On Wednesday, I joined DCED Secretary Rick Siger for a tour of a new mixed-use housing project under construction at the former Dentsply manufacturing site in York.

Located at 550–570 W. College Ave., the Dentsply complex project will create 81 apartments as well as retail and office spaces.

To address Pennsylvania’s projected shortage of roughly 185,000 homes by 2035, Gov. Josh Shapiro’s Housing Action Plan supported the project with an investment of more than $1.53 million through the Mixed-Use Housing Development Pilot Program.

Affordable housing is a necessity for every community, and this project represents meaningful progress toward ensuring that more individuals and families gain access to safe, stable, and attainable homes. Efforts like this help strengthen our neighborhoods, support a healthier local economy, and build a more equitable future for all of us in the 95th Legislative District and across the Commonwealth.

This project is about more than new units -- it is about creating opportunities for individuals and families to live, work, and thrive in the heart of our community!

For more information, click here

My staff and I were grateful for the opportunity to host a resource table at Union Lutheran Church’s Juneteenth event.

We had the opportunity to engage with community members, share valuable information about available programs and services, and celebrate Juneteenth with the community. We are grateful for the opportunity to participate.

Additionally, my office had the pleasure of hosting a resource table at NENA’s Annual Block Party!

The event featured state and community resources, including WellSpan and the Rotary Club, as well as entertainment by the YMCA Temple Guard!

It was wonderful to see the community come together for a fun-filled afternoon with activities and resources for families and people of all ages. Congratulations to NENA on celebrating its 30th annual event!

The School District of the City of York, in partnership with Kelly Education, is hosting Information and Enrollment Meetings for individuals interested in joining its team as substitute teachers!

Join them at one of their upcoming onboarding hiring sessions. Please see the flyer for more details.

This Tuesday, I had the pleasure of speaking with two of my constituents, Ron Martin and Frank Spell, with the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Incorporated.

They were at the Capitol advocating for funding for the Fatherhood Project, a nonprofit initiative dedicated to empowering fathers to be active, informed, and emotionally engaged in their children's lives, helping to improve family health and well-being. It was a pleasure speaking with you!

I had the distinguished opportunity to join Pennsylvania’s ministers at the State Capitol in the Leader’s Office for a meeting with Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton.

It was such a meaningful opportunity for faith leaders to connect with state leaders and discuss issues affecting communities across the Commonwealth. As always, I was pleased to welcome these religious leaders to the House!

This week, the House also passed quite a lot of meaningful legislation.

Notably, my colleagues and I supported of a series of bills that would help municipalities navigate the recent introduction of data centers. I was proud to vote YES on the following legislation:

Communities across the Commonwealth are experiencing a significant increase in data center proposals. As a result, many municipalities are finding themselves playing catch-up—rushing to develop data center ordinances, navigate conditional use hearings, and protect their communities in this rapidly evolving landscape, often without the information and resources they need to do so effectively.

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.

Developers must be GRID certified and demonstrate that they will protect energy affordability, meet transparency rules, engage with local communities, and protect the environment.

At a time when many Pennsylvanians are struggling to afford utility bills and other necessities, the Commonwealth cannot afford to provide giveaways to wealthy corporations. We need strong protections for our communities, workers, and the environment.

HB2650 is now in the state Senate for consideration.

House Bill 2198, which overwhelmingly passed the House on Wednesday, would repeal sales and tax exemptions relating to Computer Data Center Equipment Incentive Programs.

As of January 2026, dozens of data centers are operating in Pennsylvania, with many more in development. Given the industry's rapid growth across the Commonwealth, it is clear that this tax exemption has served its purpose and is no longer necessary.

Since fiscal year 2023-24, the Commonwealth has forgone more than $80 million in revenue because of this tax exemption. If the exemption remains in place, Pennsylvania could forgo an additional $235 million in revenue by 2030.

House Bill 2198 is now before the state Senate for consideration.

At the same time,

I voted for House Bill 2207, which would increase the availability of the Small Business First Fund program for farmers by increasing the cap for ag loans from $400,000 to $2,000,000.

This change will bring consistency to the program for both ag and non-ag loans and provide additional opportunities for farmers looking to access these funds!

HB2207 is now in the state Senate for consideration.

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

Key changes include:

• Reallocating credits in 2026/27 to better align with program demand.
• Creating a new program beginning in 2027/28.

The new program:

1. Increases oversight of scholarship granting organizations.
2. Targets resources to students living in the attendance area of a low-achieving public school or attending a nonpublic school in a low-income zip code.
3. Increases transparency on how scholarship dollars are used, including requiring reporting by income level and amount of remaining tuition charged to the student.
4. Expands funding opportunities to include childcare costs.

I'd like to reiterate that this bill does not take a single scholarship away from any student. I fully support the Educational Improvement Tax Credit (EITC) program and its efforts to help alleviate the costs for parents who wish to send their children to private schools.

This legislation simply expands eligibility for pre-K scholarships to children ages 0 to 2, removes the per-pupil cap for scholarships serving the Commonwealth's most economically disadvantaged students, and strengthens accountability and transparency for how hundreds of millions of dollars are being redirected.

HB2632 is now before the state Senate for consideration.

LSA grant applications are still being accepted. If you are planning to apply and would like to include a letter of support, our office will happily assist with that.

We welcome the opportunity to learn about your project and help demonstrate its value and community impact as part of your application. Please contact us if you would like to discuss your proposal or request a letter.

SUN Bucks is a federal program that provides eligible children’s families with a SNAP-like benefit to purchase food for the summer months when school is not in session.

Most eligible children will automatically receive the benefit and do not need to apply, including those who already receive free and reduced-price school meals through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) during the school year.

For more information, click here.

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship Program is currently accepting applications for the Fall 2026 semester. I would greatly appreciate your support in helping recruit applicants for the program. Applications are due July 1, 2026.

The Fellowship Program is based in Pennsylvania’s magnificent Capitol Building 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, among other experiences.

Qualified applicants will be:

• College undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or law school students;
• Enrolled in a Pennsylvania college/university, or a Pennsylvania resident enrolled in an out-of-state institution; and
• Pursuing any major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.

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. Applications can be submitted via Indeed.

R/C Queensgate Movies 13 & IMAX located at 2067 Springwood Rd, York, Pa 17403 is doing their annual $1 movies for the summer!

Join NENA as they celebrate three decades of community, culture, and connection with their special Anniversary Block Party!

📅 Saturday, June 20

🕛 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM

📍 A.D. Goode K–8 School Grounds

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for an afternoon filled with:

• Delicious food
• Live performances
• Fun activities for all ages
• Cultural experiences
• Fellowship and community spirit

This milestone celebration is our opportunity to honor the past 30 years and look forward to many more. Come enjoy an exciting day of food, fun, entertainment, and togetherness as we celebrate the people and partnerships that have made our community strong.

William Penn is calling all their high school juniors and seniors! 

Don't miss this FREE College Navigation Workshop designed to help students prepare for college, scholarships, and future career opportunities.

 William Penn Senior High School – Room E202
 Monday – Thursday
 9:00 AM – 11:00 AM

America 250 PA wanted to share low-cost or free activities to celebrate America’s 250th birthday!

Learn more about these activations and take part by clicking here.

Sincerely,

Representative Carol Hill-Evans

District 95

Pennsylvania House of Representatives

Pennsylvania State Capitol
528-E Main Capitol Building

Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 787-7514

District Office

53 E. North St.

Suite 3

York, PA 17401
(717) 848-9595

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