Jul. 23, 2019 /
![Hershey Introduces Bill for Prescription Opioid Regimes]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) introduced a bill today to require that prescribers enter into treatment agreements with new patients who need a prescribed opioid regime.
Jul. 01, 2019 /
![Governor Signs Hershey's Crime Victims Bill]()
HARRISBURG — Gov. Tom Wolf today signed legislation that guarantees crime victims access to court proceedings in their cases.
Jun. 26, 2019 /
The House’s budget proposal would invest an additional $19.5 million in agriculture. All of the governor’s proposed cuts to agriculture were restored in the House plan.
Jun. 25, 2019 /
![Hershey Commends 2019-20 Budget Passed in House]()
HARRISBURG – The House today passed their General Appropriations portion of the state budget. The legislation will now be taken up by the state Senate.
Jun. 19, 2019 /
![Senate Approves Hershey’s Bill to Empower Victims in Court]()
HARRISBURG – In a unanimous vote Wednesday, the Senate passed legislation that guarantees crime victims access to court proceedings.
Jun. 19, 2019 /
![Hershey Highlights Availability of Unclaimed Property]()
MIFFLINTOWN – An estimated 1 in 10 Pennsylvania residents has unclaimed property waiting for them. That totals more than $3 billion sitting in the Pennsylvania Treasury.
Jun. 17, 2019 /
![Hershey’s Bill for Ag Education Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – A bill that would revise and reestablish the Healthy Farms Healthy Schools program unanimously passed the House of Representatives today.
Jun. 05, 2019 /
![Hershey’s Bill Linking Farms, Schools Supported in Committee]()
HARRISBURG – The House Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee on Wednesday approved a package of bills that included one sponsored by Rep. John Hershey (R-Juniata/Mifflin/Franklin) in pursuit of supporting agriculture education.
May. 01, 2019 /
![Hershey Congratulates Schools, County Program Recipients of State’s Safety Grants]()
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) this week announced grants to be used in improving school safety and security as well as preventing violence in communities, said Rep. John Hershey (R-Juniata/Mifflin/Franklin).
Apr. 23, 2019 /
![Hershey Offers Help to Those Rebuilding from Tornado in St. Thomas Township]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Hershey (R-Juniata/Franklin/Mifflin) today issued the following statement regarding the April 19 tornado in St. Thomas:
Apr. 18, 2019 /
![Joint Statement from Franklin Co. Delegation to Pa. House of Representatives]()
HARRISBURG – On May 2, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman will be bringing his marijuana “listening” tour to Franklin County.
Apr. 08, 2019 /
![House Approves Hershey’s Bill to Empower Victims in Court]()
HARRISBURG – Crime victims would be guaranteed access to court proceedings under legislation sponsored by Rep. John Hershey (R-Franklin/Juniata/Mifflin) and passed with overwhelming approval by the House today.
Apr. 05, 2019 /
![Hershey to Offer Veterans Outreach Hours in April]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Hershey (R-Franklin/Juniata/Mifflin), in partnership with the American Legion, will be hosting veterans outreach hours in his Mifflintown and Lewistown district offices on specific Wednesdays of each month from 9 a.m. to noon
Apr. 04, 2019 /
![Hershey to Offer Veterans Outreach Hours in April]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Hershey (R-Franklin/Juniata/Mifflin), in partnership with the American Legion, will be hosting veterans outreach hours in his Mifflintown and Lewistown district offices on specific Wednesdays of each month from 9 a.m. to noon
Apr. 04, 2019 /
![Hershey to Host Scam Prevention Seminar on April 18]()
MIFFLINTOWN – In a partnership with Michelle Nutter of the Office of the Attorney General, Rep. John Hershey (R-Franklin/Juniata/Mifflin) will be hosting a seminar on scam prevention and protection on Thursday, April 18, from 2-3 p.m. at Cedar Grove Brethren in Christ Church, 287 Deerville Road, Mifflintown.
Apr. 02, 2019 /
![Hershey to Host Satellite Office Hours on April 10 in Fannettsburg]()
FANNETTSBURG – Rep. John Hershey (R-Franklin/Juniata/Mifflin) today announced that he will be hosting monthly satellite office hours in Fannettsburg beginning in April to provide more residents of the district convenient access to state services.
Mar. 28, 2019 /
![Hershey to Host Small Business Outreach Day on April 12]()
MIFFLINTOWN – To cultivate small businesses in the 82nd District, Rep. John Hershey (R-Franklin/Juniata/Mifflin) will be hosting a free Small Business Outreach Day on Friday, April 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in his district office, 28 Industrial Circle, Mifflintown.
Mar. 28, 2019 /
![Hershey Introduces a Bill to Delay Implementation of Costly State Program]()
HARRISBURG – To delay implementation of a program that will ultimately cost the Commonwealth millions of dollars, Rep. John Hershey (R-Franklin/Juniata/Mifflin) drafted legislation that would conduct a thorough review of the Medical Assistance Transportation Program.
Mar. 21, 2019 /
![Hershey Supports Bills to Benefit PA Students, Mifflin County Academy]()
HARRISBURG – To prepare people for in-demand and lucrative jobs across the state, Rep. John Hershey (R-Franklin/Juniata/Mifflin) voted in favor of the Good Jobs for Pennsylvania package of bills. The package received strong bipartisan support and has been sent to the Senate for further consideration.
Feb. 21, 2019 /
![House Committee Supports Hershey’s Bill to Empower Victims in Court]()
HARRISBURG – The House Judiciary Committee unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Rep. John Hershey (R-Franklin/Juniata/Mifflin) that would give victims the right to attend proceedings against their abusers unless the court determines that the victim’s testimony would be altered if he or she heard other testimony at the proceeding.