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01/18/2012
HARRISBURG – High school seniors can now apply for a Pennsylvania House of Representatives Scholarship to help cover the costs of higher education, Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Franklin) announced today.
12/07/2011
HARRISBURG - An amendment to the Pennsylvania Power of Attorney Act sponsored by state Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Franklin) today was approved unanimously by the House. House Bill 1905 would address problems in the law that were created by a recent Pennsylvania State Supreme Court decision that have the potential to increase liability for third parties when they accept powers of attorney in good faith.
12/06/2011
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Franklin) wants to remind senior citizens in the 86th District there is no fee when applications are made to Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program.
11/21/2011
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Franklin) announced today that the 2011-12 edition of the Hunting Booklet is now available at his two district offices. The booklets are free of charge.
10/27/2011
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Franklin) announced today that 2011 Pennsylvania maps are now available at his two district offices. The maps are free of charge to constituents.
10/26/2011
HARRISBURG – A package of bills authored by state Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Franklin) that will help to control costs and streamline operations for local governments has been approved by the Senate. The House unanimously agreed to the Senate’s changes and sent the bills to Gov. Tom Corbett for his signature.
10/26/2011
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is now providing emergency funding to help flood-affected small businesses in 33 counties across Pennsylvania, including Perry County, Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry) said today.
10/21/2011
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Franklin) today reminded municipalities, churches and non-profit organizations in Perry County that sustained damage caused by last month’s flooding that two informational meetings are scheduled on Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the Perry County Courthouse, 2 East Main St., New Bloomfield.
08/30/2011
Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Franklin), along with Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner Ed Mann, invites volunteer fire companies and ambulance services throughout the 86th Legislative District to submit an application for the 2011 Volunteer Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program (VFCVASGP).
08/29/2011
Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Franklin) testified Friday before the Pennsylvania State Transportation Commission during a regional hearing in Gettysburg on the commission’s 12-year program for 2013. The hearing was one of five that are being held across the state to gather road and bridge project requests that will be considered by the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation.
06/29/2011
HARRISBURG – Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Franklin) tonight voted in favor of the 2011-12 budget, which was approved in the House of Representatives by a count of 109 to 92. Gov. Tom Corbett is expected to sign the $27.15 billion spending plan before the June 30 deadline, making it Pennsylvania’s first on-time budget in eight years.
05/16/2011
Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Franklin) is encouraging residents to obtain a free copy of the 2011 Pennsylvania Fair Guide, which is now available at his district office.
04/13/2011
Several pieces of legislation that would aid local governments in controlling costs and streamlining operations today cleared the state House, said Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Franklin), author of the measures.
03/18/2011
Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Franklin) today hosted his Fifth Annual Farmers’ Breakfast in Elliottsburg, Perry County, where more than 140 members of the 86th District’s agricultural community convened at the Perry Mennonite Reception Center.
03/08/2011
Rep. Mark Keller (R-Perry/Franklin) today issued the following comments after Gov. Tom Corbett presented his 2011-12 state budget proposal to the General Assembly: