HARRISBURG—The Pennsylvania House Republican Policy Committee convened its sixth hearing examining childcare affordability and accessibility challenges facing families, providers, employers, and communities across the Commonwealth before lawmakers unveiled a 14-bill package designed to improve affordability, expand access, and support childcare providers.
HARRISBURG – In order to put families in the driver’s seat to make critical decisions, Reps. Robert Leadbeter (R-Columbia) and Kate Klunk (R-York) are teaming up to introduce legislation that would give parents and providers more power in improving the state of childcare in the Commonwealth.
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata); Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover), chairwoman of the House Children and Youth Committee; and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled "Making Child Care Affordable for Pennsylvania Families." The hearing will explore challenges facing families and providers across the Commonwealth and will be followed by the unveiling of a legislative package focused on improving affordability, expanding access, and supporting child care providers.
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) is co-hosting a damaged license plate replacement event with Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York County). It is open to residents of the 169th District and will occur on Tuesday, May 26, from 5-7 p.m. at Klunk’s district office, 118 Carlisle St., Hanover.
HARRISBURG—Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) is hosting a free document-shredding event for residents of the 169th District on Saturday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to noon.
HARRISBURG – This week, Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) participated in a national roundtable discussion about the intersection of professional liability insurance and child welfare agencies that serve foster youth. The event, hosted by the U.S. Administration for Children and Families (ACF) in Washington, D.C., brought together experts from across the country to better shape the insurance landscape for an industry that serves one of the most vulnerable groups of children in the nation.
HANOVER, PA – The House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), convened a public hearing Monday at the YWCA Hanover to examine the growing challenges facing Pennsylvania families and child care providers, as well as identify practical solutions to improve affordability, access, and workforce stability.
HARRISBURG—With Pennsylvanians facing rising costs on everyday essentials, House Republican policymakers today launched their “Freedom Through Affordability” initiative – a plan to deliver tax relief and lower costs to make Pennsylvania a more affordable place to live, work, and raise a family.
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) is hosting Coffee with Kate on Wednesday, April 8, from 9:30-11 a.m., at Ghouls and Grinds, 800 Carlisle St. in Hanover.
HARRISBURG – State Reps. Dan Moul (R-Adams) and Kate Klunk (R-York) today announced a $37,800 state grant to support Shining Stars’ Therapeutic Riding Program. This organization provides structured, healing focused equine activities for Pennsylvania veterans who served in the armed forces, as well as children and adults with special needs.
HARRISBURG – Grant funding was awarded to 12 vitally important first responder companies serving the 169th District under the PA Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, according to Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover).
HARRISBURG – Citing egregious overspending, York County House Republican lawmakers today issued a joint statement in response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s 2026-27 budget address. The lawmakers include Reps. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover), Mike Jones (R-York Township), Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester), Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion) and Marc Anderson (R-Dillsburg).
HARRISBURG – Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) is pleased to announce a series of events to assist constituents with filing applications for the state’s 2025 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. This program provides financial relief to eligible Pennsylvanians, including seniors and individuals with disabilities.
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) today announced Hanover Borough has been awarded a $700,000 grant from Pennsylvania’s Multimodal Transportation Fund to support the High Street Reconstruction Project. This critical investment will improve a high-traffic corridor that serves local manufacturing companies, retail and service businesses, and residents in York and Adams counties.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) will host Morning Mingle and Munchies with Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York County) to connect with constituents and discuss state-related issues. Residents of the 169th District are invited to join the lawmakers for a complimentary light breakfast and an opportunity to ask questions about legislation and local concerns.
HARRISBURG – Continuing their advocacy for fairness in women’s sports, York County Republican lawmakers are inviting people to join the “Defending Our Daughters” campaign to show support for the Commonwealth’s female athletes.
HARRISBURG – In the midst of an ongoing fraud investigation in Minnesota, Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland) and House Children and Youth Committee Republican Chair Kate Klunk (R-York) are proposing legislation to determine if similar cases are occurring in Pennsylvania. +
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) today announced the approval of $750,000 in state funding through the Local Share Account (LSA) program to support two vital infrastructure projects in the 169th District.
HARRISBURG—Rep. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) is hosting a Senior Scam Jam for older adults in the 169th District on Friday, Oct. 10, from 10 a.m. to noon at The Cascade Room at Hickory Falls, 110 Hickory Lane in Hanover.
HARRISBURG— State Republican lawmakers representing York County issued the following statement following the incident that took place in North Codorus Township, York County, yesterday that left three police officers dead and two injured. The lawmakers consist of Sens. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-28) and Dawn Keefer (R-31); and Reps. Seth Grove (R-Dover), Kate Klunk (R-Hanover), Mike Jones (R-York Township), Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester), Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion) and Marc Anderson (R-Dillsburg).
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