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Thursday, November 21, 2024

State Rep. Kate Klunk

Recent News About State Rep. Kate Klunk

  • Kate Klunk announces grants for conservation projects in 169th district

    State Representative Kate Klunk has announced the allocation of $586,700 in grants for four projects within Pennsylvania's 169th District.

  • Southern York County School District receives state grant for roof replacement

    A grant of $908,877 has been allocated to the Southern York County School District for a roof replacement project at its middle school located in Shrewsbury Township. This announcement was made by Representative Kate Klunk, who represents the Hanover area.

  • Rep. Kate Klunk invites residents to 'Pastries and Policy' event

    State Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) is inviting residents of the 169th District to attend Pastries and Policy on Thursday, Oct. 17, from 9-11 a.m. at Britton Coffee Co., located at 2633 Baltimore Pike in Hanover. This event provides constituents with an opportunity to meet with Klunk in an informal setting to discuss updates from Harrisburg as well as state and community issues.

  • York County schools receive $625K state training grant

    York County students and Junior Achievement of South Central Pennsylvania (JASCPA) will benefit from a state training grant, according to an announcement by Reps. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester), Seth Grove (R-Dover), Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg), Kate Klunk (R-Hanover), Mike Jones (R-York Township), and Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion).

  • First-time voters must show ID in upcoming Pennsylvania election

    The 2024 General Election is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 5. First-time voters will need to show their ID to cast a ballot for various positions, including president and vice president; members of the U.S. House and Senate; state House and state Senate (in odd-numbered senatorial districts); and state row offices such as attorney general, auditor general, and treasurer.

  • Kate Klunk hosts document shredding and license plate replacement event

    State Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) will host a document shredding and damaged license plate replacement event for residents of the 169th District on Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to noon. The event will take place in the parking lot of her district office at 118 Carlisle St. in Hanover.

  • Senior Scam Jam organized by Rep. Kate Klunk set for August 21

    Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) is organizing a Senior Scam Jam for older adults in the 169th District on Wednesday, Aug. 21, from 9-11 a.m. at The Markets at Hanover, located at 1649 Broadway St. in Hanover.

  • Klunk partners with businesses for back-to-school event

    Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) is organizing a back-to-school event in collaboration with local businesses to distribute free backpacks filled with school supplies to families with children from kindergarten through sixth grade. The event will also feature a certified car seat technician to ensure proper installation of child safety seats.

  • Hanover Borough receives $328K grant for traffic signal upgrades

    Funding for traffic signal upgrades in Hanover Borough was recently approved under PennDOT’s “Green Light-Go” program.

  • Rep. Kate Klunk hosting back-to-school event for local families

    Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) invites families residing in the 169th District who need school supplies for children in kindergarten through sixth grade to her Back-to-School Event. The event will be held Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Utz Factory Outlet parking lot at 831 Carlisle St. in Hanover.

  • Kate Klunk hosts event for damaged plates and car seat checks

    State Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) is set to host a damaged license plate replacement event and child car seat safety check for residents of the 169th District on Saturday, July 27, from 10 a.m. to noon at Glen Rock Park, located at 5400 Fair School Road in Glen Rock.

  • Klunk Announces Grant Awarded for Consumptive Use Mitigation Project in Hanover

    HARRISBURG – Grant funding has been bestowed upon Hanover Borough for the Consumptive Use Mitigation Projects grant program, as declared by Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover). The $500,840 grant is designated for the repair of the damaged dam intake tower in Hanover, aiming to enhance public health and safety, mitigate water use conflicts, prevent water quality impacts, support economic production, and sustain ecological flows."These dollars for Hanover Borough will go a long way toward improving the water dam," emphasized Klunk. "This will allow the borough to quickly respond,...

  • York County Delegation Announces School Security Grants

    State Reps. Seth Grove (R-Dover) and Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) have announced $3.7 million in grant money from the School Safety and Security Committee (SSSC) under the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD). The representatives emphasized that "safe schools are a top priority" and highlighted the importance of investing in physical improvements to support the needs of students. Grove and Klunk stated, "By investing in physical improvements and supporting the needs of our students we are advancing this goal. All children should feel safe when they attend...

  • Klunk, Jones to Host Shredding Event for District Residents

    State Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) and Rep. Mike Jones (R-York Township) have announced plans to host a free document shredding event for residents of the 169th and 93rd Legislative Districts. The event is scheduled to take place on Saturday, April 13, from 9 a.m. to noon in the parking lot of the Shrewsbury Township building in Glen Rock.“I am happy to once again provide an opportunity for my constituents to safely dispose of documents containing their personal information, like their Social Security number, credit card information and more,” said Klunk. “Sadly, scammers...

  • York County House, Senate Republicans Bring Home $2.2 Million in Community Grant Funds

    HARRISBURG – The York County Republican delegation to the House and Senate proudly announced their success in securing $2.2 million in grant funding for communities across the county. The delegation, consisting of notable figures such as Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill and Mike Regan, along with several Representatives, expressed their gratitude towards the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for acknowledging the significance of the projects.According to the members, "The grants awarded today will help fund an assortment of projects, including infrastructure improvements,...

  • Klunk Initiative to Support Sexual Harassment, Assault Victims Passes the House

    Mar. 19, 2024HARRISBURG – An initiative proposed by Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) to amend Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law has successfully passed the state House. Klunk's amendment aims to protect victims of sexual harassment and assault by preventing their names from being disclosed in settlement agreements with public entities during the right-to-know process.Representative Klunk expressed her thoughts on the importance of the amendment, stating, "With this update to Pennsylvania’s Right-to-Know Law, we have a chance to right a wrong affecting sexual harassment and...

  • York County police receive $38,000 in recruitment grants

    As police departments nationwide face officer shortages, two York County departments have been awarded a combined $38,000 in Law Enforcement Recruitment grant funding. House Appropriations Republican Chairman Seth Grove (R-Dover) and Representatives Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) and Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) made the announcement.

  • Klunk to Host Property Tax/Rent Rebate Assistance Events

    Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) is hosting Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) Assistance events to help constituents in the 169th District process their applications for the program. Klunk is offering additional opportunities for constituents to receive aid from her office at no cost. Klunk highlighted the program's expansion, stating, "In 2023, the governor signed into law a bipartisan initiative to expand the popular PTRR program, making an estimated 150,000 additional Pennsylvanians eligible."The PTRR assistance events will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 27, from noon to 3 p.m....

  • Klunk: Grants Support 169th District Fire, EMS

    Grant funding has been awarded to several first responder companies in the 169th District under the PA Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program. The grants were administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner and will benefit ten fire companies and ambulance squads in the district."These grants are a small way we can show our support for our first responders," said Rep. Kate Klunk, the representative for the 169th District. "Many of our companies are volunteer-run, making these grants critically important to ensuring functioning equipment and...

  • New Freedom Borough Awarded Grant for Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements, Says Klunk

    HARRISBURG— The wastewater treatment plant serving New Freedom, Railroad, and Shrewsbury boroughs, as well as portions of Shrewsbury and Hopewell townships, has been granted $1.14 million by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). This grant will be used to make necessary improvements to the treatment plant located in Railroad Borough.Representative Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) expressed her appreciation for the CFA's investment in this project. She emphasized the importance of the grant for the residents who rely on the wastewater treatment services provided by this plant....