Active Duty National Guard to Receive Pay Increase
8/26/2016
Active Duty National Guard to Receive Pay Increase
Legislation to give active duty members of the Pennsylvania National Guard a pay raise has been signed into law. Under the new law, the minimum state active duty pay for Pennsylvania National Guard members will rise from $75 to $100 per day. I supported House Bill 602 when it came up for consideration in the House.

The increase benefits Pennsylvania’s lower-ranking enlisted personnel, who are earning a lower base pay due to having less time and grade in the military. It would make the Commonwealth comparable to neighboring states, which have already honored their state active duty National Guard with an increase. The pay increase was effective immediately upon the signing of the bill.

Thank you to our Pennsylvania National Guardsman and all of our active duty military personnel and veterans for everything you do to keep us safe and defend our freedoms!

“In God We Trust” License Plates Available from PennDOT
As a result of legislation I authored, Pennsylvanians can demonstrate their support for the nation’s motto with an “In God We Trust” license plate available from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT).

The specialty plate was authorized by Act 109 of 2014, which included a measure I introduced after a local resident brought to my attention that similar plates were offered in other states.

Given our state’s rich religious history dating back to the Quakers and status as the birthplace of the nation, he felt it would be fitting for Pennsylvania to offer this specialty plate.

Each “In God We Trust” license plate cost $20 in addition to the normal annual registration fee. Specialty license plates administered by PennDOT are only available for passenger cars, motor homes and light trucks with a registered gross weight of no more than 10,000 pounds. They are not available for motorcycles and trailers.

To apply for this plate, residents must submit the MV-916 form, along with a $20 check or money order made payable to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. To obtain a copy of the MV-916 form or to get more information about specialty license plates, visit RepPayne.com.
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