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Bartolotta bill moves forward to support veteran-owned businesses in Pennsylvania

The Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee has unanimously passed a bill sponsored by Sen.

By Dauphin News | Apr 1, 2025

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Kerwin appointed to Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy advisory council

Rep. Joe Kerwin of Dauphin County has been reappointed to the advisory council of the Keystone State ChalleNGe Academy.

By Dauphin News | Mar 28, 2025

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Rep. Sheryl Delozier to host job fair in Mechanicsburg

By Dauphin News | Mar 27, 2025

Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier (R-Cumberland) will host a Job and Government Services Fair for residents of the 88th District.

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New bill proposes benefits for families of first responders lost to PTSD

By Dauphin News | Mar 26, 2025

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Bill to regulate virtual currency passes Pennsylvania Senate

By Dauphin News | Mar 26, 2025

Senator Chris Gebhard's bill aimed at safeguarding virtual currency users has been unanimously approved by the Senate.

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Delozier organizes document shredding event for constituents

By Dauphin News | Mar 24, 2025

Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier, a Republican representing Cumberland, is organizing a document shredding event for residents of the 88th Legislative District.

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Pennsylvania senators propose bill for families of fallen first responders

By Dauphin News | Mar 24, 2025

Senators Camera Bartolotta and Steve Santarsiero are set to introduce a new bill aimed at providing better support for the families of fallen first responders.

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Identity theft prevention event set for April in Mechanicsburg

By Dauphin News | Mar 21, 2025

State Representatives Sheryl M. Delozier and Thomas Kutz, along with Senator Greg Rothman, are organizing a free identity theft prevention and document shredding event.

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Senate reviews tech solutions for rural health challenges

By Dauphin News | Mar 19, 2025

Technological advancements aimed at improving healthcare access in rural Pennsylvania were discussed at a Senate Majority Policy Committee hearing.

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Funding allocated for Berks County projects through gaming revenues

By Dauphin News | Mar 18, 2025

Senator Chris Gebhard and Representative Eric Weaknecht have announced that more than $157,000 in funding from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) will be allocated to projects in Berks County.

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Hamburg Borough receives nearly $67K in gaming revenue funds

By Dauphin News | Mar 18, 2025

Senator Chris Gebhard and Representative Jamie Barton have announced that Hamburg Borough in Berks County will receive nearly $67,000 in funding from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).

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Pennsylvanians urged to apply for new scholarship program

By Dauphin News | Mar 17, 2025

Senator Camera Bartolotta is calling on Pennsylvania students and individuals seeking career training in high-demand fields to apply for the Grow PA Scholarship Grant Program.

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Gebhard hosts license plate replacement event on April 5

By Dauphin News | Mar 13, 2025

Senator Chris Gebhard is offering residents the chance to replace their hard-to-read license plates for free.

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Dauphin County ranks 48th highest in Pennsylvania for per capita government transfer income at $12,491 in 2022

By Dauphin News | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Dauphin County received an average of $12,491 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 20th lowest in Pennsylvania.

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Delozier organizes free document shredding event for local residents

By Dauphin News | Mar 4, 2025

State Representative Sheryl M. Delozier is organizing a free document shredding event for residents of the 88th Legislative District.

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Dauphin County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2.5% of income in 2022

By Dauphin News | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2.5% of income in Dauphin County, providing an average of $1,418 per capita to residents.

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Bartolotta announces $700K grants for road improvements in Pennsylvania

By Dauphin News | Feb 24, 2025

Senator Camera Bartolotta has announced that the 46th District will receive $700,000 in state grants for road improvements.

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Delozier extends district services to Mechanicsburg Senior Center

By Dauphin News | Feb 19, 2025

State Representative Sheryl M. Delozier of Cumberland County is extending her district office services to the Mechanicsburg Senior Center through an initiative called "District Office on the Go!"