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Welly Bottle Manufacturing Facility Tour This week, I toured the new Welly Bottle manufacturing facility in Leetsdale! Welly makes reusable water bottles that promote physical health and help our environment by reducing users’ reliance on single-use plastics. Their bottles are made in the USA using all American-made materials, including local Pittsburgh steel. I am proud to have manufacturing companies like Welly in the 37th district. See more photos from the tour here. Southwestern Veterans’ Center Tour
I was proud to visit Southwestern Veterans’ Center alongside Congresswoman Summer Lee (D-12) and Sen. Lindsey Williams (D-38) to see the excellent quality of care the center provides for our local heroes. I enjoyed meeting some of the residents and giving them a challenge coin for their service. “Honor to the soldier and sailor everywhere, who bravely bears his country’s cause. Honor, also, to the citizen who cares for his brother in the field and serves, as he best can, the same cause.” Check out more photos from the tour here. Recognizing Avonworth’s State Champion Football Team
Congratulations to the Avonworth football team for winning the 2025 PIAA State Class AAA Football Championship! This was the school’s first title in program history, so I was especially proud to present citations to the team to celebrate this achievement. Great job, guys! See more photos from the citation presentation here. New Outreach Events Webpage
I’m excited to announce a NEW Outreach Events webpage available now on my website! Complete with details of upcoming outreach events as well as recaps of past events, check it out here. This webpage will be updated regularly, so please continue to check back in! National Healthy Kids Day Event at Sewickley Valley YMCA
This month, we celebrate National Healthy Kids Day. To recognize this important observance, Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-44) and I will be participating in the Sewickley YMCA National Healthy Kids Day 2026 event. The event will take place on Saturday, April 18 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. This is a family-focused event where attendees can meet with organizations that promote the overall health for our children. We hope to see you there! More information about the event is available here. Fern Hollow Nature Center Tour
This week, I had the privilege of touring the Fern Hollow Nature Center with Rep. Valerie Gaydos (R-44)! Currently, it is undergoing important renovations, which I was glad to help fund through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. I look forward to seeing how the renovations improve Fern Hollow’s operations! Learn more about the funding secured for Fern Hollow here, and see more photos from the tour here. Purple Star School Application Period OPEN
April is Month of the Military Child in Pennsylvania, and the application period for schools to apply to support our military children by becoming designated as a Purple Star School is now open. Pennsylvania’s Purple Star School Program recognizes public, charter, and private schools that have committed to supporting the unique educational and social-emotional needs of military-connected students. This program was created by Act 69 of 2022 sponsored by Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) and me. The process for a school to become a Purple Star School is simple. Schools need only review and complete the items on this checklist to receive this important designation that supports Pennsylvania’s military families. If you live in a school district that doesn’t have a Purple Star designation, I encourage you to reach out to your school administrators and urge them to apply. Additional details are available on my website here. Senate Hearing on Reducing Aggressive Driving, Protecting Pedestrians
Law enforcements agencies, transportation officials, and community advocates discussed initiatives to discourage aggressive driving and make roads safer for pedestrians, fellow motorists, and cyclists at a public hearing of the Senate Majority Policy Committee. The most effective and comprehensive approach to reducing aggressive driving involves a combination of engineering, education, enforcement, and emergency response strategies, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. The department collaborates with the Pennsylvania State Police, local governments, universities, and other organizations to combat aggressive driving. You can read what other testifiers said and view the full hearing video here. Beware of Investment Scams on Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp
Fraudulent investment schemes are appearing on Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, featuring recognizable figures like Cathie Wood (Ark Invest), Joe Kernen (CNBC), or Kevin O’Leary (CNBC) without their permission. In these “pump and dump” schemes, victims are lured into online groups and convinced to invest in cryptocurrencies or low-priced stocks. The scammers advertise, hype, and recommend buying the stocks or cryptocurrencies, increasing their prices, and then sell when the price is high, while the victims lose their money. Attorney General Dave Sunday encourages anyone who may have been a victim of these types of scams to report it to the Bureau of Consumer Protection at 800-441-2555 or scams@attorneygeneral.gov. La Roche University Tour
I recently had the privilege of touring La Roche University with Dr. Clark, the school’s president. The head of student engagement, Kayla, assisted us with a wonderful tour of the campus to include the criminal justice classrooms. Go Red Hawks! Gold Star Spouses DayApril 5 was Gold Star Spouses Day. This year’s observance is especially poignant as we continue to mourn the loss of the brave American service members who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our nation and our people from the devastation of a nuclear Iran. Our thoughts, prayers, and gratitude are with their families and the spouses they left behind today and every day. Women Veterans Invited to Submit Their Stories of Service
Women who served in the armed forces are encouraged to register by May 8 for a state Capitol ceremony honoring their service. The fourth annual Women Veterans Day Commemoration will be held on Wednesday, June 10. Women veterans across the commonwealth are invited to submit entries for a display featuring each participant’s likeness alongside a personal reflection on “What Service Means to Me.” In advance of the in-person ceremony, a virtual display will be accessible online beginning June 8 at the website of the event’s host, SenatorPennycuick.com. To submit a biography and be featured in the display, click here. For additional information or assistance with registration, call 215-541-2388. National Former POW Recognition DayThis week we observed National Former POW Recognition Day. This was an opportunity to pay our respects to those who have been held captive by enemy forces. Their stories are powerful and full of courage, resilience, and grit. We owe them a debt of gratitude for their brave service to our country. Area Creameries Encouraged to Join the PA Ice Cream Trail
Area creameries have until this Monday, April 13, to get listed on the 2026 PA Ice Cream Trail. Last year’s promotion brought more than 12,500 visitors to creameries statewide. The PA Ice Cream Trail runs from June to September and is designed to increase consumer awareness of locally produced dairy products. The program includes a digital passport featuring creameries across the state and a prize for those who visit a certain number of creameries. Pennsylvania dairy farms that have a value-added ice cream component to their business and meet the qualifications of the PA Preferred® program are encouraged to join the trail. Find out how to participate at the Center for Dairy Excellence. World Parkinson’s Day
Today is World Parkinson’s Day, and I’d like to give a shoutout to my friends at Parkinson Foundation Western Pennsylvania. Together, we’re working to protect Pennsylvanians from the dangers of the toxic chemical, Paraquat, by banning its use in the Commonwealth. Parkinson’s is the fastest rising neurological disorder in the world, plaguing its victims with difficult symptoms like tremors, rigidity, instability, and other life-altering motor symptoms affecting nearly every aspect of everyday living. The evidence linking Paraquat to Parkinson’s Disease is clear. Other countries have found safer alternatives to Paraquat, and we think it’s time for Pennsylvania to do the same. Learn more about the bill here. Child Abuse Prevention Month
National Child Abuse Prevention Month is an opportunity to learn how to identify abused or neglected children. You could save a child’s innocence or even their life. Signs of child abuse include unexplained injuries or injuries inconsistent with a child’s age and developmental level. Signs of child neglect include lack of adequate medical and dental care, or a child who is often hungry or not registered in school. Find more signs of abuse and neglect here. If you suspect child abuse, call ChildLine at 1-800-932-0313.
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