TODAY: Stop by my free Kids Fair from 3 - 5 PM at the Hands-on House Children's Museum. In case of thunderstorms, the event will be moved inside the museum.

I'm pleased to announce the award of over $6.2 million in state grant funding for projects in Lancaster. Investing in these initiatives will strengthen local municipal services and grow our economy. Full announcement: senatormalone.com/senator-malo...

The PA DEP has declared a statewide Code Red Air Quality Alert today (7/16). All residents should consider limiting their outdoor activities, and sensitive groups such as children, elderly residents, and those with respiratory illnesses should avoid long or intense outdoor activities.

Congratulations to Valhallan Esports Training Lancaster on their recent launch! This is a great, positive environment for kids who enjoy video games to learn teamwork, discipline, and strategic thinking.

I made a new friend 🦉 This little guy is the latest recruit in the Pennsylvania Game Commission's Barn Owl Conservation Initiative. He and his siblings were tagged with ultra-light aluminum bands to help the Commission track, study, and protect our barn owl population.

Looking for something fun and free to do with the kids this weekend? Come by my Kids Fair on Saturday. There will be lots of activities and free admission to the Hands-on House Museum.

I'm proud to have helped secure an $80,000 state grant for Elizabethtown Area High School's growing esports program to create a permanent space to practice and host tournaments. Every student deserves an opportunity to feel connected to their school and find community. (1/2)

I’m proud to have voted for a state budget that invests in public education and Lancaster’s future.

We just passed the 2026-2027 Pennsylvania Budget. Full statement: senatormalone.com/senator-malo...

It was wonderful to tour the new flexible student workspaces at Manheim Central Middle School. I was proud to help secure an $83,600 state grant to renovate these spaces where students can now engage in collaborative learning outside of the traditional classroom.

I was proud to help Manheim Central School District secure a grant to fund new collaborative learning spaces at their middle school. The staff here are doing an excellent job creating environments where kids can learn and thrive.

There are important distinctions between different types of electric-powered micromobility devices and the current rules and regulations that apply to them. As we work to improve safety, here is a recent info sheet from PennDOT providing current definitions &rules for these devices in PA.

Join my live telephone town hall this evening where we will discuss family policy priorities, including issues related to child care, education, and child health/safety. Register here: senatormalone.com/tth/

For people in Lancaster still dealing with fallen and damaged trees following the recent storms, here are some helpful reminders about tree removal.

We have so many great small businesses in our area, and I love supporting them whenever I can. If you need a spot to catch the next World Cup game or somewhere to watch the Birds this season, I recommend stopping by The Sandwich Factory.

I just wrapped up my first Senior Listening Session at Moravian Manor Communities in Lititz. Senate District 36 has quite a few retirement communities and a large senior population, so I’m making a point to hear from them directly about their needs and concerns.

PA 211 is a free, confidential service for people who need help and don't know where to start. In 2025, United Way of Lancaster helped more than 11,000 of our neighbors find help with housing, food, utilities, health care, and other services through this referral line. (1/2)

Today, I had the joy of presenting Evelyn Brubaker with a citation celebrating her 105th birthday! It was wonderful to see her surrounded by family, including her great-great-grandchildren. Happy Birthday, Evelyn!

We're blessed to share a home in PA with people of different faiths & backgrounds. I recently had the pleasure of being on the host committee for the Peace Islands Institute's Friendship Dinner at the Capitol where we celebrated & encouraged dialogue between everyone who calls our state home.

Many people are still without power following this weekend's storms. You can check or report a power issue and view the outage map here: www.pplelectric.com/sitecore/con...

PPL Electric customers who lost power due to the recent storm are eligible for reimbursement for ice and water for up to three 10-pound bags of ice and three gallons of water per day. stories.pplelectric.com/2026/07/05/r...

Happy Fourth of July, Lancaster! Today, America officially turns 250 years old. As we celebrate our independence, may we reflect on the sacrifices of those who won and protected our freedom, as well as those who struggled to bring us closer to the principles of equality that America was founded on.

Happy Birthday America! As we move into this special Fourth of July weekend, let us all celebrate and recommit ourselves to upholding the freedom and rights our country was founded on 250 years ago. (1/2)

Temperatures are expected to reach 100 degrees this afternoon. Be sure to stay cool and be prepared to take action if you recognize the signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke in yourself or others.

As July 4th and America’s 250th birthday approach, here are some of my reflections from the Pennsylvania Senate’s semiquincentennial celebration in Philadelphia.

Thank you to Aunt Cake’s Bakery for hosting my latest Constituent Listening Session in Columbia and to everyone who stopped by to speak with me. 🧁 ☕️

EXTREME HEAT WATCH ☀️🌡️ 🥵 An extreme heat watch was issues for our area from Wednesday (7/1) through Friday (7/3). Make a plan to stay cool and prevent heat-related illness. Remember to check on elderly or vulnerable loved ones and know the signs of a Heat Stroke.

My office will be hosting a webinar with a Staff Attorney from MidPenn Legal Services to help renters understand their rights and to answer questions about common landlord-tenant issues. Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

I was pleased to welcome my first-ever Student Advisory Council and their families to the Capitol last week. Olivia, Holly, and Misha have been learning with my office since February, getting a behind-the-scenes look at the roles and responsibilities of my office. (1/2)

Looking for something fun to do with the kids? Mark your calendar for my upcoming Kids Fair at the Hands-on House in Lancaster! Enjoy free admission to the museum, Touch a Truck, light refreshments, and information on local and state resources.

Yesterday, I joined my colleagues in Harrisburg to talk about our plans to address the housing crisis. I spoke about my legislation, SB 1203, that would cut red tape and help people more easily claim legal ownership of homes passed down to them.

I recently co-hosted a policy hearing on addressing rising costs for seniors at ECHOS in Elizabethtown. We heard compelling testimony from ECHOS Program Director Hailey Spangler, Meals on Wheels of Lancaster ED Feleen Nancarvis, and others. (1/2)

Stop by Aunt Cake’s Bakery this Friday from 5-7 PM to chat with me at my next Constituent Listening Session. This is a drop-in event, so feel free to come say hello any time during those two hours.

We recently celebrated Native Species Day at the Pennsylvania Capitol. Protecting our native wildlife is honorable work, and I'm proud to support the Governor’s Invasive Species Council in combating the spread of invasive species. #nativeplants #nativewildlife #wildlife

During my recent E-Bike Safety Roundtable, we heard from community leaders like Ephrata Police Department Chief Chris McKim about their thoughts and experiences with e-bikes and micro mobility in Lancaster. Watch the full discussion here: senatormalone.com/e-bike-safet...

You're looking at a guy who just got his buck license and doe tag for the year 🦌 🌲 🟧 Pennsylvania’s 2026-27 hunting and trapping licenses are now on sale. Go get yours online at huntfish.pa.gov or in person at any license issuing agent. MAP: bit.ly/licenseagents.

I was grateful to hear from ECHOS and Meals on Wheels of Lancaster during the policy hearing I hosted with Senator Nick Miller on lowering costs for seniors. These organizations witness firsthand how the rising costs of goods and services are impacting some of our most vulnerable neighbors.

I had a wonderful time touring the East Petersburg Community Garden with the Little Conestoga Watershed Alliance during Lancaster Water Week. I started bringing my kids here back in 2017, and I'm so impressed by how far the project has come.

Looking out for Lancaster's seniors & understanding the challenges they face is a top priority for me. I recently held a policy hearing in Elizabethtown to better understand the cost pressures they are navigating & to discuss ways we can support them at the state level. www.fox43.com/article/news...

On Juneteenth, we celebrate freedom by commemorating the real end of slavery in the United States. On this day in 1865, 2,000 Union troops arrived in Galveston Bay, Texas, to enforce the Emancipation Proclamation, freeing the last of the African American slaves.

Did you miss my office's webinar last week on financing options to help your small business expand? You can check out the recording to learn about available loan programs here:

My email newsletter is a great way to stay up to date on my work in Harrisburg and my activities back in Lancaster. Click the link below to read my latest newsletter and sign up for future updates on my work and upcoming events in Senate District 36!

Today, I held a policy hearing at ECHOS in Etown w/ Sen. Nick Miller focused on addressing rising costs for seniors. We heard testimony from groups like Meals on Wheels of Lancaster, which provided helpful insights into how we can support care providers affordable models of care.

Come speak with me directly during my next Constituent Listening Session in Columbia at Aunt Cake's Bakery! Stop by anytime between 5 PM and 7 PM on June 26 to chat with me and connect with my team, who can assist you with state resources.

I'm pleased to announce two state grants awarded in Lancaster County through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. (1/2)

My legislation expands state tax credits to fully match employer contributions toward their employees' eligible child care expenses, up to $10,000 per employee.

Miss Kiss is a true professional. We were able to have a productive conversation today despite the unfortunate fate of her friends in my candy bowl back home.

Lancaster has a large senior population. They face unique challenges with the rising costs of essential goods & services. This Friday, I will be holding a policy hearing with Senator Nick Miller in Elizabethtown focused on lowering costs for them. You can watch live at: pasenatormiller.com/policy

Attention small business owners 📣 My office is hosting the next webinar in my small business series this Thursday from Noon - 1 PM. This installment will focus on loans for growing your business. Register for this event and watch previous webinars here: senatormalone.com/smallbiz/

I recently held a donation drive for the Lancaster SPCA at my district office. It was a great opportunity to help folks apply for dog licenses and talk about my bill, SB 1190, which would help reduce demand for puppy mills in Pennsylvania.