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Touring Active Day of Bristol |
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Recently, I had the opportunity to tour Active Day of Bristol. |
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Sunday was Father's Day |
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On Sunday, we honored the fathers, grandfathers, stepfathers, and father figures who have helped shape our lives through their love, guidance, sacrifice, and support. Thank you for the countless ways you strengthen our families and communities. Happy Father's Day to all who celebrated.
I’d like to wish an especially Happy Father’s Day to my amazing husband Jim and my father, whose memory I carry with me every day. |
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Around the Capitol |
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All across the Commonwealth, our communities are experiencing a tremendous increase in data center proposals. Due to this recent influx, many municipalities are finding themselves playing catch up -- rushing to develop data center ordinances, managing conditional use hearings, and generally trying to protect their community in this new context -- while lacking the information and resources needed to do so.
Yesterday, my colleagues and I in the Pennsylvania House near unanimously voted to give municipalities the option to place a 180-day pause on all data center applications.
House Bill 2496 would create a window of time for local officials to thoroughly research and better consider what is in the best interests of their communities.
House Bill 2496 is now in the state Senate for consideration. |
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On Monday, the House unanimously passed legislation, House Bill 2224, that would establish a transparent, evidence-based standard that aligns utility profits with actual economic risk.
By restoring balance to our ratemaking process, we can prevent unjustified rate hikes, strengthen affordability, and ensure that ratepayer dollars serve the public interest—not the pockets of big corporations.
With utility prices and living expenses already far too costly, I was proud to vote in favor of a measure that would help alleviate some of that burden.
HB 2224 is now in the state Senate for consideration. |
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Pennsylvania’s Educational Tax Credit programs represent a significant public investment in non-public education in the Commonwealth, totaling $680 million in fiscal year 2025/26.
A decade ago, these tax credits were capped at $150 million, meaning they have more than quadrupled over ten years.
Meanwhile, a report by the Independent Fiscal Office found that “key data necessary to thoroughly evaluate the program are not available.”
On Monday, the House passed legislation, House Bill 2632, that would increase accountability and transparency by closing these reporting gaps, while also ensuring that these scholarships are directed toward the student’s proponents claim to want to support |
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Key changes include:
The new program:
I'd like to reiterate that this bill does not take a single scholarship away from any student. I am in full support of the EITC program's efforts to alleviate costs for parents wishing to send their children to private schools.
This legislation simply expands eligibility to kids ages 0-2 for pre-k, expands eligibility for scholarships by removing the per pupil cap for the children in most need, and seeks to deliver true accountability and transparency on how hundreds of millions of dollars are being redirected.
HB2632 is now before the state Senate for consideration. |
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Legislative Fellowship Program Applications are OPEN |
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The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship Program is currently accepting applications for the Fall 2026 semester. Applications are due on July 1, 2026.
The Fellowship Program is based in Pennsylvania’s magnificent Capitol in Harrisburg. Fellows are assigned to work in House standing committees or House leadership offices, are compensated for their work (which may also include college credit), and are provided opportunities to draft and present their own legislation, attend meet-and-greets with various public officials and staff, and tour some of the Commonwealth’s historic public spaces, to name a few.
Qualified applicants will be:
If you know of any college students who would benefit from the Fellowship Program, please invite them to visit the website at: www.pahousefellowship.us. |
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Don’t Forget to Register to Vote! |
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Make sure your voice is heard in the upcoming election. Pennsylvania residents can register to vote online, by mail, in person at their county election office, or through PennDOT and other participating government agencies.
You can complete your voter registration application in as little as 10 minutes; once the application is submitted, your county election office will process it.
For more information, click here.
To make a plan to vote, click here. |
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Free Summer Meals Program Returns to Bristol Twp. School District |
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For the third consecutive summer, the Bristol Township School District’s Food Service Department will offer free, nutritious meals to students through its Summer Food Service Program.
Meals are free of charge for any child 18 years of age or younger. No application or registration is required. Additionally, children do not need to be enrolled in a Bristol Township school; however, children need to be present to receive free meals.
Menus will be posted in advance on the SFSP webpage.
There is a limit of one breakfast and one lunch per child, per day. Meals should be consumed on site. Sites can be found throughout the community. Families can text “FOOD” or “COMIDA” to 304-304 and type in a zip code to find nearby summer meals sites, along with operating days and times, or use the USDA’s site finder webpage. No application, registration, proof of residency or citizenship is required. |
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Rep. Tina Davis Office: RepDavis@pahouse.net |
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Pennsylvania State Capitol 331 Main Capitol Building Harrisburg, PA 17120 |
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District Office 3611 Green Lane (267) 580-2660 |
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