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Oct. 10 email: Touring the Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Center

(Oct 10, 2024)

I recently had the privilege of joining my esteemed colleagues in touring the Eastern Atlantic States Carpenters Technical Center in Philadelphia. This visit was an eye-opening experience that underscored the critical role that skilled trades play in our community and economy. Read more

 

Oct. 4 email: Come out to my free shred event TOMORROW!

(Oct 04, 2024)

We were back in Harrisburg for Session this week, and what a whirlwind it was! My committee schedule was packed with two voting meetings for Human Services, one for Tourism, Recreational, and Economic Development, and public hearings for both Aging and Older Adult Services and Human Services Read more

 

Sept. 20 e-mail: Visiting the Ganesh Festival and the Montessori School

(Sep 20, 2024)

I had the immense pleasure of attending the “Neighborhood Meet & Greet” at the Bharatiya Temple in Montgomery Township. Read more

 

Sept. 13 e-mail: Thanks for coming out!

(Sep 13, 2024)

We are incredibly grateful to everyone who joined us at both the Senior Expo and the Electronics Recycling Event this past week! Read more

 

Sept. 9 e-mail: Food insecurity is a local issue

(Sep 09, 2024)

I had the honor of visiting the St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) Conference and Food Pantry at St. Catherine of Siena in Horsham. Read more

 

Rep. Cerrato's fall 2024 print newsletter

(Aug 30, 2024)

Print newsletter featuring news on the state budget, upcoming events, and updates from around the district. Read more

 

Aug. 30 e-mail: Empowering young Pennsylvanians

(Aug 30, 2024)

Variety - the Children’s Charity of the Delaware Valley invited the Montgomery County Delegation for a tour, and I had the incredible opportunity to join them! Read more

 

August 23 e-mail: New Mobile Office Information

(Aug 23, 2024)

While we are at the Boro Hall for the remainder of the month, we are excited to announce that starting in September, our mobile office will be moving to a new location at the Wissahickon Valley Library in Ambler. Read more

 

Aug. 9 e-mail: How the state budget supports Pennsylvania seniors

(Aug 09, 2024)

This week, I would like to highlight some key provisions in the 2024-2025 Pennsylvania budget designed to support our Commonwealth’s seniors. Read more

 

Aug. 2 e-mail: Fairly funding every level of education

(Aug 02, 2024)

This week, I will continue discussing the educational aspects of the budget, focusing on early education, high school career and technical programs, and college. Read more

 

July 26 e-mail: Highlight of the budget: Historic education investments

(Jul 26, 2024)

While I believe there were some missed opportunities in this year’s budget, particularly given our rainy-day fund of approximately $15 billion, I am proud to have voted for it. Read more

 

July 19 e-mail: Bipartisan budget passed

(Jul 19, 2024)

I am excited to update you on this year’s state’s budget. Last year, we were able to finalize the General Fund Budget during the second week of July. However, the code bills were not fully passed until December. Read more

 

July 12 e-mail: Harrisburg has been feeling like a zoo!

(Jul 12, 2024)

Harrisburg has truly felt like a zoo the past month and a half while we worked towards compromise and being able to complete the budget while keeping our priorities for our districts in mind. We did have some amazing visitors to the Capitol though! Read more

 

Hanbidge, Cerrato bill safeguarding freedom of speech headed to the governor

(Jul 10, 2024)

"The passage of House Bill 1466 marks a significant victory for free speech and the protection of public participation in Pennsylvania,” Cerrato said. Read more

 

July 3 e-mail: Celebrating Authenticity Beyond PRIDE Month

(Jul 03, 2024)

PRIDE month may have come to an end, but being proud to be able to be your true, authentic self is something that we should celebrate and encourage year-round. Read more

 

June 28 e-mail: Legislation to improve quality of life for PA seniors

(Jun 28, 2024)

The House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee, of which I am a member, convened a hearing to discuss Alzheimer’s Disease and the impact this disease and other dementias have on older adults and the caregivers that support them. Read more

 

June 21 e-mail: Working to remove "forever chemicals" from our communities

(Jun 21, 2024)

Our community knows first-hand the devastating cost of PFAS contamination in our water and soil. Read more

 

Rep. Cerrato's summer 2024 print newsletter

(Jun 14, 2024)

Rep. Melissa Cerrato's print newsletter featuring news on the upcoming budget, office services, community events and more. Read more

 

June 14 e-mail: Blood donors needed in Horsham!

(Jun 14, 2024)

I want to bring your attention an amazing cause being promoted by Horsham Police and Fire departments. Read more

 

June 7 e-mail: Budget season begins

(Jun 07, 2024)

This week I headed back to Harrisburg for the start of “budget month” which is one of the most important months of the year for us as legislators. Read more