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Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Department of Corrections, PA Parole Board, Department of Environmental Protection
Growing prison costs, and the economic benefits of eliminating the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative in Pennsylvania and improvements to the state’s permitting process were discussed during budget hearings with the Department of Corrections, the Pennsylvania Parole Board, and the Department of Environmental Protection today. [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearing with Department of Human Services
Members of the Senate Appropriations Committee raised concerns about the growing cost of Medicaid and other entitlement programs and how to identify and eliminate fraud during a budget hearing today with the Department of Human Services. [Read More]
Key Points from Senate Budget Hearings with Department of General Services, PA State Police
The cost of security upgrades for Gov. Shapiro’s private residence and his use of the State Police and other taxpayer-funded resources were scrutinized by members of the Senate Appropriations Committee during budget hearings with the Department of General Services and the Pennsylvania State Police today. [Read More]
Senator Martin Announces Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program Now Accepting Applications
Sen. Scott Martin (R-Lancaster) encourages eligible Pennsylvanians to apply now for the Grow PA Scholarship Grant program for the 2026-27 academic year at pheaa.org/growpa. [Read More]
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🎓Reminder: Applications are being accepted for the 2nd year of Grow PA Scholarship Grants, which help young Pennsylvanians study and work here in PA.
If you received a grant for the current school year, you need to apply again for 2026-27.
We began our two-week series of budget hearings yesterday examining Gov. Shapiro’s 2026-27 spending proposal, which would increase spending by 5.6%. Our first day of hearings covered critical issues like ensuring greater efficiency and transparency of taxpayer dollars.
Avian flu presents a significant threat to poultry operations in our area and throughout the state.
I participated in a roundtable discussion this week with key stakeholders to ensure proper steps are being taken to protect our farmers and their flocks.
I had a great time visiting with the kids at Burrowes Elementary during Career Day at the school and touring their new facility. We have a lot of budding leaders in business, industry and government (including some aerospace engineers!) in our local schools.
The Strasburg office remains OPEN while E. Main Street is under construction. Strasburg Borough will continue to post updates on its Facebook page.
