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Closed for Juneteenth |
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Please note that my office will be closed on Friday, June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.
Juneteenth is a day to celebrate freedom, honor Black history, and reflect on the ongoing pursuit of equality and justice. More than two years after the Emancipation Proclamation, people still enslaved in Galveston, Texas finally learned of their freedom on June 19, 1865.
As we celebrate this historic day, we must also commit to continuing the work of confronting injustice and ensuring that freedom, opportunity, and dignity are available to all.
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Updates from the Capitol |
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This week at the Capitol, the PA House passed two of my bills; one to protect good Samaritans who help in the event of drug or alcohol overdoses, and another to improve special education funding.
Additionally, the House Transportation Committee held a very informative public hearing on my bill to allow for shared e-scooter programs in Pennsylvania, and the Judiciary Committee advanced my bill that would require state correctional facilities to recognize existing medical diagnoses so incarcerated individuals can access necessary medical care. |
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On top of the progress on my bills, the PA House continued its incredibly productive streak of passing great legislation to improve the lives of Pennsylvanians, including:
H.B. 95 – Requiring clear disclosure when any part of an advertisement is generated or modified using artificial intelligence.
H.B. 2084 – Making college more affordable by creating the Pennsylvania Promise Program, providing scholarships to help households with incomes up to $250,000 pay tuition at state colleges and universities.
H.B. 2243 – Protecting child victims of trafficking from prosecution for nonviolent offenses they were forced to commit.
H.B. 2450 – Maintaining nuclear emergency preparedness by updating the fee schedule nuclear power facilities pay to support state oversight of nuclear safety and emergency response.
H.B. 2540 – Enhancing security for SNAP by requiring the state Department of Human Services to issue chip-enabled cards for SNAP recipients by the start of 2028.
Remember, to become law, these bills must also be passed by the state Senate and approved by the governor. Click here to read about more of the over 400 bills the PA House has passed throughout this legislative session. |
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Walk-A-Thon for PA Food Banks |
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While Una and I were in Harrisburg this week, we were proud to participate in the Health and Fitness Caucus’ Capitol Walk-A-Thon and help raise money to support Feeding Pennsylvania and Hunger-Free Pennsylvania! |
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Upcoming Local Events |
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Bellevue Dog Woods is looking for volunteers for its clean up day, this Saturday, June 20. RSVP and get more details here. |
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Spread the word about Highmark Wholecare’s FREE Farm-to-Family Produce Market Series at AHN Suburban. All are welcome to attend. Check out the flyer above for details. The next one is happening from noon to 4 p.m. on June 26. |
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Don’t miss Ross Township’s Independence Day Parade and Community Day Celebration on Sunday, June 28! Check out the event guide and call 412-931-7041 for more information. |
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There’s a Kids Triathlon happening in Avalon on Saturday, August 22! Registration ends August 9. Get all the details on the event website. |
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Stars at Riverview and Cinema in the Park is happening every Saturday through July! |
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My Office is Here to Help You |
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If you have any questions about this email or need assistance with any state-related matter, my staff and I are here to help you however we can! Reach out at RepKinkead@pahouse.net or call 412-321-5523. |
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Pennsylvania State Capitol 116-B East Wing Harrisburg, PA 17120 |
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District Office 658 Lincoln Ave. Bellevue, PA 15202 |
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