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News for Veterans – June 2026
In this Update: Rolling Green Memorial Day Service Recognizing Specialist Alcides Perez, Jr. Meet & Greet with National Guard Officers Neuro Transitional Center Ribbon Cutting Supporting Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injuries VA Burial Benefits Awareness for Veterans’ Spouses Display of the Constitutional Preambles in Schools Nearly $600 Million in Infrastructure Improvements Approved by VA Easier […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – June 12, 2026
In this Update: Senate Approves SB 1261 State Animal Working Day at the Capitol New! Monthly Photo Contest Throwback! Senate Passes Bill to Fight Human Trafficking Bill Targeting Dangerous Fentanyl Additive Passes Senate PA Guard Military Family Education Program Entries Accepted for PA Agriculture Photo Contest National Cancer Survivors Month Senate Approves SB 1261 My […] [Read More]
Mastriano Bill to Streamline Funding Program for Fire Companies, EMS Agencies Passes Senate
Legislation introduced by Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-33) to make it easier for fire and EMS agencies to access state funding through the Fire and EMS Grant program was approved by the Senate today. [Read More]
Working Animal Appreciation Day News Conference
Intersection of Commonwealth Avenue and Soldier’s Grove, Pennsylvania State Capitol Complex, Harrisburg [Read More]
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Look who made a special trip to the Pennsylvania State Capitol a few weeks ago! Pennsylvania’s most famous resident, Punxsutawney Phil, stopped by to visit our lawmakers.
On this day in 1885, the Statue of Liberty arrived in the New York Harbor.
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day 🟣
Elder abuse often happens in silence, but its impact is devastating.
Today, we raise awareness and stand up for our seniors. Every older adult deserves to live with dignity, respect, and protection from abuse, neglect, exploitation, and fraud.
If you see something, say something. Protect our seniors.
June 15th, 1215 - King John set his seal to Magna Carta, the first charter of British liberties, guaranteeing basic rights that have since become the foundation of modern democracies around the world.
On This Day in History – June 15, 1944
On June 15, 1944, U.S. Marines and Soldiers launched the Battle of Saipan, one of the most important campaigns of World War II in the Pacific.
The fierce battle marked a major step toward Japan, placing American bombers within range of the Japanese homeland and helping turn the tide of the war. The victory came at a tremendous cost, with thousands of Americans making the ultimate sacrifice.
Today, we remember the courage, determination, and sacrifice of the Greatest Generation who fought to defend freedom and secure victory.
We will never forget.
The Army was founded on June 14, 1775, when the Second Continental Congress established the Continental Army. It was created to unite the 13 colonies in their fight against Great Britain, making it America`s very first national institution. Because it was established in 1775, the U.S. Army celebrates its 251st birthday on June 14, 2026.
On June 14, 1777, the Stars and Stripes became the official national flag of the United States through a resolution passed by the Second Continental Congress.
