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.
Sep. 14, 2020 /
![Kaufer Calls for Further Legislative Reform After Unprovoked Attack at SCI Dallas]()
LUZERNE – After reports of an inmate engaging in an unprovoked attack against a counselor at State Correctional Institution (SCI) at Dallas, Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) is calling for further legislative reform to increase penalties to deter situations like this from occurring in the future. Kaufer provided the following statement on the matter:
Sep. 01, 2020 /
![Kaufer’s Veterans Peer Outreach Legislation Moved Out of Committee]()
HARRISBURG – With many veterans returning from service and facing difficulties transitioning to civilian life, Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) introduced House Bill 2022 and announced today that the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee unanimously supported this legislation.
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.