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This week’s #PAFirstsFriday: DYK? America's old

This week’s #PAFirstsFriday:

DYK? America's oldest and largest wallpaper manufacturer, @york_wallcoverings located in York, PA, has been making wallcoverings since 1895 in its original location in Pennsylvania's Susquehanna Valley.

Residents of assisted living facilities and other

Residents of assisted living facilities and other long-term care homes would be better protected against disease outbreaks under a bill approved by the #PASenate this week, that I supported.

Read more: https://www.senatormensch.com/2020/09/23/legislation-to-protect-nursing-home-residents-earns-senate-approval/

The #PASenate approved legislation that would ease

The #PASenate approved legislation that would ease Gov Wolf’s arbitrary restrictions on owners of bars & restaurants.

HB2513 would:

➡️Remove the ban on bar service
➡️Eliminate the meal requirement to purchase alcohol
➡️Allow event venues to operate at a minimum of 50% capacity

Yesterday, Governor Wolf vetoed House Bill 2787. T

Yesterday, Governor Wolf vetoed House Bill 2787. This legislation passed both chambers with overwhelming bipartisan support, therefore it is important that the General Assembly begin the veto override process as soon as possible.

This week’s #PAFirstsFriday: DYK? David O. Sayl

This week’s #PAFirstsFriday:

DYK? David O. Saylor was the first to make portland cement in the United States in Coplay in 1871. First use of the rotary kiln to manufacture cement on a commercial sale was also at the same place on November 8, 1889.

My Senate Bill 309 would create First-time Homebuy

My Senate Bill 309 would create First-time Homebuyers Savings Accounts in Pennsylvania. Read more ⬇️

https://www.legis.state.pa.us//cfdocs/Legis/CSM/showMemoPublic.cfm?chamber=S&SPick=20190&cosponId=26539

233 years ago today, our United States Constitutio

233 years ago today, our United States Constitution was signed in the great state of Pennsylvania.

Today, I was honored to present Officer Owens of t

Today, I was honored to present Officer Owens of the Lansdale Borough Police Department a citation honoring his 27 years of dedicated service to Lansdale.

Senate Bill 1119 and Senate Bill 1120, sponsored b

Senate Bill 1119 and Senate Bill 1120, sponsored by @senatorlisabaker, provides guidance for the legal system to operate during public emergencies.

☑️SB1119 – Tolling the Statute of Limitations for civil and criminal cases providing for additional time for necessary filings.

☑️SB1120 – Extending the time period that individuals have for responding to a citation or paying fines/ costs/ restitution.

Today I was honored to attend and speak at the UMB

Today I was honored to attend and speak at the UMBO PPE Lansdale Warehouse Ribbon Cutting.

Act 17 of 2020, sponsored by PA State Rep. Clint O

Act 17 of 2020, sponsored by PA State Rep. Clint Owlett, ensures law enforcement, first responders and active duty National Guard members who contract COVID-19 can receive compensation while quarantined or receiving treatment for the virus.

Act 75 of 2020, sponsored by @martin4pa, gives sch

Act 75 of 2020, sponsored by @martin4pa, gives school districts the option to extend real estate tax discount periods and base periods and removes penalties for payments through June 30, 2021.

Act 70 of 2020, sponsored by Rep. John Lawrence, r

Act 70 of 2020, sponsored by Rep. John Lawrence, requires the governor to submit to the General Assembly the plan for COVID-19 testing — including any amendments — that was submitted to the federal government.

Today I attended the Quakertown VFW's ceremony to

Today I attended the Quakertown VFW's ceremony to honor all of the lives lost on 9/11 and the 18 people that are fallen from Bucks County, alongside local fire, EMS and police with Rep. Craig Staats, @repbrianfitz and former State Rep. Paul Clymer. This event has been held every year since 2001.

Today we remember those who were lost and honor th

Today we remember those who were lost and honor the heroes from this tragic day.

Act 15 of 2020, sponsored by @martin4pa, ensures l

Act 15 of 2020, sponsored by @martin4pa, ensures local governments can continue to operate during the Coronavirus pandemic, permitting remote meetings, providing greater flexibility on property tax deadlines, and giving notaries emergency authorization to notarize documents remotely.

☑️Requires the Pennsylvania Health Care Cost Control Council (PHC4) to prepare a report on the COVID-19 pandemic.

☑️Authorizes a taxing body to extend the discount period and/or waive any late fees for local taxes.

☑️Extension for pay of school contractors.

☑️Allows for remote notarization.

☑️Allows for remote local government meetings.

Act 9 of 2020, sponsored by PA State Rep. Frank Ry

Act 9 of 2020, sponsored by PA State Rep. Frank Ryan, provides more accessible unemployment compensation for workers who lost hours or jobs due to the statewide shutdown of employers.

☑️Extends the time period for an employer to request relief from charges from 15 days to 21 days.

☑️Requires employers to provide employees with notice about the ability to apply for UC benefits.

☑️Waives the waiting week requirement and job search and registration requirements to receive benefits.

Yesterday, the State Senate unanimously approved l

Yesterday, the State Senate unanimously approved legislation that I supported, which would establish a grant program to extend deployment of broadband services in underserved areas of the state.

Read more: https://www.senatormensch.com/2020/09/09/senate-approves-bill-to-provide-expanded-broadband-access-in-pa/

Act 26 of 2020, sponsored by Senator Joe Pittman, appropriates $507 million from Pennsylvania’s share of federal CARES funding to support a variety of programs and services for senior citizens, including nursing homes and long-term care facilities, and $31 million for a one-time grant program for volunteer fire and EMS companies.

☑️Authorizes Volunteer Firefighters’ Relief Associations to pay for cleaning supplies and PPE.

☑️Requires PEMA to provide grants to any eligible company who has already received their yearly grant.

The PA Labor and Industry Department is now ready

The PA Labor and Industry Department is now ready to implement President Trump’s Lost Wages Assistance program to provide an additional $300 per week in unemployment payments for many residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The department will begin taking applications after 6 a.m. Sunday. Eligibility details and applications here: https://www.uc.pa.gov/unemployment-benefits/file/Pages/File%20a%20Biweekly%20Claim.aspx

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