Hope to see you tomorrow at Dock Day!

Rep. Carol Kazeem August 22, 2025 | 2:43 PM

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Dear Neighbor,

I hope to see you tomorrow at my Dock Day event on the Chester waterfront with the Coast Guard and PA Fish and Boat Commission. We’ll be fishing and learning about water safety, among other things, and we’ll have music, refreshments, and vendors. The weather forecast looks great, so it should be a perfect day for Dock Day!

‘Big Beautiful Bill’ raising health care costs

Nearly 500,000 Pennsylvanians purchase health insurance through Pennie, the state’s health insurance marketplace. Yet these working and middle-class Pennsylvanians will see their costs go up in January because the federal “Big Beautiful Bill” ends tax credits that help everyday Americans pay for health insurance while extending tax cuts for billionaires.

You can learn more in the below graphic from Pennie. And rest assured, I will continue to advocate in the state House for measures to lower your health care costs—not raise them.

Training grants for treating sexual abuse victims

The PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency is accepting applications through Sept. 12 for grants to be used for training people who treat adult or child victims of sexual abuse. Applicants can be non-profits, for-profit entities, public agencies, hospitals, local governments, schools, and colleges.

PCCD expects to fund five grants with budgets up to $50,000 for up to a two-year period. For more information, visit the PCCD Website.

Job opportunities await at PA CareerLink

Whether you’re just starting out in the workforce, considering a career change, or seeking new skills, Pennsylvania’s PA CareerLink is here to help you land your next role at no cost.

PA CareerLink offers comprehensive job listings across every industry, resume reviews, interview preparation and career counseling, skills training and certifications, and a variety of workshops and job fairs.

Get started by visiting the PA CareerLink website.

Discounted vehicle registration fees for eligible retirees

Are you a retiree earning less than $29,906 a year? You may qualify for a reduced vehicle registration fee of $12 through PennDOT. My office can help you check your eligibility and complete the application, so call us for assistance.

PA Department of Human Services Refugee Resettlement Program

The Pennsylvania Refugee Resettlement Program helps refugees and Special Immigrant Visa (SIV) holders connect with housing, food, job support, health care, childcare, education, English classes, and more.

The first step is a free Domestic Medical Evaluation, which helps connect individuals to essential services. All health information is confidential and protected by law. Call 717-787-8608 or visit the DHS’s Refugee Resettlement Program webpage for more information.

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

There is still time to apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, and my office is available to help! If you have questions about the program or need application assistance, reach out to my office.