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Collaboration, Research and Development Critical to Combatting Alzheimer’s
This week, I published an op-ed to highlight the urgent need to address the growing impact of Alzheimer’s disease, which currently affects over 280,000 Pennsylvanians aged 65 and older, with that number only expected to grow. To improve how our state manages Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders (ADRD), I introduced Senate Bill 840. This bill, now awaiting consideration in the House Health Committee, proposes creating a permanent ADRD Division and Advisory Committee within the Pennsylvania Department of Aging. These entities will be responsible for coordinating efforts across the state, ensuring that we bring together stakeholders, secure federal funding, and develop public-private partnerships to support those affected by this disease. Click here to read my full article. A Closer Look at Supporting Student Safety
Families need to be able to trust their children will be safe when they’re at school, and students deserve to focus on their learning. Continuing the Senate’s leadership of efforts to provide safe learning environments for students, $100 million was included in this year’s state budget for all school districts to address school safety, security needs and mental health concerns. An additional $20 million for safety grants is also made available to nonpublic schools that apply by Thursday, Sept. 26. Applications for both grant programs are available online. New this year, schools may use their funding for the purchase of lockable cellphone bags to benefit students’ mental health by giving them a much-needed break from their mobile devices while in school. Over the last decade there has been a sharp drop in children’s mental health, which directly correlates to the increased use of cellphones and social media apps. The cellphone bags are another tool schools may choose to use if they feel it’s appropriate based on their area, school board and parents’ perspective. Recently passed legislation calls for every school district in Pennsylvania to have a school security officer who has completed armed security training to protect students. The security presence will consist of at least one trained and vetted school security officer, which may be either a school police officer, school resource officer or school security guard. See what other steps the Senate is taking in our work to strengthen Pennsylvania here. PA511: Travel Alerts
We all want to avoid heavy traffic, road closures and anything else that will delay us on the road, and potential hassles will be different for motorists depending on where they live and where they are going. 511PA now offers the opportunity to sign up for personalized travel alerts based on specific areas and routes, days and times, and road issue (type of trouble and when cleared). On 511PA’s website, navigate to “My 511” at the top to set up an account to begin receiving alerts. Out and About Listening to You
TOP LEFT: Had a lovely day at the West End Fair! Stop by my booth and say hi, the fair is open until Saturday, August 24th. I want to extend my sincere gratitude to the volunteers, organizers, and the Gilbert American Legion to making this annual fair possible. TOP RIGHT: Please join me in congratulating to Pocono Soap on their 10th anniversary! BOTTOM LEFT: Last weekend, I joined Troop 102 of Lake Ariel to celebrate their 75th anniversary – a remarkable milestone! BOTTOM RIGHT: Congratulations to our newest Eagle Scout, Jacob Christman of Troop 300. Wishing you the best and continued success in all your endeavors.
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