Supporting our Fire and EMS Companies

Rep. Leanne Krueger February 24, 2026

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Dear Neighbors,

I have great news for our community - more than $189,650 in state grants is heading to our local fire and EMS companies.

This investment will help strengthen emergency response, support our volunteers, and ensure our first responders are prepared when we need them most.

$43,136 - Aston Township Fire Department
$27,632 - Brookhaven Fire & Rescue Company
$14,075 - Chester Township Fire Company
$16,136 - Garden City Fire Company
$17,167 - Middletown Fire Company
$12,838 - S.M. Vauclain Fire Company
$15,724 - South Medie Fire Company
$12,632 - Upland Fire Company
$30,312 - Woodlyn Volunteer Fire Company

To read more, visit the full press release.

Budget Process in Action

February marks the start of budget season in Harrisburg. On February 3, Governor Shapiro delivered his annual budget address, outlining his priorities for the year ahead.

Over the next several weeks, the budget process will continue with hearings before the House and Senate Appropriations Committees. These hearings give commonwealth agencies the opportunity to present their spending priorities, as members of the General Assembly take a close look at proposed investments and determine how they will best serve our communities across Pennsylvania.

The first budget hearings were postponed until today due to the snowstorm. You can watch these meetings live at this page, or after the fact here on YouTube.

Scholarship Information

Applications are now open for the PA House of Representatives Scholarship Program, administered by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities. Each year, the program awards two four-year scholarships to graduating Pennsylvania high school seniors. Each scholarship covers one semester of tuition per year at a State System of Higher Education institution. Recipients are required to maintain eligibility throughout all four years of their scholarship.

Applications are due April 15. Requirements and the application form can be found here.

In the District

Chelsea Tank Farm Remediation Update

I want to provide a brief update on the underground gasoline leak at Monroe Energy’s MIPC, LLC Chelsea Tank Farm in Aston Township that was discovered in August 2025.

MIPC has added new information to its website, www.chelseatankupdates.com, including a Frequently Asked Questions section and the Private Drinking Water Well Sampling and Analysis Plan. The plan is available for public comment and review through March 23 as part of a 30-day public comment period. Residents are encouraged to review the plan and submit written comments to MIPC1@monroe-energy.com or use the ‘Public Comment’ section of the website.

MIPC will also hold monthly office hours at the Aston Township Administration Building, located at 3264 Concord Rd., on the first Monday of each month. The next session is Monday, March 2, from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM.

Residents may contact DEP’s environmental Cleanup Team at RA-EP-SEROECB@pa.gov or call 1-866-255-5158 with questions or concerns. I will continue to monitor the situation and share updates as they become available.

Important Programs & Services

PA Minimum Wage Act – Listening Sessions

Calling all workers, employers, and partners across PA—The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry wants to hear from you.

L&I is hosting a series of in-person and virtual listening sessions as it reviews the regulations for the PA Minimum Wage Act, which provides minimum wage and overtime protections for nearly 6.2 million employees across the Commonwealth.

Many of these rules haven’t been updated in decades. L&I wants to make sure they’re clear, up to date, and reflective of today’s workplaces.

Sessions are free, but you must pre-register. Register today to join the conversation.

Yellow Dot Program

The Yellow Dot Program helps you get the right emergency care in your time of need after a traffic crash. Placing a Yellow Dot decal in your vehicle's rear window alerts first responders to check your glove compartment for vital information to ensure you receive the medical attention you need.

Learn more and request your kit HERE.

You can also stop in my office to pick up your Yellow Dot Program booklet and decal.

Important Election Deadlines

Now is the time to make your plan to vote in the upcoming Primary Election.

May 4 – Last day to register to vote. Registration can be done here.

May 12 - Last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot.

May 19 – Primary election day. Polls will be open from 7 AM – 8 PM. Voters must be in line by 8 PM to cast their ballot.

For more information about the Primary Election, including polling locations, requesting an absentee ballot, and more, please visit vote.pa.gov.

Free help during Medicare Advantage open enrollment

The state Department of Aging is reminding older adults that the annual Medicare Advantage Open Enrollment Period is underway. Running through March 31, this period allows beneficiaries to switch to a different Medicare Advantage plan or return to original Medicare.

The Pennsylvania Medicare Education and Decision Insight, or PA MEDI, program offers free, unbiased counseling to help seniors make informed health insurance decisions. This initiative ensures that older adults can optimize their cost savings and access to health care.

Find local program phone numbers and a statewide helpline by clicking here.

Our office offers FREE, one-on-one Medicare counseling through PA MEDI. Appointments fill up quickly. Contact my office today to schedule yours.

Trout Season is Almost Here!

Although it certainly hasn’t felt like spring is around the corner, warmer days are on the horizon and that means it’s almost time for trout season!

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has posted its 2026 trout stocking schedule giving anglers a chance to see when their local waterways will be stocked.

The full stocking schedule, where you can search by county, can be found here: https://fbweb.pa.gov/TroutStocking

Here are some key dates for the season.