News & Events From State Representative Greg Scott
Hi neighbor!
Welcome to this week’s edition of “Get Updated with Greg”!
Will you be joining me for the Senior Sweet – Heart Health Fair & Dance tomorrow? Put a little love in your step with a morning of dancing and health resources!
Tomorrow, we will be at Montco – SAAC – Norristown, 536 George St., from 10:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.! This event is open to everyone, including caregivers and community members who want to support senior well-being.
To RSVP call my district office at 484-685-3494 or email at [email protected].
March Satellite Office Hours
Join my office for our March Satellite Office Hours, where we will be offering Free Tax Preparation—Appointments provided by CADCOM through the VITA Program.
Take advantage of free tax preparation services through the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program! Our trained professionals are here to help eligible individuals and families file their taxes accurately and efficiently.
Limited spots available – Register early to secure your appointment! Claim your spot here
Eligibility:
-Families earning less than $56,000 per year
-Small business owners with less than $5,000 in expenses
What to Bring:
-All tax-related documents (W-2s, 1099s, 1098s, 1095s, etc.)
-Photo ID (driver’s license, state ID, or passport)
-Bank account & routing number (for direct deposit)
Don’t miss this opportunity to get your taxes done for free!
As always, you can also follow me on socials, Facebook, Instagram, and X (previously Twitter), to keep up to date on when I post legislative, community, PennDOT, and weather updates. Please feel free to pass this update along to friends throughout our community, so they can keep in touch, too.
Warmest regards,
Greg Scott
What’s going on in Harrisburg?
Last week I had a packed schedule in Harrisburg. We began budget hearings in Harrisburg, which play a huge role in guiding us as we begin working on the 2025-2026 state budget.
I also attended policy hearings on important issues for our community, including protecting our schools from lead. Schools should be centers of learning – safe environments where young people can grow, thrive, and prepare for their futures. They should never be places where families have to worry about the safety of their drinking water due to outdated lead pipes contaminating the supply.
In 2022, more than 7,000 children in Pennsylvania were found to have elevated blood lead levels. This alarming statistic should serve as a wake-up call and a demand for action.
Over the past several years, we have invested millions of dollars in upgrading aging school infrastructure and addressing hazards like lead contamination. These efforts are making a difference, and we remain committed to ensuring that every student has access to a safe and healthy learning environment in the years to come.
Today in the Policy Committee, we discussed the use of AI and how it affects schools and the educational environment. AI, is increasingly becoming a concern for not just adults, but our middle and high school students.
AI technology can easily be misused, and explicit images can be created without consent. These images are referred to as “deepfakes” and can be used to harass and bully students.
We should be protecting not only our students and holding those who use artificial intelligence accountable. AI can be an amazing tool, but it can also be a dangerous weapon.
Black History Month is still going strong!
Back in the district we are still proudly celebrating Black History Month. On Sunday I was at Mt. Zion AME Church for an awesome Black History Month Segment!
On Saturday i was that the Greater Plymouth Community Center for a Black Heritage Day Celebration where we discussed Black labor history and its impact on the economy.
I also had the honor of celebrating Black History Month alongside Mayor of Conshohocken Yaniv Aronson and Conshohocken Borough Council Members. We presented citations in recognition of Black History to Pastor Bertha Johnson of The Historic St. John A.M.E. Church.
Homebuyer Workshop
Are you dreaming of owning your own home? Join us for the 2025 Virtual First-Time Homebuyer Workshop on Saturday, March 1, 2025, at 11:00 AM to learn about the home-buying process, including mortgage options, credit scores, budgeting, and more.
Workshop Details:
Date: Saturday, March 1, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM
Location: Virtual – Register here!
This workshop will be hosted by industry professionals:
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- Zenia Pearson – Licensed Realtor, Coldwell Banker Realty
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- Qiana Montgomery – Branch Manager, Mutual Mortgage
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- Deniesha L. Scott – Financial Educator, Founder of Money Elevation LLC
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PA House Scholarship and Fellowship Program Now Open!
The PA House of Representatives Scholarship Program is now open for applications. The award includes the value of one semester of tuition at the State System of Higher Education for each of four years. Please see the eligibility requirements above. You can learn more here.
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship Program is based in the state Capitol in Harrisburg and gives participants a chance to work on committees or in House leadership offices, draft and present their own legislation, attend meet-and-greets with public officials and staff, tour historic places, and more. Fellows receive a biweekly stipend, and credits are set by the academic institutions. To qualify, applicants must be:
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- a college junior or senior, graduate student, or law school student.
- enrolled in a PA college/university (or a Pennsylvania resident enrolled in an out-of-state institution).
- pursuing any major with a GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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Visit this page to learn more.
State Services
2025 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Open!
Eligible seniors and residents with a disability: you can now apply for a rebate on property taxes or rent you paid in 2024!
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program benefits income-eligible seniors 65 or older, widows or widowers 50 or older, and residents with a disability 18 or older. The program has been expanded to provide larger rebates and a higher qualifying income threshold. (The limit is now $46,520 for both homeowners and renters, and half of Social Security income is excluded for income calculation purposes.)
Please remember that my office can help you apply!
LIHEAP Application Reminder
I want to share a reminder that the 2024-25 LIHEAP application session is currently open through April 4, 2025. If you need help heating your home this winter, please visit the website below to learn more about the program and apply!
Request a Review of Denied Health Insurance Claims
If you believe your health insurer wrongly denied a claim, the Pennsylvania Insurance Department may be able to help.
Pennsylvania consumers with commercial health insurance can now ask for a review of denied health insurance claims. The Independent External Review allows you to share why your request should be covered. If the independent review organization decides the care should be covered, the consumer’s health insurer must cover the care.
For more information, email or call me or click here.
SEPTA Senior Key Cards and Card Renewals
We can renew your SEPTA Senior Key Card at my office if it has expired or will expire in the upcoming month. Please stop by my district office or any of the satellite locations to renew your card before it expires. You also can call to schedule an appointment.
In addition, my office can process applications and take photos for new SEPTA Senior Key ID Cards, which grant free rides on all SEPTA Regional Rail and transit routes inside Pennsylvania to seniors 65 or over. Simply come into one of my offices with a form of identification bearing your date of birth, such as a birth certificate, U.S. passport, or driver’s license issued in Pennsylvania. After we quickly snap a photo and enter your information into SEPTA’s online system, SEPTA will ship your new card to you directly.
Click here for my office locations.