Gold Star Families Bill Headed to Governor’s Desk, Kerwin Says

Nov. 13, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – An initiative to create a new memorial on the Pennsylvania Capitol grounds took a significant step forward today when legislation authorizing the monument passed the Senate, according to the bill’s sponsor, Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin).

Grant to Support Centralizing West Hanover Township Services

Nov. 01, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – A $1 million grant awarded today will help West Hanover Township’s government leaders centralize services, including the public works department, water and sewer authority, and buildings and code enforcement department, according to Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin).

Grant Will Support Services for Human Trafficking Survivors

Oct. 22, 2024 /

HARRISBURG –A $148,255 grant awarded today will help the nonprofit organization Greenlight Operation purchase vehicles to help transport survivors of human trafficking to appointments, including those for counseling and therapy, according to the Office of Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin).

Kerwin’s Gold Star Family Memorial Bill Passes PA House, Cutler Announces

Apr. 08, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster) announced Wednesday legislation introduced by Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin) to permit the Department of General Services to construct a memorial monument on state Capitol grounds recognizing Gold Star Families has passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Fire, EMS Grants Awarded to Support First Responders

Feb. 14, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Almost $250,000 in grant money awarded this week in the 125th District will support fire companies and emergency medical services as they address building projects, purchase or repair equipment, conduct training, or reduce existing debt, according to the Office of Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin).

More Than $300,000 Awarded to Local Projects

Jan. 16, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – The office of state Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin) announced two Dauphin County projects received a combined $330,000 in state grant funding from the Commonwealth Financing Agency (CFA).

Kerwin Bill to Honor Veterans Passes House

Nov. 03, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin) introduced House Bill 73 earlier this year to create specialty license plates for veterans of Operation Inherent Resolve.

Kerwin to Host Fraud Bingo

Jul. 19, 2023 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Joe Kewin (R-Dauphin) invites constituents of the 125th Legislative District to play Fraud Bingo, a presentation given by the Department of Banking and Securities that teaches participants how to protect themselves from financial fraud while playing Bingo.

Kerwin Named to 2023-24 Committees

Mar. 09, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin) has been assigned to serve on three standing House committees during the 2023-24 Legislative Session: Agriculture & Rural Affairs, Game & Fisheries, and Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness. The committees provide legislative oversight and help shape the language in bills that fall under their areas of responsibility.