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In this Update:

• Standing Against Wasteful “Climate Engineering”
• Measure to Alleviate Corrections Officer Shortage Passed by Senate
• Bill Protecting Privacy of Lottery Winners Passes Senate
• Watch Out for Increased Deer Activity on Roads
• A Special Thanks to All Veterans

Standing Against Wasteful “Climate Engineering”

This week I formally called on President Trump to end the Obama-Biden era Solar Radiation Modification (SRM) program — a reckless, multibillion-dollar geoengineering experiment that diverts taxpayer dollars from national defense and community needs.
This misguided initiative, led by DARPA and NOAA, attempts to “dim the sun” by spraying reflective particles into our atmosphere — risking our health, crops, and climate stability. I urged the President to shut down all SRM funding immediately and redirect those resources to military readiness, veterans’ support, and real infrastructure improvements.
Please take a moment to read my letter.

Please watch my Roundtable Discussion on my bill, SB508 Clean Air Preservation Act Video.

Measure to Alleviate Corrections Officer Shortage Passed by Senate

The Senate approved legislation targeting the staffing crisis facing the state’s correctional institutions.

Senate Bill 111, supported by the Pennsylvania State Corrections Officers Association, would expand the pool of qualified candidates to help fill critical vacancies in Pennsylvania’s correctional facilities.

Corrections officers across the commonwealth have faced unprecedented challenges in recent years – including mandatory overtime, increased stress and a rise in violent incidents – that have strained morale and operations. The bill now heads to the House of Representatives for consideration.

Bill Protecting Privacy of Lottery Winners Passes Senate

Legislation that would protect the privacy of Pennsylvania Lottery winners who receive prizes of $100,000 or more was approved by the Senate.

Senate Bill 73 would keep the names, addresses and other personal identifying information of these winners confidential, unless they choose to make it public. The measure allows the Pennsylvania Lottery to continue operating transparently by releasing the winner’s county and municipality of residence and the prize amount.

Half of all states already provide either full or partial anonymity for major lottery winners to shield them from harassment, scams and unwanted attention after winning large sums of money.

Watch Out for Increased Deer Activity on Roads

The number of deer-related crashes in Pennsylvania has been on the rise since 2020, with last year’s total of 6,426 setting a five-year high, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).

Autumn means increased deer activity on roads. Deer become more active at dawn and dusk, and if you see one, there are usually more.

PennDOT advises motorists involved in a deer-related crash to assess the situation to determine whether they need to contact local authorities. Pennsylvanians can report a dead deer for removal from state-maintained roads by calling 1-800-FIX-ROAD or submitting feedback through the PennDOT Customer Care Center.

A Special Thanks to All Veterans

We set aside Veterans Day to acknowledge and celebrate our fellow citizens who answered the call to serve in the military, securing and defending freedom we enjoy year-round. We owe a debt of gratitude to veterans locally and across this great nation.

One way we show our appreciation is through the Veterans Trust Fund, which supports organizations that assist Pennsylvania veterans and their families in need of housing, financial help, food, training, recovery and more. Find out how you can donate to this fund here.

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