Pacast Market Share Analysis for July 2026

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis is calling on lawmakers at the state and federal level to support victims of crime by increasing federal funding under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) to help struggling service providers and finalizing a state budget deal that includes a funding boost for victims compensation and assistance.As Congress debates federal funding bills, Davis is sending a letter to Pennsylvania's 17 representatives and two U.S. senators, urging them to appropriate at least $1.9 billion in VOCA funding through this fiscal year's budget, as well as asking them to sign on to accompanying legislation that would stabilize the Crime Victims Fund."While no financial assistance can undo their trauma, the victims compensation program - and the services provided by others standing with me today - can play an essential role in helping survivors rebuild their lives," said Davis, who also serves as chair of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). "Turning our back on victims is not an option.""The prosecutor's job is to seek justice on behalf of all," said Dauphin County District Attorney Fran Chardo, who also serves as president of the Pennsylvania District Attorneys Association. "An essential role is advocacy for the victims of crime, especially violent crimes. We need funding to ensure victims have access to the resources that give them a sense of safety and lead them toward a path of healing."Speakers Include:LG Austin DavisDauphin County DA Fran ChardoDeanna Weaver, Victim and Witness Services Director of the Lancaster County DA's OfficeTiffiney Hall, CEO of PosiTiffCrime Victim Center of Erie CEO and Executive DirectorDr. Paul Lukach