Dec. 03, 2021 /
![Hershey to Host Office Open House]()
MIFFLINTOWN – Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) will host a holiday-themed open house at his Mifflintown district office on Friday, Dec. 10.
Nov. 22, 2021 /
![Corman and Hershey Announce Funding for Local Transportation, Community Improvement Projects]()
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) approved funding today for several local transportation and community improvement projects, according to Senate President Pro Tempore Jake Corman (R-Bellefonte) and Representative John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin).
Nov. 15, 2021 /
![House Passes Hershey Bill to Support Students in Ag Education]()
HARRISBURG – A measure to allow students to drive tractors to school in conjunction with agriculture-education programs passed the House today, according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. John Hershey (R-Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin).
Oct. 27, 2021 /
![Hershey to Host Seminar Focused on Firearms Laws]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. John Hershey (Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin) will host a seminar about Pennsylvania’s firearms laws and the permitting process for concealed carry on Saturday, Nov. 20, from 9-11 a.m., at Port Royal Community Center.
Sep. 28, 2021 /
![Bill to Keep Guns from Convicted Felons Passes Committee, Hershey Says]()
HARRISBURG – A bill to close a legal loophole and keep firearms from being carried by convicted felons passed the House Judiciary Committee today, according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. John Hershey (Mifflin/Juniata/Franklin).
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).