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The Moving Wall is Coming to Monroe County
The Moving Wall is coming to Stroudsburg High School, courtesy of the Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 678! The opening ceremony will be held July 10th at 6 p.m., and the wall will be on display until July 12th at sunset. This is a great opportunity for the community to learn about the war in Vietnam and the impact it has had on our nation and our veterans! Please visit www.themovingwall.org for more information about this powerful symbol of American history coming to our area. Brown Announces 2026 Senior Expo Date
It is getting to be that time of year again! I will be hosting my Senior Expo on Tuesday, July 21st from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pocono Mountain Swiftwater Elementary Center. This event is a fantastic opportunity for our seniors to access valuable information, enjoy some great food and win some exciting prizes. There truly is something for everyone! The event will give residents the opportunity to learn about resources and programs provided by state government, and local nonprofit and community groups in the area. It will offer a variety of prize drawings provided by vendors, health screenings, entertainment and more. If you would like to sign up to be an exhibitor, please visit this page. Display of the Constitutional Preambles in Schools
In May, the Senate passed legislation requiring the posting of the preambles of the U.S. Constitution and the Pennsylvania Constitution in the entranceway of public-school buildings. Read more about Senate Bill 250 and Senate Bill 598. Nearly $600 Million in Infrastructure Improvements Approved by VA
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) approved $596 million in VA infrastructure improvements in the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. The funds will be used by VA medical facilities to improve operational capability and overall healthcare delivery by making significant upgrades. This includes funds for 24 projects for Pennsylvania’s VA medical facilities to renovate a prosthetics lab in Altoona, replace a roof in Butler, replace windows in Lebanon, repair a heat exchanger in Philadelphia, structural reinforcements in Pittsburgh and more. Easier Access to CDL Training for Veterans
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs implemented part of the Senator Elizabeth Dole 21st Century Veterans Healthcare and Benefits Improvement Act (Dole Act) to improve how certain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training programs are approved for VA education benefits. Previously, new CDL training locations were required to meet the full approval requirements of a new CDL training program, which included a two-year minimum operating period, and have its site approved by the appropriate state approving agency before being able to enroll G.I. Bill students. Now, new CDL training locations can be exempt from this two-year operating period requirement if they:
Currently, these changes apply only to CDL programs, but the VA will be studying the impact to determine whether this could be applied to other vocational programs in the future. Baseball Season Deals
Many Major League Baseball teams, including the Philadelphia Phillies and the Pittsburgh Pirates, offer discounted tickets to veterans. Minor league teams do as well, like the Harrisburg Senators, which offers buy one, get one free ticket to veterans every Tuesday home game through the season. The Reading Fightin Phils take nominations of veterans who have served or currently serve our country to have a ceremonial flag flown in their honor on a gameday. The veteran is recognized before the game, and they and their immediate family receive complimentary tickets. Honoring Memorial Day with American Legion Post 927
American Legion Post 927 held their Memorial Day Ceremony in Gilbert with an absolutely beautiful service as always. So great to see such an amazing turnout this morning from our community, honoring those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for all of us. Kristine from my staff attended the day’s ceremony and delivered remarks on my behalf! |
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