The 97th Legislative District consists of Part of LANCASTER County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Manheim and Warwick, and the BOROUGH of Lititz. View larger map
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Help for Grandparents Raising Children Now Available Aug. 21, 2019 / Because of legislation I cosponsored, there is now a KinConnector helpline for families in kinship care situations, including grandparents raising their grandchildren because of the opioid crisis.
Lancaster County totals more than $5.3 million in Natural Gas Impact Fees and Projects Jul. 18, 2019 / The impact fee on the Marcellus Shale industry was created with the signing of Act 13 in 2012. Since 2012, the fee has generated approximately $850 million for communities across the Commonwealth. Its interesting to note, this fee has raised more money than a combined severance tax levied by four other states.
Lancaster County House Republican Delegation Approves of Budget Aimed at Taxpayers and Economic Growth Jun. 25, 2019 / HARRISBURG – Today, the Lancaster County House Republican Delegation voted to pass a 2019-20 spending plan for the Commonwealth built upon a foundation of five principles to serve Pennsylvania taxpayers – saving for the future; fiscal management; thrift; investing in our future by boosting education; and instilling policies to foster economic growth. This plan also addresses Lancaster County priorities such as agriculture and Thaddeus Stevens College.
Protect Yourself Against Lyme Disease Jun. 21, 2019 / Pennsylvania has led the nation in confirmed cases of Lyme disease for three straight years. To address this growing concern for Commonwealth families, the Pennsylvania Legislature has been working on a multi-prong approach.