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E-news Updates – May 1, 2026
In This Update: The Left Must Reject Political Violence Op-ed Honoring Master Sergeant Ben Bitner at Greencastle’s Annual Gathering Teach PA Visit at the Capitol Hoffman Homes Tour Franklin County Career and Technology Center Round Table Discussion Throwback! Senate Approves Legislation to Help Relieve PA Nurse Shortage Measures Reinforcing Commercial Vehicle Safety Approved by Committee […] [Read More]
Franklin County Career and Technical Center Roundtable
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E-news Updates – April 23, 2026
In this Update: Property Tax Elimination for Seniors Sergeant First Class George Baker, Jr. – Korean War Veteran’s Ceremony Patient Right to Understand Act Press Conference Senate Chamber Tour General Upendra Dwivedi & Lt. General Nico Tak International Fellows Hall of Fame Induction Visit with Colonel Peter Nieuwenhuis Kevin L. Brehm Condolence Resolution Throwback! Senate Acts […] [Read More]
Mastriano Introduces Legislation to Eliminate Property Taxes for Long-Term Elderly Homeowners
Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) today announced plans to introduce the Sam Worley Elderly Tax Relief Act, legislation designed to provide full property tax relief to long-term elderly homeowners and allow surviving spouses to remain in their homes without financial hardship. [Read More]
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We had a productive morning at the Franklin County Commissioners Meeting today!
These meetings provide an important opportunity to collaborate, share updates, and continue working together to serve the residents of Franklin County.
Thank you to everyone involved for their continued dedication to our communities.
Check out my morning interview on News Talk 103.7!
We cover a lot of topics this morning!
Tragic death of Specialist Krystofer Lopez, Data Centers, Iran and more!
May 1st - First Decoration Day celebrated in 1865. What is now known as Memorial Day was first observed in Charleston, South Carolina, on May 1st. This "Decoration Day" was organized by formerly enslaved people to honor Union soldiers buried in a mass grave at the Washington Race Course. The event involved a parade, ceremonies, and the decoration of graves with flowers.
We had a fantastic roundtable discussion today at the Franklin County Career and Technology Center in Chambersburg, PA.
Hearing directly from the students about their experiences and the impact this school has had on their lives was truly inspiring and impressive. We were also joined by dedicated administrators, local businesses that employ Career Tech students/graduates, along with our state representatives and county officials.
Career and technical education is opening doors, building skills, and preparing the next generation for success in the workforce.
Thank you to everyone who participated in this meaningful event and for your continued commitment to our students and community.
April 30, 1975 - The Vietnam War came to an end as Saigon fell, marking the close of one of the longest and most challenging conflicts in American history.
This day reminds us of the sacrifices made by the men and women who served during the Vietnam War and the families who supported them at home. More than 58,000 Americans lost their lives, and many more carried the lasting effects of their service.
Franklin County Career and Technology Center Roundtable
THROWBACK THURSDAY: Here I am with an Iraqi girl in Ur, Iraq, 1991, after the liberation of Kuwait during Operation Desert Storm. My unit, the 2nd Armored Calvary Regiment (2 ACR), led the main attack against Saddam Hussein’s elite Republican Guard, which culminated in the Battle of the 73rd Easting, the last tank battle of the century. #ThrowbackThursday
On April 30, 1789, George Washington took the oath of office in New York City, becoming the first President of the United States.
Washington’s leadership helped shape the office of the presidency and set lasting precedents that continue to guide our nation today. From leading the Continental Army to presiding over the Constitutional Convention, his dedication to public service earned him the title “Father of His Country.”
