You can read more about this bill & track its progress by visiting: palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb894

Rob Altenberg, who served in the U.S. Army Reserves and the current Senior Director for Energy & Climate at @pennfuture.bsky.social, spoke about how the green energy sector will help our environment.

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This legislation is just one way we can match their commitment and skills to employment and take care of them.

I asked Graf Eggers, a local veteran who counsels veterans entering higher education and vocational training, how this bill will benefit our veteran population in PA.

The VETSS Act (HB 894) focuses on creating apprenticeships and training opportunities in the green energy sector for veterans and incentivizes the industry to hire veterans. Our veterans through their service have exemplified their level of excellence.

Small acts of kindness like this can mean a whole lot to a veteran, and it shows them that we truly appreciate their service.  

Please note that my district office will be closed today. We will re-open tomorrow, November 12, at 9:30 a.m.

This week, we are open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, for Veterans Day.

All donations will be delivered to St. James Outreach House, Daily Bread Community Food Pantry and Spring-Ford Project Outreach. You can drop off donations at my office on 35 Evansburg Rd, Collegeville, PA 19426.

There is a clear path to legislative solutions for many of the complications around receiving and providing appropriate maternal and birthing care for those who need it.

...and Elizabeth A. Howell (MD, MPP, Chair of Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Penn Medicine), shared critical information and resources during the discussion.

Rep. Cephas (co-chair of the PA General Assembly's Black Maternal Health Caucus), as well as panelists Samia Bristow (VP of Programs, Maternity Care Coalition), Jessica Schwarz (Executive Director & Director of Clinical Services, Lifecycle Wellness & Birth Center)...

First Lady of Pennsylvania Lori Shapiro's presence at the event underscored its importance to all who attended.

Thank you to Montgomery County Commissioner Jamila Winder for bringing filmmakers Carolyn Jones and Lisa Frank and a panel of experts together for this event.

It was also a pleasure to hear from First Lady of Pennsylvania Lori Shapiro during the event!

...as well as panelists Samia Bristow (VP of Programs, Maternity Care Coalition), Jessica Schwarz (Executive Director & Director of Clinical Services, Lifecycle Wellness & Birth Center) and Elizabeth A. Howell (MD, MPP, Chair of Dept. of Obstetrics & Gynecology, Penn Medicine).

Thank you to Commissioner Jamila Winder and filmmakers Carolyn Jones and Lisa Frank for hosting this powerful event.

It was great to hear from Rep. Morgan Cephas (co-chair of the PA Black Maternal Health Caucus) during the panel discussion about maternal health here in PA...

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