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In this Update:
- Electronics Recycling and Document Shred Day on Saturday, Nov. 9
- PA Voters Return Senate Republican Majority
- New Law Makes Workers’ Comp More Efficient
- Shooting Ranges Open to the Public
- Fish and Boat Commission is Accepting Boating Facility Grant Applications
- Recognizing the Selfless Sacrifice of Veterans
Electronics Recycling and Document Shred Day on Saturday, Nov. 9
I partnered with Rep. Ryan Mackenzie and the Borough of Alburtis to host an electronics recycling and document shred day on Saturday, Nov. 9. It will be held at the Alburtis Fire Company, 328 S. Main St., Alburtis, from 9-11 a.m. or until the truck is full.
Shredding documents containing sensitive personal information helps to lower the risk of identity theft. During the event, participants are asked to stay in their vehicles. My staff will be available for assistance and to answer state-related questions.
Many items can be recycled for free, including desktop computers, printers, laptop batteries and gaming systems. There is a fee for other items, including stoves, dishwashers and computer monitors. Only cash and checks will be accepted. Learn more, including fees for specific items.
PA Voters Return Senate Republican Majority
Pennsylvania voters returned a Republican majority to the state Senate in Tuesday’s General Election, re-electing all Republican incumbents and sending new Republican senators to Harrisburg.
Senate Republicans will hold the majority in the 2025-26 legislative session. Newly and re-elected senators will be sworn into office to begin their four-year term on Jan. 7, 2025.
Working together, Senate Republicans will continue to be steadfast in our work to empower Pennsylvanians by standing against executive and judicial overreach, rejecting Democrats’ massive tax increases, and ensuring the fundamental rights of our Commonwealth’s citizens remain safely guarded.
New Law Makes Workers’ Comp More Efficient
The Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation system will be more efficient because of legislation unanimously passed by Senate Republicans that is now law.
Act 126 of 2024 moves more benefit payments from paper checks to direct deposit. Individuals entitled to compensation may request funds be deposited into an account of their choosing. The law also allows insurers to no longer have to offer paper checks as a payment as long as the individual has a bank account that accepts direct deposit.
The reforms, which are also more cost-effective, were unanimously recommended by the Workers’ Compensation Advisory Council.
Shooting Ranges Open to the Public
Whether you’re a hunter preparing for rifle season or would simply like to maintain your shooting skills for self-defense, you can take aim at a public shooting range.
The Pennsylvania Game Commission offers recreation opportunities at public rifle, pistol, archery and shotgun ranges on 40 state game lands throughout the state. It constructed or renovated more than a dozen public shooting ranges this year alone, with plans to upgrade more.
You must possess an annual shooting range permit or a current general hunting or furtaker license to use the public shooting ranges. Find a shooting range near you.
Fish and Boat Commission is Accepting Boating Facility Grant Applications
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) has two grant opportunities for qualifying organizations to capitalize on the surge in new boating activity.
The Boating Facility Grant Program provides grants for planning, acquisition, development, expansion and rehabilitation of public boating facilities on PA waterways. Townships, boroughs and municipal and county governments can learn more and apply online by Nov. 30.
The Recruitment, Retention and Reactivation (R3) Grant Program will reimburse up to $25,000 for eligible expenses that support R3-related educational programs and increase learning opportunities for anglers and boaters. Learn more and apply online by Dec. 6.
Recognizing the Selfless Sacrifice of Veterans
Originally known as Armistice Day, Veterans Day is a time to appreciate the brave men and women who selflessly dedicated their time to preserve our beloved American freedoms.
We also think of their families, who lived with the understanding that their loved ones could be in harm’s way and may not make it home.
These tremendous sacrifices are truly the ultimate demonstration of patriotism.
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