Feb. 05, 2019 /
![Lancaster County House Republican Delegation Responds to Gov. Wolf’s Budget Proposal]()
HARRISBURG – Today, the Lancaster County House Republican Delegation was present for a joint session of the General Assembly as Gov. Tom Wolf delivered his budget address for 2019-20. The $34.15 billion spending plan is an increase of $927 million over the current enacted budget.
Jan. 08, 2019 /
![Understated Bipartisanship Drives Progress in Harrisburg]()
Folks don’t see or hear about very many “win-win” stories when it comes to politics.
Jan. 02, 2019 /
![Hickernell Takes Helm of House Professional Licensure Committee]()
HARRISBURG -- Rep. Dave Hickernell (R-Lancaster/Dauphin) will begin his ninth term in office as the newly appointed chairman of the Pennsylvania House Professional Licensure Committee.
Sep. 27, 2018 /
![Hickernell to Host 2018 Senior Expo in October]()
ELIZABETHTOWN – Rep. Dave Hickernell (R-Lancaster/Dauphin) invites seniors residing in the 98th Legislative District and their families to his 2018 Senior Expo on Friday, Oct. 19, from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Freemasons Cultural Center in the Masonic Village in Elizabethtown.
Sep. 18, 2018 /
![Hickernell Secures $170,000 Grant for Londonderry Twp.]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dave Hickernell (R-Lancaster/Dauphin) announced today that the Commonwealth Financing Authority has approved his $170,000 request for Londonderry Township’s Sunset Park.
Sep. 12, 2018 /
![Hickernell Announces $1 Million Grant for E-Town College]()
HARRISBURG – A Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant for $1 million for Elizabethtown College was approved by the Wolf administration on Tuesday, said Rep. Dave Hickernell (R-Lancaster/Dauphin).
Sep. 11, 2018 /
![Charlton Announces $1 Million Grant for Renovations to Springfield Municipal and Public Safety Building]()
HARRISBURG – The Lancaster County House Republican Delegation announced a $2 million grant to benefit cancer patients by expanding Lancaster General Hospital’s Ann B. Barshinger Cancer Institute.
Jun. 29, 2018 /
![Final Budget Includes $60 Million for School Safety]()
School districts across Pennsylvania are developing and implementing strategies and security plans to help increase school safety and keep Pennsylvania students safe. As the House Education Committee chairman, I held a lengthy hearing on this topic which included four panels and 14 witnesses, earlier this year in preparation for the 2018-19 state budget.
Jun. 08, 2018 /
![Reforming a Failed Welfare System]()
Work requirements have put thousands of Americans on a pathway to independence.
Nov. 15, 2017 /
![PA Higher Education Mired in Past, Substantial Reform Needed, Hickernell Says]()
HARRISBURG – The Senate and House Education committees held a joint hearing today focusing on the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Strategic System Review, said Sen. John Eichelberger (R-Blair) and Rep. Dave Hickernell (R-Lancaster), chairmen of the respective committees.
Aug. 07, 2017 /
![Lancaster County Delegation to Host Ceremony for Vietnam Veterans on Oct. 21]()
HARRISBURG – To recognize and honor local Vietnam veterans, the Lancaster County Delegation is hosting a commemorative ceremony on Saturday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to noon at Hempfield High School, Performing Arts Center, 200 Stanley Ave., Landisville. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m.
May. 30, 2017 /
![Hickernell Issues Statement on TMI Closure]()
LONDONDERRY TOWNSHIP – Rep. Dave Hickernell (R-Lancaster/Dauphin) today issued the following statement in response to the decision to begin the process to close the Three Mile Island Nuclear Generating Station. Hickernell represents Londonderry Township in the state House of Representatives, where the station is located, and is a member of the Senate-House Nuclear Energy Caucus.
May. 22, 2017 /
![Taking Measure of Our Schools]()
Last week, I visited two elementary schools in one of my school districts. This is not new for me. I have visited schools in my district many times in my time as a state legislator.
May. 22, 2017 /
![Taking Measure of Our Schools]()
Last week, I visited two elementary schools in one of my school districts. This is not new for me. I have visited schools in my district many times in my time as a state legislator.