Jan. 10 e-mail: New year, new legislative session

Rep. Ben Sanchez January 10, 2025

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New year, new legislative session

Happy New Year! I hope that 2025 got off to a good start for everyone, and I send my best wishes for health, happiness and success in the year ahead.

With the start of an odd-numbered year, a new legislative session has also begun. On Jan. 7, I was honored to once again take the oath of office, commencing my fourth term as State Representative. Serving our community and advocating for the issues that matter most to you is a privilege I never take for granted.

Together, we’ve accomplished so much, and I’m excited for what we can achieve in the days ahead.

I’m committed to continuing the fight for education, environmental conservation, equality, fair wages and commonsense firearm safety. Discussing these issues and creating effective legislation will require us lawmakers to work together in a bipartisan fashion, so I look forward to working with colleagues on both sides of the aisle to deliver meaningful solutions to complex problems.

As always, thank you for your trust and support, it’s truly the foundation of my work. Let’s keep building a brighter future for Pennsylvania.

Pennie open enrollment ends next week

Pennie, Pennsylvania's health insurance marketplace, is now open for enrollment for the 2025 coverage year. The open enrollment period runs until Jan. 15, with coverage starting on Feb. 1.

During this time, individuals and families can sign up for health insurance plans, make changes to their existing coverage, or renew their current plans. It's a crucial period to secure the health coverage you need for the year ahead.

Pennie offers access to local, certified experts who can guide you through every step of the enrollment process. For more information, visit https://pennie.com/ or call Pennie Customer Service at 1-844-844-8040.

Stay Warm with LIHEAP

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program provides financial assistance to eligible households to help pay heating bills. Applications for the 2024-2025 season are open until April 4, 2025. This is aid that’s sent directly to the recipient’s utility company and does not need to be paid back.

Learn more and apply here.

PennDOT Job Fair this Weekend

Anyone interested in a career with PennDOT can attend a hiring event this Saturday, Jan. 11 (snow date is Saturday, Jan.18) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Montgomery County Maintenance Facility, located at 2005 Swede Road in Norristown.

Prospective candidates may view transportation positions on the employment website. You do not have to live in the county for the job you’re applying for.

For positions that require a Commercial Driver’s License, PennDOT may conduct on-the-spot interviews. Driving tests will also be administered the same day, if available. CDL operators should bring their current driver’s license and medical examiner certificate to the event.

Be a Litter Hawk

Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful invites PA students in kindergarten through 6th grade to participate in the Litter Hawk Youth Award Program. The program is a way for kids to share their hope, optimism and concerns about litter and inspire others to care for their communities through art, words or video. The program is open to individuals, schools, organized groups and organizations.

See here for more information on how to apply for the program before the Jan. 31 deadline: https://www.keeppabeautiful.org/grants-awards/awards/litter-hawk/.