Dinniman: Watch Out For E-mail Scam
Identity Theft Scheme Uses Bogus IRS E-mails,
Talk of Rebates to Lure Victims

WEST CHESTER - May 14, 2008 State Senator Andy Dinniman cautioned Chester and Montgomery County taxpayers to be on the lookout for an e-mail scam, disguised as a formal notification from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The e-mail, which was marked as “urgent” and contains an official-looking logo and address, claims the recipient is qualified to receive the 2008 Economic Stimulus Refund.

“I urge all Pennsylvanians to be wary of any unsolicited requests for your personal or financial information over the telephone or Internet. Be sure to confirm that you are dealing with a legitimate organization or agency and, if using the Internet, only transfer your information over secure web sites,” Dinniman said. “Your personal and financial information are all a criminal needs to steal your identity.”

Dinniman, Fellow County Senators
Give $1 Million to
Public Safety Training Center

WEST CHESTER - May 8, 2008 - Chester County’s state senators presented a $1 million check for the Chester County Public Safety Training Center on Wednesday, May 7, at the Chester County Economic Development Council in Uwchlan.

The $1 million comes from $500,000 in state funding secured by Chester County’s Republican state senators, Majority Leader Dominic Pileggi, Senator John Rafferty Jr., Senator Edwin Erickson, Senator Mike Brubaker and Senator Michael Folmer, and $500,000 in state funding secured by Chester County’s Democrat in the Senate, Senator Andy Dinniman.

Dinniman Announces
Property Tax Relief Totals

WEST CHESTER – State Senator Andy Dinniman announced today that Chester and Montgomery County homeowners in his legislative district would receive more than $22 million in tax relief from gaming proceeds this year.

“It is good to see that our state gaming industry is beginning to provide some relief from the high property tax burden facing many hardworking Pennsylvania families,” Dinniman said. “In the years ahead, when some of the state’s bigger casinos come on line, there will be even greater tax relief.”

Dinniman Visits
Warwick Child Care

Senator Andy Dinniman reads to children during a recent visit to the Warwick Child Care - Lionville Center in Exton. The Lionville Center has earned a rating of Star 3 under Pennsylvania's Keystone Stars Child Care Quality Initiative. The Stars initiative provides families with a tool to gauge the quality of child care programs, while supporting those programs in a commitment to continuous improvement.
To learn more about Keystone Stars click here.

Dinniman Visits Lionville Earth Day

Pictured (from left to right) are Dorothy Foster, administrative vice president of the Lionville Youth Association, Lionville Middle School sixth-graders Sam Rodgers and Roger Martin, and Senator Dinniman.

State Senator Andy Dinniman joined volunteers at the annual Lionville Youth Association Earth Day cleanup held recently at Lionville Park. Dinniman helped students from Lionville Middle School's "Phoenix Team" clean up the park and plant flowers in preparation for the little league's opening day.

"Young volunteers, like these sixth graders from Lionville Middle School, have always been a great source of strength for our community organizations. They really do take pride in their work," Dinniman said. "That is why I make it a point to come out here and recognize our young people. I think it is important to thank them, encourage them and instill these values in Pennsylvania's future."

Dinniman has long been a supporter of the LYA. Last year, he secured $20,000 in state funds through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for LYA field improvements.