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In this Update:
Senator Mensch Congratulates Officer Patrick O’Brien on Forthcoming RetirementI congratulated Officer Patrick O’Brien, from Lower Salford PD, on his forthcoming retirement. Throughout his 25 years of service, Officer O’Brien faithfully endeavored to preserve and protect the health, safety and welfare of his fellow citizens.
Senator Mensch Announces Award of Department of Community and Economic Development’s Multimodal Program Funding to Colebrookdale TownshipLast week I attended a groundbreaking event with Colebrookdale Township to announce the award of $800,000 from the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)’s Multimodal Program. These funds will help make significant improvements to the intersection of North Reading Avenue, Montgomery Avenue, and Henry Avenue. This project will help install a traffic signal and create dedication turn lanes. These improvements will address traffic congestion, safety concerns, bicycle and pedestrian safety and access concerns, and more. It will also improve the safety and mobility of vehicles during an emergency response from the local fire and EMS departments. With all of these improvements providing a safer environment along the corridor for both motorists and pedestrians, which is paramount given the proximity of the Colebrookdale Elementary School and the Boyertown Area Senior High School, I was happy to support this project.
Senator Mensch Announces DCED Funding for Towamencin TownshipI also attended the Towamencin Township’s Veterans Park Grant celebration to announce the award of $25,000 from the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED)’s Greenways, Trails, and Recreation Program. These funds will help Towamencin develop a master plan for a Veterans Memorial Park and the project will conduct a thorough analysis of the site, prepare design alternatives, and help finalize a master plan. It was also incorporate public opinion, include a study committee, a web public opinion survey, and a 60-day public review. Currently, a portion of the site contains a small cemetery with the graves of soldiers of the Revolutionary War and holds local historical significance, particularly with veterans. The intent of the master plan is to create a new design for a veterans’ memorial at the park and to provide for passive recreation and a learning opportunity for visitors. Not only will this project provide for recreation and educational opportunities, but it will honor the bravery and service of all our local heroes.
Senator Mensch Receives PA Breast Cancer Coalition’s Pink Ribbon AwardI am honored to have received PA Breast Cancer Coalition’s pink ribbon award this year! I look forward to our continued partnership and efforts towards legislation that will help provide breast cancer research and support to the individuals and families impacted.
Legislative Review: Pandemic Response
When Pennsylvania voters chose overwhelmingly this year to amend the state Constitution and limit the length of a governor’s unchecked emergency powers, they were weighing in on ballot questions created through Senate legislation. Other measures passed by the Senate this year to safely respond to the COVID-19 pandemic include: Act 1 of 2021 amending the state Fiscal Code to allocate $569.8 million for Rental and Utility Assistance, $197 million for education programs, and $145 million to support Pennsylvania’s struggling restaurants and taverns as they cope with the devastation created by the COVID-19 pandemic and the governor’s mandated closings and restrictions. Act 21 of 2021 ensuring all waivers previously effective under the COVID-19 emergency will remain in effect until Sept. 30, 2021, unless sooner terminated by the authority which initially authorized the waiver. Act 67 of 2021 allowing family members to safely visit long-term care facilities during a pandemic as essential caregivers. Senate Resolution 90 extending the emergency temporary rules adopted to maintain continuity of operations of the Senate during the COVID-19 disaster emergency. House Resolution 106 terminating the pandemic emergency declaration and ending the governor’s power to close employers, limit occupancy, suspend state statutes or issue stay-at-home orders due to COVID-19. You can find a full list of bills of note passed by the Senate in 2021 here. Senate Hearing Explores the Impact of the PA Workforce Shortage
The economic impact of the workforce shortage facing Pennsylvania employers was the topic of a public hearing Wednesday by the Senate Community, Economic and Recreational Development Committee. Pennsylvania is facing a serious workforce crisis that is threatening our employers and slowing our economic recovery. Businesses across the Commonwealth have been forced to curtail their hours of operation or even close because of a workforce shortage. The panel heard from the PA Chamber of Business and Industry, local employers and the PA Restaurant and Lodging Association in order to fully identify the employers’ needs and the role the General Assembly can play in creating an environment for economic growth and job creation. You can view hearing video and more here. DMVA: Important to Safeguard DD-214 Military Paperwork
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