Dear Neighbors,

 As we enter December, I want to take a moment to wish you and your loved ones a joyful and peaceful holiday season. This time of year offers a chance to reflect on the blessings we have and the community we’ve built together. Whether you’re spending the holidays with family, friends, or in quiet reflection, I hope you find warmth and happiness in all that this season brings.

 In this email, you’ll find helpful information on purchasing fishing licenses, details about the new Veterans plates offered by PennDOT, tips for checking your heating bills, and recognition for an outstanding local official.

 Thank you for the continued trust and support. I look forward to working with you in the year ahead to make our community even stronger.

 As always, please let me know if you have any questions or concerns regarding state government. You may do so simply by replying to this email, or by calling my office at (215) 323-6997.

In Service,

Brian

Pennsylvania fishing licenses, permits, and gift vouchers for 2025 are now available for purchase through the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Whether you're buying for yourself or as a gift, you can access these through the HuntFishPA portal, mobile app, or nearly 700 retail agents.

• Licenses are valid for up to 13 months, from Dec. 1, 2024 – Dec. 31, 2025
• Choose from annual, multi-year, or gift vouchers
• Auto-renew option available for convenience

In addition, you can purchase a limited-edition 2025 fishing license button featuring a classic keystone design—only 10,000 available.

As a Navy veteran I am pleased that a new selection of military-themed license plates is now available. Recently passed legislation allows PennDOT to offer Pennsylvanians six new license plates honoring military veterans.

 Three of the new plates recognize service members who received medals or honors for individual achievements or deployments. The plates are the standard license plate colors of white, blue, and gold and bear a graphic of the medal awarded. For a fee of $26, the plates are available for use on passenger cars or trucks with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.

 These plates include:

• Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal Registration Plate – Applicants must submit a completed MV-150, “Application for U.S. Military Service Registration Plate,” and a legible photocopy of their Form DD-214 “Separation Papers or Discharge Papers” indicating they were awarded the Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal.
• Operation Inherent Resolve Veterans Plate – Applicants must submit a completed MV-150P, “Application for U.S. Military Service Registration Plate,” and a legible photocopy of their Form DD-214 “Separation Papers or Discharge Papers” indicating they participated in Operation Inherent Resolve against the Islamic State and the Levant, which encompasses campaigns in Iraq, Syria, and Libya.
• Borinqueneers Congressional Gold Medal Registration Plate - Applicants must submit a completed MV-150P, “Application for U.S. Military Service Registration Plate,” and a legible photocopy of their Form DD-214 “Separation Papers or Discharge Papers” indicating they served in the 65th Infantry Regiment – The Borinqueneers – or other evidence or having received the Congressional Gold Medal.

 The other three new plate designs recognize women veterans. Two are available for motorcycles and the third is for passenger cars or trucks with a registered gross weight of not more than 14,000 pounds.

• Honoring Our Women Veteran Motorcycle Registration Plate – A special fund registration plate allowing applicants to purchase the plate for a fee of $41, with $15 going to the Veterans Trust Fund to support programs and resources assisting women veterans. Applicants must submit a completed MV-914, “Application for Honoring Our Veterans Special Fund Registration Plate.”
• Women Veteran Motorcycle Registration Plate – This standard issue motorcycle plate is available for a fee of $26 and consists of plate colors of white, blue, and gold and bears a graphic representing women veterans. Applicants must submit a completed MV-150V, “Application for U.S. Military Service Registration Plate,” and a legible photocopy of their Form DD-214 “Separation Papers or Discharge Papers,” or a legible photocopy of the front and back of their DD2(RET), “United States Uniformed Services Identification Card (Retired).”
• Women Veteran Registration Plate - This standard issue plate is available for a fee of $26 and consists of plate colors of white, blue, and gold and bears a graphic representing women veterans. Applicants must submit a completed MV-150V, “Application for U.S. Military Service Registration Plate,” and a legible photocopy of their Form DD-214 “Separation Papers or Discharge Papers,” or a legible photocopy of the front and back of their DD2(RET), “United States Uniformed Services Identification Card (Retired).”

 More information, including eligibility requirements and images of license plates, is available on the License plates page on PennDOT’s Driver and Vehicle Services website.

With Sunday’s energy supply price change for all Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission-regulated electric utilities, the PUC encourages consumers to explore tools to manage winter energy bills, including energy shopping, conservation tips, and assistance programs.

 Key Points for Consumers:

• Electric Bills have two components: generation/supply charges and delivery/distribution charges. The supply charge is influenced by whether consumers shop for energy services, while delivery charges are set by the PUC.
• On Dec. 1, many utilities adjusted their Price to Compare (PTC). For example, PPL's PTC increased by 7.3%, while Duquesne Light's decreased by 8.4%.

 Save in PA Tips:

• Consumers can shop for electricity through PAPowerSwitch.com, the PUC’s official shopping site, to compare supplier offers and manage costs.
• The Standard Offer Program (SOP) allows customers to receive a fixed-rate service from a competitive supplier at 7% below their utility’s current PTC.

Winter Energy Savings:

• Adjust your thermostat, service your furnace, and weatherproof your home to save energy.
• For assistance, struggling households should contact their utilities for help with bill balances and available programs.

Visit PAPowerSwitch.com for more details on shopping for energy and managing bills.

Celebrating 25 years of service! Bobbie Loftus has been a staple of our community, representing the township as the tax collector for 25 years and having been active in the community for over 44 years. Her commitment to the community has gone far beyond the call of duty.

 Bobbie has decided to retire after those 25 years as the Warminster Township tax collector.

 I was proud to offer an official Pennsylvania House of Representatives citation, as well as having a Pennsylvania flag flown over our state capital in honor of her service.

 Bobbie, thank you for everything!

Pennsylvania State Capitol

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Harrisburg, PA 17120

(717) 772-1983

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1410A West Street Rd.
Warminster, PA 18974

(215) 323-6997

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