but something as governor i ll address. that s why i ve put forth a plan to try and help pennsylvanians deal with rising costs. we put this forth a few months ago. making sure that we help seniors stay in their home by doubling what s known as the property tax rent rebate, giving them relief for household goods. getting rid of a whole bunch of nuisance taxes here in pennsylvania like the state cell phone tax which takes over $300 million out of the pockets of pennsylvanians, and give single driver a $250 immediate gas tax rebate to offset the pain at the pump. now, i ve called on the pennsylvania legislature to do this right now. they don t have to wait for me to be governor. they can and they, frankly, should provide relief to pennsylvanians right now. they re hurting. they deserve it. as governor i ll deliver it. you re understandably talking about what you would do in pennsylvania. would it help you and would you like president biden to come campaign with you? look, he s from pe
May is Wildfire Awareness Month, and state officials are encouraging Coloradans to get up to speed on prevention and emergency-exit strategies if evacuation notices are issued. Rocco Snart, the planning branch chief with the Colorado Division of Fire Prevention and Control, said it s never too early to prepare. Make a list of all the things you need to take with you, including a week s worth of prescription medicines. .
An official plan to expand broadband in Texas is due out June 15, after state officials traveled near and far to collect public comments on internet access and affordability. Tim Morstad, associate state director for AARP Texas, said the pandemic highlighted equal access to high-speed internet is critical and no longer a "nice-to-have" luxury. "We ve got to get access to high-speed internet, and we ve got to make sure it s affordable, and we ve got to make sure people have the skills to utilize it," Morstad outlined. " .
Groups advocating for older New Yorkers say a bill passed by the New York State Senate would help level the playing field for utility customers. Currently, when utilities go to the New York Public Service Commission to request a rate hike, they can apply to be reimbursed for items like expert witness fees and other costs associated with the proceedings. Bill Ferris, state legislative representative for AARP New York, said the legislation would give the same option to groups of ratepayers or nonprofits challenging rate increases. .
Pennsylvania lawmakers and community leaders gathered in Montgomery County Wednesday, urging the General Assembly to use $204 million in unspent American Rescue Plan funds to help older adults through property tax and rent rebates. Pennsylvania s Property Tax Rent Rebate Program has delivered more than $7 billion to older adults and people with disabilities for more than 50 years. Rep. .