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Bartolotta to Host Identity Theft Prevention Event on June 14

May 27, 2025

Bartolotta to Host Identity Theft Prevention Event on June 14

To help residents fight rampant identity theft, Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) is hosting a free Identity Theft Prevention Event on Saturday, June 14, from 9:30-11:30 a.m. in the Fort Cherry High School Gymnasium parking lot, 110 Fort Cherry Road, McDonald. [Read More]

E-news Updates – May 24, 2025

May 24, 2025

E-news Updates – May 24, 2025

In this Update: $1 Million in State Grants to Harness Solar Energy Investing $250,000 in Washington County Project Focus on the 46th Senate Votes to Improve Communication About School Safety Issues Grants Available for Firefighting Equipment and Training PA Offers Free Motorcycle Training Rite Aid Customers Can Redeem Gift Cards Until June 6 Remembering the […] [Read More]

Bartolotta Announces $1 Million in State Grants to Harness Solar Energy

May 20, 2025

Bartolotta Announces $1 Million in State Grants to Harness Solar Energy

Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) announced today that three school districts, a career and technology center and an intermediate unit in the region have been awarded state grants for solar energy projects. [Read More]

E-news Updates – May 17, 2025

May 17, 2025

E-news Updates – May 17, 2025

In this Update: $50,000 Grant for Greene County Senior Center Harrisburg Happenings Focus on the 46th Free Career Kick-Start Event for Women Senate Votes to Help Fire and EMS Departments Bill Ensuring Sportsmen’s Rights are Protected Receives Senate Support New Sextortion Scam Blackmails Children Win Money for Your Child’s Education Election Day is Tuesday, May […] [Read More]

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May 26

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🇺🇸 LOTS of 📸 from today’s Canonsburg/Houston/Strabane Veteran’s Council Memorial Day Parade and Services. I’m incredibly honored to offer a few words during the Mothers of Democracy Program at the Veteran’s Statue before the parade and also during the Oak Spring Cemetery Program at the conclusion of the parade.

I’m always in awe of the work that goes into planning today’s events. Tip of my cap to everyone involved for executing such a wonderful ceremony to remember our fallen heroes on Memorial Day.

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May 25

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🇺🇸 I am always honored and grateful to participate in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies Memorial Day Ceremony. It is a moving tribute to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our great nation.

It was wonderful to see Vietnam Veteran and 4x Super Bowl Champion, Rocky Bleier, deliver the keynote address. It was also great to see my good friend, Major General John Pippy, represent the Governor’s office.

A very special thank you to all the volunteers who always help put out chairs and setup the stage so this wonderful ceremony can happen. And thank you to Edward Hajduk, Cemetery Director, for your dedication to this event.

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May 25

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🇺🇸 I was honored to be invited by the local chapter of 𝗦𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘃𝗶𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝗿 (Camp No. 120 from Washington County) to participate in a remembrance ceremony at the gravesite of a Union Soldier in West Union Cemetery. I met Sonny, whose ancestor was being honored by the group - Mr. John Iams served in the famous “Ringgold Battalion,” a part of the 22nd Pennsylvania Regiment of Cavalry. He enlisted at 41-years-old and served from 1862-1865, living out the rest of his life as a civilian.

This Congressionally chartered organization’s members all have ancestors who fought to save the Union during the Civil War. They are dedicated to preserving the history and legacy of these veterans, and yesterday they held a wonderful ceremony that included the Pledge of Allegiance, a blessing, traditional music from the time period, and placing of a musket, sword, evergreen leaf, and wreaths. They allowed me to say a few words as well.

A very special Thank You to Mr. Fredric Bender, the Camp’s Recruiting Officer, for personally inviting me to attend. I’m so glad that I did. If you want to learn more about Camp No. 120, you can visit their Facebook group here: tinyurl.com/38ke98jk

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May 24

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May is #MentalHealthAwarenessMonth, and the local chapter of NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) held their 12th annual walk in Canonsburg Town Park. I've made sure to be there and support this important cause each and every year.

NAMI works to educate, support, advocate, listen and lead to improve the lives of people with mental illness and their loved ones.

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May 22

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This week I met with my good friend, Ed Picchiarini, CEO of Arc Human Services located in Canonsburg. Arc is making a difference everyday by serving people of all ages with intellectual and developmental disabilities and mental health challenges. Ed shared an exciting update on their "Smart Living Home" that features everyday technology that helps people live more independently. I look forward to my tour so we can show it off!

I want to take this opportunity to say Thank You to Mr. Picchiarini and the entire team at Arc for making a difference in the lives of those you work with – it is inspiring.

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May 19

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There was reason to be excited today in the Mon Valley as Lt. Governor Austin Davis and Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Acting Secretary Jessica Shirley announced a $250,000 investment through the PA SITES Program (PA Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites) to begin a reclamation project of an old coal mine just off of Route 43 in Monongahela. The 542-acre site has potential to be an industrial park or become home to businesses that create jobs for our region. The investment was delivered as a planning grant to the Mon Valley Alliance who will conduct a feasibility study of the land.

This is all about jobs, about moving forward - about moving Washington County forward. Let’s take advantage of the locations we have right now and give them new life. Let’s put the micro grids here, let’s bring AI, data centers, and industry manufacturing right here in our region.

I am proud to be part of this cooperative effort between CEO Jamie Colecchi (Mon Valley Alliance), the Washington County Board of Commissioners Nick Sherman, Larry Maggi, Electra Janis, and PA State Rep. Tim O’Neal.
Also a huge thank you to Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger and Johnna Pro (our local hero). Last but not least, the Mon Valley Alliance team for hosting and organizing this event along with the Office of the Lieutenant Governor.

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May 14

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🩰 Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre artists Colin McCaslin and Tommie Lin Kesten held a wonderful performance in the State Capitol Complex yesterday during Arts Advocacy Day! Thank you so much for visiting me and my staff in the office. I am a strong supporter of the arts and sit on the Pittsburgh Ballet Board of Trustees.

The 📸 of the performance is courtesy of the Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre.

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May 13

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⛏👑 The Pennsylvania Bituminous Coal Queen Pageant has been an annual tradition for 69 years in Carmichaels, Greene County, and is hosted by The King Coal Association to cap off the week-long King Coal Show celebration.

The 2024 PA Bituminous Coal Queen is Ava Smith, an honor roll student at Carmichaels Area School District and captain of the varsity cheerleading squad and the cross country team. Ava has a deep personal connection to the coal industry as her great-great-grandfather worked in the Yatesboro Coal Mine in the 1920s, and her father, Jeremy, has devoted over 20 years to coal mining. Congratulations on your achievement, Ava!

Many thanks to pageant directors Lisa Allison and Jean Hockenberry for their continued dedication to running this amazing program. It was also wonderful to meet Ava’s mother, Deana, who accompanied her on the trip! Pictured with me on the Senate floor (L-R) is Lisa Allison, Jean Hockenberry, Ava Smith, and Deana Smith.

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May 12

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🖤💙🖤 I ask that you join me in giving a heartfelt THANK YOU to all of our men and women in blue during 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸. Our federal, state and local officers are responsible for the prevention of crime and maintaining public order. This is also a time to honor those who died or were injured in the line of duty.

Here you can find information on fallen officers and how you can support their families: www.odmp.org

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May 12

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Last week I attended the Beagles and Bagels news conference in Harrisburg to rally support for Senator Doug Mastriano’s Senate Bill 381, “The Beagle Bill.” This bipartisan bill offers protections to both dogs and cats designed to defund laboratories supported by taxpayers from conducting painful animal testing and would promote adoption.

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May 11

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💐 Happy Mother's Day to all the strong and wonderful moms that brought us into this world! 🥰

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May 10

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“No matter how you get there, get there.”

On this edition of Focus on the 46th, we are meeting the inspiration behind the successful online movement, Accessible Hunter. Greg Traynor has been an avid hunter and fisherman since childhood but suffered a life changing injury after a freak accident in the late 1990s. Through the support of his wife, Beth, and his rock-solid positive attitude, Greg has continued to enjoy the outdoors and began encouraging others facing similar situations to do the same through his online persona, Accessible Hunter.

I met with Greg and Beth at their 19th Century farmhouse in Greene County last week as he prepared for spring turkey season. Right now, turkey season is open. 🦃

The YouTube link for the full episode is in my bio!

#AccessibleHunter #SpringTurkey #HuntTogether #AdaptiveOutdoors #DisabilityDoesntDefineUs #TurkeySeason #HuntingWithoutLimits

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May 9

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🩺⚕️ It's 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸! This is an opportunity to appreciate and thank these critical members of our healthcare workforce. It was lovely meeting with this group of incredible nurses to discuss state nursing and patient care issues. Thank you for stopping by to meet with me!

📸 Pictured with me L-R is Paula Stellabotte, Randi Goetz, Lindsay McFarland, Jaime Balsamo, Lauren Cantalope, and Robyn Daniels

#NationalNursesWeek

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May 8

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It was an honor to meet and speak with Irvin Gers, a 98-year-old WWII Navy veteran who was a guest of honor on the Senate floor yesterday as we commemorated the 80th anniversary of Victory Day.

Mr. Gers was deployed in the South Pacific (including Okinawa) as a 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝗯𝗲𝗲, a construction battalion that built advanced bases and infrastructure in the war zone. Their motto was, "We Build, We Fight." ⚓

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May 7

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Sheriff's offices from across the Commonwealth visited the State Capitol Complex yesterday to meet with their legislators and discuss key legislative priorities. I was incredibly excited to meet with a few officers from the 46th District, (pictured left to right) Sergeant Marshall Simmons, Greene County; Sheriff Marcus Simms, Greene County; Greene County Commissioner Jared Edgreen; and Sheriff Tony Guy, Beaver County.

Thank you for your service and everything you do to keep our communities safe! 💙

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May 6

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I was honored to speak at this morning's The Arc of Pennsylvania's 2025 Advocacy Day event at the State Capitol. Arc of PA does incredible work through their dedication to promoting and protecting the human rights of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

I've been a longtime supporter of our local branches, Arc Human Services in Canonsburg and The Arc of Greene County in Prosperity. They provide vitally important services to some of our most vulnerable neighbors.

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May 6

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It’s yet another session, and we are still trying to get better access to health care for PA patients. We have been pushing this wet rope uphill since 2013. Senate Bill 25 and House Bill 739 would allow nurse practitioners to serve and treat more Pennsylvanians, reach patients in underserved areas and expand access to high-quality health care in urban, rural, and suburban areas of PA. SB25 in 2025 - It’s time.

You can watch the entire Certified Nurse Practitioner Advocacy Day Rally at the PA Capitol on my YouTube page. Link is in the bio!

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May 5

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It was a pleasure having Jessica Treichler and Stevie Hegge from 𝗣𝗔 𝗖𝗼𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗲𝗱 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁 stop by my Harrisburg office to discuss my legislation, Senate Bill 405. This bill would require any food item sold in PA that contains a vaccine or vaccine materials to be labeled and classified as a drug.

📖 Senate Bill 405: tinyurl.com/48sztsvy
ℹ PCIC: informedconsentpa.org

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Apr 29

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PA State Rep. Tim O'Neal and I met with Amwell Township officials to discuss a waterline extension project they have been working on in collaboration with the Southwestern Pennsylvania Water Authority. Rep O'Neal and I both commend all of their efforts in finding the necessary funds to complete the project and are both fully supporting them as they continue to navigate the process. This is a good group that's working their tails off for their township.

📸 Pictured with me (L-R) is Representative Tim O’Neal; Dee Frazee Sr., Supervisor; Scott Hartley, Vice Chair; and Wayne Montgomery, Chair

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Apr 26

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MAC.BID is a Pennsylvania based internet-auction company that purchases truckloads of returned and overstock merchandise from many national big-box and online retailers. They have physical locations throughout the Commonwealth, and their business model contributes to the revitalization of large commercial properties much like their location in Washington County's former Macy's store at Washington Crown Center Mall. By occupying previously underutilized or blighted spaces, MAC.BID stimulates community revitalization and provides stable sources of tax revenue for local governments.

MAC.BID serves as a substantial economic driver within PA, maintaining eight locations and employing over 464 individuals within the Commonwealth. Over 330,000 Pennsylvania bidders spent a total of $81,220,413 in 2024 alone. MAC.BID is a PA success story that drives employment and economic growth in the Commonwealth. Their ongoing success will provide substantial benefits to their employees and their families, as well as contribute to the overall economic well-being of the Commonwealth.

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Apr 24

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Last week I visited Southpointe to meet with leaders from MPLX, which was formed by Marathon Petroleum Corporation (MPC) in 2012 to engage in the gathering, processing, and transportation of natural gas and natural gas liquids - among many other energy services across the country.

MPLX has invested billions of dollars in a large-scale natural gas gathering system right here in southwestern Pennsylvania, consisting of hundreds of miles of gas lines. These lines feed several processing plants in the region, including the MarkWest Houston and MarkWest Harmon Creek plants in Washington County.

We spent time discussing their current operations and exciting plans for the future. I also got a peek inside their operations center - but I promise I didn’t press any buttons! These lines are truly a major part of the energy backbone that our country relies on, and they’re right beneath our feet.

📸 Pictured with me (L-R) is Amber Benzon, Entresol Strategies; Erin Osting, State Government Affairs at MPC; Mark Chasko, Pipeline Control Center Manager at MPLX; Harold Rinehart, Vice President of Operations for MPLX; Not pictured is Dustin Vincent, Engineering Manager, MPLX - thank you for your expertise!

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Apr 23

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Recently I had a chance to talk with Charleroi Area School District students who were participating in Student Government Day. This event is held annually with the cooperation of the Borough of Charleroi and sponsored by the Charleroi American Legion Post 22.

Supporting your community and being involved in your government is very rewarding and an excellent way to effect positive change where you live, work, and play. The students who participate in this program are our future leaders and for that we are all grateful.

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Apr 22

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Dawn Keezer, Executive Director of the Pittsburgh Film Office, invited me, Senator Devlin Robinson, Senator Wayne Fontana, Rep. Emily Kinkead, and Sam DeMarco from U.S. Senator Dave McCormick’s office for a behind the scenes tour of the hit series ‘Mayor of Kingstown’ which was filming at the closed SCI Pittsburgh facility yesterday. It was an opportunity to see a major film production utilizing local crews in action.

As the founder of the Film Industry Caucus, I am a strong advocate for the PA Film Tax Credit program which has helped attract film productions and infuse more than $767M into the Commonwealth since the beginning of 2023.

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Apr 21

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It is always a pleasure to meet with leadership from Cornerstone Care, who support thousands of our neighbors each year at their multiple locations and mobile units. We used this time to discuss policies and issues impacting both patients and staff.

Pictured (L-R) is Richard Rinehart, CEO; Karen Galentine, Board Member; Stacey Dunbar, Chief Quality Officer; Sarah DeCarlo, Psychiatry and Counseling Department Practice Manager

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Meet Camera Bartolotta

Senator Camera Bartolotta, representing Beaver, Greene, and Washington counties since 2014, has authored laws on domestic violence, farming, COVID-19 relief, healthcare funding, water supply protection, ride-sharing, worker safety, and school bus protection. She currently serves on the Senate Republican Leadership team as Majority Caucus Secretary, co-chairs the Gas and Oil Caucus, and co-founded the Criminal Justice Reform Caucus. She is a proud mother of two and has welcomed her first grandchild, Florence.

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