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E-news Updates – June 30, 2026
In this Update: America Turns 250: Happy Fourth of July! Made in the USA, Powered by the 31st District Recognizing a Piece of Pennsylvania Railroad History Senate Votes to Cut Taxes and Put PA Families First Mechanicsburg Celebrates New Center Square Park Why Do PA Energy Costs Remain High? Senate Votes to Support Victims Over […] [Read More]
Meeting to consider SB 1345 and HB 2496
Senate Local Government Committee | Room 8E-A, East Wing [Read More]
Keefer to Host Telephone Town Hall on School Property Tax Elimination
Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31) will host a telephone town hall on Wednesday, July 1, at 2 p.m., with special guest Rep. Wendy Fink (R-94) to discuss their proposal to eliminate school property taxes and replace them with a fairer, more stable funding model for Pennsylvania’s public schools. [Read More]
E-news Updates – June 23, 2026
In this Update: Mark Your Calendar: Upcoming Community Events Digital Advertising Tax — a New Tax in Pennsylvania and It’s Not Just for Billionaires Jubilee Day Marks Another Successful Year Get Help with State Services at a Satellite Office Near You Senate Votes to Protect Your Right to Know About Government Actions Department of Agriculture […] [Read More]
E-news Updates – June 16, 2026
In this Update: Celebrating Father’s Day Summer Fun Across the 31st District Modernizing Chiropractic Care in Pennsylvania Standing Up for Manufacturers and Skilled Trades Senate Passes Bill to Fight Human Trafficking Bill Targeting Dangerous Fentanyl Additive Passes Senate PA Guard Military Family Education Program Entries Accepted for PA Agriculture Photo Contest Recognizing the Impact of […] [Read More]
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Empowering local governments to make the best decisions for their communities.
Today, the Senate Local Government Committee, which I chair, advanced two bills allowing communities to "hit pause" on data center development.
𝐒𝐞𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝟏𝟑𝟒𝟓 authorizes municipalities to enact an optional 18-month moratorium on the filing or consideration of documents relating to high-impact data centers giving time to evaluate infrastructure, zoning and potential community impacts.
𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐁𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝟐𝟒𝟗𝟔 authorizes municipalities to enact a 180-day pause on the consideration of applications for data center development, allowing local governments to develop ordinances and protections that meet their community`s needs.
Learn more about both bills in the comments below.
Together, we can eliminate PA School Property Taxes! Join me for a telephone town hall on Wednesday, July 1 at 2:00 p.m. with special guest @repwendyfink to discuss our proposal to eliminate school property taxes.
We want to hear from you — ask questions, get answers and be part of the conversation about what this could mean for you and your community.
📱Listen live or register to receive a call by clicking the link in my bio
☎️ Or call 877-229-8493 and enter 123248#
📞 Let’s Talk About School Property Taxes
Join me on Wednesday, July 1, at 2 p.m. for a telephone town hall focused on my proposal to eliminate school property taxes and what it could mean for Pennsylvanians. I’ll be joined by special guest @repwendyfink to discuss the proposal and answer your questions.
📲 Sign up to receive a call or listen live online by visiting the link in my bio.
☎️ Prefer to call in at 2 p.m.? 877-229-8493 and enter 123248# to join the town hall.
Your voice matters, and I hope you’ll join the conversation!
City of York satellite office is open every Wednesday!
Stop by between 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at the York County Administrative Center, Suite 216, 28 E. Market St., York for help with:
-Property tax rent rebates
-PennDOT paperwork
-Birth or death certificates
-Veteran assistance
-Other state-related services
My staff are here to make state services easier to access for residents in the city of York and surrounding areas.
PennDOT has announced a new round of updates that could affect travel in both York and Cumberland counties. Expect planned maintenance work, shifting lane patterns, and progress on ongoing projects over the next few weeks. I’m sharing this information to help you plan ahead and avoid any surprises on the road.
I had a great time joining the @Brubacher&Beyond podcast to discuss the role local government plays in the construction industry. We explored why local control matters, how streamlined processes can move projects forward more efficiently, and how policymakers evaluate which regulations support progress and which may slow it down.
If you work in construction, development or local government, this conversation offers a valuable look at how policy shapes daily operations.
Listen to the full conversation by visiting the link in my bio.
I`m hosting a telephone town hall on Wednesday, July 1, at 2 p.m. with special guest @repwendyfink to discuss our plan to eliminate school property taxes and replace them with a fairer, more sustainable funding model for our schools. Don`t miss your chance to ask questions and learn how this proposal could impact you and your family. Sign up to receive a call or listen live by visiting the link in my bio.
☀️Summer Fun in the 31st District!🌻
What are your favorite summer activities or places to visit in the area? Let me know in the comments!
Listed below are a few highlights happening across the district this summer:
June
• June 30–July 3: York Revolution vs. Staten Island FerryHawks
July
• July 4: Independence Day Party, Mt. Airy Orchard
• July 24–Aug 2: York State Fair
August
• Aug 13–15: Wellsville Fire Company Carnival
• Aug 15: Peach Festival, Mt. Airy Orchard
All Summer Long
• Alpaca Farm Tours
• Walking Food Tours
• Timeline Arcade
• Roundtop Mountain Resort
• Pinchot Park
• Haar’s Drive-In
• Local orchards, museums, markets and more!
