Dear Friends and Neighbors,
I hope you find this week’s News and Events email helpful as we look at what’s coming up in and around the district. As always, my team and I are here to help you with any state-related matter and are happy to provide as much information as we can.
Whether you need a service, want to share your concerns, offer ideas, or drop off a donation for one of our drives, we’d love to see you at my district office during our walk-in hours of 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday-Friday. Alternatively, feel free to reach out at (215) 517-6800 or via email at RepSanchez@pahouse.net.
Wishing you and yours a good week ahead.
Sincerely,
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- Register to Vote by October 19th and other important dates
- Find a drop box for the November election mail-in ballots
- Congrats on Briar Bush's new grant award
- Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) Survey request
- Medicare open enrollment is open
- Changes in Medicaid are coming
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Register to Vote in PA by October 19th
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The last day to register to vote in this year's general election is coming up on October 19th.
Be sure to check your registration and see all of the important dates for the 2026 General Election by visiting vote.pa.gov.
Other important dates to remember:
November 3rd - General Election Day - Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Remember that as long as you are in line to vote by 8 p.m., you have a right to cast your ballot.
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BALLOT DROP BOXES for upcoming November elections available in District
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Secure ballot drop boxes are open for the 2026 General Elections.
Montgomery County Board of Elections will operate multiple secure ballot drop boxes throughout the County to help voters meet the November 3, 2026 deadline. Residents can deposit mail-in ballots and absentee ballots at a secure ballot drop box as an alternative to returning their ballot by USPS mail.
Remember, you may only return your own ballot to a secure ballot drop box.
Ballots are collected from the drop boxes daily by County Security and stored securely at the Voter Services office.
There are two secure ballot drop boxes in our district, find the one closest to you:
- Abington Township Municipal Building (1176 Old York Road, Abington, PA)
- Upper Dublin Public Library (520 Virginia Drive, Fort Washington, PA)
Secure ballot drop boxes are available 24/7 through 8 p.m. on Election Day, Tuesday, November 3, 2026.
To find other drop boxes in the area, go to: https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov/departments/voter-services/vote-mail/returning-your-mail-ballot.
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Congratulations to Briar Bush Nature Center!
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Investments in our local parks and recreational spaces are investments in the people of our communities. The Briar Bush Nature Center reflects the work of many people, including residents, organizational partners and government leaders. It's an honor to be able to help contribute state support for these projects that bring people together and make a real difference in the lives of local residents.
Congratulations to Briar Bush Nature Center and Abington Township on this worthy grant award.
Read the full press release on the latest grant funding here: https://www.pahouse.com/Sanchez/InTheNews/NewsRelease/?id=145653
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Share Your Input on the Delaware River Basin's Water Resources
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The Delaware River Basin Commission (DRBC) is developing a Water Resources Resilience Plan to help the region better understand and prepare for climate and other hazards, such as flooding and drought, that could affect our water resources.
DRBC is asking residents throughout the Delaware River Basin to complete a brief survey about their awareness and concerns regarding potential threats to water resources.
The survey takes approximately three minutes to complete, and your input will help inform DRBC’s planning and efforts to build a more resilient Delaware River Basin.
Take the survey linked here.
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Medicare Open Enrollment Starts Now!
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The Medicare Open Enrollment Period began on October 15th.
● Do you have questions about your current plan?
● Do you want to know if you’re eligible for cost-saving programs?
Get the help you need, at no cost, to make educated decisions about your Medicare.
To talk to a PA MEDI counselor, or reach out to your local AAA or call the Helpline,
M-F, 8 a.m.-5 p.m.: 1-800-783-7067.
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Changes in Medicaid are coming!
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Big changes are coming to Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program beginning January 1st, 2027. Under a new federal law, some adults ages 19-64 will need to meet new work and community-engagement requirements, and some Medicaid recipients will have their eligibility reviewed every six months instead of annually.
If you receive Medicaid, it is important to make sure that DHS has your current address and contact information so you do not miss notices about your benefits. You can update your information through COMPASS and sign up for text and email alerts from DHS.
Learn more about the upcoming Medicaid changes here.
You can also call the FAQ Line at 1-877-883-6383.
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Find helpful links and documents right on my website's self-service page by clicking the link below:
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Find helpful links for around our district by clicking the link below:
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Township Happenings and Information
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DISTRICT OFFICE UPCOMING EVENTS
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District Office
1175 Old York Road
Abington, PA 19001
(215) 517-6800
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Pennsylvania State Capitol
311 Irvis Office Building
P.O. Box 202153
Harrisburg, PA 17120-2153
(717) 783-7619
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