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In this Update:
Community Highlights
Lent has returned, and so have many fish fries in our area. I spent my first fish fry of the season at the Imperial Volunteer Fire Department and enjoyed a delicious lunch! Robinson Honored by Life Sciences PA
I was honored to receive the State Official of the Year from Life Sciences PA for my work passing Act 39 of 2024, which provides Pennsylvanians better access to cancer treatment through biomarker testing and precision medicine. I was thrilled to work with my colleague Rep. Kyle Mullins on this legislation; he also received the award along with Senator Judy Ward. Biomarker testing looks for biological changes at a molecular level, helping to detect cancer and other conditions to find the best treatment options. Act 39 of 2024 was signed into law July 2, 2024. Grow PA Scholarship Grant Applications Available Now
The Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program offers grants of up to $5,000 per year for in-state students who pursue a degree or certification for an in-demand occupation. The application period for grants is open now, with funding awarded on a first come, first served basis. To qualify for the grant, applicants must agree to live and work in Pennsylvania in that occupation after graduation. Grant recipients will be required to live and work in Pennsylvania for 12 months for each year they receive the grant. Failure to meet this requirement will result in the grant converting to a loan requiring repayment. Courses of study that qualify for the grant include agriculture, computer science, business, education, special education, STEM education, engineering, nursing, allied health, criminal justice and other programs as approved by the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA). Learn more or apply here. Free Trees to Help Public Replace Invasive Plants
Non-native trees and shrubs can have negative ecological and economic impacts on nearby natural areas. Some of those plants include callery pear, tree-of-heaven, Norway maple, burning bush, Japanese barberry and butterfly bush. The Pennsylvania Invasive Replace-ive Program is a new initiative that will give homeowners and others the option to remove invasive trees and shrubs from their property and replace them with native trees. Doing so will reduce the likelihood of these species moving into neighboring properties, parks and forests. Property owners are encouraged to remove one or more invasive species and receive up to five free, healthy, native, young replacement trees. Learn more about how to participate. Please note that the Carlisle plant replacement program is already at capacity. License Plates Support Women Veterans
You can support women veterans in Pennsylvania by purchasing a license plate recognizing the importance of the brave women who have served in our military. When you purchase the Honoring Our Women Veterans Registration Plate or the Honoring Our Women Veterans Motorcycle Registration Plate, a portion of the fee will be used to support programs assisting the approximately 63,000 female veterans in Pennsylvania. The motorcycle version of this registration plate is new, having been introduced in December. You do not need to be a veteran to purchase either of these plates. If you are a veteran, you may want to consider purchasing either the Women Veteran Registration Plate or the Women Veteran Motorcycle Registration Plate. Applicants for these plates must submit a legible photocopy of their Form DD-214 or the front and back of their DD2(RET). Learn more about these license plates and several other new plates available for veterans. Happy St. Patrick’s Day and Irish Heritage Month!
A celebration of country and heritage, St. Patrick’s Day became an official religious holiday in the early 17th century. It commemorates the arrival of Christianity in Ireland. I am privileged to honor my Irish heritage in a professional capacity as co-chair of the American Irish State Legislators Caucus and sponsor a resolution designating March as Irish Heritage Month in Pennsylvania. I was also proud to be the prime sponsor of Act 116 of 2024, which established the Ireland Trade Commission. This initiative strengthens educational, economic, governmental, and cultural connections between Pennsylvania and Ireland. “May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go.” – Irish blessing
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