The December 31 deadline to apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is fast approaching.

You may be eligible for a PTRR rebate of up to $1,000 if you:

• Were 65 or older as of December 31, 2024
• Were age 50+ and a widow or widower during all or part of 2024
• Were age 18+ and were permanently disabled during all or part of 2024
• During 2024, had a total annual household income of $46,520 or less

If you haven’t applied yet, contact my office to find out if you qualify and get help applying. Learn more about PTRR and apply online here.

As the majority chair of the House Game and Fisheries Committee, I wanted to share that 2026 Pennsylvania fishing licenses and launch permits are available now!

Visit www.HuntFish.PA.gov to purchase a license, permit or gift voucher. Purchases made in December are valid immediately for up to 13 months!

Important dates for the 2026 fishing season:

• March 28, 2026 – Statewide Mentored Youth Trout Day
• April 4, 2026 – Statewide Opening Day of Trout Season
• November 1, 2025, through April 30, 2026 – Mandatory Life Jacket Requirement in effect

To commemorate America’s 250th anniversary and honor Pennsylvania’s strong commitment to education, America250PA will award $250,000 in scholarships to deserving Pennsylvania students attending in-state colleges next school year.

Any Pennsylvania high school senior planning to attend a college or university in Pennsylvania for the 2026–27 academic year is eligible to apply. Twenty-five scholarships of $10,000 each will be awarded.

Applications are due Jan. 31, 2026. More details, including matching opportunities from partner institutions, can be found here.

Pennsylvania State Capitol

101 Irvis Office Building

P.O. Box 202045

Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 783-3780

District Office

1350 Fifth Ave.
Coraopolis, PA 15108

(412) 264-4260

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