HARRISBURG – Legislation seeking to ensure the dependents of fallen police officers continue to have health insurance passed the House of Representatives today on a unanimous vote, according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin).
HARRISBURG – Sen. Patty Kim (D-Dauphin) and Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) are joining to host a senior fraud and scam prevention event Friday, Sept. 25.
HARRISBURG – Parks and sidewalks are among the projects that Dauphin County municipalities will be undertaking courtesy of Local Share Account (LSA) grants awarded today, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) and Sen. Patty Kim (D-Dauphin).
HARRISBURG – More than $400,000 in Local Share Account grants awarded today will support Vista Autism Services with its programs for adults as well as Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center as it renovates the emergency department to accommodate patients experiencing mental health crises, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin).
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) announced that four area museums and historical societies were awarded Cultural and Historical Support Grants from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission. These grants provide general operating support to Pennsylvania museums and official county historical societies that are not directly supported by other state agency operating support programs.
HARRISBURG – More than $56,000 awarded to Lower Swatara Township will help the Dauphin County municipality modernize operations and ensure it is on strong footing for many years to come, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin).
HARRISBURG – A $553,450 grant awarded this week to Derry Township will help improve the flow of traffic in and around Hershey’s world-class entertainment, healthcare, hospitality and historical spaces, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin).
HARRISBURG – Stage improvements and permanent concert seating are coming to Hollywood Casino at Penn National Race Course courtesy of $3 million in grant funding from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin).
HARRISBURG – The 2026-27 state budget approved today by the House of Representatives sets historic levels of public education funding, provides cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) for retired police officers and firefighters, and funds long-delayed transportation projects, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin), who voted in favor of the proposal.
HARRISBURG – Two 106th District constituents have been appointed to the newly created Governor’s Advisory Commission on People with Disabilities, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin), who offered his support of both appointments to Gov. Josh Shapiro.
HARRISBURG – Legislation seeking to ensure the dependents of fallen police officers continue to have health insurance passed the House Local Government Committee today, according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin).
HARRISBURG – A bill to enhance nuclear plant inspections passed the House of Representatives today on a 199-3 vote, according to the measure’s sponsors, Reps. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) and Elizabeth Fiedler (D-Philadelphia).
HARRISBURG – Legislation seeking to update Pennsylvania’s existing Keystone STARS system for families utilizing childcare services passed the Senate Aging and Youth Committee today, according to the measure’s sponsors, Reps. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) and Jared Solomon (D-Philadelphia).
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) and Sen. Doug Mastriano (R-Adams/Franklin) today announced the introduction of resolutions in support of posthumously awarding Maj. Richard D. Winters the Congressional Medal of Honor. Winters was a lifelong resident of Pennsylvania who served as the commanding officer of the 101st Airborne Division’s Easy Company during World War II. His heroic deeds were depicted in HBO’s acclaimed miniseries “Band of Brothers.” He passed away Jan. 2, 2011.
HARRISBURG – Legislation co-authored by Reps. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) and Elizabeth Fiedler (D-Philadelphia) would update the fee structure used by the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) when inspecting nuclear power plants, ensuring the agency has the tools and resources needed to scrutinize all future, current and shuttered plants across the Commonwealth.
HARRISBURG – Retirement communities, services for older adults, health systems, state agencies and nonprofit organizations will have information available during the Community Health and Resource Expo hosted by Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) on Thursday, May 7.
HARRISBURG – Grants awarded this week in Dauphin County will support fire companies and emergency medical services as they address building projects, purchase or repair equipment, conduct training, or reduce existing debt, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin).