Keefer Votes No on State Budget, Citing Unsustainable Spending and Lack of Long-Term Fiscal Reform
Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31) voted against the 2026-27 Pennsylvania state budget, saying that while the final spending plan is an improvement over Gov. Josh Shapiro’s irresponsible $53.3 billion proposed budget, it continues a pattern of spending beyond the commonwealth’s projected revenues and fails to address Pennsylvania’s growing structural deficit. [Read More]
Keefer, Kutz Host Free Shredding and License Plate Replacement Event
Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31) and Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-87) will host a free shredding and license plate replacement event on Thursday, July 30, from 4-7 p.m. at Mechanicsburg Middle School, 1750 S. Market St., Mechanicsburg. [Read More]
Senate Committee Advances Bipartisan Legislation Empowering Pennsylvania Municipalities on Data Center Decisions
The Pennsylvania Senate Local Government Committee advanced Senate Bill 1345, sponsored by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16), and House Bill 2496, sponsored by Rep. Paul Friel (D-26), with strong bipartisan support. The bills deliver critical new tools to local governments across the commonwealth, empowering municipalities and the people who live within them to determine the development that best suits their communities. [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]
Keefer Raises Alarm on Election Audit Deficiencies
Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor released the long-awaited performance audit of Pennsylvania’s Automatic Motor Voter System. [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 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]
Independent Fiscal Office Report Confirms Property Tax Elimination Bills Boost Business Investment and Deliver Immediate Relief to Families
The Independent Fiscal Office (IFO) released its dynamic economic analysis of Senate Bill 962, sponsored by Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31), and its companion, House Bill 1649, sponsored by Rep. Wendy Fink (R-94), to eliminate school district property taxes for every homeowner, landlord and business in Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Keefer: Senate Passes Key Local Government Bills to Strengthen Communities
The Senate passed a series of bills this week advanced by the Senate Local Government Committee, chaired by Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31), designed to improve the efficiency and accessibility of local government operations across Pennsylvania. [Read More]
Keefer Warns School Choice at Risk in 2025-26 Pennsylvania State Budget
Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31) voiced strong opposition to a bill that threatens school choice and unfairly penalizes cyber charter school students and families. [Read More]
Keefer: Record-Breaking State Spending Threatens Families and Fiscal Stability
Pennsylvania taxpayers are about to face another year of reckless spending, ballooning deficits and rising inflation, all without meaningful accountability or reform. [Read More]
Keefer, D’Orsie Honor Local Heroes at Veterans Appreciation Breakfast with Maj. Gen. Michael Wegscheider
Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31) and Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-47) hosted a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast today at the Eagle Fire Company honoring veterans for their courage, sacrifice and service to the nation. [Read More]
Keefer, Anderson Host Free Shredding and License Plate Replacement Event
Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31) and Rep. Marc Anderson (R-92) will host a FREE Shredding and License Plate Replacement event on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Red Land High School, 560 Fishing Creek Rd., Lewisberry. [Read More]
Keefer Announces Opening of New Satellite Office
Sen. Dawn Keefer (R-31) announced the opening of a new satellite office in the City of York to better serve residents of the 31st Senatorial District. [Read More]
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]