State Rep. Dawn Keefer
Recent News About State Rep. Dawn Keefer
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York County secures over six million dollars from state gaming revenue
The York County Republican delegation to the Pennsylvania General Assembly has announced nearly $6.1 million in grant funding for projects in York County. The funds, derived from Pennsylvania gaming revenue, were awarded through the state's competitive Local Share Account (LSA) program.
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Bipartisan bill mandating hospital pricing transparency passes Pennsylvania House
A bipartisan bill aimed at increasing hospital pricing transparency passed the Pennsylvania House on Thursday. The bill, House Bill 2339, is sponsored by Representatives Tarik Khan (D-Philadelphia), David Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Benjamin Sanchez (D-Montgomery), K.C. Tomlinson (R-Bucks), Jim Prokopiak (D-Bucks), and Dawn Keefer (R-York).
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Rep. Dawn Keefer Advocates for Zero-Based Budgeting in Pennsylvania
Rep. Dawn Keefer, a representative from Dillsburg, Pennsylvania, is pushing for the implementation of zero-based budgeting in the state. Keefer believes that the time is ripe for this budgeting practice to be introduced in Harrisburg, especially with Governor Josh Shapiro's positive experience with it. She introduced House Bill 1133, which would require state agencies that account for at least 20% of the General Fund budget to prepare and submit a zero-based budget plan. The bill was unveiled during a press conference on the "Back to Basics" government reform bills based on...
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Republican lawmakers propose bills addressing rise in swatting incidents
HARRISBURG – In an effort to equip law enforcement with more effective tools to prosecute individuals involved in “swatting,” a group of House Republicans announced plans to introduce a series of bills. Swatting involves making hoax 911 calls that falsely report serious threats, prompting large-scale police responses.