Jul. 20, 2021 /
![Kaufer Calls on Wolf, Shapiro, Garrity to Enforce Procurement Law Following Ben & Jerry’s Israel Announcement]()
HARRISBURG: After Ben & Jerry’s on Monday announced it plans to halt ice cream sales in portions of Israel, state Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) spoke last night with the Israeli Consulate and today called on Gov. Tom Wolf, Attorney General Josh Shapiro and state Treasurer Stacy Garrity to enforce a state procurement law prohibiting the state from contracting with companies that boycott Israel.
Jul. 20, 2021 /
![Luzerne County Legislators Announces Nearly $23 Million in LSA Funding for 2019-20 Projects]()
HARRISBURG – In a continued effort to support economic development and projects to improve the quality of life for citizens throughout Luzerne County, Reps. Karen Boback (R-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Wyoming), Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and Tarah Toohil (R-Luzerne) along with Sens. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming), John Gordner (R-Columbia/Luzerne/Montour/Northumberland/Snyder) and John Yudichak (I-Carbon/Luzerne) announced today the funding of 2019 and 2020 Local Share Account (LSA) projects totaling nearly $23 million.
Jun. 17, 2021 /
EXETER TOWNSHIP – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) today joined with family members of Robert “Bob” Kile Sr. at a ceremony to designate part of a local highway in his memory.
May. 14, 2021 /
![Kaufer, Peifer Host Informational Hearing on New Transportation Funding Program Proposal]()
KINGSTON – Seeking to reengage economic investments in the Commonwealth, Reps. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne), chairman of the House Finance Tax Modernization and Reform Subcommittee, and Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne), chairman of the House Finance Committee, held an informational hearing regarding Kaufer’s House Bill 1177, which would establish the Transportation Reinvestment and Improvement Program and Transportation Reinvestment and Improvement Program Fund.
May. 12, 2021 /
![Kaufer to Host Community Shredding Day on May 22]()
LUZERNE – In the spirit of spring cleaning, Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) will host a Shredding Day event for residents of the 120th Legislative District to not only securely destroy sensitive documents but also more easily dispose of some unneeded items. This will be held on Saturday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the West Side Career and Technical Center, 75 Evans St., in Pringle.
May. 10, 2021 /
![Kaufer, Peifer Holding Informational House Finance Subcommittee Hearing on Transportation Reinvestment and Improvement Program Bill]()
WHAT: Reps. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne), chairman of the House Finance Tax Modernization and Reform Subcommittee, and Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne), chairman of the House Finance Committee, will be hosting a subcommittee hearing on Kaufer’s House Bill 1177, which would establish the Transportation Reinvestment and Improvement Program.
Apr. 30, 2021 /
![Kaufer to Host Community Shredding Day on May 22]()
LUZERNE – In the spirit of spring cleaning, Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) will host a Shredding Day event for residents of the 120th Legislative District to not only securely destroy sensitive documents but also more easily dispose of some unneeded items. This will be held on Saturday, May 22, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the West Side Career and Technical Center, 75 Evans St., in Pringle.
Apr. 09, 2021 /
![New Performance Venue Grant Program Now Accepting Applications, Says Kaufer]()
HARRISBURG – To continue providing needed relief for hurting Pennsylvania businesses, Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) announced the opening of a federally funded relief program for performance venues, museums and movie theaters.
Feb. 24, 2021 /
![Bill Honoring Former PennDOT Employee George Dennis Jr. Heads to Governor’s Desk, Say Kaufer, Yudichak]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and Sen. John Yudichak (I-Carbon/Luzerne) announced that Kaufer’s legislation (House Bill 12) honoring former PennDOT employee George Dennis Jr. was passed unanimously by the Senate and now heads to the governor’s desk for approval.
Feb. 03, 2021 /
![Kaufer: Governor’s Proposal If Enacted Would Kick Our Small Businesses While They’re Already Down]()
HARRISBURG – In response to the governor’s annual budget address today, Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) has provided the following statement explaining the further financial strain the governor’s strain would cause small businesses.
Jan. 12, 2021 /
![Kaufer to Lead House Economic Recovery Task Force]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) stood alongside House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Center/Mifflin) and other House members at the state Capitol Tuesday as they announced the launch of the House Economic Recovery Task Force which Kaufer will be leading.
Jan. 11, 2021 /
![PA House Majority Leader Benninghoff, House Republicans to Discuss Economic Recovery Initiatives]()
WHAT: House Majority Leader Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne), Rep. Wendi Thomas (R-Bucks) and other House Republicans will hold a press conference to discuss economic recovery initiatives for the coming session.
Jan. 08, 2021 /
![Kaufer: High-Risk Pennsylvanians Deserve Higher Priority Under New COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan]()
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. 30, 2020 /
![Kaufer’s Mental Health Parity Bill Becomes Law]()
HARRISBURG –Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) announced today that his mental health parity bill (House Bill 1439) was signed into law last night by the governor and will take effect immediately.
Oct. 29, 2020 /
![Luzerne County School Districts Are Now Eligible to Apply for COVID-19 Safety Funding, Says Kaufer]()
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. 22, 2020 /
![Kaufer’s Mental Health Parity Legislation Advances to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – After achieving unanimous passage in both the House and Senate, Rep. Aaron Kaufer’s (R-Luzerne) mental health parity legislation (House Bill 1439) now heads to the governor’s desk for his signature.
Oct. 09, 2020 /
![$403,111 in COVID Grant Funds Awarded to First Responder Companies in the 120th Legislative District, Says Kaufer]()
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.
Sep. 24, 2020 /
![Manufacturing Tax Credit Shows Promise as it Promotes Investments in PA Economy, Say Kaufer, Causer]()
KINGSTON – As Pennsylvania’s economy is slowly recovering and additional economic solutions are being sought, the House and Senate Majority Policy committees, along with Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne), held a joint hearing and met with area industrial and union leaders to discuss the economic impact and benefits of the Local Resource Manufacturing Tax Credit.
Sep. 24, 2020 / Press Release
![Manufacturing Tax Credit Shows Promise as it Promotes Investments in PA Economy, Say Kaufer, Causer]()
KINGSTON – As Pennsylvania’s economy is slowly recovering and additional economic solutions are being sought, the House and Senate Majority Policy committees, along with Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne), held a joint hearing and met with area industrial and union leaders to discuss the economic impact and benefits of the Local Resource Manufacturing Tax Credit.
Sep. 22, 2020 /
![House and Senate Majority Policy Committees Holding Joint Meeting to Discuss New Local Resource Manufacturing Tax Credit]()
WHAT: As Pennsylvania’s economy is slowly recovering and additional economic solutions are being sought, the House and Senate Majority Policy committees, along with Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne), will hold a joint hearing with area industrial and union leaders to discuss the economic impact and benefits of the Local Resource Manufacturing Tax Credit.