2025 Senior Expo – Success!
This week, I was proud to host my annual Senior Expo, a favorite event of mine each year. With free admission, door prizes, health screenings, and a wide range of exhibitors, this event truly offers something for everyone.
We welcomed hundreds of attendees and featured more than 90 vendors, including representatives from state and federal agencies and non-profit organizations, all ready to assist with resources and services tailored to seniors and their families.
A huge thank you goes to Pocono Mountain School District for your exceptional work year after year, Bill’s ShopRite for the donuts, Pete Begley for providing great music, every vendor who participated, and of course, my staff for your hard work in making this event such a success.
Looking forward to next year!
Scenes from the 40th District
This week’s photo winner comes courtesy of Alex, who took this gorgeous photo of the Historic Dansbury Depot in East Stroudsburg. Alex’s photo has been shared on my social media and posted to the 40th Senatorial District Photo Gallery.
Interested in showcasing your photography skills?
I am inviting residents of the 40th Senatorial District to share their photography and help capture the beauty and character of our community. Whether it’s a stunning landscape, a lively community event, or a cherished historical landmark, I encourage you to submit photos that highlight the unique aspects of our district, which includes parts of Lackawanna and Wayne counties, and all of Monroe County.
Click here to submit your work and learn more.
New law Protects Users of Virtual Currency
We passed a new law to protect the increasing number of Pennsylvanians using virtual currency, such as Bitcoin.
Act 7 of 2025 requires transmission of virtual currency to be treated similar to money transmission under state law. As more citizens use virtual currencies, the criminal element has increasingly focused on using this platform to evade prosecution.
Pennsylvania will join 26 other states regulating virtual currency under their money transmitter acts so individuals can engage with virtual currencies at their own discretion with consumer safeguards in place.
Bill to Expand Body Camera Use for Law Enforcement Passes Senate
To boost safety and accountability, the Senate passed legislation to expand the use of body-worn cameras to additional law enforcement personnel. The measure was sent to the House of Representatives for consideration.
Senate Bill 520 authorizes the use of body cameras by special agents with the Office of Attorney General, rangers with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and officers and deputies with the Pennsylvania Game Commission and Fish and Boat Commission.
The bill also modernizes the legal framework for body camera usage to ensure consistency in how footage is recorded and managed, regardless of the department using it.
Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with PA Creameries
With nearly 5,000 dairy farms, Pennsylvania ranks third nationally in ice cream production. You can make your summer sweeter by visiting PA creameries through Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail.
The trail connects dairy farm families and ice cream lovers at 52 destinations statewide. Travelers can plan their adventures, learn about participating creameries and accumulate redeemable points by visiting trail stops and making purchases. Find a list of participating creameries, their features and sign-up information here.
Hawley Senior Picnic!
Had a wonderful time at the senior picnic in Hawley, hosted by the Wayne County Area Agency on Aging! It was great to connect with members of our community and enjoy a beautiful day together. Thank you to the Agency for all you do to support and celebrate our seniors.
Congratulations, Trent Carollo!
I had the privilege of honoring and congratulating Trent Carollo of Troop 83 on achieving the impressive rank of Eagle Scout!
Earning the rank of Eagle is no small feat. It represents years of hard work, leadership, service, and dedication to the values of the Boy Scouts of America. Trent’s accomplishments speak to his character and the strong foundation he’s built for his future.
Honoring 120 Years of Service at Blue Ridge Hook & Ladder
Last weekend, I joined the Blue Ridge Hook & Ladder Volunteer Fire Department to celebrate an incredible milestone — 120 years of dedicated service to our community.
It was a truly special event, filled with pride and tradition. The department did a phenomenal job showcasing its rich history, with powerful photos highlighting past firefighters, equipment, and fire trucks that tell the story of their legacy.
I was also honored to recognize Chief Leon Clapper for his remarkable 35 years of leadership and service to this exceptional team. His commitment is a shining example of what it means to serve with heart, strength, and integrity.
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