Two new bills to increase penalties for repeated violations of Protection from Abuse (PFA) orders and heightened severity for criminal acts committed while violating a PFA. These measures aim to strengthen accountability for abusers and empower survivors.

We had a fantastic turnout for Midfest on Saturday, and we’re thrilled we could showcase resources available to middle-aged members of our community. If you missed it, feel free to reach out to my office—my team and I are here to help!

We stand by the workers impacted by the idling of Cleveland Cliffs. Next week we will be providing workforce assistance in Steelton for those impacted. Come stop by or book an appointment with our staff for assistance.

Next year, the Commonwealth will be welcoming millions of visitors as we come together to celebrate the 250th birthday of this great country. With the help of this grant, historians will tell the captivating history of Dauphin County!

Calling outdoor recreation businesses in Dauphin and Cumberland County! The new PA Outdoor Adventure Pass is launching this fall, and local providers can join the program at no cost.
Deadline to join: June 30. Passes available for purchase: August
Learn more: paoutdoors.org/pa-outdoor-p...

Restoring the Peffer Street Pollinator Garden is about so much more than just plants and flowers, it's about coming together as a community, showing resilience, and restoring our faith in each other. With this $25,000 grant we can make our garden better than ever.

I recently addressed UPMC’s graduates of Freedom House Foundations. The program provides the foundational knowledge for graduates to become a medical assistant, patient technician, or community health worker. UPMC has graduated over 150 students. Their efforts reflect highly on our community.

Just visited a local Girl Scout Cookie booth, and I’m so impressed by these young leaders! 🍪💪

Their dedication, teamwork, and business skills are on full display.

Find a booth near you or order from home here:
gshpa.org/en/cookies/f...

#GirlScoutCookies #SupportOurGirlScouts

Just visited a local Girl Scout Cookie booth, and I’m so impressed by these young leaders! 🍪💪

Their dedication, teamwork, and business skills are on full display.

Find a booth near you or order from home here:
www.gshpa.org/en/cookies/f...

#GirlScoutCookies #SupportOurGirlScouts

The Pennsylvania Capitol is hiring a tour guide! The Capitol Tour Guides are the ambassadors of our state Capitol. This is a full-time position with benefits. Starting salary is $40,100.

Resumes are due to Tour Guide Director Penny Wolfe (pwolfe@os.pasen.gov) by March 25, 2025.

Due to continuing circumstances, my district office will be closed Friday, March 7, as well. We regret any inconvenience.

We will open again for regular hours (9 a.m. - 4:30) on Monday. My district office is located at 717 Market Street Suite 110 in Lemoyne.

The application period for PA's Student Teacher Stipend Program opens tomorrow afternoon. You may recall that last year the funding was used up an hour after the application period opened. The program is first-come, first served.

I had a blast reading to some really little ones at the Harrisburg Jewish Community Center today! Even the youngest among us benefit from hearing a book read to them - it helps build early language skills!

Due to unforeseen circumstances, my district office will be closed Thursday, March 6. We will open again for regular hours (9 a.m. - 4:30) on Friday. My district office is located at 717 Market Street Suite 110 in Lemoyne.

Yesterday was a truly fulfilling day in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.! I started the Central PA MLK Day of Service board, then joined the Whitaker Center for their inspiring Day of Reading. Then spent afternoon cleaning up the Fredricksen Library in Camp Hill with some wonderful constituents.

Holy cow! So proud of winning my first cow milking competition with my team at the #PAFarmShow. Loads of fun and can’t wait to see you all next year to defend the title.

Representing my neighbors is an incredible honor. Yesterday I took the Oath of Office to do just that. I look forward to working with my colleagues to advance an agenda that prioritizes healthy & safe communities, reforming state government, and making PA a great place to live and raise a family.