Aug. 06, 2020 /
![PA Small Businesses Can Apply for Final Round of CARES Act Funds Beginning Aug. 10, Says Kaufer]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) announced that the second and final round of CARES Act grants for eligible small businesses, ranging from $5,000 to $50,000, will begin Monday, Aug. 10, at 9 a.m. Pennsylvania small businesses can apply for grants to offset lost revenue caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting shutdown order. This application will close on Friday, Aug. 28, at 11:59 p.m.
Jun. 30, 2020 /
![PA Small Businesses Can Apply for CARES Act Funds Beginning June 30, Says Kaufer]()
HARRISBURG – As businesses continue to open their doors to the public and slowly get back to business as usual, Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) announced that CARES Act grants for eligible small businesses, ranging from $5,000 to $50,000, will be available beginning today, June 30. Pennsylvania small businesses can apply for grants to offset lost revenue caused by the COVID-19 pandemic and the resulting shutdown order.
Jun. 12, 2020 /
![Stephens, Kaufer to Introduce Bill to Create Grant Program to for Restaurants Devastated by Coronavirus Pandemic]()
HARRISBURG—Reps. Todd Stephens (R-Montgomery) and Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) today announced they will introduce legislation to help restauranteurs who have been financially hobbled by the coronavirus pandemic.
Apr. 13, 2020 /
![Kaufer Offers Solution to Governor to Aid with Unemployment Claims]()
LUZERNE – Seeking to help remedy the over-abundance of unemployment compensation and Pandemic Unemployment Assistance claims, Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) sent a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf asking that he enlist the recently furloughed non-essential state employees to assist in the response and processing of the claims.
Apr. 11, 2020 /
![Governor’s Handling of Unemployment Assistance for the Unemployed is Unacceptable, Says Kaufer]()
LUZERNE – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) responds to the Gov. Tom Wolf’s announcement of distributing unemployment assistance funds from the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Securities (CARES) Act citing the fact that these funds are not coming quickly enough.
Mar. 17, 2020 /
![Luzerne County Legislators Offer Local Resource Information Amid Statewide Mitigation]()
LUZERNE COUNTY- As the Commonwealth enters into a two-week recommended shutdown, Reps. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne), Karen Boback (R-Luzerne/Lackawanna/Wyoming) and Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) are providing helpful local resource information for area residents.
Feb. 26, 2020 /
![Schools in 120th Legislative District to Benefit from School Safety Grants, Says Kaufer]()
HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) announced that several Luzerne County schools were awarded competitive and meritorious school safety grants to help provide a safer educational environment for students, teachers and staff. In total, 970 public schools across the Commonwealth received $53.7 million in school safety funding.
Feb. 06, 2020 /
![Kaufer and JCC Hosting REAL ID Seminar Feb. 18]()
LUZERNE – With the REAL ID enforcement approaching, Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and the Friedman Jewish Community Center (JCC) will be hosting a REAL ID Informational Seminar on Tuesday, Feb. 18, at 12:30 p.m. at JCC, 613 S. J. Strauss Lane, Kingston.
Feb. 05, 2020 /
![Kaufer and Staff Schedule Time to Assist Residents Complete Property Tax/Rent Rebate Forms]()
HARRISBURG – Forms for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for the 2019 tax year are now available, and Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and his staff will be hosting 13 opportunities throughout the 120th District in the coming weeks to assist residents in completing the forms.
Feb. 05, 2020 /
![Kaufer’s Office Hosts Monthly Business and Career Events]()
HARRISBURG – To assist small business owners and to aid individuals planning to enter the workforce or seeking higher education, Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) will host outreach events at his district office this month.
Jan. 22, 2020 /
![Local Fire and Ambulance Departments will See Over $270,000 in State Funding, Says Kaufer]()
HARRISBURG – Looking to continue to strengthen funding and support for area first responders, Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) announces that local fire and ambulance departments will see a total of $271,411 in state funding from the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFO).
Jan. 13, 2020 /
![Kaufer Offers Assistance to Those with Disabilities]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) announced the January schedule of events held at his office to assist veterans and persons with disabilities.
Jan. 02, 2020 /
![Kaufer’s Office Hosts Monthly Business and Career Events]()
HARRISBURG – To assist small business owners and to aid individuals planning to enter the workforce or seeking higher education, Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) will host outreach events at his district office this month.
Dec. 16, 2019 /
![Kaufer Offers Assistance Event to Veterans]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) announced the December schedule of events held at his office to assist veterans.
Dec. 06, 2019 /
![Kaufer’s Office Hosts Monthly Business and Career Events]()
HARRISBURG – To assist small business owners and to aid individuals planning to enter the workforce or seeking higher education, Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) will host outreach events at his district office this month.
Nov. 14, 2019 /
![Kaufer Offers Assistance Event to Veterans]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) announced the November schedule of events held at his office to assist veterans and persons with disabilities.
Nov. 14, 2019 /
![Baker, Kaufer Announce $1.3 Million in Grants for Luzerne County Trail, Transportation Projects]()
LUZERNE COUNTY – Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) and Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) announced today that Kingston and Forty Fort Borough will received a combined $1.3 million in state grants to assist with local trail and transportation development projects.
Nov. 07, 2019 /
![Kaufer’s Office Hosts Monthly Business and Career Events]()
HARRISBURG – To assist small business owners and to aid individuals planning to enter the workforce or seeking higher education, Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) will host outreach events at his district office this month.
Oct. 21, 2019 /
![Two Luzerne Libraries Receive Grants]()
HARRISBURG – Two Luzerne County libraries are among 19 statewide that will receive a Keystone Grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Education.
Oct. 18, 2019 /
![Kaufer’s Community Recycling Event is Next Week]()
LUZERNE – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) invites area residents to join him and Luzerne County officials at their annual Community Recycling Event on Thursday, Oct. 24, from 3-6 p.m., at the soccer fields in the Luzerne County Sports Complex on Camryn Way in Forty Fort.