Dear Neighbor,

School is almost back, which means more kids will be walking, biking, and riding the bus each day. PennDOT and AAA are reminding all of us to slow down in school zones, put the phone away, and come to a complete stop at crosswalks and intersections.

Drivers are also reminded about the following:

• Brake for buses and abide by PA’s School Bus Stopping Law.
• Watch out for bicyclists and abide by PA’s 4-Foot Passing Law.
• Plan ahead by leaving early and modifying routes to avoid school zones unless necessary.

If your kids walk or ride the bus, take a few minutes to go over the safest route, where to cross the street, and what to do if there’s ever an emergency on the bus. Simple things—like making eye contact with drivers, staying in well-lit areas, and keeping headphones off near traffic—can help keep them safe and confident.

Click here to learn more.

Applications are available for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship Program for the Spring 2026 semester, January through early April. This is an opportunity for students to gain work experience, education, and insight into the people, issues, and politics of the legislative process.

Fellows work out of the Capitol Building in Harrisburg and are assigned to work in House standing committees or leadership offices. They receive compensation (which may also include college credit), draft and present their own legislation, attend meet-and-greets with public officials, and tour some of the Commonwealth’s historic public spaces.

Applications are due by Wednesday, October 1. Click here for more information and to apply.

Pennsylvania has eliminated registration and title fees for one passenger vehicle or truck weighing 9,000 pounds or less owned by a military veteran who meets the following requirements:

• A veteran who lost a limb or eye or who became partially paralyzed while serving in the Armed Forces of the United States.
• A person who, as a member or the Armed Forces of the United States, was captured by the enemy in any armed conflict for which the Department of Defense authorizes a campaign medal.
• A person who has been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor.
• A person who has been awarded the Purple Heart.

Full details, including eligibility criteria and required documentation, are listed on the application form (MV-371DV). 

You can still apply for Pennsylvania's SUN Bucks program through August 31! The program provides eligible households with $120 in SNAP benefits to purchase extra groceries while kids are home from school.

If you already receive SNAP benefits, your SUN Bucks benefits were likely added to your EBT card balance automatically earlier this summer or will be soon.

Others should click here to use the SUN Bucks Eligibility Navigator to determine if they’re able to apply.

The Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) is offering webinars throughout the end of the year to assist families with student aid and financial assistance.

Upcoming webinars include:

Creating Your StudentAid.gov Account

• Wednesday, September 17
• Tuesday, November 4

Searching for Scholarships

• Wednesday, September 10
• Wednesday, September 24

Financial Aid 101

• Tuesday, November 18
• Wednesday, December 10

If you have a child interested in post-secondary education after high school – these webinars are for you!

Please visit www.pheaa.org/virtual to register!

Starting this September, hunters will have the opportunity to hunt on Sundays through December 7. These Sundays fall within the already-established hunting seasons, with the exception of migratory game bird seasons. 

The included dates are September 14, 21, and 28; October 5, 12, 19, and 26; November 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30; and December 7.

These are more than just extra days in the field—they represent a commitment to removing barriers, making hunting more accessible, and ensuring that Pennsylvania’s hunting heritage continues to be passed on.

Let us continue to work together to build a stronger and safer America by searching for the TRUTH and finding the FACTS to guide our words, and our actions. Please, STAY STRONG and SAFE! Our democracy needs us to come together for the good of all.

Sincerely,

Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski

121st Legislative District