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In this Update:
Funding Awarded to Improve Water Service in Quincy Twp, Shippensburg Borough
I announced approval of nearly $7.7 million in state funding for two water and sewer service projects in Franklin County this week. These state dollars will ensure local residents are not burdened with the significant costs of these important projects. Once completed, these infrastructure updates will be assets to our communities for years to come. Quincy Township was awarded a grant of more than $1.7 million and a low-interest loan of nearly $1.7 million to connect two independent local water systems with a new water main. The project will improve the resiliency of the system, ensuring adequate and reliable water service for residents. Shippensburg Borough Authority was awarded a grant of nearly $4.3 million to improve biosolids processing by constructing a new screw press, rehabilitating the process feed pump system and more. The project ensures the system continues to reliably function without significant disruptions. Monthly Photo Submission
Monthly Photo Submission! Show Us What Makes Adams & Franklin Counties Special! Our communities are filled with incredible people, beautiful landscapes, historic places, and unforgettable moments. I want to help showcase the very best of Adams and Franklin Counties through a new Photo of the Month Contest! Whether it’s a breathtaking sunrise, a family farm, a community event, a veteran being honored, a historic landmark, wildlife, or a special moment that captures the spirit of our region, I encourage you to submit your favorite photos. At the end of each month, I will personally review the submissions and select a Photo of the Month. The chosen photo will be featured on my social media platforms, and the photographer will be recognized for their outstanding work. This is a great opportunity to celebrate the people, places, and moments that make Adams and Franklin Counties such wonderful places to live, work, and raise a family. Submit your best photos by clicking on the link provided and help tell the story of our communities! I look forward to seeing our counties through your lens. You can submit your photo here. Throwback!
Hope in the Midst of War After my second deployment to Afghanistan, I came home with a heavy heart. Despite all we had accomplished militarily, I couldn’t shake the feeling that I hadn’t truly made a difference in the lives of the Afghan people. I prayed and made God a promise: if He ever gave me the opportunity to return, I would do something to bring hope. That opportunity came during my third deployment. Alongside an incredible team, we organized humanitarian missions to orphanages in our area, delivering backpacks, school supplies, toys, clothing, and, most importantly, kindness. The smiles on those children’s faces and the hope we saw in their eyes remain some of my most cherished memories from three combat tours. Of all my memories from Afghanistan, bringing hope to those children remains among the most fulfilling experiences of my military career. New State Budget Protects Taxpayers and Funds Priorities
After trimming excessive spending sought by the governor, the Senate approved a fiscally responsible state budget that stands up for taxpayers, doesn’t raise taxes on Pennsylvania families and supports affordability and job growth. Gov. Josh Shapiro originally proposed a budget that would have increased spending by $2.7 billion (5.4% increase) and taken approximately $4.6 billion from the state’s emergency reserves in the Rainy Day Fund. His plan would have required massive tax increases as soon as next year. The final agreement negotiated by Senate Republicans cut more than $1.1 billion from the governor’s spending request and will not require any withdrawals from the Rainy Day Fund, setting the state on a more sustainable path and avoiding potential bond downgrades and higher debt costs. Over the last two years, Senate Republicans have pushed to reclaim $4.5 billion from prior-year budgets, special funds and other accounts, ensuring this money can be utilized to support state government programs instead of sitting idle in government accounts. An additional $565 million is included for the Ready to Learn Block Grant program, and Basic Education Funding will see a $58 million increase. Funding for Special Education will also increase by $55 million. The plan maintains funding for the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program to empower parents looking for the best education option for their children. Read more about the 2026-27 state budget, including initiatives to create jobs and strengthen healthcare, here. PennDOT Required to Release Funds for Local Road Projects
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