Recent News
Meeting to consider SB 507 & SB 992
Senate Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure Committee | Room 461, MCB [Read More]
E-news Updates – September 6, 2025
In this Update: Eliminating Waste and Fraud in State Government Jobs Available with PennDOT’s Winter Maintenance Program Help for Caregivers: PA CareKit Learn Skills with the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps National Crime Prevention Week Eliminating Waste and Fraud in State Government Reforming the way state government operates includes removing barriers to creating good jobs and preventing […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – August 30, 2025
In this Update: $42,707,359.58 Invested to Connect Our Community to High-Speed Internet Improving Health Care New Law Streamlines Fishing Licenses for Disabled Veterans 2026-27 PA Student Aid Guide Available Pennsylvania’s School Bus Stopping Law Happy Labor Day $42,707,359.58 Invested to Connect Our Community to High-Speed Internet The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has provisionally awarded […] [Read More]
Stefano Applauds Investment to Expand High-Speed Broadband Access in Bedford, Fayette and Somerset Counties
Sen. Pat Stefano (R-32) announced that the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has provisionally awarded $42.7 million to expand broadband access in Bedford, Fayette and Somerset counties. [Read More]
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This week, @seneldervogel held a press conference with Feeding Pennsylvania to recognize September as Hunger Action Month. 🍎 Access to consistent, high-quality food is essential to not only individual, but community health. This month, we emphasize the importance of supporting local food banks and raising awareness about food insecurity across Pennsylvania.
Always a great time at the annual Farmers and Threshermens Jubilee in New Centerville! 🚂
This week, Abiram Yadlapalli came to job shadow in my Connellsville district office where he learned more about the legislative process, sat in on meetings and got a behind-the-scenes look at what we do to serve our constituents.
Abiram is a student interested in social issues and international relations, hoping to one day become an international human rights lawyer. Thank you for your help, Abiram!
➡ If you`re a student interested in job shadowing or looking for an internship, contact my district office to see what we can set up for you!
We’re so grateful to everyone who attended and helped make this year`s Bedford County Senior Expo a success! A special thank you to the Alum Bank Volunteer Fire Department for allowing us to use their facility to house dozens of exhibitors that offer helpful information, services and resources to our area seniors.
I was honored to join the Walker family in celebrating the life of a true patriot, Corporal Carl Lynn Walker.
On July 7, 1969, in the thick of combat in the Republic of Vietnam, Corporal Walker gave his life in service to his country. He was posthumously honored with the Purple Heart, the Bronze Star, the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Ribbon and the Combat Infantryman Badge.
His family found a state bridge located between his place of birth and his final resting place and asked that it be dedicated in his name. Through legislation, we were able to accomplish that so generations to come will travel across this bridge and pay respect to Corporal Walker’s legacy.
Great time this week at the @fayettecofairpa! 🐄🎡🌽
🎉 It`s National Intern Day! 🤝
Thank you to our office`s two incredible summer interns, Violet Lopaze and Jack White for all of their hard work, professionalism and enthusiasm in serving the people of Bedford, Fayette and Somerset Counties. It`s been a pleasure working with both of you.
🎓 College students: My office offers fall, spring and summer internship opportunities for students looking to gain experience in state government. To apply, please submit a resume to squinn@pasen.gov
Congratulations to @bedfordcountyfairpa Friend of the Fair Award recipient, Wayne "Jake" Hoover! 🎡
Congratulations to @pennsylvaniadot District 12! The Crawford Avenue Bridge rehab project in @fayettecopa received a regional recognition by America’s Transportation Awards in the Quality of Life/Community Development category.
This project reconnected neighborhoods, supported local businesses, and added a safe, shared-use path for walkers and cyclists, while improving access to the @gap_trail. 🚶♀️🚴🎉
Happy Independence Day! 🧨 Wishing you a safe and joyful 4th of July.
Great to celebrate America250 PA in Bedford yesterday. Looking forward to the coming year of commemorating the history and celebrating the future of our great nation.
Last week, I had the privilege of introducing @Fayette County’s own Kristi Kassimer Harper at a Senate Agriculture & Rural Affairs Committee hearing as she was considered for reappointment to the Pennsylvania Milk Board. Kristi has been a dedicated advocate for Pennsylvania agriculture and since 2021, she has brought the board valuable experience as a farmer, business owner and marketing professional.
Her leadership has helped strengthen our dairy supply chain and support family farms across the commonwealth. I was proud to speak on her behalf and highlight the positive impact she continues to make both locally and statewide. Of course, the committee unanimously approved her reappointment. Congratulations Kristi!
We’re a big step closer to providing no-cost follow-up diagnostic imaging for patients who receive abnormal breast cancer screening results thanks to legislation passed by the Senate last week. This will ensure critical continuum of care.
