Jan. 12, 2021 /
![Eligible Residents have Extra Time to File for 2019 Property Tax and Rent Rebates, Hickernell Says]()
HARRISBURG – As many older residents and others have not been able to meet the Dec. 31, 2020, deadline to apply for relief through Pennsylvania’s 2019 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, the Department of Revenue has granted a one-month extension to submit applications.
Sep. 09, 2020 /
Last week, I experienced one of the highlights of my time serving in the House of Representatives. I was honored to have been asked by now Speaker Cutler to give his nomination speech and officially place his name before the members as a candidate for Speaker.
Mar. 17, 2020 /
![Hickernell Temporarily Closes Offices to Walk-In Service]()
ELIZABETHTOWN – Rep. Dave Hickernell (R-West Donegal) announced that starting tomorrow, March 18, he will temporarily close his district offices in Elizabethtown and Columbia boroughs to walk-in visitors in an attempt to limit the spread of COVID-19, commonly referred to as the coronavirus.
Jan. 09, 2020 /
![Don’t Forget to License Your Dog for 2020]()
The Department of Agriculture is reminding dog owners to be sure they obtain a license for 2020. All dogs three months of age and older are required to be licensed. The fee for an annual license is $6.50, or $8.50 if the dog is not spayed or neutered.
Jan. 03, 2020 /
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HARRISBURG – Harold W. Billow, a resident of the 98th Legislative District and the last known survivor of the most infamous war crime committed during WWII’s Battle of the Bulge, was honored during an auspicious ceremony on the floor of the House on the 75th anniversary of the Malmedy Massacre, said Rep. Dave Hickernell (R-Lancaster/Dauphin).
Sep. 18, 2019 /
![Aument, Hickernell Announce Major Flood Control Grant for Mount Joy Borough]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dave Hickernell (R-Lancaster/Dauphin) and Sen. Ryan Aument (R-Lancaster) announced that today, the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) met and approved a $176,022 grant to allow Mount Joy Borough to proceed with its stormwater basin rehabilitation project to alleviate flooding within the borough.
Jul. 02, 2019 /
![Another Major Hickernell Bill to Help Foster Children Become Law]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dave Hickernell’s (R-Lancaster/Dauphin) Fostering Independence Through Education Waiver legislation was signed into law by the governor Friday as part of House Bill 1615. The new law will assist children in foster care with the challenges of accessing higher educational opportunities.
Jun. 28, 2019 /
![Hickernell/Readshaw License Portability Bill on Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Professional Licensure Committee Chairman Dave Hickernell and Democratic Chairman Harry Readshaw to remove the barriers for licensees entering Pennsylvania is on Gov. Tom Wolf’s desk and is expected to be signed into law.
Jun. 25, 2019 /
![Lancaster County House Republican Delegation Approves of Budget Aimed at Taxpayers and Economic Growth]()
HARRISBURG – Today, the Lancaster County House Republican Delegation voted to pass a 2019-20 spending plan for the Commonwealth built upon a foundation of five principles to serve Pennsylvania taxpayers – saving for the future; fiscal management; thrift; investing in our future by boosting education; and instilling policies to foster economic growth. This plan also addresses Lancaster County priorities such as agriculture and Thaddeus Stevens College.
May. 08, 2019 /
![Hickernell Statement on Three Mile Island Closure]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Dave Hickernell (R-Lancaster/Dauphin) today expressed disappointment and sadness on Exelon Corporation’s announcement that Three Mile Island (TMI) nuclear energy station will be shut down. Hickernell represents Londonderry Township, home of Three Mile Island, and issued the following statement:
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.