Aug. 21, 2019 / Press Release
![The Issues Facing Property Tax Reform]()
For years, if not decades, people have urged the Pennsylvania General Assembly to come up with a viable solution for relief from school property taxes that are forcing senior citizens out of their homes. But their appeals appeared to fall on deaf ears. Believe me, I know the frustration as I was one of those people asking my elected officials to fix this problem.
Jul. 23, 2019 /
![Save the Date for Keefer’s Informational Farmers’ Breakfast]()
DILLSBURG – Residents interested in attending Rep. Dawn Keefer’s (R-Dillsburg) free annual Farmer’s Breakfast should mark Thursday, Oct. 10, on their calendars. That’s the date Keefer will hold the breakfast from 8-10 a.m. at the Wellsville Fire Company, 95 Community St. Wellsville.
Jul. 12, 2019 /
![Keefer Says Wolf’s Spending Habits Counteract Cost-Saving Measures]()
DILLSBURG – Rep. Dawn Keefer (R-York/Cumberland) issued the following statement in response to the elimination of a layer of government and Gov. Tom Wolf violating the state Constitution by circumventing the legislative process to borrow $90 million.
Jul. 08, 2019 /
![Wolf Chooses Party Over Pennsylvania, Vetoes Election Reform Bill]()
HARRISBURG – York County Republican legislators are accusing Gov. Tom Wolf of heeding party wishes over the needs of Pennsylvania’s cash-strapped counties by vetoing much-needed election reform legislation today. Wolf’s decision to reject Senate Bill 48 kills efforts to help local governments with the cost of the 2020 election - after he unilaterally decertified all of the state’s voting machines - and do away with the antiquated straight-party voting option at polling places.
Jun. 28, 2019 /
![Despite Absence of Gas Wells, York County Eclipses $3 Million Mark in Impact Fee Revenue]()
HARRISBURG – York County is about to be the beneficiary of a record windfall of more than $485,000 from the collection of an impact fee on natural gas drilling activities in other regions of Pennsylvania, according to members of the county’s House Republican delegation. Distribution of revenue will take place in early July.
Jun. 27, 2019 /
![Why I Voted Against the State Budget]()
I was one of the few House Republicans to vote against the 2019-20 budget. Behind every vote is a story, and I want to share mine.
Apr. 16, 2019 /
![Are Colleges Fleecing Our Middle Class?]()
For decades youth have been preached the need for a college education. While I agree pursuing a quality education is a benefit not only to students, but for all society, I question the need to push our students into attending college when it may not be for them.
Mar. 28, 2019 /
![Keefer to Host Small Business Outreach Event]()
DILLSBURG – To assist current and potential business owners, Rep. Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg) will host the Shippensburg University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for a Small Business Outreach Day event at her office, 12 N. Baltimore St., on Tuesday, April 9, from 1-3 p.m. Appointments are not necessary, but you may reserve a time to talk with staff.
Mar. 21, 2019 /
![Bill Would Protect Babies with Down Syndrome]()
Close to 100 percent of children diagnosed with Down syndrome are terminated before birth in Iceland. This has led to the near eradication of those with Down syndrome.
Mar. 08, 2019 /
![Keefer to Host Firearm Owner Rights and Responsibilities Seminar in Franklintown]()
DILLSBURG – As part of efforts to better inform gunowners of their rights and responsibilities, Rep. Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg) will hold a Firearm Owner Rights and Responsibilities Seminar at the Franklintown Fire Company, 107 Baltimore Road, Franklintown, on Wednesday, April 3, from 6-8 p.m. A second seminar will be held in Fairview Township in May.
Feb. 11, 2019 /
![Keefer to Host REAL ID Pre-Verification Event in Dillsburg]()
HARRISBURG – With REAL IDs about to be made available in Pennsylvania, Rep. Dawn Keefer (R-York/Cumberland) will host an event to assist residents with pre-verifying documents required to obtain a REAL ID. The event will be held in the cafeteria Northern High School, 653 S. Baltimore St., on Tuesday, Feb. 26, from 5-8 p.m.
Feb. 06, 2019 /
![‘Shadow Budget’ Funds to be Used as Part of State Budget]()
As I sat in my seat on the House floor and listened to Gov. Tom Wolf deliver his budget address, I was shocked to hear him not only acknowledge but also learn he plans to transfer funds from “shadow budget” accounts to fund his proposed spending as part of the 2019-20 state budget.
Feb. 05, 2019 /
![Adams-York County House Republicans Answer Wolf Budget Proposal with Calls for Fiscal Responsibility]()
HARRISBURG – Members of the Adams-York House Republican delegation - Reps. Torren Ecker (R-Abbottstown), Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam), Seth Grove (R-Dover), Mike Jones (R-York Township), Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg), Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) and Dan Moul (R-Gettysburg) – issued this statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2019-20 budget proposal, which calls for $1.4 billion in increased spending:
Jan. 22, 2019 /
![Keefer Named to Four House Committees]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Dawn Keefer (R-York/Cumberland) was appointed to serve on four House committees during the 2019-20 legislative session. She will serve on the House Aging and Older Adult Services, Health, Labor and Industry, and State Government committees.
Jan. 15, 2019 /
![Keefer’s Office Offers Assistance to Veterans]()
DILLSBURG – Rep. Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg) reminds residents that her office, located at 12 N. Baltimore St. in Dillsburg, hosts a program to connect veterans to benefits and programs.
Jan. 01, 2019 /
![Keefer Sworn in to Second Term Representing the 92nd District]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dawn Keefer (R-York/Cumberland) was joined by her colleagues in the House of Representatives today to take their oaths of office for the 2019-20 session. Keefer enters her second term representing the people of the 92nd Legislative District.
Dec. 28, 2018 /
![Keefer to Host Office Open House]()
DILLSBURG – Rep. Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg) will host an open house at her district office, located at 12 N. Baltimore St. in Dillsburg, from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 10.
Oct. 31, 2018 /
![York County Republican Delegation Announces School Safety Grant Funding]()
HARRISBURG – The York County Republican Delegation to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, which consists of Reps. Seth Grove (R-Dover), Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York Township), Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg), Kate Klunk (R-Hanover), Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam) and House Appropriations Chairman Stan Saylor (R-Red Lion), announced today that every school district in York County received funding to improve student safety as part of a newly create grant program.
Oct. 10, 2018 /
![Equal Doesn’t Mean Special Treatment]()
For the most part, growing up I was told I can become whatever I wanted if I set goals and worked hard to achieve them. There were, however, a few times I was told I couldn’t be this or that simply because I’m a female.
Oct. 04, 2018 /
![York County House Republicans Invite Residents to an Upcoming Active Shooter Seminar]()
HARRISBURG – The York County Republican Delegation to the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, which consists of Reps. Seth Grove (R-Dover), Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York Township), Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg), Kate Klunk (R-Hanover), Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam) and House Appropriations Chairman Stan Saylor (R-Red Lion), will offer a free Active Shooter Seminar to residents.