Thousands of seniors here in Allentown, Emmaus and Salisbury Township will be getting money back on their property taxes & rent paid in 2023 – more money than ever, after I fought and won to expand the program. Give me a call and see if YOU qualify.

Traffic Alert! PennDOT will start nighttime lane restrictions this Monday for a project to improve S. Fourth Street in Allentown. Drivers should allow extra time for travel. I have been advocate for this project from the start and am pleased to see it get underway!

Check it out! Work will soon begin on a massive $6.5 million improvement project along S. Fourth Street. Once complete, this will make the area safer for both motorists and pedestrians alike!

Many thanks to Education Secretary Dr. Mumin for visiting the Lehigh Valley today to discuss summer meals for students and important updates on education funding. Our summer intern, Jessica, had the pleasure of meeting him following his remarks.

Tonight, the General Assembly, in a bipartisan manner, passed a state budget that begins to fix decades of underfunding that have left many schools further behind and invests money where it is needed the most.

The PA Turnpike is warning a text scam to gain personal financial info is back on the rise. If you receive a text from "Pennsylvania Turnpike Toll Services" regarding urgent requests for outstanding tolls, it is a scam and DO NOT click the link. tinyurl.com/v88z5u6n

I'm pleased to share that Lehigh Carbon Community College will receive a grant over $84,000 to support and train adult literacy education tutors. These educators provide a vital service and many also serve as role models for adult learners to continue to persevere.

My next veterans' outreach will be on Friday, Aug. 16 from 10am to 2pm at my district office, 1501 Lehigh St., Suite 206. Area veterans who are interested in learning more about the programs and benefits available to them for their service should call 610-791-6270 for an appt.

I was honored to welcome my colleagues to Allentown to talk about how we fought alongside Governor Josh Shapiro to deliver for every kid and fundamentally transform the way we pay for schools.

Friends, my district office will be closed for the rest of the afternoon for the Allentown School District's Back to School Bash at Cedar Beach Park. Come on down and meet my amazing staff! The Bash goes until 6 p.m.

It may be summer, but PennDOT is preparing for winter with a winter job fair! When: Wed. Aug. 28, 8am to 2pm Where: Allentown office, 1712 Lehigh St. More Details: Please have resumes and your CDL licence if needed. Openings can be viewed here: employment.pa.gov.

🚨🚨SCAM ALERT! 🚨🚨 The Lehigh County Board of Elections is warning voters of a suspected "smishing" scam. Text messages like the one below are being sent to registered voters about a problem with their registration. DO NOT click the link and delete the text.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month— Help is accessible if you or someone you know is in crisis: Warmline - Lehigh County - 1-833-899-1331 Lehigh County Crisis Intervention - 610-782-3127 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 988 #SuicidePreventionMonth #NSPM

Please join me in the lifesaving mission and donate blood at my special blood drive! It runs Sept. 22nd. to Oct. 3rd at Miller-Keystone Blood Center, 740 Hamilton St., Suite 120, Allentown. Details, including the days & times, are on the flyer. Schedule an appointment today!

The #PaBudget made historic investments in the specific needs of each school district, to make sure every child in every school district can succeed. Thanks to Governor Josh Shapiro for visiting Emmaus High School to highlight this achievement. youtu.be/9tOvofIavM4

My next veterans' outreach will be on Friday, Sept. 20 from 10am to 2pm at my district office, 1501 Lehigh St., Suite 206. Area veterans who are interested in learning more about the programs and benefits available to them for their service should call 610-791-6270 for an appt.

Pleased to share! State funding of $1.06M has been awarded to support Ripple Community, Inc. with helping folks live in affordable homes. Plus, Davinci and CADCA can continue to inspire the minds of our children to pursue their dreams. Read more: tinyurl.com/3tst44d3

I am thrilled to announce a significant boost for education in Lehigh County! Two grants have been awarded to Allentown and Salisbury Twp. School Districts to ensure our children have safe and comfortable learning environments. Read more: tinyurl.com/2uss4pfr