Senator Martin E-Newsletter

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In this Update:

  • Recognizing State Champion Lancaster Mennonite Boys’ Basketball Team
  • Farmers Market Vouchers Available to Eligible Seniors
  • Electric Prices to Adjust June 1
  • 2023 PA Fair Guide Released
  • License Plates Honor PA Veterans
  • Honoring the Sacrifice of Our Fallen Soldiers

Recognizing State Champion Lancaster Mennonite Boys’ Basketball Team

Earlier this year, the Lancaster Mennonite School Boys’ Basketball Team captured its first state championship in the program’s history.

I invited the team to the State Capitol to honor their achievement and present them with a Senate Citation recognizing their accomplishments on the court. Congrats to all!

Farmers Market Vouchers Available to Eligible Seniors

Beginning in June, the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program will provide vouchers to eligible seniors to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables. Eligible participants will receive five $10 vouchers and a list of participating farmers and farmers’ markets where vouchers can be used. Vouchers are good until Nov. 30.

To be eligible, seniors must be 60 by Dec. 31 and have a household income less than $26,973 for one person or $36,482 for two people. Seniors living in personal care or nursing homes are not eligible.

Vouchers will be available beginning in June for pick up only until they are gone. Call your County Aging office to find out when and where it will distribute the vouchers. Learn more here.

Electric Prices to Adjust June 1

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) reminds consumers that on June 1, most electric companies will adjust electric generation prices charged to non-shopping customers. Find out what your “Price to Compare” will be here.

In most areas of Pennsylvania, consumers can choose a different electric generation supplier for more competitive pricing by visiting PAPowerSwitch.com. The website offers comparison data regarding price, fixed-price contract terms, renewable content, deposit/cancellation fees and other relevant information.

2023 PA Fair Guide Released

Fair season has started. If you’re looking to visit one of the state’s many fairs and festivals this summer, the 2023 Pennsylvania Fair Guide is now available online.

Published by the state Department of Agriculture, the guide lists the dates, locations and contact persons for more than 100 agriculture fairs and events scheduled this summer and fall in Pennsylvania.

License Plates Honor PA Veterans

In addition to recognizing the importance of women who served, purchasing an Honoring Our Women Veterans License Plate supports programs assisting women veterans in Pennsylvania.

Each plate costs $37, with $15 going directly to the Pennsylvania Veterans’ Trust Fund (VTF). The VTF regularly issues grants to statewide charitable organizations assisting veterans service organizations and county directors of veterans affairs. The grants are used to aid veterans in need of shelter, essential goods and other services. The license plate is available for passenger cars or trucks with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.

Additionally, Honoring Our Veterans license plates for passenger cars, trucks with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds and motorcycles are available for $38 each, with $15 from each plate also going to the VTF.

Learn more or apply for either license plate here.

Honoring the Sacrifice of Our Fallen Heroes

Monday marks the solemn occasion of Memorial Day, when we honor the men and women who gave their lives serving our nation with dignity, bravery and distinction.

Today and every day, remember the valuable contributions and tremendous sacrifices members of our Armed Forces have made on behalf of our country and the freedoms we so deeply cherish. 

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