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Fighting Human Trafficking as a Community!
I am encouraged by the amazing community support shown by those who came out to educate themselves on human trafficking in rural Pennsylvania. We were privileged to host Wyoming County District Attorney Joe Peters and Lantern Rescue Founder Korrin Moon for a Wednesday evening panel discussion at Towanda High School in Bradford County, attracting nearly 100 attendees. Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday joined the panel Thursday evening at the Fireman’s Annex in Wellsboro, addressing a nearly full house of 150 participants.
It was a tough topic, with lots of heavy conversations. Our speakers dispelled the common misconceptions regarding human trafficking, highlighting how internet and social media platforms let predators into our homes to exploit our children. Online trafficking is a hidden crime that’s hard to spot, but I encourage parents and guardians to remain engaged with the kids in their lives, maintain open communication and educate them on online safety. My desire is that the conversations do not just end here, but as families we continue to have these hard conversations as we move forward.
Those in attendance were encouraged to actively participate in preventing the rapid increase in this crime within our community. We can do that by investing in children’s lives and being vigilant about hidden dangers. Reporting suspicious activity to law enforcement is vital as well. It will take community collaboration to ensure the safety of our children.
For those unable to attend, we will be sharing several segments of the sessions in the upcoming weeks to further help spread the word. In the meantime, full video of both sessions is available here (Towanda) and here (Wellsboro).
For more information on cyber safety, please check out Attorney General Dave Sunday’s Cyber Safety, What to Know brochure.
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Are You Wondering What it Takes to Start a Business?
If you are a high school student interested in learning about starting a business, or if you are just beginning a new business venture, I would like to invite you to an informative breakfast summit featuring local business leaders and educators. This event will provide answers to your questions and resources to help turn your ideas into a successful business.
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Is Your License Plate Hard to Read? Join Us Next Week for Help Replacing It!
Have you noticed your PA license plate fading or falling apart? Is it difficult to read? Those hard-to-read PA license plates could cost you a ticket of $100! We are offering you a simple way to have your plate replaced at no charge. Call 570-724-1390 or click here to register for your fastest drive-through option. Please be sure to have your driver’s license and registration handy when calling in to pre-register.
For additional information on PennDOT license plate reissuances, click here for frequently asked questions.
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Public Invited to Weigh in on Acquisition of Land
The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) is proposing to add property to eight State Game Lands, including property in Potter and Tioga counties. According to PGC officials, these properties meet land acquisition priorities by:
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Click here to view information about the impacted properties.
The Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners will vote on the proposed acquisitions on Saturday, April 12, at the agency’s Harrisburg headquarters.
The public is invited to send the Board of Commissioners questions or comments on the proposed acquisitions using the contact form at this link. You can also provide up to five minutes of comments by registering at the April 12 meeting. Registration begins at 7:45 a.m. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m.
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PGC Opens Shooting Range Grant Program
The Pennsylvania Game Commission’s Shooting Range Improvement Program is now accepting applications for shooting range projects.
The program seeks to provide funding to sportsmen clubs to develop new or unique projects that will positively impact Pennsylvania’s hunters and recreational shooters.
A maximum of $50,000 will be awarded per project. Eligible projects could include training, storage and clubhouse facilities; new construction, renovation, relocation; construction of backstops and safety berms; signage; lead remediation; and more.
Submissions are due to the Game Commission by June 1 with project selection by July 1. Click here for more information.
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Voter Registration Deadline May 5
Pennsylvanians who are not already registered to vote but wish to participate in the May 20 municipal primary election should be sure to register no later than Monday, May 5.
To be eligible to vote in the primary, you must be a citizen of the United States for at least one month before the election; a resident of the election district in which you register to vote for at least 30 days before the primary; and at least 18 years of age on or before the date of the primary.
Under state law, only voters registered as Republicans or Democrats may vote for candidates in the primary election.
Citizens may register to vote online here or visit your county voter registration office. Not sure of your registration status? Check it here.
Voters who prefer to vote by mail-in or absentee ballot have until May 13 to apply for the ballot and until 8 p.m. on May 20 to return it. For more information, click here.
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