Aug. 31, 2021 /
![Governor’s New Mask Mandate Demonstrates Disregard for Community Needs, Hershey Says]()
HARRISBURG – Gov. Tom Wolf’s announcement today that masks will be required in pre-kindergarten through 12th-grade classrooms inappropriately yanks decision-making power from the school board members chosen by and accountable to local voters, according to Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin).
Jun. 25, 2021 /
![Budget Invests in PA’s Future, Hershey Says]()
HARRISBURG – The $39.8 billion budget approved by the House of Representatives and Senate on Friday makes important investments in public schools, early childhood education, state police and services for those with intellectual disabilities, according to Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin).
May. 25, 2021 /
![Hershey, Corman Announce Funding for Critical Lewistown Blight Remediation Project]()
HARRISBURG – A $300,000 state grant will help remediate the former Central Hotel Building property in the Borough of Lewistown, according to Representative John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) and Senator Jake Corman (R-Centre/Huntingdon/Mifflin/Juniata).
Apr. 21, 2021 /
![Infrastructure Grant Awarded for Lewistown’s North Wayne Street, Announce Hershey, Corman]()
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Financing Authority today awarded $500,000 in grant money for streetscape improvements along North Wayne Street in Lewistown borough, according to Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) and Sen. Jake Corman (R-Centre/Huntingdon/Mifflin/Juniata).
Feb. 25, 2021 /
![Hershey to Health Department: Better Data Needed to Assess COVID-19 Impact]()
HARRISBURG – Under questioning from Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) on Thursday, Pennsylvania Department of Health officials estimated 80% to 85% compliance among skilled nursing facilities in reporting COVID-19 cases and deaths.
Feb. 03, 2021 /
![Hershey Critical of Governor’s Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) released the following statement Wednesday in response to the governor’s annual budget address.
Jan. 12, 2021 /
![Hershey Appointed to Five Important Committees]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) has been named to five committees for his second term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Jan. 05, 2021 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) took the oath of office Tuesday to begin his second legislative term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Dec. 29, 2020 /
![Hershey Named to Appropriations Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) has been named to the House Appropriations Committee as he begins his second term as a lawmaker.
Dec. 16, 2020 /
![Hershey Announces District Office Changes]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) has made changes to the schedules for his district offices to better serve residents of the 82nd District.
Nov. 20, 2020 /
![Hershey Supports 2020-21 State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) voted “yes” Friday on a $32 billion budget that finishes work started in May.
Nov. 20, 2020 /
![Hershey Praises Bill Targeting Frivolous Lawsuits]()
HARRISBURG ¬– A House bill that would protect businesses, schools, nursing homes and others from frivolous lawsuits passed both the House and Senate, and awaits the governor’s signature to become law.
Oct. 14, 2020 /
![Bridge to be Dedicated for Fallen Vietnam War Hero]()
WHAT: Sgt. Melvin Grayson Ehrhart Memorial Bridge Dedication.
Sep. 14, 2020 /
![Friends of the Embassy Theatre Awarded Grant]()
HARRISBURG – Friends of the Embassy Theatre Inc. has been awarded a $100,000 grant for upgrades to ensure the historic theater in Mifflin County is usable by modern audiences, according to Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin).
Jul. 22, 2020 /
![Allensville Municipal Authority Awarded Low-Interest Loan for Water Plant]()
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) has awarded a low-interest loan to Allensville Municipal Authority for upgrades to the existing slow-sand water filtration plant, according to Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin).
Jul. 01, 2020 /
![Municipalities Should be Wary of Banning Single-Use Plastic Bags, Hershey Says]()
HARRISBURG – Bans and fees on single-use plastic bags could prove to be costly and have unintended consequences, according to a study from the Legislative Budget and Finance Committee, a joint committee of the Pennsylvania General Assembly.
May. 28, 2020 / Press Release
![Hershey’s Amendment Supports Juniata Valley’s Working Families]()
HARRISBURG – An amendment introduced by Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) to the state’s Fiscal Code bill would prohibit bans or taxes on single-use plastic bags in Pennsylvania until the end of Gov. Tom Wolf’s emergency declaration for COVID-19.
May. 28, 2020 /
![House Approves Bill to Aid Social Organizations During COVID-19 Crisis, Says Klunk, Farry, Hershey]()
HARRISBURG – The House today approved in a bipartisan fashion legislation by Reps. Kate Klunk (R-York), Frank Farry (R-Bucks) and John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) to permit social organizations, such as veteran and other social clubs, to utilize small games of chance profits to meet financial obligations during the COVID-19 crisis.
May. 26, 2020 /
![Hershey: Temporary Budget is a Sensible Step]()
HARRISBURG – On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a temporary budget to allow for a more detailed financial picture to emerge following the worst of the COVID-19 crisis.
May. 07, 2020 /
![Hershey Critical of Finances, Transparency Associated with Commonwealth Civilian Coronavirus Corps Plan]()
HARRISBURG – On Thursday, Gov. Tom Wolf announced his intentions to create the Commonwealth Civilian Coronavirus Corps (CCCC) to expand testing and contact tracing capabilities, while also providing job opportunities in the public health sector. In response, Rep. John Hershey (R-Franklin/Juniata/Mifflin) issued the following statement: