Senator John Gordner - Pennsylvania's 27th District

As your state senator, I look forward to working closely with you on issues that are important to the 27th Senatorial District. One of my most important duties is to keep you informed of what we do in the Senate, and it is my hope that through this website, you can learn more about your state government and participate in the decision making process. This site provides easy access to me and my staff so that we might be able to assist you and answer your questions about state government. Please do not hesitate to contact us with your questions and concerns.

Recent News

May 8, 2008 - Free Workshops Designed to Help Small Businesses Reduce Energy Costs

April 28, 2008 - Senate Unanimously Passes Gordner Resolution Designating National Day of Prayer in Pennsylvania

April 24, 2008 - Grant Applications Available to Help Adopt, Develop Advanced, Clean Energy Resources

April 23, 2008 - Persian Gulf Veterans Benefit Program Now Open

April 10, 2008 - Senator Gordner Presents northern Dauphin YMCA with $600,000 Grant For Expansion Project

April 8, 2008 - Senate Labor and Industry Committee Forwards Important Building Code Reform

March 6, 2008 - During the Department of Public Welfare budget hearing, Senator John Gordner suggests that the Administration's proposed $120 million program to provide checks to individuals who do not pay taxes would be better used to provide non-medical service providers a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA).

February 27, 2008 - Senator John Gordner comments on the success of the Do Not Call list, which significantly reduced telemarketing calls for consumers.

February 15, 2008 - Cost Study for Implementation of Chesapeake Bay Strategy Approved

February 6, 2008 - Senator Gordner Unveils New Transportation Funding Plan
- Press Conference

February 4, 2008 - Senator Gordner Says Recycling Grants Are Available to Support Local Programs

February 1, 2008 - Senator Gordner Reminds Seniors That This Year's Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program is Underway

January 22, 2008 - PENNVEST Board Approves Kreamer Project

January 11, 2008 - Senator Gordner Announces Availability of Farmers' Market Development Grants

January 9, 2008 - Senator Gordner seeks colleagues' support for I-80 tolling repeal (PDF)

December 11, 2007 - Senate Passes Gordner Measure To Protect Computer Users

December 4, 2007 - State Senators Write to U.S. Department of Transportation to Express Concerns with Interstate 80 Tolling Plan

November 29, 2007 - Senator Gordner Obtains $600,000 Grant for Hospital

November 28, 2007 - Open Records Bill Approved by Senate; SB 1 Moves to House for Consideration

October 15, 2007 - Pennsylvania Energy Grant to Aid Local Company

October 3, 2007 - Live Video of Senate Floor Activity Now Available Online

October 2, 2007 - Senate Passes Gordner Resolution Recognizing Disabled Workers

September 24, 2007 - Senator Gordner: State Government Info Available on Online Citizen Access Page

August 13, 2007 - Fire and Ambulance Grant Program Underway

August 9, 2007 - Center for Rural Pennsylvania's Board of Directors Approves Research to Study Wildlife-Wind Energy Conflict Areas

July 16, 2007 - Senator Gordner remarks in opposition to HB1590, the transportation bill

July 16, 2007 - Senator Gordner - Floor Remarks - Budget Passage

July 7, 2007 - Senator Gordner responds to Governor Rendell’s plan to furlough workers beginning Monday, July 9th.

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