My thoughts and prayers are with the Crawford family during this incredibly difficult time. We also stand with his brothers and sisters in the fire department who have lost a colleague and a friend.

⭐𝑮𝒖𝒆𝒔𝒕 𝑺𝒑𝒆𝒂𝒌𝒆𝒓 𝑨𝒏𝒏𝒐𝒖𝒏𝒄𝒆𝒅⭐ I am proud to announce that this year's Senior Fair guest speaker will be Pennsylvania Department of Aging Secretary Jason Kavulich. Secretary Kavulich is scheduled to speak at 12-noon.

As an educator and musician, I know the importance of music and arts programs in our schools. We must keep fighting to ensure PA kids have access to these vital programs.  youtu.be/dJYWxHF-jhE

🍀𝑭𝒆𝒆𝒍𝒊𝒏𝒈 𝒍𝒖𝒄𝒌𝒚? 𝑺𝒕𝒐𝒑 𝒃𝒚 𝒐𝒏𝒆 𝒐𝒇 𝒎𝒚 𝒅𝒊𝒔𝒕𝒓𝒊𝒄𝒕 𝒐𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔!🍀 My staff & I can help you with many state services! You can also check if you have money waiting in PA’s Unclaimed Property database! 📍𝐖𝐢𝐥𝐤𝐞𝐬-𝐁𝐚𝐫𝐫𝐞 |📍𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐓𝐰𝐩 📞 570-825-5934 | 📞 570-301-6158 ☘️𝙒𝙚’𝙧𝙚 𝙡𝙪𝙘𝙠𝙮 𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙫𝙚 𝙮𝙤𝙪!🍀

🐶𝑫𝒐𝒈 𝑶𝒘𝒏𝒆𝒓𝒔 — 𝑾𝒆’𝒗𝒆 𝑮𝒐𝒕 𝒀𝒐𝒖 𝑪𝒐𝒗𝒆𝒓𝒆𝒅!🐶 Join me & Luzerne County for a Dog Licensing Event: 🗓 Sat., March 7 ⏰ 10AM–1PM 📍 Plains Twp Office Tuft-Tex Complex 1325 N. River St., Suite 106 More info⬇️

Lehigh Valley Health Network has established a dedicated family information line following last night’s fire in Dickson City. If you are trying to reunite with a family member or loved one, please call (610) 402-0498. (1/4)

📣 𝑭𝑹𝑬𝑬 𝒕𝒂𝒙 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑 𝒊𝒔 𝒂𝒗𝒂𝒊𝒍𝒂𝒃𝒍𝒆! CEO is offering FREE Income Tax Assistance through the IRS VITA program for eligible residents earning under $60,000. Safe, confidential, IRS-certified help.

One of my favorite weeks of the year is here, Farm Show week! I sat down with PA Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding to highlight the advantages detailed in the PA Farm Bill and to emphasize this year's theme, Growing a Nation.

The Feed Scurry at the #PAFarmShow is always a blast and a great way to promote all things agriculture! We are truly blessed here in Pennsylvania and I'm proud to support this vital industry. #PAFS2026

The 2025 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is now open! If you’re 65+, widowed, or living with a disability and earn $48,110 or less, you may qualify for up to $1,000. Contact my office to see if you qualify—apply by June 30th!

As we welcome 2026, here’s a snapshot of what our office delivered in 2025: ✔️ $5.7M in state grants for local projects, public safety & growth ✔️ $165K in unclaimed property returned to constituents ✔️ 7,500 constituent services provided

𝑵𝒆𝒘 𝒀𝒆𝒂𝒓’𝒔 𝑾𝒆𝒆𝒌 𝑶𝒇𝒇𝒊𝒄𝒆 𝑯𝒐𝒖𝒓𝒔 As we head into the New Year, please note our adjusted office hours for the week.

🎄𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐫𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐦𝐚𝐬 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐤𝐢🎄 Merry Christmas! I wish you and your family a joyful holiday filled with peace, warmth, and time with loved ones. From my family and staff to yours, may the New Year bring health, happiness, and hope.

“I would like to extend my sincere thanks to Col. Chris Paris for his 26 years of dedicated service to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Pennsylvania State Police."

Please note that our offices will be closing today at 12:30PM for a staff Christmas party. We will resume normal business hours tomorrow at 9AM. Thank you for your understanding, and we wish everyone a safe and happy holiday season! 🎅

I had a blast at my annual Cocoa & Carols event at my Wilkes-Barre office! It’s always a pleasure seeing you all and having the chance to sing with my community! Thank you to everyone who came out to make the night a success! youtu.be/XMm0WwagHpc

🎄 The holidays are busy, but my staff and I are here to help. Before the new year, stop by one of my district offices for assistance with: ✔️PennDOT renewals ✔️Property Tax/Rent Rebate ✔️Assistance Free Notary Services (by appointment) ✔️Birth & Death Certificates.

On Human Rights Day, we honor activists and everyday defenders who fight for equality, justice, and freedom worldwide. Your courage inspires change.

Special Education Day reminds us that inclusion isn’t just a practice — it’s a commitment to equity, access, and respect for every student.

Due to predicted inclement weather, my district offices will operate on a two-hour delay today and will open at 11:00 AM. I will provide updates on my social media channels if anything changes. Stay warm and stay safe out there!

This month, we honor the strength of the global AIDS community – advocates, survivors, caregivers, researchers, and allies. Your courage is changing the world.

Economic justice is essential to community strength. On Native Women’s Equal Pay Day, we uplift Native women leaders, workers, and changemakers calling for pay equity across all industries.

Yesterday I sent a letter to the PUC Chairman, Stephen DeFrank, and the board of the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission. (1/3)

Thanks to the Wilkes-Barre Area CTC SADD Club for stopping by my Plains Office to paint the windows for the holidays! Appreciate Ms. Megan Bartuska & her students for braving the cold to spread some holiday cheer! 🎨❄️

👋𝑾𝒆’𝒓𝒆 𝒉𝒆𝒓𝒆 𝒂𝒏𝒅 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒚 𝒕𝒐 𝒉𝒆𝒍𝒑!👋 Need assistance with state programs or resources? My office is here for you — with 2 convenient locations in Wilkes-Barre & Plains Twp. 📞 (570) 825-5934 | (570) 301-6158 ✉️ [email protected]

𝗡𝗼 𝗣𝗲𝗻𝗻𝘀𝘆𝗹𝘃𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝘀𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗰𝗮𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗮 𝗳𝗲𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗹 𝘀𝗵𝘂𝘁𝗱𝗼𝘄𝗻. LIHEAP won’t open until Dec. 3, leaving thousands at risk. I’m calling on the PUC & utility companies to pause shutoffs—families shouldn’t suffer through the cold over political gridlock.

"I am deeply saddened to learn of the unexpected passing of Rich Roman, District Executive for PennDOT District 4. Rich was a dedicated public servant whose leadership and commitment to improving our region’s infrastructure made a lasting difference in the lives of so many."

𝑺𝒕𝒂𝒕𝒆 𝒔𝒆𝒓𝒗𝒊𝒄𝒆𝒔 𝒅𝒐𝒏’𝒕 𝒉𝒂𝒗𝒆 𝒕𝒐 𝒃𝒆 𝒔𝒄𝒂𝒓𝒚! Stop by one of my offices this Halloween season and let my staff and I help make things a little less frightening!

Wishing everyone a spook-tacular, candy-filled, costume-packed Halloween! Whether you're out trick-or-treating or staying in for scary movie marathons, I hope your day is full of frightful fun.

When disaster strikes, first responders are the first on the scene—and often the last to leave. Today, we honor their relentless dedication and the sacrifices they make to keep others safe.

It was a record-breaking season at the Capitol Hunger Garden, which gave us 1,192 pounds of produce! Thanks to @repemilykinkead.com and Sen. Elder Vogel for continuing to make this project thrive after 15 years. Let's strive to make sure no one goes hungry.

We remember: Joyce Fienberg Richard Gottfried Rose Mallinger Jerry Rabinowitz Cecil Rosenthal David Rosenthal Bernice Simon Sylvan Simon Daniel Stein Melvin Wax Irving Younger We speak their names. We carry their light.

I’m excited to announce that my district office is partnering with the 𝑼.𝑺. 𝑴𝒂𝒓𝒊𝒏𝒆 𝑪𝒐𝒓𝒑𝒔 and 𝑻𝒐𝒚𝒔 𝒇𝒐𝒓 𝑻𝒐𝒕𝒔 to help bring joy to families in need this holiday season! (1/4)

Small lifestyle changes can reduce breast cancer risk: Eat a balanced diet Stay active Avoid tobacco Limit alcohol Get regular sleep Your daily choices can make a difference.

This day isn’t just about pay, it’s about power, access, and inclusion. Disabled women face barriers in education, hiring, advancement, and healthcare. Equal pay is just the beginning.

Diwali is more than fireworks and sweets—it’s a time to gather, reflect, and renew. Whether you're lighting diyas at home or celebrating with your community, may this Diwali bring peace, prosperity, and unity.

The Federal Government Shutdown took effect at midnight on October 1 and could impact a wide range of programs and federal government offices. Please see the chart for more information.

On this day in 1906, 119 years ago, the Pennsylvania Capitol was dedicated, and President Theodore Roosevelt proclaimed it the "handsomest" state capitol he had ever seen. Nothing between Philly and Pittsburgh topped the capitol's 52 million-pound dome for 80 years.

I was recently selected by East Stroudsburg University as a Legislative Fellow. It was my honor and privilege to accept this selection and attend the ceremony along with ESU President Kenneth Long and other university faculty, students, staff and special guests from the community.

The U.S. Air Force became an independent branch on September 18, 1947. In just a few decades, it’s become the most advanced air force in the world. Happy Birthday to the Air Force!

If you’ve moved, changed your name, or turned 18 – you may need to update your voter registration. It’s quick, easy, and it matters. www.pa.gov/agencies/vot...

Nearly one in five people in the U.S. identify as Hispanic or Latino. That’s more than 60 million people contributing to every part of American life – from politics and science to arts, education, and business. Let’s celebrate their stories.

Today, we mark the 24th anniversary of the September 11th attacks — a day that forever changed our nation. (1/4)

Today, and every day, we honor the courage of our first responders and all those who lost their lives 24 years ago. We must never forget.

The deadline to apply for the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐲 𝐓𝐚𝐱 / 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐑𝐞𝐛𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦 has been extended until 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 𝟑𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓. (1/3)

Did you know? The first Labor Day was celebrated in 1882 in New York City! Today, it’s a tribute to the contributions of workers across the nation. Enjoy the well-deserved break.

Fun fact: the number of Black-owned businesses in the U.S. has grown over 30% in recent years. That’s progress worth celebrating.

In observance of Labor Day, my district offices will be closed Friday, August 29 through Monday, September 1. We will reopen on Tuesday, September 2 at 9 a.m. Wishing you all a safe and restful Labor Day weekend!

Women’s Equality Day is a reminder that while we’ve come far, we still have work to do. Let’s commit to action, not just awareness.

Did you know? The 19th Amendment wasn’t the end of the voting rights struggle – it was just the beginning. Many women of color continued to face barriers to voting long after 1920 and the fight for true equality continues today.