Baker, Cabell, Kaufer and Ryncavage Announce More Than $2 Million Awarded to School Districts and Municipalities in Luzerne County

Oct. 23, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) and Reps. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne), Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and Alec Ryncavage (R-Luzerne) announced they helped to secure over $2 million in Local Share Account (LSA) grants and Public School Facility Improvement grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for projects in Luzerne County.

Kaufer to Host Community e-Recycling Event Oct. 24 in Forty Fort

Sep. 27, 2024 /

LUZERNE – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) will once again co-host a Community e-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. This event is being hosted by Kaufer and West Side Council of Governments.

Kaufer, Kinkead to Discuss Bipartisan Adult-Use Cannabis Legalization

Jun. 21, 2024 /

WHAT: Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and Emily Kinkead (D-Allegheny) will be joined by other lawmakers and stakeholders at a Capitol news conference to discuss the first comprehensive, bipartisan adult-use cannabis bill to be introduced in the House of Representatives. Their proposal would prioritize public safety, consumer protection, social equity and criminal justice reform.

Kaufer, Kinkead to Introduce Bipartisan Adult Use Cannabis Legalization Bill

Jun. 17, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and Emily Kinkead (D-Allegheny) today announced their intention to introduce the first comprehensive, bipartisan adult-use cannabis legalization bill in the House of Representatives, prioritizing public safety, consumer protection, social equity and criminal justice reform.

Cabell, Luzerne County Republican Delegation Sign Voter ID Discharge Petition

Apr. 10, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne), along with the rest of the Luzerne County Republican delegation, comprising of Reps. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne), Alec Ryncavage (R-Luzerne) and Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill), said Wednesday that they have signed the House discharge petition to get a voter ID constitutional amendment out of committee and before the full House of Representatives for a vote in the near future.

Kaufer’s Bill Seeks to Lower Energy Costs

Mar. 26, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State. Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) is joining seven other state House Republicans to introduce a package of bills that will address energy affordability across the Commonwealth.

Republican Bill Package Addresses Energy Affordability

Mar. 26, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – A group of state House Republicans is introducing a package of bills that will address energy affordability across the Commonwealth. These bills seek to combat Gov. Josh Shapiro’s assault on Pennsylvanians’ wallets when it comes to paying for their energy.

Area School Districts to Receive More Than $2 Million in Safety Grants

Mar. 18, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne), Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming ) and Sen. Marty Flynn (R-Lackawanna and Luzerne) are pleased to announce that the Wyoming Area, Wyoming Valley West and Greater Nanticoke Area school districts will be receiving $646,076, more than $1.3 million and $426,211, respectively, in grants that will be used for establishing safe, healthy and supportive learning environments in public elementary and secondary schools, and preventing and responding to acts of bullying, violence and hate in school communities.

Kaufer Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection

Jan. 16, 2024 /

LUZERNE – State Representative Aaron Kaufer announced today that he will be hanging up his orange tie and will not seek reelection to the state House. Kaufer has served the residents of the 120th District since taking office in 2015.

Mobile Veterans Center to Visit Dallas Jan. 19, Say Cabell, Kaufer, Baker

Jan. 09, 2024 /

Mobile Veterans Center to Visit Dallas Jan. 19, Say Cabell, Kaufer, Baker

DALLAS – Reps. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne) and Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) along with Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) announced the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Mobile Veterans Center (MVC), which provides free outreach and counseling services to veterans and their families, is scheduled to visit Dallas on Friday, Jan. 19.

House Republican Members Announce Upcoming Legislative Package to Combat Antisemitism in Education

Dec. 11, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Recognizing the rise in antisemitism in Pennsylvania and recognizing more needs to be done in Pennsylvania’s education system following congressional testimony by former University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill, several House Republicans Monday announced an upcoming package of legislation aimed at combatting antisemitism in Pennsylvania’s education system.

Kaufer to Host Community e-Recycling Event Oct. 26 in Forty Fort

Oct. 03, 2023 /

LUZERNE – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) will once again co-host a Community e-Recycling Event on Thursday, Oct. 26, from 3-6 p.m., at the soccer fields in the Luzerne County Sports Complex on Camryn Way in Forty Fort. This event is being hosted by Kaufer and West Side Council of Governments.

Baker, Kaufer Celebrate Digital Opportunities in Luzerne County

May. 17, 2023 /

KINGSTON - Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) and Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) today officially welcomed Compass of Northeastern Pennsylvania (Compass of NEPA) to the area during a ribbon-cutting ceremony at their headquarters on Wyoming Avenue in Kingston.