Proud to announce that Kuljeet Sangha, a Governor Mifflin High School student, will join me today, Sept. 9, at Congress Hall in Philadelphia as our district’s youth delegate. He’ll participate alongside 80+ students in a civic learning initiative. Congrats, Kuljeet!

In observance of Labor Day, my district office will close tomorrow, Friday, at noon and will reopen on Tuesday. I wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day weekend. Español: Con motivo del Día del Trabajo, mi oficina cerrará mañana viernes al mediodía y reabrirá el martes.

Our Back-to-School event has gotten so big, honestly, we are going to need a bigger location next year. Thank you to everyone for coming out and to our community partners for making this our biggest year yet!

We’re looking for community partners for our Back-to-School Resource & Giveaway! You can join us by hosting a resource table and distributing new school supplies directly to students. MORE THAN 30 organizations are participating! Contact our office at 610-376-1529.

I’m pleased to announce that the City of Reading has been awarded $251,390 through Pennsylvania’s Green Light-Go Program to modernize traffic signals at the intersections of Schuylkill Avenue & Buttonwood Street, 9th & Walnut streets, and 3rd & Franklin streets.

I am proud to help secure this investment for the City of Reading’s Department of Fire and Rescue Services, which will strengthen public safety and support the critical work of our first responders.

Proud to have helped secure funding for two impactful projects in our community. Alvernia University’s American House II will expand access to health services in downtown Reading, while Rose Corporation’s Expansion II will strengthen manufacturing and support economic growth.

Happy 4th of July to all Berks County families! Wishing you a safe and memorable celebration as we mark America’s 250th anniversary. Español: ¡Feliz 4 de Julio! Que disfruten de una celebración alegre y segura mientras conmemoramos el 250 aniversario de nuestra nación.

It’s Culinary Arts Month in Pennsylvania! My Resolution 345 designates July 2026 to highlight programs preparing students for careers in culinary arts, food service, and hospitality. Schools, educators, and local businesses are encouraged to showcase culinary education.

Happy Juneteenth to those who observe it in Berks County and across the state. This day is a reminder of the importance of continued progress toward equal rights, access to opportunity, and the enduring value of freedom.

Click the link below to read my latest op-ed in the Reading Eagle. readingeagle.com/2026/06/18/…

As we move away from paper copies of important documents, I've introduced legislation that would allow PennDOT to issue electronic vehicle registration cards. This legislation could be helpful as PennDOT no longer automatically provides paper copies.

Great news! I’m proud to have helped secure nearly $500,000 in funding to support the Olivet Boys & Girls Club. These resources will strengthen violence prevention outcomes for local youth and expand opportunities that provide structure and support.

It's concerning that fiscal conservatives want more government services but continue to vote against the funding to provide them. @PAHouseDems have delivered new revenue streams for the #PABudget, but the #PASenate ignores them. Make it make sense! youtube.com/watch?v=PRqXn2om…

Many people across PA, especially in #Reading, use mass transit in their everyday lives. Whether it’s getting to work or doctor's appointments & procedures, mass transit plays a vital role. We need to properly fund it or face rate hikes & loss of routes. youtu.be/Ky0O0eSgbOI