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In this Update:
Important Notice: My offices will be closed for in-person services Monday, Jan. 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. However, virtual services are always available Monday through Friday by visiting senatorkeefer.com. Help Shape This Year’s Newsletter
Your perspective matters! I invite you to complete a brief survey to share what information you find most helpful and what you would like to see more of in this newsletter. Your feedback will guide future content and help ensure this publication reflects the priorities and interests of our community. Click here to take the survey. City of York Welcomes New Mayor
Congratulations to the newly sworn-in city of York Mayor Sandie Walker. Mayor Walker’s passion for education and commitment to serving the community will be invaluable as she leads the city forward. I look forward to seeing the positive impact her leadership will have and wish her every success throughout her term. Protecting Pennsylvania Farmland and America’s Food Supply
In July 2025, I attended the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and U.S. Department of War press conference announcing the seven-point National Farm Security Action Plan. This past December, the USDA advanced its Farm Security Action Plan to protect U.S. farmland and federal programs from foreign adversaries. Farm security is national security. That’s why I sponsored Pennsylvania’s Farmland Protection Bill, Senate Bill 386, to prevent foreign ownership of our agricultural land and preserve this vital resource for future generations. I appreciate the USDA’s support of legislators like me working to protect our farmland and secure America’s food supply. Making State Services Easier for Residents
My office at the York County Administrative Center, Suite 216, 28 E. Market St., York is always ready to assist city of York residents and those in nearby areas with state services. Our team can help with PennDOT paperwork, birth and death certificates, veteran services and other state-related needs. We make state services simple and convenient. The office is open every Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Stop by and let my team help you get things done! Jan. 31 Deadline for High School Seniors to Apply for America250PA Scholarships
High school seniors have until Jan. 31 to apply for $10,000 scholarships as part of the America250PA celebration. Twenty-five scholarships will be awarded throughout six regions to commonwealth high school seniors planning to attend a Pennsylvania college or university in the 2026-27 academic year. More than three dozen schools will match the $10,000 if the student chooses their institution. You can learn more and apply here. National Human Trafficking Awareness Month
Pennsylvania consistently ranks among the top 10 states for reported human trafficking cases. Over the past five years, 1,235 human-trafficking offenses were filed in 366 cases. The General Assembly has enacted several laws in recent years to combat this abuse in which people profit from the exploitation of others. You can find more statistics and ways to identify possible human trafficking in your community here. PennDOT Roadwork Schedules for Cumberland and York Counties
As we move into the winter months, PennDOT road work schedules are released less frequently. To ensure you stay informed, we will share PennDOT news releases about specific construction projects planned in our senatorial district. Because these updates are issued based on project timelines, the information at the link may not change each week, and it may not include every project or reflect the latest conditions. We hope these updates help you plan ahead, avoid delays and travel safely throughout the season.
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