Jan. 08, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Upon the release of Gov. Tom Wolf and Pennsylvania Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine’s fourth different COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) voiced his frustrations concerning their overall regard of high-risk Pennsylvanians.
Oct. 29, 2020 /
LUZERNE - To help further combat COVID-19 spread in local school districts, Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) announced that Pennsylvania school districts are now eligible to apply for their share of nearly $50 million in funding to address additional health and safety needs related to the COVID-19 emergency. The funding is being issued by the School Safety and Security Committee within the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD).
Oct. 09, 2020 /
LUZERNE – As fire, rescue and EMS companies across the Commonwealth continue to perform life-saving services while doing what they can to remain operational, Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) was happy to announce today that first responder companies in the 120th Legislative District received $403,111 in state grants provided by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner which will go towards reversing the negative impact they sustained by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aug. 06, 2020 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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- 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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) announced the December schedule of events held at his office to assist veterans.
Dec. 06, 2019 /
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 /
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 /
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.