Keefer and Fink Introduce the Property Tax Elimination Act
Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31) and Rep. Wendy Fink (R-94) have introduced legislation to eliminate school property taxes in Pennsylvania, offering long-overdue relief to homeowners and creating a more equitable system for funding public education. [Read More]
Keefer & Khan to Join PHAN to Release New Report on Hospital Price Transparency in Pennsylvania, Discuss Bipartisan Legislation Aimed at Strengthening Compliance
On Tuesday, July 29 at 10:30 a.m., Senator Dawn Keefer (R-31) and Rep. Tarik Khan (D-194) will join Pennsylvania Health Access Network (PHAN) to release a new report that takes a detailed look at whether Pennsylvania hospitals are fully compliant with federal rules that require them to disclose prices to patients in advance of receiving care. [Read More]
Keefer Hosts Utility Fair to Connect Residents with Providers
Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31) is inviting local residents to attend a Utility Fair on Saturday, July 19, from 9 – 11 a.m. at the Gunter Smith Center for Community Engagement located at 59 E. Market Street, York. [Read More]
Keefer Introduces Pro-Business Package of Bills to Cut Red Tape, Empower Workers and Job Creators
Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31) introduced a pro-business package of bills aimed at reducing government overreach, streamlining outdated regulatory processes and supporting economic growth across the commonwealth. [Read More]
Keefer Introduces Legislation to Help Patients Understand Healthcare Costs
Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31) has introduced legislation to address ongoing issues with hospital price transparency in Pennsylvania, continuing her long-standing commitment to empowering patients and promoting accountability in healthcare. [Read More]
Keefer Introduces Fluoride Choice Act to Protect Public Health and Individual Rights
In light of growing concerns about the safety and necessity of water fluoridation, Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31) has introduced the Fluoride Choice Act, legislation aimed at ending the practice of adding fluoride to public water systems in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Keefer REINS Act Aimed at Cutting Overregulation Passed by Senate
The Senate this week passed Sen. Dawn Keefer’s (R-31) Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act to establish an enhanced legislative review process for costly new regulations. [Read More]
Keefer, Anderson to Host Free Community Shredding Event on May 17
Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31) and Rep. Marc Anderson (R-92) invite residents to safely dispose of unwanted personal documents at a Free Community Shredding Event on Saturday, May 17, from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. at the Dover High School parking lot, located at 4500 Intermediate Ave., Dover. [Read More]
Keefer, Grove Invite Residents to Concealed Carry Seminar on May 10
Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31) and Rep. Seth Grove (R-196) will host a Concealed Carry Seminar on Saturday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to noon at the West Manchester Township Farmers and Sportsmen Association, located at 4900 Pine Hill Road, Dover. [Read More]
Keeping Communities Safe: Senate Advances Key Bills to Strengthen Crime Prevention
Pennsylvania families deserve to be safe in their communities, and the Senate took decisive action this week to hold dangerous criminals accountable, according to Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31). [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), Torren Ecker (R-193), Barb Gleim (R-199), and Thomas Kutz (R-87) announced funding for seven projects that will serve Cumberland County residents by enhancing safety, increasing recreation opportunities, and maintaining public infrastructure. [Read More]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]
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]