Mar. 19, 2020 /
![Kaufer Introducing Vital Unemployment Compensation Legislation for Small Business Owners]()
HARRISBURG – With the current statewide mitigation causing extreme distress for Pennsylvania small businesses, Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) will soon be introducing legislation aimed at requesting a waiver from the federal government for self-employed individuals to be able to collect unemployment compensation during emergency situations like the current one involving COVID-19.
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.
Mar. 10, 2020 /
![Invest in PA: Urge Gov. Wolf to Sign Historic Economic Development, Job Creation Legislation, Says Kaufer and Yudichak]()
HARRISBURG – As Gov. Tom Wolf’s threat to veto legislation (House Bill 1100) seeking to establish an Energy and Fertilizer Manufacturing Tax Credit in the Commonwealth is still looming, Sen. John Yudichak (I-Carbon/Luzerne) and Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne), the bill’s sponsor, stood alongside local laborers and business leaders to reinforce the positive impact this legislation will have on Pennsylvania’s economy and its workforce.
Mar. 06, 2020 /
![Major Economic Development and Job Growth Opportunities in Jeopardy, Says Kaufer, Yudichak]()
WHAT: With Gov. Tom Wolf threatening to veto legislation (House Bill 1100) seeking to establish an Energy and Fertilizer Manufacturing Tax Credit in the Commonwealth, Sen. John Yudichak (I-Carbon/Luzerne) and Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne), the bill’s sponsor, will be hosting a rally to highlight the benefits of this tax credit as well as voice the overwhelming support this legislation has gained across the Commonwealth.
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.
Feb. 04, 2020 /
![Property Tax Reform Absent from Governor’s Proposal, Says Kaufer]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) offered the following statement in response to the governor’s budget address.
Feb. 04, 2020 /
![Kaufer’s Manufacturing Investment and Pro-Growth Bill Heading to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) announced that his Energy and Fertilizer Manufacturing Tax Credit legislation, House Bill 1100, will head to the governor’s desk for approval.
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.