PA State Rep. Milou Mackenzie

I was happy to welcome two of my constituents, Jessica and Deron Neumann, to my Harrisburg office. They were visiting the Capitol to advocate for continued funding for citizens of the Commonwealth who live daily with very serious blood-related health issues.

It was also very nice to meet with two of their friends who come from a different part of the state, but also shared with me how important state funding has been for them and has saved and preserved their lives and the lives of their loved ones for many years.

Lehigh Valley Hospital is just one location in Pennsylvania that is actively providing life-saving care to people with all types of blood-related life-threatening conditions.

I am pleased to announce Lehigh, Montgomery and Northampton counties will receive a combined $1.6 million in natural gas impact fee funding through Pennsylvania’s Act 13 program for the 2025 reporting year.

Montgomery County will receive $893,637, Lehigh County will receive $391,992 and Northampton County will receive $328,2960 through the Act 13 impact fee program, which distributes fees generated by natural gas development to local communities.

This funding continues to provide meaningful support for our communities. These resources help improve infrastructure, support environmental initiatives and enhance quality of life for residents across the region.

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced the statewide distribution of $243.8 million collected from natural gas producers under Act 13 of 2012, which directs revenue to counties, municipalities and state programs for infrastructure improvements, environmental initiatives and other community priorities.

Learn more here: https://www.repmiloumackenziepa.com/News/38132/Press-Releases/Mackenzie-Announces--1-6-Million-in-Act-13-Funding-for-Lehigh--Montgomery-and-Northampton-Counties

I was honored to attend Good Shepherd's annual Gala in the Garden Event.

I was pleased to catch up with two wonderful Good Shepherd employees. Pictured with me are Jane Korpics, Manager of Case Management, and Terry O’Neil, Chief Information Officer.

It was a beautiful day in Salisbury Township when Senator Nick Miller and I joined with friends, staff and supporters of the Girl Scouts of Eastern Pennsylvania at a ribbon cutting ceremony for Camp Mountain House.

Senator Miller and I advocated for and happily delivered state grants totaling $250,000 for a major modernization project at the camp. Showers, bathrooms, bunk rooms, a kitchen and bright new activity spaces were unveiled at the newly renovated building at the top of the camp.

As a former Girl Scout myself, I know that the Girl Scout organization does a wonderful job preparing the girls and young women of today to be the great leaders and good citizens of tomorrow!

A terrific group of fantastic Lehigh Valley Realtors were in Harrisburg recently speaking to me about the housing market in our area.

These hardworking men and women continue to diligently provide valuable assistance to everyone who is buying or selling a home.

Their wisdom and knowledge are extremely helpful to anyone who is making what is most likely the biggest investment of their lifetime, and hopefully, they are helping them achieve their American dream!

Sunday, June 14, commemorates the adoption of the United States flag. Since a 1916 proclamation by President Woodrow Wilson, this date has been marked as “Flag Day.” Congressional legislation designating that date as national Flag Day was signed into law by President Harry Truman in 1949.

From 13 stars to 50, the American flag has been a symbol of freedom and liberty throughout the world. To learn more about the history of the American flag, click here: https://www.loc.gov/item/today-in-history/june-14

To learn more about how to treat the flag and how to display it, read the United States Flag Code here: https://www.legion.org/advocacy/flag-advocacy/flag-code

I was proud to stand with Judy Bieberfeld, just one example of what an amazing woman veteran is like!

So many fantastic women have served our nation through so many years. We can never be grateful enough for their service! My late mother-in-law, Regina Brown, was a woman veteran who served as a WAC in WWII.

Heartfelt thanks go out to all of them on Women’s Veterans Day!

Representatives from the Pennsylvania Apartment Association came to my Harrisburg office recently to discuss the many issues that impact renters, landlords and developers across the Commonwealth.

As a member of the House Housing and Community Development Committee, I appreciate all information that pertains to housing opportunities across the state.

It was very nice meeting with the Direct Homecare Providers advocates who visited me in my Harrisburg office.

They are providing excellent services and helping many people to remain in their own homes while receiving the care that they need.

A great group of physical therapy students from DeSales University visited me in Harrisburg to discuss some pending legislation.

Their program director, Ethan Hood, Doctor of Physical Therapy, accompanied them as they enjoyed taking in the sights at the Capitol.