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In this Update:
Robinson Attends Ceremony Honoring Tuskegee Airmen
Last weekend, I was honored to attend a memorial service for the Tuskegee Airmen at the Sewickley Cemetery. Thank you to the Allegheny Commandery No. 35 Knights Templar of PA for sponsoring this service and to all those who attended. To our brave airmen, active-duty military, veterans, and the service members who gave their lives – we offer our deepest gratitude for your service and sacrifice. Robinson Attends Eagle Scout Ceremony
Congratulations to my constituent Guhun on achieving the rank of Eagle Scout! For his Eagle project, Guhun set up benches at different spots on the Montour Trail near Galatia and Westland Trailheads for the public to rest during the hike or bike. It was a privilege to attend your ceremony. Robinson Legislation to Modernize Nonprofit Fundraising Passes Full Senate
The Senate convened for session this week to continue work on the 2025-26 state budget and other legislative measures. I am thrilled to report that my legislation to allow nonprofits to accept electronic payments passed the Senate unanimously! I proudly sponsor Senate Bill 416 along with my colleague Sen. Wayne Fontana. Thanks to the strong, bipartisan support of my Senate colleagues, this bill now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration. Discussions with the House and Governor Shapiro to reach a final budget agreement continue. I look forward to reaching a final agreement that addresses the structural deficit facing our commonwealth and sets Pennsylvania on a solid path for the future. Labor and Industry Committee Advances Legislation
At the Senate Labor and Industry Committee meeting, we moved legislation to expedite receipt of unemployment benefits for victims of domestic violence who ended their employment for reasons of personal safety. This bill is the House version of my Senate Bill 176. Thank you to my committee colleagues for the unanimous, bipartisan support. I also spoke in support of Senate Resolution 133, designating July 21-25 as Construction Opioid Awareness Week in Pennsylvania. I was pleased to join my colleagues Senator John Kane and Senator Tina Tartaglione, as well as Jon O’Brien, Keystone Contractors Association Executive Director, in this important initiative. Expanding Access to Lifesaving Naloxone, Making Prescription Drug Costs More Transparent Legislation has been signed into law to give EMS personnel permanent authority to leave behind naloxone, commonly known as Narcan, at the scene of an overdose. This will offer families a critical tool to prevent future emergencies. Act 34 of 2025 ensures that families and caregivers are equipped to respond immediately to another overdose if needed. It also improves transparency and access within Pennsylvania’s health care system by:
New Law Will Improve Stroke Care Across PA Strokes are the fifth-leading cause of death in the U.S. Legislation passed by the Senate and signed into law aims to save lives by providing critical information to health care providers. Senate Bill 411, now Act 24 of 2025, will establish a statewide stroke registry, administered by the state Department of Health, to deliver resources to emergency medical service providers, hospital stroke teams and other health care providers to ensure high quality stroke care for patients. It includes a confidentiality clause ensuring any submitted registry data will not include an individual’s confidential or personally identifiable information. Legislation to Address Pennsylvania’s Shortage of CPAs Signed into Law
A Senate measure aimed at alleviating the growing shortage of certified public accountants (CPAs) in Pennsylvania has been signed into law, to ensure the commonwealth has enough of these professionals so critical to the everyday economy. Senate Bill 719, now Act 27 of 2025, provides an alternative pathway to CPA licensure by allowing candidates to qualify with 120 credit hours of education and two years of professional experience, rather than the current 150-credit-hour requirement and one year of experience. Candidates must still pass the CPA exam to be licensed. The new pathway is designed to reduce financial and time burdens on aspiring accountants without compromising professional standards. The law also streamlines the process for qualified out-of-state accountants to practice in Pennsylvania without obtaining a separate state certificate or permit. Watch Out for Scammers Posing as State Employees
Older Pennsylvanians are being targeted by emails from scammers posing as state employees requesting payments necessary to access a non-existent inheritance. In an incident reported to commonwealth officials, an older Pennsylvanian received an email from a generic account resembling an official state email address and claiming to be a representative of a credit union. Don’t respond or click on any links! Report any incidents like this by phone at 1-866-PAComplaint or online. July is Independent Retailer Month Independent Retailer Month reminds us to shop at independent business, appreciating their positive social and economic impact in our communities. Independent retailing can be many types of businesses. For example, a franchise store is often a local independent retail business. Please keep these employers in mind when making your purchases this month and all year.
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