The 97th Legislative District consists of parts of LANCASTER County consisting of the TOWNSHIPS of Conestoga, East Lampeter, Manheim (PART, Districts 02, 06, 12 and 13), Manor (PART, Districts Hershey Mill, Indiantown, Leisure, Manor, New, New East and Washington Boro), Pequea and West Lampeter. View larger map
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Lancaster County House Republican Delegation Respond to Wolf’s $43.7 Billion Budget Proposal Feb. 08, 2022 / The Lancaster Republican Delegation to the House of Representatives today listened to Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal before a joint session of the General Assembly where the governor proposed $2 billion in new spending over the current budget and $5 billion in new taxpayer debt.
Setting Uniform Construction Permitting Standards Dec. 15, 2021 / The House last week voted to approve legislation which I cosponsored, bringing construction permitting in line with those of surrounding states.
Most Effective Economic Development Tool Also Best at Providing Educational Options Dec. 15, 2021 / A new report shows that tax credit programs supporting school choice opportunities is more effective at economic development than through traditional state grant and loan programs.
Lancaster Lawmakers Condemn PA DOH’s Threats Against Children Oct. 08, 2021 / Press Release HARRISBURG – The Lancaster GOP House Delegation, House Speaker Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) and Reps. Mindy Fee (R-Manheim), Keith J. Greiner (R-Upper Leacock), Dave Hickernell (R-West Donegal), Brett Miller (R-East Hempfield), Steve Mentzer (R-Lititz) and Dave Zimmerman (R-East Earl), are calling on the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) to cease sending letters to school children stating that they have determined the child has had a “close contact” with a person that has COVID-19 and if they do not do as the letter instructs then legal action will be taken against them.