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York County House Republicans: State Budget Overspends… Again
HARRISBURG – York County’s House Republican lawmakers today issued a joint statement in response to the passage of the 2026-27 state budget. The lawmakers include Reps. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover), Mike Jones (R-York Township), Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester), Wendy Fink (R-Red Lion), Marc Anderson (R-Dillsburg), and George H. Margetas (R-West Manchester).
D’Orsie's Seal of Biliteracy Bill Clears the Senate
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) announced today that his bill to establish the State Seal of Biliteracy is headed to the governor’s desk after passing the Senate unanimously.
D’Orsie: More Than $320,000 in Grant Dollars Coming to the 47th Legislative District
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) is pleased to announce four projects serving the communities of the 47th Legislative District will be receiving Local Share Account (LSA) grant dollars that support community improvement and public interest projects.
D’Orsie Announces Fire Grants Coming to the 47th Legislative District
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) today is pleased to announce more than $100,000 was awarded to local fire companies through the Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.
York County House Republicans: Shapiro’s Budget Proposal is Unrealistic, Fiscally Foolish
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).
D’Orsie Announces More Than $730,000 Coming to the 47th Legislative District
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) is pleased to announce that four projects in the 47th Legislative District will be receiving money from the state’s Multimodal Transportation Fund and the Small Water and Sewer Program.
York County Republican Lawmakers Pledge to Defend PA Daughters, Invite Voters to Sign ‘I Believe’ Promise
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.
Defending Our Daughters: Make the Promise
HARRISBURG – The “Dads Defending Daughters” legislators are expanding their efforts to protect women’s sports by launching a community support campaign.
D’Orsie Announces More Than $1 Million in Grant Funding for the 47th Legislative District
HARRISBURG – Six projects in the 47th Legislative District will be receiving nearly $1.1 million in state grant funding, according to Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester).
Dads Say Daughters Deserve Better
HARRISBURG – The “Dads Defending Daughters” group of legislators issued the following statement after majority Democrats on the House Education Committee again avoided a vote to protect women’s sports.
D’Orsie Comments on Passage of 2025-26 State Budget
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) today issued the following statement after casting his “no” vote on the overall Fiscal Year 2025-26 General Appropriations budget bill.
Lawmakers, Advocates: It’s Always the Right Time to Defend Our Daughters
HARRISBURG – A group of state lawmakers, many of whom are also dads, are calling on House Democrats and Gov. Josh Shapiro to do the right thing and act now to protect the rights of all the Commonwealth’s daughters to compete on a level playing field.
Dad Legislators Call for Action to Defend Daughters in Sports
WHAT: A group of dads – who also serve as state lawmakers – are leading a call for action on legislation to protect the rights of all daughters to compete on a level playing field in sports. The Dads Defending Daughters legislation, House Bill 1849, was introduced last month and would require public school entities and public institutions of higher education to ensure their sports activities are designated as male, female or coed, and expressly prohibit biological males from competing in teams or sports designated for females.
D’Orsie to Host Bridge Dedication for Fallen Vietnam War Veteran
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) will be hosting a ceremony to officially designate the bridge carrying state Route 462 over a tributary of Kreutz Creek in Hellam Township, York County, as the Roger Lee Fraker Memorial Bridge.
D’Orsie to Host Bridge Dedication for Fallen Vietnam War Veteran
WHAT: State Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) will host a ceremony to officially designate the bridge which carries state Route 462 over a tributary of Kreutz Creek in Hellam Township, York County, as the Roger Lee Fraker Memorial Bridge. This dedication honors fallen Marine PFC Roger Lee Fraker for his courageous service and ultimate sacrifice while serving in the Vietnam War. A native of Hellam and a 1967 graduate of Eastern High School, Fraker was killed in action on Aug. 27, 1968, at the age of 19.
York County’s Data-Driven Model Sets New Standard for Water Quality Oversight
WRIGHTSVILLE – The House Republican Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), held a hearing in York County last Thursday titled “York County Leads with Data: Advancing Water Quality Through Real-Time Monitoring” to spotlight how local innovation is reshaping the way Pennsylvania measures and manages water quality.
D’Orsie Comments on Stalled Budget Talks
HARRISBURG – As frustration swirls around the lack of a state budget, and a parallel federal budget impasse, Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) is issuing the following statement:
Policy Hearing to Spotlight York County’s Data-Driven Approach to Water Quality
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Joe D’Orsie (R-Manchester) and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “York County Leads with Data: Advancing Water Quality Through Real-Time Monitoring” to discuss the significant efforts underway to protect and improve the quality of York County’s waterways.
York County Republican Lawmakers Issue Statement on North Codorus Township Shooting
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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