Capitol Update by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint)
 FacebookWebsiteBioLatest NewsState FormsPhoto GalleryContactCapitol Update Thursday, September 7, 2023The latest news from the State Capitol . You are welcome to contact me through this link. Happy Birthday!  It was an honor to help celebrate Paul Monjar’s 106th birthday this week at Chapel Ridge, where he has lived since 2017. I presented Mr. Monjar with a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in recognition of his milestone birthday. I look forward to celebrating with him again next year! Celebrating 60 Years!  As a proud alum of the University of Pittsburgh at Bradford, I was honored to present university President Rick Esch with a citation from the Pennsylvania House of Representatives recognizing its success and contributions to our community over the last six decades. Kane Senior Citizens Expo Friday!  Please join us (Friday, Sept. 8) for the Kane Senior Citizens Expo! Open to senior citizens and their family members and caregivers, the event will be held from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Kane Community Center, 46 Fraley St., Kane. The event is free to attend, and lunch will be provided. State, county and local exhibitors will be on hand to distribute information and answer questions about a variety of issues. Health screenings will also be offered, and door prize drawings will be held at 12:30 p.m. If you can’t make it this time, mark your calendar for our final expo of the year at the Roulette Fire Hall on Friday, Oct. 13, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information about the Kane expo, contact the Kane office at 814-837-0880. Information is also available at RepCauser.com or on Facebook at Facebook.com/RepCauser. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the expo, my offices in Bradford and Kane will be closed all day on Friday, Sept. 8. The office in Coudersport will remain open and may be reached by calling 814-274-9769. We Will Never Forget!  This Monday marks the 22nd anniversary of one of the worst days in our nation’s history. On Sept. 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 men and women were killed in devastating terrorist attacks in New York; Washington, D.C.; and Pennsylvania, including more than 400 first responders. Those we lost on Sept. 11 will be honored and remembered in observances all across the country this weekend, including one at Pennsylvania’s own Flight 93 Memorial, near the site where one of the four planes hijacked that day crashed. The remembrance program will begin at 9:50 a.m. and will be streamed live here. Another Month Without a Completed Budget  August has come and gone, and the Commonwealth is still without the completed budget necessary to meet critical funding needs. While the Senate advanced necessary budget legislation last week, majority House Democrats have made no move to call the House back into session because the resignation of one of their members leaves the House deadlocked at 101 Democrats and 101 Republicans. Due to the lack of Fiscal Code legislation that directs how budget money is to be spent, funding for some important programs cannot be driven out, including: support for hospitals, funding to combat and mitigate the effects of Avian Flu, and increased funding for emergency medical services. House Republicans have put forward a people-driven, future-focused set of ideas to truly help Pennsylvanians and address their concerns. It’s time to put politics behind us and move Pennsylvania forward. The House is currently scheduled to return to session on Tuesday, Sept. 26. Be Prepared!  September is National Preparedness Month (NPM), and this year the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is placing special focus on ensuring older adults are prepared for natural disasters or other emergencies. According to the American Red Cross, there are several factors that make older adults more vulnerable after disasters, including their greater likelihood to suffer from chronic conditions and the need for associated medications; greater reliance on assistive devices such as walkers or glasses, as well as support from caregivers and others; and greater potential of social isolation. Click here for tips to help older adults prepare for emergencies. Aging Needs Assessment Survey  In its ongoing work to gather feedback for development of its Master Plan for Older Adults, the state Department of Aging has launched a survey to help people share their experience on what it means to age in Pennsylvania. The survey is designed to capture the experience of older adults and adults with disabilities across a wide range of issues to ensure the statewide, 10-year plan can best address barriers in the service system. The goal is to ensure older Pennsylvanians and adults with disabilities have access to services that support improved health, well-being and quality of life. Click here to participate in the survey. |