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Today, I was honored to be nominated by my colleag

Today, I was honored to be nominated by my colleagues to serve as the #PASenate President Pro Tempore for the 2021-2022 legislative session.

It’s the honor of a lifetime.

I have been involved in this institution in one way or another since 1977. Reaching the position of President Pro Tempore is something I never dreamed of as a young kid watching my father, but something I’m very excited to take on.

In the new position, I will be responsible for appointing the chairpersons and members of the standing committees of the Senate. I begin serving in my new role on December 1 and have big shoes to fill current President Pro Tempore Joe Scarnati retires.

It was also an honor to be a part of the leadership team that will include the first woman ever to be elected to as Majority Leader in the Senate and the General Assembly. I’m looking forward to serving with Senator Kim Ward as we move Pennsylvania forward.

https://www.senatorcorman.com/2020/11/12/senate-republicans-elect-leadership-team-for-new-session-2/

Did you request a mail-in ballot but not receive i

Did you request a mail-in ballot but not receive it? You can still vote on Election Day at your poll by using a provisional ballot. #2020Election
https://www.votespa.com/Voting-in-PA/Pages/Mail-and-Absentee-Ballot.aspx#faqs #electionday

Tune in to tonight’s season premier of @60Minut

Tune in to tonight’s season premier of @60Minutes where the topics include #PA election reforms. I sat down with Bill Whitaker to talk about our efforts to work in a bipartisan fashion to ensure everyone has the opportunity to vote and confidence in the system - that includes votes being counted timely. It doesn’t matter how ballots are cast if the results are in question.

We are entrenched in one of the most contentious election cycles in modern U.S. history. In fall 2019, the most significant election reforms in 80 years were passed by the General Assembly and signed into law.

In advancing that package of election modernizations, we worked to preserve the integrity of the ballot box, while at the same time, making it easier to cast a ballot. The first election after these massive changes took place in the midst of a global pandemic. For the first time in history, more people voted by mail in Pennsylvania than in person, which resulted in ballot-counting delays.

The experience in the primary pointed to the need for changes to how ballots are cast, secured and counted in order to receive timely and reliable results. The responsibility to ensure that trust in the election process lies solely within the legislative process.

Just as in the fall, the only way this works is if we get the majority of the House and Senate as well as the signature of the Governor. While that agreement has been elusive under the cloud of this contentious election, we were still working to fulfill our constitutional mandate for elections.

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The ability of children to safely play fall sports

The ability of children to safely play fall sports should be a parent/student decision. All parents should have the right to choose if their children should play under the safety provisions outlined by the PIAA.

I attended the #letthemplaypa rally in Harrisburg to encourage the PIAA to stay the course and allow the decision on whether to have fall sports seasons to rest with the school districts and the parents of the athletes. Time and time again, I have heard from our constituents about the important and essential role school activities and sports play in children’s health and well-being.

We have seen throughout the summer and in other states that the possibility exists for the safe return of sports in order to help our children achieve a much-needed sense of normalcy in such difficult times. I continue to urge the PIAA to remain committed to their work toward a safe return to play.

Under a newly enacted law, Governor Wolf and futur

Under a newly enacted law, Governor Wolf and future governors are prohibited from directing a state agency to ignore citizen requests for government records during an emergency declaration. The measure received unanimous General Assembly approval but was opposed by the governor, who allowed it to become law without his signature. https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billInfo/billInfo.cfm?sYear=2019&sInd=0&body=H&type=B&bn=2463

For the first time in my career in the state Senat

For the first time in my career in the state Senate, I am officially chairing the rostrum.

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#PAFire 🚒, #PAEMS 🚑 & rescue companies🚨 that lost fundraising opportunities during #COVID19 can register for grants to help cover operational expenses, including apparatus repairs, sanitizing, PPE, utilities & insurance. Registration open until Aug. 7.
https://www.osfc.pa.gov/GrantsandLoans/Pages/COVID-19-Fire-Rescue-EMS-Grant.aspx

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Happy Father’s Day to all those who play that im

Happy Father’s Day to all those who play that important role in shaping the lives of children, building our future. Special thoughts to all those who are missing their dads - today and everyday.

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Thank you to Bellefonte’s own Actuated Medical for hosting me this morning. After a tour of their facilities, I was able to talk with Maureen Mulvihill, President/CEO, about their quick work in meeting needs to provide personal protective equipment during COVID-19. Actuated Medical had been developing medical and preclinical devices that improve patient outcomes and furthers research initiatives. When it became apparent that additional equipment would be needed, Maureen and her team developed a unique face shield than can be used on multiple occasions for a wide range of people in many settings including first responders, schools, and manufacturing. In order to meet this demand, Actuated Medical brought in additional employees who were otherwise temporarily laid-off due to COVID-19 closures. It is amazing to see our local businesses meeting needs to provide such items on the domestic market.

Normally in the spring, I would be holding in-pers

Normally in the spring, I would be holding in-person town hall meetings in every corner of the district. These town halls allow me to meet and talk with many of you about the issues that matter to you. Unfortunately, this spring has been anything but normal. I won’t let COVID-19 keep us from connecting. So I’ve been hosting a series of telephone town hall meetings.

I will host another telephone town hall to talk with you at 2 p.m. Wednesday June 17, 2020. This time instead of limiting the call of COVID-19 issues, I hope to hear from you about a variety of about issues that concern you. Because the vast majority of the calls coming into my office still are people struggling with the unemployment system, I will be joined by an unemployment compensation expert.

Residents will receive a phone call on their landlines. Residents who want to receive a call on their cell phone should go to www.senatorcorman.com/tele-town-hall. A live audio stream of the event also will be available at that link.
I look forward to talking with you on the call.

The next edition of my email update can be found h

The next edition of my email update can be found here:
senatorcorman.com/enews/covid-19….
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It is primary Election Day in PA. Don’t forget t

It is primary Election Day in PA. Don’t forget to vote!

The Governor issuing new real estate guidelines – just a few hours after vetoing a bipartisan bill that would have done the same – is an incredible act of arrogance and hubris.

Pennsylvanians who have an expired Unemployment Co

Pennsylvanians who have an expired Unemployment Compensation claim or have exhausted their benefits under an existing claim can receive an additional 13 weeks of payments through the new Pandemic Emergency Unemployment Compensation program. Details here:
uc.pa.gov/unemployment-b…

Reminder: Unemployment Compensation applicants den

Reminder: Unemployment Compensation applicants denied benefits have more time to appeal if they believe the @PALaborIndustry was incorrect. Due to delays created by #COVID19, appeals can be filed indefinitely for determinations issued during the pandemic.

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