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E-news Updates – November 18, 2025
In this Update: Thank You to Pennsylvania’s Veterans and Military Families My Thoughts on the 2025-26 Pennsylvania State Budget Exciting Redevelopment in West York Attending the York County Bells Across PA Dedication Your Chance to Learn About Property Tax Relief Oh Say, Can You Sing? The PA Farm Show National Anthem Contest PennDOT Roadwork Schedules […] [Read More]
Keefer Warns School Choice at Risk in 2025-26 Pennsylvania State Budget
Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31) voiced strong opposition to a bill that threatens school choice and unfairly penalizes cyber charter school students and families. [Read More]
Keefer: Record-Breaking State Spending Threatens Families and Fiscal Stability
Pennsylvania taxpayers are about to face another year of reckless spending, ballooning deficits and rising inflation, all without meaningful accountability or reform. [Read More]
E-news Updates – November 11, 2025
In this Update: With Gratitude This Veterans Day A Morning to Thank Our Veterans Supporting School Options That Work for You Protecting Homeowners from Endless School Property Tax Hikes Senate Acts to Expand Access to Midwife Maternal Care Bill Protecting Privacy of Lottery Winners Passes Senate Watch Out for Increased Deer Activity on Roads PennDOT […] [Read More]
Keefer, D’Orsie Honor Local Heroes at Veterans Appreciation Breakfast with Maj. Gen. Michael Wegscheider
Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31) and Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-47) hosted a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast today at the Eagle Fire Company honoring veterans for their courage, sacrifice and service to the nation. [Read More]
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Tarentum, PA showed up in force yesterday for our School Property Tax Elimination Town Hall. We had an incredible turnout, with thoughtful questions, great input and meaningful discussion about school property taxes and funding education in Pennsylvania.
It was inspiring to see so many voices engaged in shaping solutions for our schools and taxpayers. Thank you to everyone who participated!
I had the pleasure of attending the Pennsylvania State Association of Elected County Officials (PSAECO) Annual Meeting where I connected with county leaders.
I spoke about the state budget and why I voted against it, emphasizing the need to control costs at the state, county and local levels. I also shared my commitment to working with local officials to find solutions to the challenges we face.
Thank you to PSAECO for bringing us together and for your continued dedication to Pennsylvania’s counties.
1 in 8 Pennsylvanians rely on SNAP benefits, yet waste and fraud continue to drain resources meant for families who truly need help.
Instead of tightening oversight or delivering real reforms, this administration keeps pouring more taxpayer dollars into a broken system. Pennsylvanians deserve accountability, not unchecked spending.
I joined @senatorjarrettcoleman, @senatorkristin and @senatormastriano in demanding answers from @pennsylvaniadot Secretary Mike Carroll after reports that illegal immigrants were able to obtain PA CDLs including nearly 80 noncitizen truckers arrested in Oklahoma with alleged terror ties who were licensed out of Harrisburg.
This is a major security failure and a serious threat to public safety.
We want to know how this happened, how many licenses were issued and what’s being done to fix it. See link in bio to learn more.
I had the opportunity to tour @keystonekidspace and see firsthand how this STEAM makerspace empowers kids to create, explore, tinker and play. It’s an incredible resource for families in our community and I’m grateful for the work they’re doing to support and inspire young learners.
Honored to join the 250th Marine Corps birthday celebration in the Capitol Rotunda today! With both my husband and my brother having served as Marines, this milestone hits close to home.
This past Friday, I attended the Bells Across PA Dedication at the @yorkhistory in celebration of @america250_pa in 2026! Six fiberglass bells by local artists will be installed along our rail trails.
Artist Names, Bell Theme & Locations:
• Brett Greiman, York – Susquehanna Riverlands, Circa 1608 – John Rudy Park
• Chelsea Foster, York – The History of Electricity – History Center
• Andi Simpson, York – Rural Landscape – Brillhart Station
• Ophelia Chambliss, York – We the People, We Were Here – New Freedom Train Station
• Mary Moores, Abbottstown – Building Community – Hanover Rail Trail (behind library)
• Annelise Vuono, York – Dusk on the Farm – Dillsburg Coover Park
These installations showcase the creativity of local artists while celebrating our nation’s history.
Honored to give the welcome speech at the PA Military Veterans Band performance at West York Area Middle School!
This talented band of veterans delivered a fantastic concert to raise funds to accomplish their missions, celebrating service, inspiring our community, and supporting fellow veterans and community bands in need. Thank you to all our veterans for your dedication and sacrifice.
