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In this Update:
Funding Secured for Coraopolis Borough
I am thrilled to secure funding for Coraopolis Borough from the PA Department of Community and Economic Development! The Borough will be making improvements to the Ridge Avenue Tot Lot and reconstructing Mill Street. Thank you to Mayor Ray McCutcheon, council members, and my colleague Rep. Anita Kulik for your support of these important community projects. State Would Automatically Return Unclaimed Property Under Bill Approved by Senate
The Senate unanimously approved legislation authorizing the state to return unclaimed property without the need for rightful owners to search for it. It now advances to the House of Representatives for consideration. Senate Bill 24 would authorize the Pennsylvania Treasury Department to automatically return single-owner property for living individuals valued up to $5,000 after a thorough identification and verification process. The legislation streamlines the return of unclaimed money and property by eliminating the need for citizens to search and file a claim. For larger and more complex claims, owners would still be required to complete a claim form and provide additional information to confirm their identity and rightful ownership. This commonsense initiative, which exemplifies how government should work to better serve its citizens, would return more money to hardworking Pennsylvanians who may be unaware of their unclaimed property. Search Treasury’s unclaimed property database here. You can search Treasury’s unclaimed property database here and read more about the bill in my press release. Measure Connecting Individuals in Recovery to Occupations Approved by Committee
To combat Pennsylvania’s heroin and opioid epidemic, the Senate Labor and Industry Committee passed a bill to connect individuals in recovery with jobs. It now moves to the full Senate for consideration. Senate Bill 69 would establish the Recovery to Work Pilot Program, pairing those in recovery with occupations through local workforce development boards. As local workforce development boards would lead the implementation, the strategies will be locally focused to meet the needs of local employers and the local treatment and recovery community. Additionally, the legislation would provide incentives for businesses and training providers to participate in the program. Bill Ensuring Educational Opportunities for Military Children Receives Committee Support
Legislation to reduce the educational challenges faced by children of PA National Guard and Reserve members was approved by the Senate Education Committee and is before the full Senate for consideration. Military families face frequent reassignments, posing educational challenges for children transitioning between schools in different states. Senate Bill 209 would give children of National Guard and Reserve members the same help provided to those of active-duty military families through the Military Interstate Children’s Compact. The compact provides a consistent set of policies that make getting started in a new school, joining extracurricular activities and meeting graduation requirements as easy as possible for military children. Advocating for Paid Family Leave in PA
I was grateful for the opportunity to advocate with my colleagues for the Family Care Act to provide paid leave for Pennsylvanians to care for their loved ones in times of need. I appreciate the bipartisan support of my colleagues, including Rep. Dan Miller, on this important legislation. Stuffed Toy Bill Unanimously Approved in Committee
I appreciate the unanimous support from my colleagues on the Labor & Industry Committee for my bill to allow the use of recycled materials in stuffed toys sold in Pennsylvania. This bill will help toy manufacturers, retailers and consumers who prefer to purchase sustainable products. Read more here. Working Animal Appreciation Day
I had a wonderful opportunity to meet working animals and their handlers in Harrisburg on Working Animal Appreciation Day. It was fascinating to learn all the ways these dogs and cats are trained to provide superior support to law enforcement, veterans, and so many others. It was wonderful to see so many organizations represented, including Life Changing Service Dogs for Veterans based in Pittsburgh. Scouts Visit the Capitol
This week over 100 scouts from across PA came to visit the Capitol for a full day of events. I was thrilled to meet Julia, one of my constituents and an active member of the organization! Congratulations, Leyna!
Congratulations to Leyna, my constituent from North Allegheny High School! She’s the first place winner for her weight class of the ’23 MyHouse PA High School Girls’ State Individual Wrestling Championships! It was an honor to have her visit the Capitol.
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