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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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New Publication Hitting Mailboxes
Like so many of us in the 139th Legislative District, I enjoy the endless opportunities provided by the thousands of acres of forest land and waterways across our region. Hunting and fishing are great traditions, and I encourage you to help continue it for future generations. To make sure you receive future copies of my Sportsmen’s Report, go to my website to join the mailing list.
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District Happenings
Be sure to check out my Facebook page for a recap of all district events and celebrations, including:
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• Visiting with Boy Scout Troop 102.
• Touring the Malibu Wellness Ranch.
• Celebrating the new Lackawaxen River Trails access point.
• Hiking at Promised Land State Park.
• Wishing Wayne County CFO Vicky Botjer a very happy retirement!
• Greeting all the Trunk or Treaters throughout the district!
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Drug Take Back Day Saturday
This Saturday, Oct. 25, is National Prescription Drug Take Back Day.
Sponsored by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA), the event is aimed at reminding citizens across the nation and the Commonwealth that safe disposal of unused prescription drugs is one of the best ways to fight drug abuse.
In addition to prescription medications, DEA regulations allow for the disposal of over-the-counter medications; prescription patches and ointments; vitamins; and pet medicines. Please note, each take-back location has the right to determine what items it will accept.
To learn more about Pennsylvania’s drug take-back program, including finding a take-back location near you, click here.
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DCNR Seeks 2026 River of the Year Nominations
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is calling on Pennsylvanians to nominate their favorite waterway for the 2026 River of the Year. The winner is featured in a year-long series of events and activities to celebrate the river, including the popular River of the Year Sojourn.
All Pennsylvania waterways are eligible for nomination, except for the past five years of winners: Delaware River (2025), Allegheny River (2024), Susquehanna North Branch (2023), French Creek (2022) and Shenango River (2021).
The nomination period is open through Friday, Nov. 21, at 5 p.m. Selected nominations will be voted on by the public beginning in late November. For more information about the River of the Year program, visit the Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers’ (POWR) website.
To nominate a river or waterway, visit the Grants and Awards webpage and scroll down to “Apply.”
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Students Invited to Design Activity Book Cover
The Pennsylvania Department of the Auditor General is inviting Pennsylvania students, in kindergarten through 12th grades, to enter a contest to help design the cover of the new Be Money $mart activity book!
The book aims to help students and their caregivers learn how to plan for their financial future. It will be distributed statewide during the Pennsylvania Farm Show and through libraries, YMCAs and credit unions.
Submissions are due by Oct. 31. Learn more about the contest here.
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October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month
October is Down Syndrome Awareness Month, which is a time to celebrate our friends with Down syndrome and make others aware of their many abilities and accomplishments.
Down syndrome is the most common chromosomal condition diagnosed in the United States and is associated with delays in physical growth, characteristic facial features and intellectual challenges. Approximately 5,700 babies are born with Down syndrome in the United States each year. However, due to improved research and medical treatments, children born with Down syndrome can live long, happy and productive lives.
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Stay Safe this Halloween
Halloween is a fun time for many kids and families, but safety must always remain a top priority. According to the National Safety Council, the following are some tips to keep in mind while trick-or-treating:
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All costumes, wigs and accessories should be fire-resistant. |
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If children are out after dark, fasten reflective tape to costumes and bags, or give them glow sticks. |
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Opt for non-toxic Halloween makeup over masks, which can obscure vision. |
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A responsible adult should accompany young children on neighborhood rounds. |
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If older children are going alone, plan and review a route and establish a return time. |
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Teach children never to enter a stranger’s home or car. |
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Instruct children to travel only in familiar, well-lit areas and stay with friends. |
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Tell children not to eat any treats until they return home, where they can be inspected by an adult. |
Motorists traveling on neighborhood trick-or-treat nights should remember to stay alert, slow down, and enter and exit all driveways and alleys carefully.
For more on these and other safety tips, click here.
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