Dear Neighbor, I hope you are well! I wanted to take this opportunity to update you on several happenings in the district as well as Harrisburg. 

As always, I hope you find this informative and useful.

End of Year Recap

In first half of the 2023-2024 Legislative Session, I’m proud to have introduced 58 bills and resolutions in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives that focus on the issues Pennsylvanians care about the most: Bills like Veterans’ Records of Discharge to safeguard veteran’s private information, Temporarily Raising Maximum School Age Due to COVID-19 to strengthen our education policies, and Comprehensive Storm Water Management to protect our homes and businesses from flooding.

This was also the first time in over a decade that Democrats took the majority in the PA House, creating a split legislature as Republicans remained the majority in the PA Senate. With our majority, Pennsylvania House Democrats were able to focus on urgent issues such as investing in education, updating state infrastructure, and increasing access to mental health services. We also passed bills that would create background checks for firearms, ease the burden of childcare costs, increase the minimum wage, protect access to abortions and reproductive health, establish a tax credit for new nurses, teachers, and police officers, and institute anti-hate crime laws. Lots of good pieces of legislation passed the House this year but unfortunately remain held up in the Senate.

This is progress that I am proud of and I am hopeful that the Senate will take up and pass these bills in 2024. In the House, we will continue to work on and pass legislation that makes Pennsylvania a great place to work and live.

If you have questions about the legislation mentioned or are looking for an update on one of my bills, please send an email to [email protected] and my office will be in touch!

Dog License Event

As we head into the new year, it’s good to make sure all your important documents are up-to-date and valid in 2024 and that includes your dog’s license! On January 17th, my office will host a dog licensing event from 10am to 12pm to help you apply/reapply for the licenses.

Dog licenses are issued through the Montgomery County Treasurer’s Office. You will need to bring cash or a check/money order made out to the Montgomery County Treasurer. Applications will be available in person.

The licenses are scheduled to see a price increase in February 2024 so make time in January to get your dog(s) licensed!

New Years Eve & Office Hours

I wish you all a Happy New Year! Please celebrate responsibly and don’t drink and drive.

In observance of the holiday my district office will be closed Friday, December 29th and will reopen Tuesday, January 2nd. If you need state-related assistance, please call my office at (484)200-8263 or send an email to [email protected] and a staff member will get back to you.

Mental Health Reminders

The holiday season and end-of-year celebrations can be difficult for many. If you’re struggling, know that help is always available 24/7. You can call or text 988 to be connected to a trained crisis counselor for free and confidential support when you are in distress.

Please continue to stay safe, healthy and well-informed.

And, if you have questions about any state-related issue, please contact my office at 484-200-8263 or email [email protected]. If you wish to unsubscribe to this email, please scroll to the bottom where it says “visit this page to manage your email preferences".

Sincerely,

Rep. Joe Webster
State Representative
150th Legislative District

Pennsylvania House Democrats are committed to ensuring better jobs, better schools and better communities for all Pennsylvanians. More information on these successful efforts is at pahouse.com/deliveringforpa.

PA House of Representatives Democratic Caucus
PO Box 202250 Harrisburg, PA 17120-2250

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