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Supporting Home Improvement Without an Immediate Tax Increase
Many homeowners take pride in maintaining and improving their properties—whether it’s repairing a roof, adding a deck, or making other needed upgrades. Unfortunately, under Pennsylvania’s current property tax system, even modest improvements can lead to a reassessment and higher property taxes. To address this, I’ve introduced the Reinvestment in Housing Act, which would help homeowners make improvements without facing unexpected tax increases right away. Under this proposal, property tax reassessments would be prohibited on improvements valued at 20% or less of the home’s current assessed value. The benefit would apply to primary residences occupied for at least five years and could be used once during the homeowner’s time in the property. This policy change would apply only to individual reassessments, not county-wide assessments or those triggered by a property sale. This is a commonsense step to encourage homeowners to reinvest in their properties, strengthen neighborhoods, and support local economies—all without the fear of immediate financial penalties. I look forward to working with my colleagues in the Senate to advance this legislation. Senate Votes for the Save Women’s Sports Act
With a bipartisan vote, the Senate passed legislation to protect athletic opportunity, competitive fairness and safety for female athletes across Pennsylvania. The Save Women’s Sports Act would ensure athletic teams designated for girls and women are reserved for biological females in K-12 and collegiate sports across the commonwealth. Senate Bill 9 would reinforce the original intent of Title IX by ensuring female athletes are not denied scholarships, placements or opportunities due to unfair competition from biological males. You can watch my comments on the Senate floor during the bill’s passage above. Senate Bill 9 is now headed to the House of Representatives for consideration. Bill Ensuring Sportsmen’s Rights are Protected Receives Senate Support
Legislation to protect sportsmen’s rights by aligning state law with the federal and state constitution passed the Senate and is headed to the House of Representatives for consideration. The Pennsylvania Game Code contains sections indicating it is unlawful to refuse to answer questions from representatives of the Game Commission. However, that violates the United States and Pennsylvania constitutions, which ensure no person may be “compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself” and “he cannot be compelled to give evidence against himself.” Senate Bill 518 would remove the offending sections, ensuring the protection of sportsmen’s constitutional rights. Election Day is Tuesday, May 20
Election Day is Tuesday, May 20, and polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. If you are in line by 8 p.m., you will be able to vote. If you applied for a mail-in or absentee ballot, your county election office must receive it by Tuesday, May 20, at 8 p.m. Track your ballot to confirm it was received. Any voter who requested to vote using a mail-in or absentee ballot but would prefer to vote in person may do so. Bring the ballot and the envelope to surrender at the polls. If you don’t have those materials, you may vote using a provisional ballot. Call 1-877-VOTESPA (1-877-868-3772) if you experience any issues. Spring Blooms at Your State Capitol
Spring has arrived at your State Capitol! From budget negotiations to community priorities, we’re hard at work—but it’s hard not to stop and enjoy the beauty of the season here in Harrisburg. Interested in visiting? Schedule a tour! Congratulations to Our Newest Eagle Scout, Isabel Colefield
I’m proud to recognize Isabel Colefield, Troop 85’s newest Eagle Scout, for her incredible leadership and service to our community. For her Eagle Scout project, Isabel transformed a storage room at Reeders United Methodist Church into a functional Sunday school classroom. She also designed and installed a custom rack to display religious banners, enhancing the church’s space for both learning and worship. Congratulations, Isabel, on this well-deserved honor. We are proud of you and grateful for your contributions to Monroe County! Celebrating 10 Years of Service: St. John’s Columbiettes
This year marks the 10th Anniversary of St. John’s Columbiettes —ten years of growing in faith, fostering fellowship, and living out the mission of service. Thank you for a decade of devotion, compassion, and unwavering support for both our Knights of Columbus Council and the wider community. Your dedication makes a lasting difference!
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