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Jan. 24 e-mail: Standing up for fairness, inclusion and opportunity for all

Renewing My Commitment to Improving Our Commonwealth

The Pennsylvania House has its first full session week January 27 – 29, so before that begins, I wanted to reaffirm my commitment to making our commonwealth a better, safer place for all Pennsylvanians. Since my first term, I’ve fought for commonsense firearm safety measures, equal protections for marginalized populations such as LGBTQ people, environmental conservation, workers' rights and fair pay, and accessible health care without the burden of medical debt – and these are priorities that I will continue to advocate for. Additionally, Jan. 22 marked what would be Roe v Wade’s 52nd anniversary, so I also want to share my ongoing commitment to defending reproductive freedom. Abortion is still safe and legal here in Pennsylvania, whether you’re a resident or not, and I will always vote to keep it that way.

 

Throughout this legislative session, it’ll be more important than ever to work toward these goals and thwart any attempts that seek to strip away rights, undermine progress or turn back the clock on decades of hard-won advancements. Representing you in our commonwealth’s Capitol is not a responsibility that I take lightly. I remain committed to standing against extremism from all branches of government and ensuring that our state laws reflect the values of fairness, inclusion and opportunity for all.

 

Winter Readiness Through PECO

Is your home wasting energy? Schedule an energy assessment with PECO to find out and save during the cold winter months! Learn more: https://www.peco.com/ways-to-save/for-your-home/energy-assessments/energy-assessment.

 

Did you know PECO has a variety of assistance programs to help you manage your energy bills, especially during the cold winter months? Click here to learn more about your options.

 

Applications Now Open for PA House Scholarship Program

Applications are now being accepted for the PA House of Representatives Scholarship Program. The Program – administered through The Foundation for Enhancing Communities – is for graduating high school seniors who reside in Pennsylvania. TFEC awards two four-year scholarships to high school seniors each year. The award consists of the value of one semester of tuition at the State System of Higher Education for each of four years.  Students must maintain eligibility criteria in all four years to receive the ongoing award. The deadline to apply is April 15, 2025. To learn more visit: WWW.TFEC.ORG/SCHOLARSHIPS/PAHR

 

State Tax Forms Now Available

My office has many of the most common state tax forms available. These forms are free for all residents to stop by and pick up at my Abington office. If you call my staff in advance, at (215) 517-6800, and tell them what specific forms you need, they can print them out and have them ready for you upon your arrival.

 

Working Together for Wildlife Art Contest Now Open

The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced its 2026 Working Together for Wildlife Art Contest, with entries due by May 2, 2025.

 

The 2026 featured species is the barn owl. One or more barn owls can be featured in an original horizontal artwork measuring exactly 22 ½ by 15 inches, or a vertical artwork measuring exactly 15 by 22 ½ inches. Each artwork must be surrounded by a 3-inch-wide white border or mat, which is in addition to the listed artwork dimensions.

 

Artists can use whatever mediums and materials they choose, and artworks must be left unsigned and unframed.

Unlike in previous years when submissions were mailed or hand-delivered to the Game Commission, all submissions for the 2026 contest must be submitted by e-mail to rebawillia@pa.gov by 4 p.m. on May 2. Artists may submit more than one work, but for each submission, there is a nonrefundable $50 entry fee. Artists 18 and younger can enter for free.

Entry fees must be mailed to the Pennsylvania Game Commission ATTN: 2026 WTFW Contest, 2001 Elmerton Ave., Harrisburg, PA 17110-9797. Artists should be sure to include their name with payment.

Official rules about the contest are available on the Contests page of the Game Commission’s website. Each artist must be a Pennsylvania resident. For further information, contact the Game Commission 1-833-742-9453 (1-833-PGC-WILD).

 

SEPTA Adds Extra Line for NFC Championship

Extra Broad Street Line [B] Service: To help fans get to the Eagles vs. Washington Commanders NFC Championship game at Lincoln Financial Field, SEPTA will offer extra service on the Broad Street Line [B].

 

Sunday, January 26: Express trains depart Fern Rock Transit Center every 10 minutes from 10 a.m. until 2:30 p.m.

 

For more info: Extra Broad Street Line [B] Service: Eagles vs. Washington Commanders NFC Championship, January 26 – Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority

 

The SEPTA app allows you to think ahead with an integrated trip planner, view nearby stations and routes, save your favorite routes and much more; available to download in the App Store or Google Play Store.

 

View alerts, advisories and detours across the system. To get the latest service news, call Customer Service at 215-580-7800 or follow SEPTA on X.

GO BIRDS!

 

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