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Chris Gebhard appointed chair of Banking & Insurance committee for upcoming legislative session

Senator Chris Gebhard, representing Pennsylvania's 48th district, has been appointed to chair the Banking and Insurance Committee for the 2025-26 legislative session.

By Dauphin News | Jan 16, 2025

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Pennsylvania lawmakers form bipartisan caucus focused on boosting state economy

Pennsylvania lawmakers have announced the formation of a new bipartisan group, the Pennsylvania Competitiveness Caucus, aimed at enhancing the state's economic competitiveness.

By Dauphin News | Jan 14, 2025

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Bartolotta receives six committee assignments for upcoming legislative session

By Dauphin News | Jan 14, 2025

Senator Camera Bartolotta, representing the 46th District, has been appointed to six standing Senate committees for the 2025-26 legislative session.

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Rep. Delozier's initiative expands fee waivers for veterans' vital statistics

By Dauphin News | Jan 13, 2025

On December 30, 2024, a legislative initiative led by Representative Sheryl M. Delozier from Cumberland County took effect.

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New Lebanon County bridge named after late Sen. David J. Arnold Jr

By Dauphin News | Jan 8, 2025

Senator Chris Gebhard has announced a public ceremony to honor the late Senator David J. Arnold Jr. by naming a new bridge in Lebanon County after him.

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Joe Kerwin begins third term focusing on Second Amendment and veterans' benefits

By Dauphin News | Jan 7, 2025

Rep. Joe Kerwin, a Republican from Dauphin, was sworn in for his third term on January 7th.

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Delozier begins ninth term focusing on business support and veterans' legislation

By Dauphin News | Jan 7, 2025

Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier, a Republican from Cumberland, has been sworn in for her ninth term representing the 88th District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

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Joe Kerwin begins third term in Pennsylvania House

By Dauphin News | Jan 7, 2025

Rep. Joe Kerwin of Dauphin County has officially begun his third term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

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Sheryl Delozier to be sworn in as state representative on January 7

By Dauphin News | Jan 3, 2025

Rep. Sheryl Delozier will officially assume her role as the state representative for Pennsylvania's 88th Legislative District on Tuesday, January 7.

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Bartolotta announces $8.4 million grant for Greene County mine site

By Dauphin News | Dec 18, 2024

Senator Camera Bartolotta has announced an $8.4 million state grant aimed at revitalizing an abandoned mine site in Greene County.

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State allocates $800K for Mechanicsburg fire station improvements

By Dauphin News | Dec 18, 2024

Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier announced $800,000 in state funding for improvements and expansion at Mechanicsburg Fire Station 2, known as "The Hill Station."

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Delozier and fire department reveal funding for station improvements

By Dauphin News | Dec 13, 2024

Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier, representing Cumberland County, is set to join volunteer firefighters from the Mechanicsburg Fire Department and local community leaders to announce a significant allocation of state funds.

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Grants approved to enhance school safety and mental health support

By Dauphin News | Nov 27, 2024

Rep. Sheryl M. Delozier announced that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has approved grants aimed at enhancing school safety and mental health support for seven schools in the 88th District.

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Pennsylvania counties receive grants for digital connectivity improvements

By Dauphin News | Nov 21, 2024

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has announced that Greene and Washington counties will receive grants aimed at enhancing digital connectivity by providing laptops.

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Pennsylvania set to approve year-round motorcycle safety inspections

By Dauphin News | Nov 14, 2024

Legislation aimed at allowing year-round motorcycle safety inspections in Pennsylvania is nearing enactment.

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Gold Star families memorial bill passes Pennsylvania Senate

By Dauphin News | Nov 13, 2024

An initiative to establish a new memorial on the Pennsylvania Capitol grounds has advanced, with legislation authorizing the monument passing the Senate.

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Bartolotta announces grants to improve parks in Greene and Washington counties

By Dauphin News | Nov 13, 2024

Senator Camera Bartolotta announced that state funding has been approved for various parks projects in Greene and Washington counties.

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Grants awarded to enhance parks and open spaces in Pennsylvania's 125th District

By Dauphin News | Nov 13, 2024

More than $2 million in grants from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program have been allocated to enhance parks and open spaces in Pennsylvania's 125th District, as announced by Representative Joe Kerwin.