State Legislators Announce Wildfire Fighting Grants for Local Companies

Aug. 09, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Porters Community Fire Company in Heidelberg Township and Union Fire and Hose Company No. 1 in Dover are among more than 130 fire companies across Pennsylvania to receive wildfire fighting grants, according to state Reps. Seth Grove (R-Dover) and Kate Klunk (R-Hanover). Porters was awarded a $4,000 grant while the Union Fire and Hose grant is for $2,000.

Helping Pennsylvania Agriculture Grow

Jul. 12, 2019 /

Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry plays a vital role in all aspects of life across the state. It supplies fresh foods and drinks to Pennsylvanians and to people beyond our state’s and nation’s borders. It helps drive our economy, suppling 280,500 direct jobs and nearly 300,000 in-direct jobs.

Residents Invited to Klunk’s Family Fun Night in Glen Rock Park

Jul. 11, 2019 /

HANOVER – Residents of the 169th Legislative District are invited to join Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover), her staff and local government officials for an informative and fun evening at Glen Rock Park, 5400 Fair School Road, Glen Rock, on Wednesday, July 31, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Free Italian Ice will also be available to attendees.

Wolf Chooses Party Over Pennsylvania, Vetoes Election Reform Bill

Jul. 08, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – York County Republican legislators are accusing Gov. Tom Wolf of heeding party wishes over the needs of Pennsylvania’s cash-strapped counties by vetoing much-needed election reform legislation today. Wolf’s decision to reject Senate Bill 48 kills efforts to help local governments with the cost of the 2020 election - after he unilaterally decertified all of the state’s voting machines - and do away with the antiquated straight-party voting option at polling places.

Governor Signs Klunk’s Farm Preservation Bill into Law

Jul. 01, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Kate Klunk’s (R-Hanover) legislation to provide more options to farmers who preserved their land, part of a bill package to aid the state’s agriculture industry, was signed into law today by the governor.

Senate Sends Klunk’s Farm Preservation Bill to the Governor

Jun. 27, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The Senate on Wednesday unanimously approved legislation by Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) to provide farmers with more freedom over property they opted to preserve for generations to come. House Bill 370 now goes to the governor for his signature. The bill is part of a package of bills to help Pennsylvania’s agriculture industry grow and thrive.

House Unanimously Approves Bill to Protect Workers, Klunk Says

Jun. 11, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The House today unanimously passed legislation by Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) to protect workers from mandatory restrictive nondisclosure agreements as terms of employment in relation to sexual harassment. The bill now goes to the Senate for consideration.

Committee Sends Klunk’s Sexual Harassment Disclosure Bill to the House

Jun. 05, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – To protect employees from mandatory restrictive nondisclosure agreements, the House Labor and Industry Committee today approved bipartisan legislation to ban such agreements related to sexual harassment as a condition of employment, Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) announced.

Klunk Issues Statement on Passage of Down Syndrome Protection Bill

May. 06, 2019 /

HARRISBURG ¬– The House Health Committee today approved Rep. Kate Klunk’s (R-Hanover) legislation to ensure life for babies with Down syndrome. Her legislation, House Bill 321, would include prenatal Down syndrome diagnoses as a legal reason why babies can’t be aborted in Pennsylvania. The bill now goes to the full House for a vote.

Klunk’s Satellite Office Hours Extended

Apr. 01, 2019 /

HANOVER – To better serve residents of the 169th District, Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) has extended her satellite office hours at the Shrewsbury Township municipal building, 11505 Susquehanna Trail South.

Klunk to Host Small Business Development Center Outreach Event

Mar. 21, 2019 /

HANOVER – As part of efforts to ensure all Pennsylvanians have opportunities for success in the working world, Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) will host the Shippensburg University Small Business Development Center (SBDC) for a Small Business Outreach Day event. The event will be held at her office, 118 Carlisle Str., Suite 300, on Thursday, April 4, from noon to 2 p.m.

Protecting Babies with Down Syndrome

Mar. 20, 2019 /

A child still in the womb shouldn’t be terminated simply because he or she has Down syndrome. But this prenatal discrimination is happening and it’s occurring at an alarming rate.

Farmland Preservation Bill Approved by House, Klunk Says

Mar. 19, 2019 /

HANOVER – Legislation by Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) to give farmers who decide to preserve their land more freedom over their property received unanimous support by the House as it passed the bill on Monday.

Klunk, Local Officials to Dedicate Bridge for Vietnam War Hero

Mar. 18, 2019 /

HANOVER – To honor a fallen hero, Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) will be joined by local elected officials to dedicate the Valley Street bridge in Glen Rock to U.S. Army Warrant Officer Martin E. Bixler, who was killed during the Vietnam War. The ceremony will be held at the bridge on Friday, March 29, which is National Vietnam War Veterans Day, starting at noon.

Klunk, York County DA to Host Important Child Safety Program

Mar. 14, 2019 /

HANOVER – Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) and York County District Attorney Dave Sunday will host a seminar to assist parents with protecting their children online. The event will be held at South Western High School, 200 Bowman Road, Hanover, on Wednesday, March 27, from 6:30-8:30 p.m.