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In this Update:
Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5
Election Day is on Tuesday, Nov. 5, and polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line by 8 p.m., you will be able to vote. If you would like to vote with a mail-in or absentee ballot, your county election office must receive it by Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 8 p.m. Track your ballot to confirm it was received. Any voter who requested to vote using a mail-in or absentee ballot but would prefer to vote in person may do so. Bring the ballot and the envelope to surrender at the polls. If you don’t have those materials, you may vote using a provisional ballot. Call 1-877-VOTESPA (1-877-868-3772) if you experience any issues. PA Families to Receive More Support Saving for the Future
Because of a bill Senate Republicans passed, families saving for educational expenses and costs for those with disabilities could soon have more support from their employers. A tax credit will encourage employers to contribute to their employees’ PA 529 College and Career Savings Program accounts and PA ABLE accounts. Beginning January 2025, employers will receive a 25% tax credit on matching employer contributions of up to $500 per employee per year. The law helps employers offer their employees a significant benefit so they can attract the best workers while receiving a financial incentive themselves. It supports Senate Republicans’ priorities of empowering Pennsylvania families and protecting Pennsylvania jobs. Insurance Agents & Brokers Young Agent Conference
This week, I had the opportunity to speak at the Insurance Agents & Brokers Young Agent Conference The conference is hosted by the Insurance Agents & Brokers Association and brings together young agents from across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and Delaware. As Vice Chair of the Senate Insurance and Banking Committee, I was able to update them on some current insurance issues under consideration in Harrisburg. I was also able to share my experience of coming from the insurance world and entering public service. If there is anything I have learned, is the importance of advocacy. Conrad Wiser West Elementary & Salem Church Homeschool Group
It was great to see students from both the Conrad Wiser West Elementary and Salem Church Homeschool Group visit the Capitol this week. Its always a pleasure to welcome students to the State Capitol to learn more about our government and legislative process. Veterans Appreciation Lunch on Nov. 9 at Cabelas
I will be joining with Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) to host a veterans appreciation lunch on Saturday, Nov. 9, at Cabela’s, 100 Cabela Drive, Hamburg. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch and the program commencing at noon. The men and women who have defended the American ideals we hold dear have influenced the history of the country, ensuring that we can continue to enjoy our many freedoms. I look forward to personally thanking the veterans who are able to attend the lunch we are hosting. Col. Frank Ryan, UMCR-retired, former state representative and Iraq War veteran will be the keynote speaker. Veterans are welcome to bring one guest. Space is limited for the lunch, so veterans are required to RSVP to my district office by calling 610-562-3411 or signing up online at SenatorGebhard.com/veterans-lunch-reg. New Law Creates Rape Kit Tracking System
Having received unanimous support from the General Assembly, a bill to establish a statewide rape kit evidence tracking system is now law. Act 122 of 2024 allows survivors to track the status of their rape kits throughout the testing process, from collection to destruction. With this legislation, Pennsylvania joins 35 states and the District of Columbia that have already implemented rape kit tracking systems. It brings Pennsylvania into compliance with the Fairness for Rape Kit Backlog Survivors provision of the recent Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) reauthorization. To comply with VAWA, the law provides a waiver for survivors who file untimely claims for compensation due to delays in rape kit testing. Survivors would not need to undergo an appeal process for consideration of this waiver. Bill Giving Parents Info About Student Tick Removal Now Law
Legislation giving parents the opportunity to access important information about their child’s health was approved by the Senate and is now law. It requires schools to notify a parent or guardian if a tick is removed from a student and provide the tick to them for testing. When discovering a tick on yourself, a family member or a pet, it’s important to send it to the Pennsylvania Tick Research Lab at East Stroudsburg University. For free, the tick can be tested for common illnesses to provide you and your health care provider with valuable information about potential exposure. For more than a decade, Pennsylvania has had more cases of Lyme disease than any other state in the nation. While Lyme disease is reason enough to take precautions, ticks also carry a host of other illnesses with undesirable symptoms. Time to Turn Clocks Back This Weekend
Daylight saving time will end at 2 a.m. on Sunday, Nov. 3, so Pennsylvania residents should turn their clocks back one hour before going to bed on Saturday night. Biannual time changes can be a great reminder to check or change the batteries in smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms. Smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms should be replaced every 10 years and located near bedrooms and on each level of the residence. Local Events
Friday, November 1, 5-8pm: Church Bazaar Saturday, November 2, 12-4pm: Mac and Cheese Festival Saturday, November 2, 5pm: The William D. Lebo Memorial Foundation Gala Saturday, November 2, 12pm-8pm: Food Court 1st Autumn Festival Saturday, November 2, 10am-10pm: Middle Creek Wildlife Nesting and Roosting Event Saturday, November 2, 5pm-8pm: 18th Annual Harvest Moon Festival Sunday, November 3, 2pm-4pm: Fall Lecture at Conrad Weiser Homestead
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