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 – Bills authored by Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) in support of teachers and healthcare workers passed their respective committees today.
WHAT: Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin) will host his annual Community Health and Resource Expo with approximately 40 vendors.
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.
MIDDLETOWN – A recycling and shredding event scheduled for Saturday, April 25, will accept electronics, paper, gently used clothing and housewares.
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).
HARRISBURG – Nuclear Energy Caucus Co-Chairs Tom Mehaffie and Rob Matzie today hailed the state House’s passage of legislation that would clear the way for the construction of the nuclear industry’s small modular reactors (SMRs) and microreactors to help meet growing demands on Pennsylvania’s energy grid.
HARRISBURG – When Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his proposal for 2026-27 state spending this week, he focused heavily on the future of energy production in Pennsylvania and ways to ensure the Commonwealth doesn’t have rolling brownouts and blackouts in the coming years.
HARRISBURG – Nearly $800,000 in grant money coming to the 106th District will help municipalities improve their parks, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin).
HARRISBURG – A $764,320 grant recently awarded to Derry Township will help improve the flow of traffic in Hershey, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin).
HUMMELSTOWN – A new police cruiser in the Hummelstown Borough Police Department fleet recently had its first passengers – Sen. Patty Kim (D-Dauphin) and Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin).
HARRISBURG – More than $1.6 million in grant funding awarded today includes a project to make Hershey Medical Center more accommodating to children, people with autism and those experiencing behavioral health emergencies, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin).
HARRISBURG – Dauphin County nonprofit organizations like Midwest Food Bank and Central PA Food Bank will benefit from an expansion of the Neighborhood Assistance Program (NAP) in the recently passed state budget, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin).
HARRISBURG – Six grants awarded last week by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission will support preservation and educational programs across Dauphin County, according to Rep. Tom Mehaffie (R-Dauphin).
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