On Tuesday, May 6, at the annual Pennsylvania Veterinary Association Reception at the Pennsylvania Capitol, Rep. Karen Boback (R-Columbia/Luzerne/Wyoming) received the organization’s Distinguished Service Award. The award is given annually to an individual who has made significant contributions to the veterinary community.

On Nov. 1, Gov. Tom Corbett signed Senate Bill 358 into law. The bill, authored by Sen. Bob Mensch (R - Bucks/ Lehigh/ Montgomery/ Northampton), requires U.S. Food and Drug Administration facilities to notify women of their breast density, which can impact the effectiveness of traditional mammograms. Identical legislation was introduced in the Pennsylvania House by Rep. Karen Boback (R-Columbia/Luzerne/Wyoming). Pictured are (from left): Boback, Corbett and Mensch.