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E-news Updates – March 19, 2026
In this Update: Meet Our New District Office Director Celebrating Community on St. Patrickโs Day A Future Without School Property Taxes: Join the Conversation Agriculture Literacy Week Comes to Dillsburg Elementary Touring Advanced Coating Technology in Mechanicsburg Discussing Pennsylvaniaโs Priorities at the Legislatorโs Forum Legislation Introduced to Cut Red Tape and Support Affordable Housing PennDOT […] [Read More]
State Legislators Announce Funding for Cumberland County Projects
State Sens. Dawn Keefer (R-31) and Greg Rothman (R-34), together with Reps. Nate Davidson (D-103), Sheryl Delozier (R-88), Barb Gleim (R-199) and Thomas Kutz (R-87), announced funding for eight projects that will serve Cumberland County residents by supporting ย community service providers, enhancing safety, improving accessibility and expanding opportunities for recreation. [Read More]
Keefer Introduces Legislation to Streamline NPDES Stormwater Permits, Boost Housing Affordability in Pennsylvania
Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31) introduced groundbreaking legislation, Senate Bill 1236, to reduce regulatory burdens on small-scale construction projects and combat rising housing costs by reforming the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permitting process under Pennsylvania’s Clean Streams Law. [Read More]
Meeting to consider SR 211
Senate Local Government Committee | 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
69th PSFCA Big 33 Football Classic Celebration
Monday, March 16, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. | Harrisburg Main Capitol Rotunda | Watch Live [Read More]
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I joined @senatorrothman at the @greaterharrisburgrealtors Legislative Breakfast for a panel discussion on housing affordability and real solutions to address and improve the market.
It was a pleasure to host members of the County Commissioners Association of Pennsylvania (CCAP) for a luncheon during their legislative conference as chair of the Senate Local Government Committee.
After the luncheon, members joined me in the Senate chamber, where I had the opportunity to introduce them as my guests during session.
Thank you to CCAP for your work at the county level that is critical to delivering essential services and strengthening our communities!
I kicked off Agriculture Literacy Week with students at @despolarbears as a guest reader with the @pafarmbureau and @gifford_pinchot_ffa!
We shared this yearโs featured book, Cows Can Moo! Can You? All About Farms by Dr. Seuss. It was a fun way to teach kids about Pennsylvania agriculture and celebrate the commonwealthโs number one industry. ๐๐
Photo credit: Curt Werner
๐ Happy St. Patrickโs Day! I had the opportunity to attend the 3rd Annual Best St. Patrickโs Day Party Ever in downtown New Cumberland. It was great to see such a strong community turnout while celebrating and supporting our local small businesses and vendors.
๐What an incredible day hosting the 2026 @psfcabig33footballclassic Celebration at the PA Capitol! I was honored to recognize our football players, cheerleaders, buddies and coaches for their outstanding achievements on and off the field.
The Big 33, known as the Super Bowl of High School Football, is an exciting matchup of PA vs. MD. Congratulations to all the student-athletes and I`ll see you at the Big 33 game on May 24 at Cumberland Valley High School!๐๐
I recently joined the @hrccredc for their Legislator`s Forum, where we dug into key issues shaping Pennsylvania`s future including workforce development, economic growth, infrastructure priorities, housing market and other topics relating to the state and region. It was a productive conversation about building a stronger, more vibrant region where families, businesses and communities can thrive.
๐๐ก๐๐ญ ๐ค๐๐๐ฉ๐ฌ ๐ ๐จ๐ฏ๐๐ซ๐ง๐ฆ๐๐ง๐ญ ๐๐๐๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐ญ๐๐๐ฅ๐? ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐ฌ๐ฉ๐๐ซ๐๐ง๐๐ฒ.
โ๏ธSunshine Week shows that when government operates in the open, citizens can stay informed, engaged and confident that decisions are being made in the best interest of their communities.
Iโm committed to clear communication, transparent processes and accessible public records. Shine a spotlight on your right to know. Click the link below to learn more about Pennsylvaniaโs Sunshine Act and Right-to-Know Laws.
https://panewsmedia.org/legal/pennsylvania-sunshine-act/
Thank you @fox43 for highlighting my School Property Tax Elimination Act! This bill would replace school property taxes with a fairer, more stable revenue model for our schools while protecting homeowners. Watch the full clip by clicking the link in my bio.
