PA State Rep. Brett Miller

08/26/2026

OPEN UNTIL 8 THIS EVENING FOR COLUMBIA RESIDENTS

A Multi-Agency Resource Center is open TODAY, Wednesday, August 26 until 8 p.m. at the Columbia Borough Fire Department located at 726 Manor St., Columbia. This event is to assist Columbia residents and property owners affected by last week's tornado.

State and local agencies are on-site to help with recovery resources, damage reporting, and support services.

Even if you attend this event, anyone who had property damage from the storm is asked to report that damage through this link on the Lancaster County website: https://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/3025/Storm-Damage

There is a QR code at the link and pictures of the damage can be submitted. Accurate and timely damage reporting is crucial to successfully requesting and receiving federal assistance in the form of either low-interest loans or grants to help Lancaster County's citizens, businesses, and infrastructure recover from a disaster. Submitting a damage assessment does not guarantee that assistance will be available.

08/21/2026

Any Columbia resident with damage to their home or business (that is not an immediate life safety issue) is asked to contact the Columbia Borough Codes office at 717-684-2467.

Storm damage should also be reported through the link below. There is a QR code at the link and pictures of the damage can be submitted. Accurate and timely damage reporting is crucial to successfully requesting and receiving federal assistance in the form of either low-interest loans or grants to help Lancaster County's citizens, businesses, and infrastructure recover from a disaster. Submitting a damage assessment does not guarantee that assistance will be available.

The importance of the initial local assessment of damages cannot be over emphasized. This process is essential in determining:

08/21/2026

UPDATED COLUMBIA INFO: The emergency declaration for Columbia Borough has been lifted, as of noon today.

Any Columbia resident with damage to their home or business (that is not an immediate life safety issue) is asked to contact Columbia Borough Codes office at 717-684-2467. Storm damage should also be reported through this link: https://www.co.lancaster.pa.us/3025/Storm-Damage

An emergency shelter is operating at St. Peters Parish Hall, 121 S. 2nd St. in Columbia. The American Red Cross is helping people who have been displaced.

https://crimewatch.net/us/pa/lancaster/columbia-boro-pd/10552/broadcasts/public-safety-announcement-state-emergency-declared

08/14/2026

I'm pleased to announce that the school districts in the 41st Legislative District will receive nearly $900,000 in grant funding to make learning environments safer and provide behavioral health support for students and staff.

The grants were approved through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) School Safety and Security Committee.

The total amount awarded to each school district is as follows:

• Columbia Borough School District $159,465
• Hempfield School District $388,224
• Penn Manor School District $328,012

This grant funding helps make the schools even better by strengthening school safety and ensuring our learning environments remain secure for everyone.

The PCCD’s School Safety and Security Committee administers programs designed to improve school safety and security, strengthen behavioral health supports, and provide training and technical assistance to schools across Pennsylvania.

08/14/2026

✅ THIS MONDAY: Are You Owed Any Unclaimed Property? Let Us Help You

1 in 10 Pennsylvanians has unclaimed property, with the average claim being more than $1,000! According to the Pennsylvania Treasury, millions of dollars in unclaimed property come into the bureau each year.

Unclaimed property is any financial asset that has been left inactive by the owner for a period of three years or more. If no lawful owner claims the property at that time, it is transferred to the Treasury. The most common kinds of unclaimed property include savings and checking accounts, uncashed checks, unclaimed insurance benefits, all made unclaimed by something as simple as a misspelled name or an out-of-date address. The amounts can range from a few dollars to a few thousand dollars.

To find out if you or a member of your family is entitled to unclaimed property, contact my district office or visit PATreasury.com.

If you want help in tracking down unclaimed property or assistance with any other programs offered through the Pennsylvania Treasury, a representative from the Treasury will be available in my district office on Monday, Aug. 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Reserve your spot by calling 717-295-5050.

Last week, another Lancaster County state representative held a similar event, and two local residents discovered they each had more than $20,000 in unclaimed property they didn't know about!

Though the Treasury representative is available for a one-day visit, you're always welcome to call my office at 717-295-5050 for help with unclaimed property and any other state-related issue.

08/07/2026

Coming up on Saturday, Sept. 19

07/30/2026

National Night Out is This Tuesday!

This Tuesday, Aug. 4, is National Night Out, an evening set aside to promote police-community partnerships and engage all of us in the effort to support the health and safety of our friends and neighbors.

Millions of people across the country will take part in National Night Out events. I hope you’ll join me in enjoying these events in our district!

🚔 East Hempfield Township Police Department

Join the East Hempfield Township Police Department and other local first responders at the Amos Herr Dream Park!

The event runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Amos Herr Dream Park on the grounds of the East Hempfield Township municipal building at 1700 Nissley Road, Landisville. Lots of games, tours of police cars and fire trucks, plus food trucks.

🚔 West Hempfield and Manor Police Departments

Join the West Hempfield Township Police Department along with the Manor Township Police Department and local area first responders at Leisure Lanes!

This event runs from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the parking lot of Leisure Lanes, 3440 Columbia Ave, Lancaster.

A few features planned include touring fire trucks and tow trucks, connecting with local police and EMS professionals, meeting the Lancaster County park rangers, plus food trucks, a dunk tank, and lots more. The rain date for this event is: Fri, Aug. 7.

Special note on Columbia Borough: Columbia Borough Police announced that it will not hold a traditional National Night Out in 2026. Its community-outreach activities were, instead, incorporated into Columbia’s July 4 America 250 celebration.

07/24/2026

Emergency and public utilities personnel are currently out on a gas leak at 314 Good Dr. in East Hempfield Township. Traffic in the area of Marietta Ave./Roherstown Rd./Good Dr./Columbia Ave., and other surrounding roadways, has been impacted....

07/24/2026

Statistics show hotels, motels and short-term lodging rentals are some of the most common venues where human trafficking, specifically s*x trafficking, take place. A new state law aims to stop that.

I recently voted in support of Act 31 of 2026, which requires training to ensure employees of these establishments are prepared to identify and respond to suspected human trafficking as it occurs. The law takes effect in one year.

The measure is the latest effort by the General Assembly to stop this fast-growing crime. Another new law, Act 41 of 2026, aims to help the Pennsylvania attorney general and law enforcement more effectively target and prosecute human trafficking by moving most of the state’s prostitution offenses to the human trafficking section of the state Crimes Code and enhancing penalties. This law will take effect in 60 days.

If you or someone you know is being trafficked, call the National Human Trafficking Resource Center Hotline at 1-888-373-7888.