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In this Update:
Two Weeks Away: Make Plans To Attend My Senior Expo!
I look forward to hosting my Senior Expo in Lancaster on August 14, featuring more than 50 vendors that will provide helpful information for older Pennsylvanians, free health screenings, and more! The free public event is scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon at the Farm and Home Center, located at 1383 Arcadia Road. To participate in the blood drive at my Senior Expo, call my office at 717-397-1309 to schedule your donation or visit https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=Martin to register. To nominate a local veteran or active-duty military member to be featured in our new Hall of Heroes exhibit, submit their name, photo, years of service and branch of service at https://senatorscottmartinpa.com/hall-of-heroes/. Those featured will not be publicly called out or asked to stand – this is simply a way for the community to honor their service with dignity. ICYMI: Sign Up For My New Veterans E-newsletter
In the near future, I plan to begin circulating a monthly e-newsletter with information of interest to local veterans. Similar to the monthly Veteran Service Officer Days I host in my district office, the goal of this new tool is to ensure all those brave individuals who served our great nation with honor and distinction are aware of the services and benefits that are available to them. If you or a loved one would like to receive these updates, sign up on my website at https://senatorscottmartinpa.com/vets-enews-sign-up/. Senate Acts to Provide Funding for Local Bridge Projects
The Senate recently approved legislation to provide state funding for local bridge projects, giving counties the flexibility needed to make essential repairs to municipal bridges. Currently, state Motor License Fund dollars can be used to build and repair county bridges. However, spending guidance fails to address if funding can be used for municipal bridges located within a county. As a result, municipal bridges often go without repair while bridge funding goes unused due to ambiguous guidance. Senate Bill 205 would give counties the flexibility they need to fund local bridge projects. The bill was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration. Legislation to Make PA Leader in Drone Research Approved by Senate
Legislation to position Pennsylvania as a national leader in the emerging drone industry was approved by the Senate and sent to the House of Representatives. Senate Bill 468 permits the state Department of Transportation, with the governor’s approval, to engage in agreements with other states to facilitate the research and use of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS), or drones. An interstate compact would make Pennsylvania a key player in UAS testing, training and education, helping to ensure public safety, expand aviation jobs and inspire business development across the commonwealth. Children in Hot Cars: Look Before You Lock
In 2024, 39 children died of heatstroke in vehicles – up 35% from 2023. Most of these deaths are a result of a parent or caregiver forgetting a child in a car.
More information from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is available here. Protecting Yourself on Facebook Marketplace
Transactions through social media platforms have limited consumer protections compared to traditional business dealings, and scams happen. In a recent case, a Fayette County family was scammed with fake cash when selling a floor buffer on Facebook Marketplace. Pennsylvania State Police are investigating. There are steps you can take to protect yourself with Facebook Marketplace, such as checking the seller’s Marketplace profile to learn more about them, using online payment methods and verifying the item before paying. Check out more tips here. Sunday Hunting Days Set for 2025
The new Sunday hunting days for 2025 have been set by the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Beginning Sept. 14, and through the second Sunday in firearms deer season Dec. 7, all Sundays that fall within established hunting seasons will be included as part of those seasons and open to hunting. Migratory game bird seasons are the lone exception. No Sundays will be added to the 2025-26 migratory game bird seasons because those seasons are set through federal frameworks and adding any Sundays at this time would result in a loss of hunting days in 2025-26. You can find more details here. Tuesday is National Night Out
National Night Out takes place Tuesday, Aug. 5. It’s an annual community-building campaign promoting police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. Neighborhoods host block parties, festivals, cookouts and various other community events with safety demonstrations and more. Look for an event near you for a great way to get to know your local police officers. Many of the local events are listed here (from LNP).
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