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Capitol Report
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The latest news from the State Capitol
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In the Fifth
Coffee and Conversation
This past week we hosted our monthly Coffee and Conversation with residents of our district! We had a great conversation about upcoming legislation and other issues our constituents care about! If you couldn’t make it, call our office to sign up for our next Coffee and Conversation on March 19th at 8:30 AM!
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Celebrating 175 Years of Bernville Borough
This week, I had the distinct honor of celebrating the 175th Anniversary of Bernville Borough’s incorporation into our Commonwealth. During the event, I was pleased to present an official House of Representatives citation to Mayor Wayne Lesher and participate in the community’s anniversary celebrations.
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A Closer Look at the Governor’s Bloated Budget Proposal
The House Appropriations Committee’s examination of the governor’s proposed 2026-27 state budget gets underway this week with the start of budget hearings.
The governor proposed a $53.26 billion budget earlier this month, representing a $2.72 billion, or 5.4%, increase over the current fiscal year. Under current law, revenues are projected to increase by less than $1 billion, or 1.9%.
Budget hearings will stream live at www.PABudget.com and www.PAHouseGOP.com.
For a full schedule of hearings, click here. |
Pro-Consumer Auto Insurance Bill Now Law
Legislation designed to protect consumers who change auto insurance carriers was recently signed into law.
Act 3 of 2026 requires the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation to create an online verification system to modernize its processes for ensuring motorists are carrying insurance on their vehicles, as required by law.
Under prior law, insurance companies would notify PennDOT when an auto insurance policy was canceled, but companies were not required to notify PennDOT when a driver acquires a new policy. If vehicle owners missed written notification from PennDOT to provide proof of insurance, those vehicle owners were then saddled with a three-month suspension of their registration. |
New Law Puts Cursive Instruction Back in Schools
Recognizing the educational and historical value of cursive handwriting, the General Assembly recently passed and the governor signed into law legislation to bring cursive instruction back to Pennsylvania classrooms.
Studies show that writing in cursive activates brain regions tied to memory, language and critical thinking. It also builds fine motor skills, improving coordination and dexterity. These are all benefits that extend well beyond the classroom.
Cursive is also a key to unlocking history. Foundational documents like the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution were penned in cursive. Ensuring future generations can read and write in this style keeps those texts accessible, strengthening civic engagement and historical literacy.
Act 2 of 2026 takes effect in mid-April. |
MCAP Offers Service, Education Opportunity
Students looking for an affordable higher education and an opportunity to serve the Commonwealth may be interested in the prestigious Military College Assistance Program (MCAP).
Available through a partnership with the Pennsylvania National Guard and Valley Forge Military College (VFMC), MCAP provides full tuition coverage for all four of a student’s undergraduate years in exchange for eight years of service with the National Guard. Students will receive a $420 monthly stipend as they complete their first two years of education at VFMC and then may transfer to another Pennsylvania school to continue receiving the MCAP tuition benefits.
Learn more about the program here. The deadline to apply is Feb. 28. |
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| District Office: Reading Regional Airport - Main Terminal, 2501 Bernville Road, Box 4, Reading, PA, 19605 | Phone: (610) 378-4407, FAX: (610) 378-4412 | Open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. |
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| Capitol Office: 432 Irvis Office Building, Harrisburg, Pa 17020-2005 | PO Box 202005 | Phone: 717-772-9940 |
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