep saving lives.
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Fish for Free Coming Up Next Weekend!
On Sunday, May 25, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) will host a Fish for Free day to allow anyone (resident or non-resident) to legally fish on all Pennsylvania waterways. No license is required, but all other fishing regulations still apply.
This is the first of two dates set by the PFBC to enhance fishing opportunities. The next day is Independence Day, Friday, July 4. This is a great way to expose the next generation of anglers to the outdoors. More information about fishing in Pennsylvania is available here.
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Upcoming District Events
My staff and I have a lot of events planned in the coming months. More details to follow, but here is a sneak peek:
July 12th – Damaged License Plate Event, Pike County Training Facility
July 19th – Paper Shredding Event, Hemlock Farms
August 9th – Damaged License Plate Event, Evergreen School
September 5th – Senior Expo, Dingman Fire Department
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