Solomon's words for the wise: Capitol Update

Friday, January 22, 2016

Capitol Update

Capitol Update

Friday, January 22, 2016

The latest news from the State Capitol

Discussing the Future of Denton Hill State Park
It was great to see so many people come out to an open house hosted by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources this week to discuss the future of Denton Hill State Park.

The feasibility study conducted over the last several months simply reinforces what many of us already know. Denton Hill is a great asset to our area and it has substantial support across the community and the region.

I am hopeful that, as officials move forward with a master plan, we can get funding released to make the necessary improvements. As I stated at the meeting last night, our state land generates a great deal of money for the Commonwealth through oil, gas and timber development. It’s reasonable to expect some of that money come back here and be invested in our state park.

Ceremony to Recognize Cold War-Era Veterans

Over the years, I have had the honor of hosting events to recognize groups of veterans who served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam.

At a ceremony this spring, I will recognize Cold War-era veterans who served between Sept. 2, 1945, and Dec. 26, 1991.

To participate in the event, please register by calling my offices in Bradford (814-362-4400), Coudersport (814-274-9769) or Kane (814-837-0880), or go online at www.RepCauser.com. Everyone who registers will be contacted with information about the ceremony when it is scheduled.

The event is open to all veterans residing in the 67th Legislative District, which includes Cameron, McKean and Potter counties, as well as their family members.

To veterans who served in the Persian Gulf conflict or subsequent operations, please know that I wish to recognize your service as well and will plan to do so at a future event.

Reminder: Veterans Service Officer in Coudersport
A veterans field service officer with the American Legion will be available to assist veterans at my Coudersport office (107 S. Main St.) on Thursday, Jan. 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Assistance with services such as compensation, education, pension, health care and death benefits is available by appointment only. To schedule, please call the office at 814-274-9769. Veterans need not be a member of the American Legion to use the service.

For additional service hours scheduled at my offices in Bradford, Coudersport and Kane, click here.

PennDOT Assistance, Senior Benefit Information and More Available at Legislative Offices

To best serve you and maintain open lines of communication, I operate three full-time district offices in Bradford, Coudersport and Kane, and host office hours periodically in Emporium and Port Allegany.

My staff and I are ready to help answer your questions about state government issues, as well as to provide information and applications for a variety of state programs. Office services include:

•   Driver’s license and vehicle registration applications and renewals.
•   Assistance with PennDOT paperwork (lost cards, changes, corrections, special registration plates, vanity plates, and temporary placards for persons with physical disabilities).
•   Information and applications for senior citizen benefit programs, including Property Tax/Rent Rebate and PACE/PACENET prescription drug programs.
•   Information and applications for the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
•   Help with securing birth and death certificates (photo identification required).
•   Information about legislation.
•   Assistance with resolving matters relating to state agencies, such as Veterans Affairs, Human Services, Labor and Industry, Insurance, Environmental Protection or Conservation and Natural Resources.