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The Weekly Roundup
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The latest news from the State Capitol
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Education, Human Services Focus of Budget Hearings
The House Appropriations Committee wrapped up its three-week series of budget hearings Thursday, with two full days of questions about the education and human services aspects of the governor’s proposal.
Monday’s hearing featured the Department of Education, including details about increased funding for basic and higher education, and whether additional state investments are being directed into the classrooms.
Questions about the opioid crisis, child care, food stamps, Medicaid and specific programs for those with developmental and physical disabilities were the focus of Tuesday’s hearing, with members asking details about the waiting lists for services, program eligibility, and federal and state matching funds.
During its appearance, the state police answered questions about the governor’s proposed $25 per person fee for coverage in municipalities without their own police protection.
The final hearing involved the Office of the Budget and included questions about the governor’s overall $32.4 billion spending plan and the estimates on a number of cost-saving initiatives.
The Appropriations Committee will take the testimony gathered from these hearings into negotiations for the 2017-18 budget. All of the hearings and written testimony are available here.
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Our Sportsmen’s Expo is Saturday, March 25
My Sportsmen’s and Outdoor Expo will be held on Saturday, March 25, at Penn Forest Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 from 2-5 p.m. This a free event with more than 30 sportsmen, outdoor and recreational vendors on site.
A hunter education course will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. To register for the course, visit pgc.state.pa.us.
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Eckley Miners’ Village Offering Free Admission This Sunday
To help celebrate Pennsylvania Charter Day, Eckley Miners’ Village is one of several historic sites offering free admission on Sunday, March 12.
Pennsylvania was created when England’s King Charles II granted a charter to William Penn in 1681. Once each year, the Pennsylvania State Archives displays the original document, for a limited time, at the State Museum of Pennsylvania. For the remainder of the year the charter is safeguarded in a special vault within the archives.
Charter Day celebrates the founding of the Commonwealth and gives visitors to The State Museum of Pennsylvania a rare opportunity to see the original Charter of Pennsylvania written in 1681. The document is on display through March 17.
For a complete list of the participating museums and historic sites in this year’s celebration, click here.
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Congratulations, William Munson
Over the weekend, I had the opportunity to present a House citation to Eagle Scout William Munson at his Court of Honor ceremony. Congratulations!
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Spring Ahead: Turn Clocks Ahead One Hour This Weekend
Daylight saving time will begin on Sunday, March 12, at 2 a.m., and residents are reminded to turn their clocks ahead one hour Saturday night.
This is also a good time to check and/or change batteries in both smoke detectors and carbon monoxide alarms, which should also be replaced every 10 years.
Daylight saving time will end on Nov. 5.
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Thanks for Attending Our Gypsy Moth Discussion
We had a great turnout at our “What's Bugging my Trees?” event on Tuesday night. Steve Ziegler, a forester from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, discussed the gypsy moth issue plaguing many homeowners in Carbon County. I’d like to extend a special thanks to Steve and all who attended this informational seminar.
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Concealed Carry Seminar Set For May 17
I am pleased to offer a concealed carry seminar, co-hosted by Rep. Jack Rader, on Wednesday, May 17, from 6-8 p.m. at the Polk Township Volunteer Fire Company in Kresgeville.
Register today to learn more about Pennsylvania’s gun laws, how to interact safely with a law enforcement officer while carrying a firearm and the Castle Doctrine.
To register, visit RepHeffley.com or call 570-722-8700.
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