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2025 Little League Friendship Award

Photo Credit: Little League Baseball

What an incredible honor it is to be named the recipient of the 2025 W. Howard Hartman Little League Friendship Award. Little League Baseball truly represents teamwork, opportunity and the values that bring our community together year after year in Williamsport.

I am grateful for this wonderful recognition and proud to share in a tradition that continues to inspire young athletes and families around the world. Thank you!

Read more HERE.

A Spending Plan to Fund Critical Needs

Counties, school districts, hospitals and others would receive critical funding from the commonwealth immediately under a bill approved by the Senate.

As negotiations continue on a final 2025-26 state budget, Senate Bill 160 would provide funding at the levels included in the final 2024-25 budget. If the House of Representatives also approves the bill, the state can immediately begin disbursing nearly $47.6 billion, without the need for any new taxes.

Passage of this measure marks an important step forward in this year’s budget process, putting people above politics as budget discussions continue. Many of the line items in the budget are not in dispute, so this is a responsible way to ensure that counties, schools, hospitals, nursing homes, social service providers and other entities receive immediate funding to meet their fiscal needs.

Penn State Ag Progress Days

It was great to be back at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days with the Senate and House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committees to showcase everything PA agriculture!

Ag Progress Days is Pennsylvania’s largest outdoor agricultural exposition that brings together hundreds of exhibitors from the United States and Canada. The exposition showcases the educational programs, research, and latest innovations in agricultural equipment and technology that helps make Pennsylvania a national leader in agricultural production.

100^th Annual Union County West End Fair

The 100^th Annual Union County West End Fair wrapped up last week and Matt Wise from my Williamsport office was there to present Dennis and Tammy Boop with a Senate Citation congratulating them on the ‘Friend of the Fair’ designation this year. Matt also presented a citation to the Fair Board to commemorate their 100^th anniversary.

Matt also joined Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding to visit the Daubert Family of Union County.

Groundbreaking Held for Firetree Place Expansion

Recently, Elizabeth Vollman of my Williamsport office joined Firetree Place to celebrate the groundbreaking for Phase 1 of their exciting expansion project. Thanks to a $2.3 million investment from the First Community Foundation Partnership and other generous local supporters, the project will nearly double the size of their current facility—adding nine classrooms, a new playground, garage and storage space. This means more than 200 children will soon be able to take part in Firetree’s before- and after-school programs, summer camp and preschool.

Penn College Leadership Program Visits Capitol

It was a pleasure to welcome students and faculty from the Penn College Leadership Program to Harrisburg recently. Students joined my staff for a roundtable discussion with representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and took a tour of the Capitol building.

Guthrie Recognized Nationally for Excellence in Workplace Culture

For the second year in a row, The Guthrie Clinic has been named to Forbes’ list of America’s Best Employers for Women in 2025 and was recently recognized by Newsweek as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces in Health Care 2025.

It is wonderful to see an organization that truly champions quality health care for rural communities receive national recognition. Congratulations!

Brick Mill Furniture Named to 2025 Inc. 5000 List of Fastest-Growing Private Companies in America

Brick Mill Furniture, a custom furniture company founded in Williamsport amid the COVID-19 pandemic, has earned a spot on the 2025 Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in the United States.

Brick Mill Furniture combines modern design with traditional craftsmanship, using sustainably sourced Pennsylvania hardwoods to create heirloom-quality pieces. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

UWNCPA Reopens Flood Recovery Fund

In the wake of the devastating floods that struck our region, the United Way of North Central Pennsylvania is continuing to raise funds through their Flood Recovery Fund to support individuals and families impacted across their service area.

Through this fund, they are working closely with county officials and community organizations to identify the most pressing needs and ensure that resources are distributed effectively. 

To learn more about how you can contribute to the Flood Recovery Fund or to receive assistance, please contact the United Way of North Central Pennsylvania at 570-323-1824 or by visiting uwncpa.org.

Transportation Bill Addressing Funding, Safety, Accountability Approved by Senate

A bill to fund transportation infrastructure and help improve the safety, accountability and stability of Pennsylvania’s mass transit systems was approved by the Senate.

As amended by the Senate, House Bill 257 provides necessary additional funding in a way that protects taxpayers, improves safety on transit systems and implements new accountability measures. Importantly, the plan does this without impacting the General Fund, ensuring other critical programs aren’t threatened in the future.

The legislation matches and exceeds the governor’s own funding proposal by providing $292.5 million to mass transit this year and another $300 million in the 2026-27 fiscal year.

The plan provides the same amount of funding for roadway reconstruction, including for many roads the governor and PennDOT have overlooked.

Public Hearing Examines Data Centers Development in Pennsylvania

As the development of new data centers accelerates across Pennsylvania, the Senate Majority Policy Committee held a public hearing to review the potential impacts for communities and the economy.

The hearing brought together economic development organizations, utilities, environmental commissions, municipal associations and other groups for a discussion on the benefits and drawbacks of establishing data centers.

Some testifiers discussed the increased local tax revenue these centers would bring, boosting support for schools and fire departments. Others addressed two widely cited concerns with operating data centers – the demands on local electrical grids and watersheds. You can find a hearing summary, testimony and video here.

Assistance Available to Support PA Rail Freight Infrastructure

With 65 railroads and more than 5,600 track miles, Pennsylvania leads the nation in the number of operating railroads and ranks near the top in total track mileage.

To preserve this essential service and stimulate job creation, the Rail Transportation Assistance Program and the Rail Freight Assistance Program provide financial and technical assistance to rail operators and businesses served by rail for investment in freight infrastructure, through new or expanded service.

The application period is open until August 29. Eligible applicants can find details and application information here.

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