The House has unanimously passed two bipartisan bills I introduced with Rep. Kristin Marcell, House Bills 75 and 76, that will make it easier for physician assistants to practice in Pennsylvania by eliminating the need for them to apply for redundant licenses. Both bills will now move to the Senate for consideration.

Preventive medical care is critical for a long and healthy life. Because of changes in federal policies, insurance coverage for evidence-based preventive medical care without patient financial responsibility is at risk.

That is why I am joining two of my colleagues, both fellow healthcare professionals, to introduce legislation that will protect insurance coverage of preventive medical care in Pennsylvania.

It was great to welcome to the State Capitol my summer interns – Evie, a rising junior at Marist University, and Ava, a rising junior at American University. It has been a pleasure to have you in our office. Thank you both for your hard work and service to the community, and I look forward to the remainder of your time with us this summer.

As we approach July 4th and our nation’s 250th birthday, I was honored to speak at a celebration hosted by the Asian Indian Americans of Central Pennsylvania in our State Capitol. I spoke of how my and my family’s immigrant story and that of the wider Indian-American community is in the best tradition of our creedal nation proclaimed by the Declaration of Independence.

I joined Rep. Jeremy Shaffer in presenting Dr. Michael Loughead, Hampton Township School District superintendent, with a House citation to mark his 40 years of service to our community as an educator.

Thank you for your leadership in giving a bright future to so many students and families in Hampton Township and beyond!

It is far past time that Pennsylvania enter the Audiology and Speech Language Pathology Interstate Compact. I was proud to join the Pennsylvania Speech-Language-Hearing Association to advocate for the passage of HB 80, my legislation that would allow Pennsylvania to join this crucial compact.

I had the opportunity to welcome members of the Pennsylvania Radiological Society to Harrisburg. Thank you to all the radiologists in the North Hills and Pennsylvania for your critical work to improve the health of our community.

My staff and I will be at Franklin Park’s Festival in the Park this Saturday, June 27 at Blueberry Hill Park from 4 PM until a firework display at dusk. The event will have rides, live music, a petting zoo, food trucks, and more.

The deadline for the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to ensure you can secure financial aid for college or grad school is Tuesday, June 30. You can learn more here.

Pittsburgh Regional Transit has announced upcoming service adjustments that will take effect on Sunday, June 28.

PRT adjusts schedules three times each year to better reflect current ridership patterns and improve service reliability. Riders are encouraged to review the upcoming changes carefully, as schedules and service levels have been modified on some routes.

You can learn more about the June 2026 service adjustments here.

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship Program is currently accepting applications for the Fall 2026 semester. Fellows are assigned to work with House committees or leadership offices, have the opportunity to draft and present legislation, and attend meet-and-greets with various public officials.

Applications are due on July 1. More details, including required qualifications, can be found here. Applications can be completed here.

McCandless will be hosting a 5K to mark both the 250th anniversary of our nation and the 175th anniversary of McCandless starting at the North Park Boathouse on July 4. You can register here.

Finally, please remember that my talented staff can help you with a variety of state-related matters – from filing an application for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program to obtaining a disability placard or senior bus pass, just to name a few. Contact us or stop by to see how we can help!

You can read my e-newsletter in a way that’s most convenient for you by visiting my legislative website here and clicking on the accessibility icon in the lower right corner.

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