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In this Update:
Celebrating Local Earhart Award Cadets
I was proud to join the Clarion Composite Squadron 326 at the Clarion County Airport to celebrate Cadet Captain Luke Pentz and Cadet Captain Lydie Aaron as they earned the prestigious Amelia Earhart Award. It was an honor to witness and participate in this significant milestone of their Civil Air Patrol journey. The Earhart Award recognizes excellence across four pillars of cadet life: leadership, aerospace education, physical fitness, and character. Luke and Lydie exemplify these values, and their dedication, discipline, and commitment to service have clearly prepared them for this next level of responsibility. As newly commissioned cadet officers, they now step into important leadership roles, guiding and mentoring younger cadets. I have no doubt they will rise to the challenge and continue to make a positive impact within their squadron and throughout the community. Civil Air Patrol is an official auxiliary of the United States Air Force and offers young people incredible opportunities to develop leadership skills, learn about aerospace, serve their communities, and build strong character. I encourage any young person with an interest in aviation, service, and personal growth to consider getting involved with this outstanding program. Congratulations to both of these outstanding young leaders on a well-deserved achievement! Senate Approves Bill Aiding Pennsylvanians with Invisible Disabilities During Police Interactions
The Senate approved a voluntary ID designation for Pennsylvanians with invisible disabilities, such as deafness and autism, to help ensure clearer, safer interactions with law enforcement. Under Senate Bill 802, individuals with invisible disabilities could apply for the designation free of charge, with a doctor’s sign-off, through a process similar to obtaining a handicap parking placard. The designation would appear as a symbol on a driver’s license or state-issued ID card, alerting officers of potential communication difficulties during traffic stops or other interactions. At least 32 other states have implemented similar measures. Senate Bill 802 was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration. First Batch of 2026 Money Match Unclaimed Property Checks Being Mailed
More than 100,000 checks, totaling nearly $23 million, are being mailed to Pennsylvania residents under the state Treasury’s 2026 Money Match program for unclaimed property. Pennsylvania Money Match allows Treasury to automatically return unclaimed property valued at up to $500 belonging to a single owner without the need to search or file a claim. As Chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, I was pleased to work with Treasurer Stacy Garrity to enact the Pennsylvania Money Match program through Act 81 of 2024. This commonsense law allows Treasury to return money directly to Pennsylvanians, cutting red tape and ensuring residents receive what is rightfully theirs. In its first year alone, the program returned nearly $50 million, helping drive the record-breaking total of unclaimed property returned in 2025. Unclaimed property can include dormant bank accounts, abandoned stocks, uncashed checks and more. Treasurer Garrity urges Pennsylvanians to regularly search online for unclaimed property, since some claims may not qualify for automatic return through Money Match. Let PennDOT Know Your Opinion of Winter Road Services
Motorists have until April 14 to provide feedback on Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) services this winter through its latest anonymous online survey. The 17-question survey asks respondents about their timeline expectations for safe and passable roadways, how they rank snow-removal priorities and how they rate snow removal and other PennDOT winter services. Respondents are also asked how they receive PennDOT roadway information, and whether or how they use the state’s 511PA traveler information services. PA Bald Eagle Cam Livestreams America’s Living Symbols
The Pennsylvania Game Commission livestream of a bald eagle nest in Codorus State Park in York County offers viewers an incredible look at a pair of eagles and their three eggs. The nest has never seen three eggs in one season since the webcam first started in January 2015. The eggs were laid in early March and typically take around 35 days to hatch, so viewers could see eaglets emerging in the coming days. Forty years ago, Pennsylvania had only three bald eagle nests left in the entire state before the birds were brought back. We’re now home to more than 300 nests. The livestream is run through a Game Commission partnership with Comcast Business, HDOnTap and local property owners. Happy Easter
I hope you and your loved ones have a happy Easter full of joy and hope.
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