State Rep. Aaron Kaufer
Recent News About State Rep. Aaron Kaufer
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Luzerne County receives over $2 million in state grants
Senator Lisa Baker and Representatives Mike Cabell, Aaron Kaufer, and Alec Ryncavage have announced the allocation of over $2 million in grants for Luzerne County.
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Kaufer to host community e-recycling event on October 24
Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) will 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. The event is being organized by Kaufer and the West Side Council of Governments.
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Local legislators announce veterans recognition event at Misericordia University
Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne), Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20), and Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) have announced they will co-host a Veterans Recognition Ceremony and Expo on Saturday, Nov. 2, at Misericordia University in Dallas.
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Lawmakers to introduce bipartisan adult-use cannabis bill
Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and Rep. 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 aims to prioritize public safety, consumer protection, social equity, and criminal justice reform.
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Bipartisan bill introduced in Pennsylvania House aims at adult-use cannabis legalization
Reps. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) and Emily Kinkead (D-Allegheny) have announced their intention to introduce a comprehensive, bipartisan adult-use cannabis legalization bill in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The proposed legislation focuses on public safety, consumer protection, social equity, and criminal justice reform.
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Bipartisan bill introduced for adult-use cannabis legalization in Pennsylvania
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.
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Luzerne County Republicans push for voter ID amendment
Rep. Mike Cabell (R-Luzerne), along with the Luzerne County Republican delegation, including Reps. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne), Alec Ryncavage (R-Luzerne), and Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill), announced Wednesday their signing of a House discharge petition. This petition aims to advance a voter ID constitutional amendment from committee to the full House of Representatives for an imminent vote.
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Kaufer’s Bill Seeks to Lower Energy Costs
State Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) is leading a group of seven other state House Republicans in introducing a series of bills aimed at tackling energy affordability in Pennsylvania. The legislation proposed by Kaufer seeks to repurpose funds from Act 129 of 2008 to redirect unused dollars for energy efficiency and conservation programs. This move is intended to alleviate the burden of high energy costs on consumers across the state."Despite having abundant energy resources right here in Pennsylvania, our families and businesses pay too much to heat their homes and turn...
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Area School Districts to Receive More Than $2 Million in Safety Grants
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne), Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming) and Sen. Marty Flynn (R-Lackawanna and Luzerne) have announced that significant grants will be allocated to three school districts in Pennsylvania for enhancing safety measures and promoting a positive educational experience.The Wyoming Area, Wyoming Valley West, and Greater Nanticoke Area school districts are set to receive substantial grants totaling over $2 million. Rep. Kaufer expressed, "No child should go to school fearing for their safety," emphasizing the...
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Kaufer Announces Over $300,000 in Grant Funding for Local Fire and EMS Companies
KINGSTON – Rep. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne) has revealed that 20 fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in Luzerne County have been awarded a total of $317,553.27 in grant funding. The grants aim to support and enhance the operations of these essential emergency services, particularly at the volunteer level.Kaufer emphasized the significance of these grants, stating, "These grants are critical to assisting our emergency services, especially at the volunteer level, to function efficiently and reliably. These grants are well-deserved and will help our brave first...
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Kaufer Announces He Will Not Seek Reelection
State Representative Aaron Kaufer has announced that he will not seek reelection to the state House, bringing an end to his tenure serving the residents of the 120th District since 2015. In a statement, Kaufer expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the community and highlighted the results he achieved during his time in office."I am truly grateful to have been given the opportunity to serve our community over the past 10 years," said Kaufer. "I'm proud of the work I've been able to get done and the relationships I have built with community members and...
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Mobile Veterans Center to Visit Dallas Jan. 19, Say Cabell, Kaufer, Baker
Jan. 9, 2024 - Representatives Mike Cabell and Aaron Kaufer, along with Senator Lisa Baker, have announced that the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs' Mobile Veterans Center (MVC) will be visiting Dallas on January 19th. The MVC is a service that provides free outreach and counseling services to veterans and their families.The MVC will be located in the parking lot of the Dallas Shopping Center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the third Friday of each month, weather permitting. The center will remain in place until all veterans in attendance are served. "Our veterans have...
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Wyoming Valley Behavioral Health set to reopen former First Hospital site
Nearly a year after the closure of First Hospital in Kingston, Pennsylvania, it has been announced that the facility will reopen as Wyoming Valley Behavioral Health Hospital.
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Baker and Kaufer to host ribbon cutting for Compass of NEPA
Senator Lisa Baker and Representative Aaron Kaufer are set to host a ribbon-cutting event for Compass of NEPA.
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Digital opportunities grow as Compass opens in Luzerne County
Senator Lisa Baker and Representative Aaron Kaufer have officially welcomed Compass of Northeastern Pennsylvania (Compass of NEPA) to Kingston.
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Baker and Kaufer welcome Compass of NEPA with ribbon cutting
Senator Lisa Baker and Representative Aaron Kaufer are set to host a ribbon-cutting event for Compass of NEPA, an entrepreneurial technology company.
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Community shredding day set for May 13 in Luzerne
State Representative Aaron Kaufer will host a Community Shredding Day for residents of the 120th Legislative District on May 13.
