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In this Update:
* Visit to East Coast Exotic Animal Rescue
* America250PA Bells Across PA – Franklin County Unveiling
* Adams County Council of Governments Legislative Panel
* Forty and Eight
* Remembering Three Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
* Open Government: How to Access Senate Bills, Votes and More
* Reporting School Threats Anonymously
* Don’t be Fooled by Fraudulent Ticket Sellers
* Resource for New Moms: Maternal Mental Health Hotline
* Prostate Awareness Month: Early Detection is Key
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** Visit to East Coast Exotic Animal Rescue
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I recently visited East Coast Exotic Animal Rescue in Fairfield, PA. They provide a home to more than 100 animals of over 40 different species. I am pictured with Sunny, an African Grey Parrot who is one of their residents.
** America250PA Bells Across PA – Franklin County Unveiling
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America250PA’s Bells Across PA program came to Franklin County this past Saturday. There was an impressive turnout at the Franklin County Visitors Center to see the official unveiling of Franklin County’s own unique bell designed by area residents. The bell will be housed at the Visitors Center but will also travel around Franklin County for special events over the next year.
** Adams County Council of Governments Legislative Panel
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It was a pleasure to be a part of this week’s legislative panel at the meeting of the Adams County Council of Governments. I appreciated the chance to share updates on key bills and to hear directly from local municipal leaders about the issues they are facing.
** Forty and Eight
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It was a distinct honor to speak at the 106th Promenade Nationale of the Forty and Eight, an organization with a proud legacy of service and patriotism. I reflected on the extraordinary history of this honor society, born from the trenches of World War I, and how their devotion to camaraderie and community continues to inspire. The gathering was not only a celebration of tradition but also a call to carry forward the values of sacrifice, brotherhood, and service that define the very best of America.
** Remembering Three Police Officers Killed in the Line of Duty
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Three police officers ([link removed]) were killed and two wounded serving a warrant Sept. 17 in York County, a heartbreaking reminder of the risk faced every day by those standing on the thin blue line between order and chaos.
The fallen officers, Detective Mark Baker, Sgt. Detective Cody Becker and Detective Isaiah Emenheiser, were members of the Northern York County Regional Police Department. Their shocking deaths highlight how crucial it is to stand behind law enforcement officers and give them the tools and support they need to serve communities in the safest manner possible.
May their families find comfort in this incredibly trying time.
** Open Government: How to Access Senate Bills, Votes and More
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Pennsylvania Senate votes, debates, bills and much more can be accessed via the General Assembly’s website ([link removed]) . Citizens can learn who represents them ([link removed]) , read bills and amendments ([link removed]) , review text of floor debates in the official Senate Journals ([link removed]) , and see how senators voted on bills in committee ([link removed]) and before the full Senate ([link removed]) .
The committee meeting schedule ([link removed]) is also available, along with co-sponsorship memos ([link removed]) and monthly expense reports ([link removed]) for each senator. Senate sessions are livestreamed ([link removed]) , and video from previous sessions ([link removed]) is available back to Jan. 2025.
Pennsylvania statutes (our state laws), the state constitution, recently enacted laws, rules and regulations (PA Code), the PA Bulletin, and more can be viewed by going to the Statutes section ([link removed]) .
** Reporting School Threats Anonymously
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Another school year is underway, and the Safe2Say Something ([link removed]) program is available to train students and school employees how to recognize warning signs from individuals who may be a threat to themselves or others, and to anonymously report the threat before it is too late.
Once a tip is reported, a crisis center assesses it and sends it to school administrators and/or law enforcement for intervention. This youth violence prevention program is run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General.
Since 2019, the Safe2Say Something tipline has received more than 178,000 tips covering threats to schools, bullying and potential self-harm.
** Don’t be Fooled by Fraudulent Ticket Sellers
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The arrival of the NFL and college sports seasons is a good time to check out the playbook for avoiding fraudulent ticket sellers.
Attorney General Dave Sunday offers these suggestions to avoid being scammed ([link removed]) :
* Treat someone selling tickets to a popular sporting event with skepticism since these events are likely to be sellouts.
* If you do buy from an individual, it should be someone you know personally, such as a relative, close friend or coworker.
* Unless you know a seller personally, never pay for tickets with a peer-to-peer payment service — such as Zelle, Venmo, PayPal, CashApp or a wire transfer. If the person is a scammer, you won’t be able to get your money back because these apps don’t have the same consumer protections as credit cards.
* When shopping for tickets, check the venue’s floor chart for the event to make sure that the section and seat number actually exist.
* When buying tickets from a reputable seller, such as Ticketmaster or StubHub, make sure that the URL is the correct one and not for a look-alike site created by a scammer.
To report a scam, or if you believe you have been scammed, file a complaint at www.attorneygeneral.gov ([link removed]) or by calling 717-787-3391.
** Resource for New Moms: Maternal Mental Health Hotline
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New moms can experience mental health challenges during or after pregnancy. Some common signs of postpartum depression are:
* Feeling sad or hopeless most of the time.
* Having no interest in things you used to enjoy.
* Not caring for yourself as well (dressing, showering).
* Trouble focusing.
* Not managing daily chores.
* Sleeping or eating too much or too little.
Call or text the Maternal Mental Health Hotline at 833-TLC-MAMA (1-833-852-6262) for free, confidential support 24/7. Find out more here ([link removed]) .
** Prostate Awareness Month: Early Detection is Key
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About 13% of American men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer at some point during their lifetimes, making it the most common cancer in men after skin cancer.
Early detection and treatment are crucial for improving outcomes. Learn about screening options ([link removed]) and more here ([link removed]) .
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