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Capitol Report
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The latest news from the State Capitol
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Happy New Year!
I would like to extend the warmest holiday wishes to you and your family. May you have a wonderful and safe season that is full of peace and cheer.
My district office will be closed Wednesday, Dec. 31 and Thursday, Jan. 1.
Also, PennDOT Driver License Centers will be closed Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, for New Year’s Day. Customers may still obtain a variety of driver and vehicle products and services online through PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website.
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Celebrate Agriculture at 2026 Pennsylvania Farm Show
The Pennsylvania Farm Show – the country’s largest indoor agricultural exposition under one roof – kicks off Saturday, Jan. 10, in Harrisburg. The show will run through Saturday, Jan. 17.
This year’s theme is “Growing a Nation,” a nod to the Commonwealth’s role – and Pennsylvania agriculture’s role – in building our country as we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America in 2026.
The 2026 Farm Show will feature fan-favorites like the 1,000-pound butter sculpture, delicious Farm Show Food Court, thousands of competitive agricultural events, homegrown celebrity cooking demonstrations at the PA Preferred® Culinary Connection, and more than 1 million square feet of hands-on agriculture education opportunities and chances to engage with the people who are growing Pennsylvania and our nation through agriculture.
Admission to the show is free, but parking is $15 per vehicle. Shuttle service is provided.
For all the latest news about the Farm Show, follow it on Facebook or click here.
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PHEAA Announces Financial Aid Webinars
The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is hosting several free webinars to assist college-bound students and their families in correctly completing and submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).
The webinars are planned as follows:
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FAFSA Overview – Line by Line: Wednesday, Jan. 14, 6-7 p.m., and Wednesday, March 11, 6-7 p.m.
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FAFSA Completion Workshop: Thursday, Jan. 22, 5-7 p.m., and Tuesday, April 21, 5-7 p.m.
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PHEAA also provides free FAFSA resources online and offers a free FAFSA toolkit to aid counselors and partners in assisting students and families with FAFSA completion.
To register for these webinars, and view a full schedule of future webinars, visit
www.pheaa.org/virtual.
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License Your Dog for the New Year
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture is reminding dog owners to license their pets for 2026.
All dogs must be licensed when you buy or adopt them (earliest is eight weeks old) or three months of age, whichever comes first. Dog owners may choose to purchase single-year licenses or a lifetime license. To purchase a lifetime license, the dog must have some form of permanent identification, such as a microchip or tattoo. Single-year licenses must be purchased each year by Jan. 1.
Single-year licenses cost $10.80, while lifetime licenses cost $52.80. Senior citizens or people with disabilities may purchase a single-year license for $8.80 or a lifetime license for $36.80.
Licenses are available for purchase through county treasurers. For additional information, including links to forms and a list of treasurers and their contact information, click here.
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Enter Now for Litter Hawk Youth Award Program
Submissions are now being accepted for the 2026 Litter Hawk Youth Award Program, a recognition program for students in kindergarten through sixth grade to share how they help keep Pennsylvania beautiful.
This year’s theme is Celebrate America250 – Keep It Beautiful, inviting Pennsylvania students to share their creativity and inspire pride in our communities as we approach America’s 250th anniversary.
Students in kindergarten through grade four are invited to submit a poster, while students in grade five are asked to submit an essay and students in grade six should submit a video.
First place and second place winners will receive a certificate. All participants will receive a litter hawk sticker. The deadline to participate is Saturday, Jan. 31. Winners will be announced in April in conjunction with a display of winning entries at the Capitol. For more information and an application, click here.
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