PA State Rep. John Hershey

Hershey to Health Department: Better Data Needed to Assess COVID-19 Impact

Feb. 25, 2021 /

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.

Hershey Announces District Office Changes

Dec. 16, 2020 /

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.

Bridge to be Dedicated for Fallen Vietnam War Hero

Oct. 14, 2020 /

WHAT: Sgt. Melvin Grayson Ehrhart Memorial Bridge Dedication.

Friends of the Embassy Theatre Awarded Grant

Sep. 14, 2020 /

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).

Allensville Municipal Authority Awarded Low-Interest Loan for Water Plant

Jul. 22, 2020 /

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).

Hershey’s Amendment Supports Juniata Valley’s Working Families

May. 28, 2020 / Press Release

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.

Hershey Critical of Finances, Transparency Associated with Commonwealth Civilian Coronavirus Corps Plan

May. 07, 2020 /

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:

Hershey Closes District Offices to Walk-in Visitors

Mar. 20, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – In an attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19, commonly called coronavirus, Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) will close his district offices to walk-in visitors effective Friday, March 20.

Hershey’s Concealed Carry Seminar Postponed

Mar. 13, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Because of concerns about COVD-19, commonly called coronavirus, Rep. John Hershey (R-Juniata/Mifflin/Franklin) has postponed a seminar planned for Saturday, March 21.

Hershey Plans Concealed Carry, REAL ID Seminars

Mar. 09, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Residents of the 82nd District who want to learn more about firearms laws and requirements related to REAL ID are invited to a pair of seminars hosted by Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin).

Hershey, Benninghoff Plan Hunting Seminar

Jan. 27, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) and Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin) will host a seminar about Chronic Wasting Disease and other issues affecting hunters.

Hershey Plans Holiday Open House for Mifflintown Office

Dec. 09, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) invites residents of the 82nd District to a holiday open house in his Mifflintown office.

Juniata County Business Owners Share Concerns During Policy Committee Discussion, Oberlander, Hershey Report

Oct. 25, 2019 /

MIFFLINTOWN -- Business issues facing rural Pennsylvania were the focus of a roundtable discussion of the House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest) Thursday morning in Juniata County.

House Majority Policy Committee to Convene Business Roundtable Discussion in Juniata County

Oct. 22, 2019 /

WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), will travel to Juniata County to host a roundtable discussion with local businesses, elected officials and economic development organizations. This is part of the House Republican Caucus’ #GoodJobs4PA legislative package.

Legislators to Hold Concealed Carry Seminar

Oct. 16, 2019 /

WHAT: Area lawmakers will host a Concealed Carry Seminar with an update of federal and state laws related to the Second Amendment.

Legislators to Host Concealed Carry Seminar in Mifflin County

Sep. 27, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Kerry Benninghoff (R-Centre/Mifflin), Rich Irvin (R-Huntingdon/Centre/Mifflin) and John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) will host a seminar to help residents understand their Second Amendment rights and Pennsylvania’s firearms laws.

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