Working for you at home & in Harrisburg! + My offices will be closing early on July 3 and closed on July 4!
Rep. Joanna E. McClinton June 27, 2025
This week in Harrisburg!
This week, my House colleagues and I passed important bills that will help our neighbors and improve our communities! We’re restoring dental coverage within the Medical Assistance program, trashing junk fees, ending tax on tips and addressing the childcare worker and teacher shortage.
I met with neighbors from across the state including educators from the William Penn School District, the Philadelphia Federation of Teachers, Casa de Venezuela and Mayor Parker! As we approach the budget deadline, we are working hard with our colleagues across the aisle and chamber!
July 3rd and 4th office closure
In observance of Independence Day, our office will be closing at noon on Thursday, July 3 and closed on Friday, July 4. We will resume normal business hours Monday, July 7.
Cobbs Creek Art Club
Join the Cobbs Creek Community Environmental Center (700 Cobbs Creek Parkway [63rd and Catherine St]) every other Wednesday starting on June 25 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. for the Cobbs Creek Art Club. This is a free art class for all ages and snacks are provided.
The FAFSA deadline is MONDAY, June 30!
The deadline for the FAFSA for the 2025/26 school year is in a few days. Even if you don't think you will qualify for federal aid, the FAFSA form is used by PHEAA and often the college you are planning to attend to determine additional aid or grants that may be available to you.
Visit studentaid.gov/ to learn more and complete the application.
Native Tree Planting Grants
Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful (KPB) is offering Healing the Planet Grants, funded by The GIANT Company, known locally as GIANT and MARTIN’S, which aim to invest in tree plantings across the company’s operating areas in Pennsylvania. A total of $112,000 in funding will be awarded to tax-exempt organizations for tree planting projects this year. Eligible projects must be shovel ready and include tree planting and direct costs relating to tree planting. Eligible organizations include nonprofit organizations, conservation districts, schools, churches, local and county governments, etc. KPB is accepting applications for grants of up to $4,000 through Tuesday, July 1, at 4 p.m. All grant guidelines, information, and the application can be found here: https://www.keeppabeautiful.org/grants-awards/grants/healing-the-planet-grant/healing-the-planet-2025/.
The Fall 2025 PA House Fellowship Program application deadline is approaching
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship Program is currently accepting applications for the Fall 2025 semester! Applications are due on Tuesday, July 1. This fellowship is based in Harrisburg.
Qualified applicants will be:
- College undergraduate juniors or seniors, graduate students, or law school students.
- Enrolled in a Pennsylvania college/university, or a Pennsylvania resident enrolled in an out-of-state institution.
- Pursuing any major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
If you know of a college student who would benefit from the Fellowship Program, please encourage them to visit our website at http://www.pahousefellowship.us/ Applications can be submitted via email at: pahousefellowship@pabmc.net.