The Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program helps students pay for school and builds the workforce in PA for in-demand occupations. It offers scholarships to Pennsylvania students studying in high-demand occupations at in-state higher education institutions. Recipients must agree to live and work in Pennsylvania for a number of years equal to their scholarship duration after graduation.

The program is expected to open on Wednesday, March 13.

As the majority chair of the House Game & Fisheries Committee, I recently attended a special meeting of the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission at the Carnegie Science Center. These meetings are held around the Commonwealth and allow us to obtain information and address the many issues of interest to our anglers, boaters, and others who enjoy the outdoors in PA.

Don’t wait until the last minute – the tax deadline of April 15 is just around the corner. Many Pennsylvanians can now file their federal and state taxes online for through Direct File. This online tool is user-friendly, secure, and available in both English and Spanish. Pennsylvanians can check their eligibility and learn more about Direct File at pa.gov/directfile. This tool is a great way to avoid paying hundreds of dollars in tax preparation fees, while filing quickly and confidently. 

Other ways to file include, but are not limited to:

• myPATH: A secure, state-only electronic filing system. myPATH is a service offered exclusively through the Department of Revenue. You can prepare and submit your Pennsylvania personal income tax return for free.
• Download a paper form: Download the PA-40 form to prepare and submit your Pennsylvania personal income tax return for free.

You can find more free tax filing resources by clicking here.

I had the privilege and genuine pleasure to take part in “Read Across America Week” by reading to the second-grade students at Carnegie Elementary. I greatly appreciate the kind invitation to take part in this effort!

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Harrisburg, PA 17120
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Coraopolis, PA 15108

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