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The Weekly Roundup
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The latest news from the State Capitol
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New Session Begins Jan. 1
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives will begin the 2019-20 Legislative Session on Tuesday, Jan. 1, when I join my colleagues in taking the oath of office.
The proceedings begin at noon and will also include the adoption of House rules, election of the Speaker of the House and a joint session with the state Senate to certify election results. Live streaming of the entire ceremony will be available here.
In the video below, I discuss my legislative priorities for the new session.
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Merry Christmas to You and Yours
My staff and I want to extend the warmest of Christmas wishes and happiest of new years to everyone throughout the 122nd Legislative District. We hope that you enjoy this special time with your family and close friends.
Please note the following holiday hours for my district offices. We will be closed Monday, Dec. 24; Tuesday, Dec. 25; Monday, Dec. 31; and Tuesday, Jan. 1.
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Congratulations, Eagle Scouts!
Kyle Meckes (right) and Dalton James “DJ” Hoffman (left) are Boy Scout Troop 41’s newest Eagle Scouts. It was my pleasure to present each of them with a House citation during their Court of Honor ceremony on Monday in recognition of their outstanding achievement.
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Keep Students Safe by Following the Law
There have been too many tragic stories in the news lately about children getting hit by vehicles when getting on or off a school bus. These accidents can be avoided if motorists obey state law which requires them to stop at least 10 feet away from school buses that have their red lights flashing and stop arm extended.
Motorists must stop when they are behind the bus, meeting the bus or approaching an intersection where a bus is stopped. They must not proceed until the red lights have stopped flashing, the stop arm is withdrawn, and all children have reached safety.
A common question is whether a motorist must stop on a multi-lane highway when a bus is stopped. The answer is yes, a motorist must stop unless they are in the opposing lane of a highway divided by a physical barrier. Physical barriers include grassy medians, traditional or cable guide rails, or concrete median barriers. If there is no physical barrier between lanes, all lanes of traffic must stop if a school bus stops with its red lights flashing and stop arm extended.
Penalties for failure to obey school bus safety laws can result in a $250 fine, five points on a driving record and a 60-day license suspension. Learn more here.
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103rd Farm Show Kicks off
Jan. 5
Celebrating one of the Commonwealth’s top industries, the Pennsylvania Farm Show near Harrisburg will kick off Saturday, Jan. 5. The show will run through Saturday, Jan. 12.
The Farm Show, which features 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 300 commercial exhibitors, emphasizes the importance of agriculture in daily life, highlights the latest in ag technology and advancements, and offers attractions for all ages.
Admission to the show is free, but parking is $15 per vehicle. Shuttle service is provided. Learn more here.
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