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LISTENING TOUR ACROSS THE 15TH SENATORIAL DISTRICTMy staff and I have started 2025 on a listening tour visiting each of the 20 municipalities and 7 school districts. We’ve learned a lot through conversations with council members, commissioners, and borough and township managers. We are serious about serving Senate District 15 and these visits will help inform our work and prepare us to best serve our constituents.
BUDGET ADDRESS
Last Tuesday, Governor Shapiro delivered the third budget address of his term, laying out a proposal that makes continued investments in our children and schools, cuts costs for working families, and creates more economic opportunities for all Pennsylvanians. There is a lot to like in this budget, and there are also areas where I am going to keep pushing for Pennsylvania to do better. I wanted to share some of the highlights:
DOES THE STATE OWE YOU MONEY?1 in 10 Pennsylvanians has unclaimed property, and the average claim is about $1,600! To see if you have unclaimed property; you can search on the Treasury website. 2025 PROPERTY TAX/RENT REBATE APPLICATION PERIOD NOW OPEN
The 2025 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Period is now open and accepting application for rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2024: Find out more here. Thanks to program changes made in 2023, more people are eligible, with income limits adjusted to keep pace with Social Security cost-of-living adjustments. The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program has made it easier for seniors in Chester County to stay in their homes and afford groceries, medicine, and so much more. The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians ages 65 and older, widows and widowers ages 50 and older, and people with disabilities age 18 and older. Please call my office to find out if you’re eligible and get assistance applying for your rebate. We’d be glad to answer any questions and set up an appointment to help you complete your application online. For those who prefer to file by mail, paper applications will be available in my office soon, and we will update here when they come in. VITA – FREE TAX PREPARATION FOR LOW INCOME EARNERSThrough United Way of the Capital Region, qualifying people living in Dauphin, Cumberland, and Perry Counties can get free federal and state tax preparation online and by appointment. Volunteers trained by the Internal Revenue Service offer assistance with filing basic income tax returns (Forms 1040EZ, 1040 or 1040A.) To find out more information, visit their website. LIHEAP APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE
The application process for the annual Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now open! LIHEAP provides help with home heating bills so that Pennsylvanians can stay warm and safe during the winter months. Assistance is available for both renters and homeowners. Cash grants from the LIHEAP Program are now available! You can receive from $200 to $1,000 based on your household size, income, and fuel type. Renters and homeowners are eligible. For eligibility requirements and information on how to apply visit: REAL ID REQUIRED IN MAYBeginning May 7, you will need a state-issued REAL ID-compliant license or identification card, or another acceptable form of ID (such as a U.S. Passport), to fly within the United States. You can get a REAL ID now or when you renew your driver's license. Learn more about REAL ID here.
My staff and I are here to help make state government work better for you. You can also find regular updates on Facebook, Instagram, and X. We look forward to sharing details about our new district office location once they are finalized, stay tuned for updates! As always, for assistance with the above programs or any other state-related services, please don’t hesitate to email or contact our Capitol office at (717) 787-6801. Sincerely,
Patty Kim State Senator, 15th District |
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