News Releases Archives - Senator Keefer

March 11, 2025

Senator Dawn Keefer Rejects Governor Shapiro’s “Lightning Plan”as Costly Overreach

“Today, Gov. Josh Shapiro rolled out his ‘Lightning Plan’ at Voith Hydro in my district, touting it as some visionary fix for Pennsylvania’s energy future. As the Senator for the 31st District, representing the hardworking people of York and Cumberland counties, I’m calling it what it is: a big-government overreach that threatens our economic backbone with more spending, more bureaucracy and more empty promises. [Read More]

February 25, 2025

Commonwealth Financing Authority Awards $700,000 Grant for Road Safety Improvements

HARRISBURG – Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31) announced Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has awarded $700,000 in grant funding to a local York County project. [Read More]

February 22, 2025

Joint Statement from State Senator Dawn Keefer and State Representative Seth Grove on the Tragic Shooting at UPMC

We are deeply saddened by the tragic shooting at UPMC this morning. Our hearts go out to the victims, their families and all those affected by this senseless act of violence. [Read More]

February 5, 2025

Leading Female Senators Take Charge, Introduce Save Women’s Sports Act

A group of female Republican senators introduced legislation – the Save Women’s Sports Act – barring men from competing in women’s sports and ensuring that women’s athletics are protected. [Read More]

January 15, 2025

Keefer Appointed to Key Senate Committees

Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31) has been appointed six Senate standing committees, including the Senate Local Government Committee which she will chair during the 2025-26 legislative session. [Read More]

January 8, 2025

Keefer Sworn in for First PA Senate Term

HARRISBURG – Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31) was sworn into her first term in the Pennsylvania State Senate on Tuesday. Keefer represents the 31st Senatorial District, encompassing parts of Cumberland and York counties. The swearing-in ceremony officially starts the Pennsylvania General Assembly’s 2025-26 legislative session. “I am very humbled at the thought of representing over a […] [Read More]