State Rep. Keith Greiner
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Recent News About State Rep. Keith Greiner
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Greiner proposes harsher penalties for littering offenses in Pennsylvania
Rep. Keith Greiner has reintroduced a bill aimed at tackling the litter problem across Pennsylvania, with an emphasis on increasing penalties for those caught littering.
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State grants awarded to Lancaster County fire and EMS units
Rep. Keith J. Greiner announced that local fire and emergency medical services in Lancaster County have received state grants.
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Garden Spot Village receives $4.5M grant for arts center
Garden Spot Village in New Holland has been awarded a $4.5 million grant for the construction of its Center for Arts and Culture.
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Garden Spot Village receives $4.5 million grant for new arts center
Garden Spot Village in New Holland has been awarded a $4.5 million grant from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP).
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State grants awarded for municipal projects in Lancaster County
Rep. Keith Greiner of Lancaster has announced the allocation of state grants exceeding $470,000 to Akron Borough and the Earl Township Sewer Authority.
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Grants awarded for Akron Borough garage renovation and Earl Township sewer upgrades
Rep. Keith Greiner has announced that Akron Borough and the Earl Township Sewer Authority have been awarded state grants totaling over $470,000 through the Local Share Account (LSA) program. The Commonwealth Financing Authority, part of the Department of Community and Economic Development, is responsible for distributing these funds from gaming revenue to local governments.
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Lancaster County Representatives Strongly Oppose Lancaster Public Library’s Planned Drag Queen Story Hour
HARRISBURG – Lancaster County representatives, including State Reps. David Zimmerman, Keith Greiner, and Tom Jones, have expressed strong opposition to the Lancaster Public Library's planned drag queen story hour.In a joint statement, the representatives stated, "As state representatives in Lancaster County, we are strongly opposed to the Lancaster Public Library using taxpayer dollars to sexualize our young children by bringing in drag queen story hour. This is a totally political and immoral use of our money." They emphasized the need to protect children and criticized...
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Local Fire, EMS Companies Receive State Grants, Says Greiner
HARRISBURG – Rep. Keith Greiner (R-Lancaster) announced today that 13 fire and ambulance companies in the 43rd Legislative District have been awarded nearly $257,000 in state grants through the 2023-24 Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program."These grants will help our local fire and EMS companies to obtain the equipment and personnel necessary to ensure they are there for us in our times of need," said Greiner.The grants, funded solely with state gaming proceeds, can be used for various purposes such as construction or renovation of a unit's station,...
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State grants awarded to Lancaster County fire and EMS services
Rep. Keith Greiner announced that 13 fire and ambulance companies in the 43rd Legislative District have been awarded nearly $257,000 in state grants through the 2023-24 Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.
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Greiner proposes moving PA's presidential primary to March
Rep. Keith Greiner of Lancaster is renewing efforts to give Pennsylvania voters a stronger voice in presidential elections.
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Greiner Bill Would Give PA Voters Greater Influence in Presidential Races
Jan 3, 2024HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Representative Keith Greiner is renewing his efforts to give Pennsylvania voters a stronger voice in selecting the nation's president. Greiner, a Republican from Lancaster, has been advocating for legislation to move Pennsylvania's primary election earlier in presidential election years for over a decade. While his previous attempt to move the 2024 presidential primary election to the third week in March did not succeed, Greiner has reintroduced his bill to ensure ample time for the 2028 election cycle.House Bill 1857, sponsored by...
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State grants approved for water and sewer projects in Lancaster district
Rep. Keith Greiner of Lancaster has announced the approval of nearly $1.5 million in state grants for water and sewer infrastructure improvements within the 43rd Legislative District.
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Grants Approved for Local Water, Sewer Infrastructure Projects, Greiner Says
HARRISBURG – The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) has recently given the green light to several grants totaling almost $1.5 million for water and sewer system infrastructure projects in the 43rd Legislative District, according to Rep. Keith Greiner (R-Lancaster). These grants were approved during a CFA meeting held earlier today.The grants were awarded through the COVID-19 American Recovery Plan Act (ARPA) H20 PA fund and the PA Small Water and Sewer fund. The recipients of these grants include:- New Holland Borough: $746,508 for the replacement of water mains...
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House committee examines inflation impacts on agriculture sector
Members of the House Majority Policy Committee gathered in Brownstown, Lancaster County, to discuss the significant impact of inflation on the agriculture industry. Rep. Keith Greiner (R-Lancaster) hosted the hearing where several individuals from...
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House policy committee examines inflation's impact on Pennsylvania agriculture
Rep. Keith Greiner of Lancaster will convene a hearing of the House Majority Policy Committee to examine how inflation is affecting Pennsylvania's agriculture sector and food prices.
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Lancaster County Republicans respond critically to Gov. Wolf's $43.7 billion budget proposal
The Lancaster Republican Delegation to the House of Representatives today listened to Gov. Tom Wolf’s budget proposal before a joint session of the General Assembly, where the governor proposed $2 billion in new spending over the current budget and $5 billion in new taxpayer debt.
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Lancaster Republicans respond critically to Gov. Wolf’s $43.7 billion budget proposal
The Lancaster County House Republican Delegation has expressed concerns following Governor Tom Wolf's proposed budget for the fiscal year 2022-23.
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Lancaster lawmakers criticize PA DOH's COVID-19 quarantine letters
HARRISBURG – The Lancaster GOP House Delegation, including House Speaker Bryan Cutler (R-Peach Bottom) and Representatives Mindy Fee (R-Manheim), Keith J. Greiner (R-Upper Leacock), Dave Hickernell (R-West Donegal), Brett Miller (R-East Hempfield), Steve Mentzer (R-Lititz), and Dave Zimmerman (R-East Earl), has called on the Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) to cease sending letters to school children. These letters state that the DOH has determined the child had “close contact” with a person who has COVID-19 and threatens legal action if the instructions are not followed.
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Lancaster lawmakers criticize PA DOH's letters to school children
The Lancaster GOP House Delegation, along with House Speaker Bryan Cutler and Representatives Mindy Fee, Keith J. Greiner, Dave Hickernell, Brett Miller, Steve Mentzer, and Dave Zimmerman, have expressed their concerns over recent actions by the...
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Lancaster County representatives respond to statewide mask mandate for schools
In reaction to Gov. Tom Wolf’s announcement of a statewide mask mandate for K-12 public schools in Pennsylvania, Reps. Mindy Fee (R-Manheim), Keith Greiner (R-Upper Leacock), Dave Hickernell (R-West Donegal), Brett Miller (R-East Hempfield), and Dave Zimmerman (R-East Earl) released the following statement: