PA State Rep. Eric Weaknecht

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity is reminding farmers and first responders to submit their Liquid Fuels Tax applications by Sept. 30 for eligible purchases of unleaded gasoline and on-road, clear diesel used for machinery and vehicle operations.

Treasury’s Board of Finance and Revenue (BF&R) sent applications to eligible organizations – including farming operations, volunteer fire companies, ambulance providers and rescue squads incorporated as nonprofits.

Electronic applications and supporting documents, which are preferred, must be received by Sept. 30, and mailed applications and documents must be postmarked by that date.

To request a form or to file electronically, claimants can send completed forms and required documents to [email protected]. Forms can also be uploaded directly on Treasury’s website, patreasury.gov/bfr. Treasury’s BF&R can also be reached by calling 717-787-6534.

I recently joined 84 fellow House colleagues in outlining significant concerns about the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s (DOH) proposed governance on communicable and noncommunicable diseases.

If enacted, the 502-page document would establish unprecedented bureaucratic control and threaten each Pennsylvanian’s constitutional liberties, medical privacy and parental rights. Protecting public health and keeping our communities safe is something we must take seriously. However, it should never come at the expense of our fundamental rights and freedoms.

You can view the entire letter by visiting https://bit.ly/4hGKoPX.

Thank you to everyone who came out to last night's community concerns meeting to discuss Route 183! It was an informative evening.

A big thanks to the Berks County Planning Commission, Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bern Township Police Department and local municipality representatives for taking the time to attend and share.

The Center for Dairy Excellence is now accepting applications for the Dairy Decisions Consultants (DDC) Grant Program and the Transition/Transformation Team Grant Program for the 2026-27 program year.

Dairy producers can utilize the grants to work one-on-one with professional consultants in one of seven strategic areas of business or form an advisory team to help create a transition plan or major business transformation plan.

Leveraging funds provided through the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and PA Dairymen’s Association, the grant program is now open with limited grants available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Farmers must complete an application and submit the required $100 application fee to participate in each program. Visit www.centerfordairyexcellence.org/grants to learn more and apply online.

Contact Melissa Anderson at 717-788-0296 or [email protected] with questions about which grant might be the best fit for your operation.

🚨 Reminder 🚨
Join me tonight to discuss your concerns about PA Route 183. Details on how to RSVP are included below.

Join me for a public meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 22, to address community concerns regarding Pennsylvania Route 183. Representatives from the Berks County Planning Commission, Pennsylvania State Police, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Bern Township Police Department and local municipalities will be available to hear residents’ concerns and answer questions.

The meeting will be held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Reading Regional Airport, 24 Liberator Way, Reading. RSVPs are required. Residents interested in attending should call my district office at 610-378-4407 or email [email protected] to RSVP.

The 2026 General Election is coming up on Tuesday, Nov. 3. If you are not already registered to vote, the deadline to do so is Monday, Oct. 19. You may register in person at your county elections office, by mail or by visiting the state’s online voter registration website.

The last day to apply for a mail-in or civilian absentee ballot is Tuesday, Oct. 27. Completed ballots must be returned by 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 3.

For more information about voting in the Commonwealth, including how to check your registration and voting location, visit www.vote.pa.gov.

It was an honor to attend the sixth annual Pennsylvania March for Life in Harrisburg today. What a great turnout!

My latest e-news update is now out!
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September is National Preparedness Month, and this year’s theme, “Americans Stand Ready,” highlights preparedness as a civic responsibility and patriotic duty.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Ready Campaign offers these simple, affordable steps to help you stand ready:

• Be in the know. Make sure you know where to get information when you need it most. Sign up for your community’s warning system and download the FEMA App to get emergency safety alerts and resources.
• Make a plan to keep you and your family, including pets, safe and prepared. The plan should include emergency contact information, emergency meeting places and medical information.
• Build a kit with the essential items your family needs to stay safe and comfortable if something happens.
• Be there for your community. From volunteering in your community to learning skills like first aid and CPR, you can take steps to prepare for disasters and keep your family safe and make your neighborhood and community more resilient.

Learn more at Ready.gov/stand-ready.

I'm proud to announce that Senator Gebhard and I were able to secure more than $50,000 in Local Share Account (LSA) grants for North Heidelberg Township.

The following project received funding from the state:

• North Heidelberg Township- $57,924 to purchase a new skid. The equipment will replace a 50 year old grader that is limited to basic grading and too large for routine tasks. The skid loader will allow the township to complete a wide range of maintenance activities with one machine, including removing trees and storm debris, picking up brushes, cleaning gutters and ditches, installing pipes and plowing snow.

Local Share Account grants are funded through gaming revenues and are used to support economic development, community improvement and other projects that enhance quality of life for Pennsylvania residents.

Read our full statement at repweaknecht.com.