Governor Shapiro delivered his 2026–27 budget address, and I’m encouraged by what I heard. He's focusing on key priorities like education, keeping energy costs down, and workforce development.

We've still got work to do before this becomes an actual budget, but it's a good place to start.

Click here to learn more about the governor’s budget plan.

As the majority chair of the House Game & Fisheries Committee, I want to share that the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has posted its 2026 trout stocking schedule! Click here for the full stocking schedule, where you can search by county.

Here are some key dates for anglers:

Mentored Youth Trout Day
Saturday, March 28
8 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Trout Season Opening Day
Saturday, April 4

Fish-for-Free Days
Sunday, May 24
Saturday, July 4

Please keep in mind that the Cold Weather Life Jacket Requirement remains in effect until April 30. During this time, boaters must wear a life jacket on boats less than 16 feet in length or any canoe, kayak or paddleboard. This requirement applies to all PA waters.

It’s open enrollment time for Medicare Advantage plans. Now through March 31, 2026, beneficiaries who currently have a Medicare Advantage plan can switch to a different plan or to original Medicare. Changes to their enrollment will take effect on the first of the month following the month in which they enroll.

Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight (PA MEDI) provides unbiased, no-cost Medicare assistance from trained counselors who can help navigate the process of comparing plans, look for cost savings and answer your questions to find a plan that fits your needs.

For more information, call the toll-free PA MEDI Helpline at 1-800-783-7067 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Learn more here.

Pennsylvania State Capitol

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P.O. Box 202045

Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 783-3780

District Office

1350 Fifth Ave.
Coraopolis, PA 15108

(412) 264-4260

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