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Fighting for You: Outcome of this week’s meeting with Veolia officials
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We have a constitutional right as Pennsylvanians to clean water. It is simply unacceptable that Veolia’s customers in the Harrisburg region have had discolored water for months.
After weeks of advocating for our residents, Sen. Patty Kim and I met with top Veolia officials on Monday. They committed to taking several actions, including holding a series of public meetings for their customers in the Harrisburg region who have experienced discolored water in recent months.
While I am frustrated that this issue has dragged on for so long, I’m optimistic that our discussion with Veolia will result in a more proactive approach to our water discoloration.
As a reminder, customers experiencing discolored water should contact Veolia’s 24-hour customer service center at 888-299-8972 or cspa@veolia.com. Informal complaints can be filed through the PUC at www.puc.pa.gov/complaints/informal-complaints/.
Learn more: Sen. Kim, Rep. Fleming, Veolia issue joint statement on discolored water issues.
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In the Capitol
Transit Budget Update
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On Monday, for the fifth time, the PA House passed a bill that would provide funding for mass transit. As none of us loves congested roadways and we all need to get to work, to school, to run errands and more, this bill, HB 1788, would benefit us by making sure our mass transportation systems keep running and helping to repair and maintain our roads and bridges. In short, this bill is a necessary investment in our infrastructure that is needed to help grow our economy.
On Tuesday, the Senate responded with a bill that completely fails to provide the critical funding necessary to keep our transit systems running as we need them to:
- It FORCES transit systems across the state to decide between the safety of their riders and continuing to provide service.
- It INCREASES fares in rural, urban, and suburban communities every two years indefinitely.
- It STRIPS funding from transit and diverts it to roads and bridges in rural areas.
Senate Republicans have failed the people of Pennsylvania with this bill.
This is not leadership.
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The hardworking folks with Feeding Pennsylvania came to talk with me this week about the challenges they're facing preventing Pennsylvanians from going hungry. When the federal cuts, federal regulations and the work requirements go into effect in September, many families are looking at going hungry. We hope to prevent these regulatory and requirement changes from becoming the reason Pennsylvanians can’t put food on the table.
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Pennsylvania House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship Program
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Are you interested in a career in public service? Then you should consider applying to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship Program for the Spring 2026 semester. Applications are currently being accepted, and submissions are due on Wednesday, October 1.
The Fellowship Program is based in Pennsylvania’s magnificent Capitol Building in Harrisburg. Fellows are assigned to work in House Standing Committees or House Leadership offices, are compensated for their work (which may also include college credit), and are provided the opportunities to draft and present their own legislation, attend meet-and-greets with various public officials and staff, and tour some of the Commonwealth’s historic public spaces, to name a few. The Spring semester will run from early January through early April. Final dates will be confirmed following the release of the Spring 2026 Legislative Session Schedule.
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; and
- Pursuing any major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
If you know of any college students who would benefit from our Fellowship Program, please feel free to invite them to visit the website at: www.pahousefellowship.us. Applications can be submitted to via email at: pahousefellowship@pabmc.net.
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Since its inception, the Girl Scouts have sought to develop young girls’ leadership skills. I don’t think I could find a better example of this than the young Harrisburg Girl Scouts who recently earned a Girl Scout Bronze Award for their community project at the Harrisburg Area Police Athletic League Park! They determined a community need through research –recess/outdoor play items available for any child to enjoy. The young girls then built the shed filled it with recess/outdoor play items. These impressive young girls also made a video about the project that informs viewers how they can support the project by donating toys.
Thank you for your commitment to our community! You are an inspiration to us all!
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Government Programs
State grant programs available
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The latest grant opportunities from the state have been released! My office is happy to connect you with government funding opportunities like these, so please reach out if you have a question or need a letter of support.
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Every Child Deserves Access to Quality Health Care
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CHIP isn’t only for low-income families. Parents may think their kids can't get CHIP coverage because they make too much money. Not true!
CHIP covers uninsured kids and teens up to age 19 who are not eligible for Medical Assistance. Apply today: chipcoverspakids.com.
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Property Tax/Rent Rebate Deadline: Dec. 31, 2025
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There is still time to apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, and my office is available to help! If you have questions about the program or need application assistance, reach out to my office.
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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.
These courses include how to complete the PA State Grant form, Searching for Scholarships, and Financial Aid 101.
Creating Your StudentAid.gov Account
- Wednesday, Sept. 17
- Tuesday, Nov. 4
Searching for Scholarships
- Wednesday, Sept. 10
- Wednesday, Sept. 24
Financial Aid 101
- Tuesday, Nov. 18
- Wednesday, Dec. 10
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Midfest is Saturday, Sept. 6!
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Save the date for Midfest, a resource fair for young-ish people and their families! We’ll have helpful information for all at the Broad Street Market on Saturday, Sept. 6. I look forward to seeing you there!
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I’m joining Reps. Dave Madsen and Nate Davidson to host a Senior Fair on Friday, Sept. 12 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Stop by the community room at Capital Blue Cross, 2500 Elmerton Avenue, to learn about senior programs, opportunities and resources, and more! RSVP by calling 717-230-1172 or email RepFleming@pahouse.net.
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RePlate & RePurpose is Sept. 20
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Is your license plate peeling, damaged or worn? Come out to our free replacement event on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. Bring your license and current plate and we’ll get the paperwork filed for your new plate!
We’ll also have Goodwill present for a “One Stop Drop.” Goodwill will collect anything you’d normally donate at one of their stores, they’ll also collect old electronics for safe disposal. Find a full list of accepted donation items here and more details on the electronics accepted here.
For more details, call my office at 717-230-1172.
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Pennsylvania State Capitol
27-A East Wing
PO Box 202105
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 772-0674
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District Office
4807 Jonestown Road, Suite 145
First Floor
Harrisburg, PA 17109
(717) 230-1172
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