April is Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time to raise awareness about abuse happening in our communities and stand as a unified voice to advocate for our children. Together, we can lessen the number of flags planted at the Capitol, which represent substantiated cases of abuse and child abuse related deaths. One flag is too many.
On March 30, I joined Joel D. Smith for Face the State on Local 21 CBS News. We had a great discussion about child care and education, including President Donald Trump's executive order to dismantle the U.S. Department of Education. This order returns educational authority to the states and empowers local school boards to serve their districts without disrupting federal funding. No one is better equipped to make decisions for our students than the people who know them and their needs best!
As a mom and the Republican chair of the House Children and Youth Committee, I have grave concerns about the well-being of child care centers in Pennsylvania. During a budget hearing with the Department of Human Services, I had the opportunity to discuss child care issues with Secretary Valerie Arkoosh. Unfortunately, I walked away with more questions than answers about how the state is planning to help these critical centers for our kids and families.
March is Women's History Month, a time to recognize and celebrate the intelligent, compassionate, and hard-working women in our Commonwealth, communities, and families. Thank you to the women who make Pennsylvania so special!
Voting meeting on Reorganization and any other business that may come before the committee.
Jan. 26 to Feb. 1 is National School Choice Week, a time to advocate for the future leaders of our Commonwealth! Every student should have the opportunity to learn in an environment that empowers them to succeed. Kids with a solid education will go on to get great jobs. grow their families and plant roots here in Pennsylvania.
On Jan. 9, I had the opportunity to interview our state Secretary of Agriculture Russell Redding! We had a great conversation about Pennsylvania agriculture and the products created from it. We also acknowledged the 100th anniversaries of Hanover Foods and Utz, as well as the role of technology and innovation in food manufacturing.
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House Republican are introducing a package of bills to address crime prevention, policing, prosecution and punishment. Pennsylvanians need to feel safe in their communities.
Reps. Kate Klunk, Tim O’Neal and Tom Jones give us a look at the 2024 Pennsylvania March for Life.
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