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I joined members of the Blue-Green Coalition to unveil a new bill package designed to accelerate Pennsylvania’s clean energy production and create family sustaining jobs in growing energy sectors.

I also discussed House Bill 1260, also known as Solar for Warehouses, which passed the House in March.

Warehouses are among the largest energy consumers, so turning them into energy producers just makes sense. My bill is about encouraging growth in Pennsylvania while keeping environmental awareness top of mind and lowering energy costs for residents.

Read more about the other great bills in our package here: Amid energy affordability crisis, House Blue-Green Caucus launches new bill package to expand clean energy, strengthen workforce.

This month, my House colleagues and I passed important bills that will help our neighbors and improve communities:

• We passed the governor’s budget proposal with investments in education, health care, public safety, affordable housing, mass transit and more, without raising taxes (HB 2400). The final budget still has to be worked out with the Senate.
• We’re holding data centers accountable by requiring them to disclose the nature of their operations and report energy and water usage to the state (HB 2150), providing communities with an optional approach on zoning for data centers (HB 2151), and protecting natural resources by requiring large data centers to disclose and plan for water usage (HB 2246).
• We’re eliminating the difficult choice between work and family by granting eligible employees up to 12 weeks of partial wage replacement for personal or family situations (HB 200).
• We’re ensuring school counselors aren’t pulled away from their needed counseling duties (HB 2218).
• We’re strengthening consumer protections by updating the law requiring utilities to provide customer assistance programs to people who fall behind on payments (HB 2333).
• We’re modernizing identification by allowing digital driver’s licenses and ID cards that residents can securely store on their phones, making it easier to verify identity in everyday situations (HB 1970).
• We’re standing up for fairness by prohibiting discrimination in housing, employment and public accommodations based on race, color, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ensuring equal access for all Pennsylvanians (HB 2103).

I’m proud to share that I was able to help secure $500,000 for the Muhlenberg School District.

The funding, courtesy of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency, will be used to expand the district’s comprehensive K–12 Summer Bridge initiative, which is designed to address academic proficiency gaps and the effects of high poverty on student learning.

The cost of living isn’t just rising, it’s piling up. For too many Pennsylvanians, every bill arrives before they’ve had a chance to catch their breath.

I was proud to join my House colleagues in launching a new bill package to tackle the energy affordability crisis by reining in corporate greed and regulating the impact of data centers on Pennsylvanians.

Read more about the bills included in this package here: To protect Pennsylvanians from skyrocketing energy costs, Pa. House Democrats introduce energy affordability legislation that would lower bills, rein in corporate greed.

As we look ahead to the 2026 Primary Election on Tuesday, May 19, I want to share some important election deadlines to keep in mind. Now is a great time to make a plan to vote!

• Make sure you’re registered
• Not sure if you’re registered to vote in your current neighborhood, or haven’t voted in a while? You should check your voter status now. If you’re not registered, you have until May 4 to register if you want to vote in the Primary on May 19.
• If you recently changed your name, address, or party affiliation, you will need to update your voter registration information: vote.pa.gov/Register
• Request a mail-in ballot if you need one
• Mail-in ballot applications must be submitted no later than May 12.
• If you won’t be able to make it to the polls between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19, you can request a mail-in ballot. Mail-in ballots are available to everyone, for any reason.
• Mail your ballot!
• Once you receive your mail-in ballot, make sure you fill it out and mail it or drop it off before May 19!
• Or, head to the polls!
• If you can vote in person and have not already voted by mail, head to your polling place between 7 a.m. and 8 p.m. on Tuesday, May 19 to cast your vote.

This month, we celebrated Black Maternal Health Week at the Capitol! Multiple events were held dedicated to raising awareness and advancing education around maternal health disparities in communities of color.

It's an important reminder that we must continue working to ensure healthier outcomes for moms and babies in Pennsylvania.

I joined my fellow House Gaming Oversight Committee colleagues and members of the Agriculture Committee for a tour of Mohegan Pennsylvania in Wilkes-Barre to learn more about the harness racing industry and the jobs and economic activity it supports in our region.

I remain committed to ensuring that our committee’s work reflects the needs of workers, small businesses, and communities that rely on this industry.

We have another successful Shred Event in the books! It was great to see and talk to everyone who came to the event.

Shoutout to my amazing team and the Muhlenberg School District for allowing us to hold this event on their grounds.

If you missed this event, no worries, we’ll host another one on October 10th, so keep an eye out for that!

Earlier this month, Rep. Cepeda-Freytiz and I presented a citation to the family of Strat Marmarou.

Strat was truly larger than life— someone who served his community with strength, character, and heart. His impact on our area won’t be forgotten, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

I welcomed fellow legislators and stakeholders to the Reading Muhlenberg Career and Technology Center, where I previously taught before serving in the House. We focused on how smart state investment in CTE can strengthen our workforce and better prepare students for in-demand careers.

Thank you to the students and instructors who shared their insights. It was amazing to see my former students continuing to do amazing things!

I’d like to send a huge congratulations to new Eagle Scout Keegan Bandholz of Troop 155! For Keegan’s Eagle project, he gave back to the community by preparing old mailboxes and setting them in various areas across Muhlenberg Township to collect old flags for proper disposal.

I was honored to present him with a House citation to celebrate this achievement. Congratulations Keegan!

Senior Fair is just one week away! 

Seniors in the 126th are invited to attend and explore the wide range of valuable resources offered by state, local, and federal government agencies, as well as nonprofit organizations.

Date: Thursday, May 7

Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Speakers will begin at 10:30 a.m.)

Place: Muhlenberg Township Building, 210 George St., Reading, 19605

I’ll be on hand with my staff to assist with any state government questions you may have. We hope to see you there! 

I will be participating in the Berks County Armed Forces Day Breakfast on Saturday, May 16 at the Reading Muhlenberg Carrer & Technology Center! Veterans are welcome to attend as a sincere “thank you” for your service. Head here for more information.

My team and I are ready to help you with a range of services. Please stop by my office (4933 Kutztown Road), call us at (610) 921-8921 or email RepRusnock@pahouse.net to learn more about the services we offer and get started!

District Office

4933 Kutztown Rd.
Temple, PA 19560

(610) 921-8921

Pennsylvania State Capitol
152 Main Capitol Building
Harrisburg, PA 17120

(717) 783-3290

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