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The Weekly Roundup
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The latest news from the State Capitol
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Thanks for Attending Our Sportsmen’s Expo
Thank you to the vendors, attendees, Penn Forest Township Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 and my wonderful staff for making our 2017 Sportsmen's and Outdoor Expo a great success!
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Applications Available for Rural Fire Assistance Grants
Applications for federal grants to help Pennsylvania’s rural communities better guard against the threat of fires in forested, undeveloped and underprotected areas will be accepted until May 18.
The grants are designed to organize, train and equip local forces in preventing, controlling and suppressing fires that have the potential to threaten human life, livestock, crops, pastures, woodlands, orchards and farmsteads.
Grants can be used for the purchase of wildfire suppression equipment, wildfire protective gear, wildfire prevention and mitigation, wildfire training, mobile or portable radios, and installation of dry hydrants. The funds may also be used for conversion and maintenance of federal surplus property vehicles. The vehicles are presented to local departments exhibiting the greatest needs and those that commit to outfitting them for fire suppression.
For more information, click here.
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Protecting Children Against Abuse
Thousands of Pennsylvanians in schools, social service agencies, churches and neighborhood groups throughout Pennsylvania are working hard to nurture and support the victims of child abuse and prevent future mistreatment.
In 2015, more than 4,200 cases of child abuse or maltreatment were investigated in Pennsylvania, with an estimate that one of every 1,000 children is a victim of abuse.
While the General Assembly passed more than two dozen laws a few years ago to help prevent, investigate and prosecute abuse cases, the House is currently working to help victims of child sexual abuse hold their abusers accountable.
With April designated as Child Abuse Awareness Month by House Resolution 173, several activities are planned statewide throughout the month to equip residents with the information they need to recognize and report suspected child abuse in their communities. Those events include free training programs for community members, mandated reporters (those who, by reason of their occupation or profession, must report suspected child abuse) and trainers. Click here for that list of events.
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Two Carbon County Businesses Celebrate Grand Openings
Congratulations to GreenLeaf Gallery and Gift Shop which celebrated its grand opening and ribbon-cutting this week. Greenleaf Gallery and Gift Shop is located on Berwick Street in Beaver Meadows.
Care Net of Carbon County recently celebrated the ribbon-cutting at its Nesquehoning office. Congratulations!
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Girl Scout Troup 3354 Learns About State Government
It was great to speak with Girl Scout Troop 3345 about civics and state government this week at my district office.
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| 110 North Third Street, 2nd Floor, Lehighton, PA 18235 | (610) 377-6363 |
| 2681 State Route 903, Unit 3, Albrightsville, PA 18210 | (570) 722-8700 |
| Room 403 Irvis Office Building, PO Box 202122, Harrisburg, PA 17120-2122 | (717) 260-6139 |
| Email: dheffley@pahousegop.com |
| TTY: 855-282-0614 |
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