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The latest news from the State Capitol |
Pet Expo Set for Sept. 23
All pet owners and pet lovers in the 46th Legislative District are invited to my pet expo on Saturday, Sept. 23. The free event will be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at South Fayette’s Fairview Park, 123 Greenwood Drive, Bridgeville.
The event will feature vendors, resources, giveaways and pet sketches. Dog owners also can renew their dog licenses and park passes. Attendees are welcome and encouraged to bring their pets on leashes.
In addition, pet items for animals impacted by the recent hurricanes will be collected in a trailer sponsored by Burns Scalo Real Estate in partnership with Hearts and Paws Pet Ministry. All collected items will be distributed to shelters in need of supplies. Requested items include dog and cat crates, cat litter, pet carriers, leashes, collars, soft blankets, towels, flat sheets, litter pans, flea shampoo, dog and cat shampoo, bottled water, bleach and cleaning supplies.
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Check That New Car for Signs of Hurricane Damage
With hundreds of thousands of vehicles damaged recently by hurricanes along the Gulf Coast, consumers should take caution when purchasing a new or used vehicle.
After major flood events, some flood-damaged vehicles are cleaned and taken out of state to be sold to unsuspecting customers as new or used, but not identified as flood damaged.
These damaged vehicles can legally be sold as long as they are titled as such, but owners of these vehicles will likely get lower payments on insurance claims than for non-flood damaged vehicles.
As always, if something sounds too good to be true, research the vehicle further. For tips on finding out if the car you’re interested in purchasing has been damaged, click here and click on “Auto” under “Insurance Coverage Resources.”
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Stopping Welfare Checks to the Deceased
Recently introduced legislation in the state House aims to save taxpayer money by preventing welfare checks from going to individuals who have passed away.
About a year ago, an audit found the Department of Human Services (DHS) provided nearly $700,000 in welfare benefits to more than 2,300 individuals who had been dead for at least 60 days.
House Bill 1614 would require DHS to regularly cross-reference its list of welfare recipients with the death records maintained by the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) and the Social Security Administration. Funds that would have gone to deceased individuals would then be redirected to help those truly in need or reverted back to the General Fund.
The bill has been referred to the House Health Committee.
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Decreasing Stigma Against Suicide
With September designated as Suicide Prevention Month in Pennsylvania, House Resolution 401 seeks to raise awareness that suicide is preventable, improve education about suicide, spread information about suicide awareness and decrease stigmatization regarding suicide.
According to the World Health Organization, more than 1,800 Pennsylvania lives are taken by suicide annually. For every person who dies of suicide, 20 or more may attempt to end their lives.
Suicide is a serious public health problem that affects people of all ages, and is the 10th leading cause of death for Americans.
For more information, visit suicidepreventionlifeline.org or call the national suicide prevention hotline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
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Fall in Love with PA’s Autumn Colors
The fall colors are beginning to brighten across several areas in Pennsylvania, helping to boost tourism activities in many regions.
According to the Pennsylvania Tourism Office, Pennsylvania has a longer and more varied fall foliage season than any other state in the nation.
Both in-state and out-of-state visitors can find the best places to view fall foliage and track the locations of the peak colors throughout the state, beginning in late September.
Click here to read more about Pennsylvania’s fall tourism activities.
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