Oct. 30, 2019 / Press Release
![Respect for a Heartbeat]()
We are elected to address issues, not avoid them. In the spirit of not shying away from tough topics, I’d like to tackle another one…abortion. On Oct. 21, I proudly spoke in support of the heartbeat bill (House Bill 1977), which would outlaw abortions after detection of a heartbeat, which I believe to be undeniable proof of two individual lives being present.
Sep. 04, 2019 / Press Release
![Addressing Our Property Tax Dilemma]()
I told voters during last year’s campaign school property tax was my top priority. Eight months into my first term as state representative for the 93rd District, my focus hasn’t changed.
Aug. 19, 2019 /
![Local Legislator to Host Open House]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Mike Jones (R-York Township) invites residents of the 93rd Legislative District to an open house he will be hosting on Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 4-7 p.m. at his 305 Leader Heights Road district office.
Aug. 16, 2019 /
![Business Issues to be Focus of Policy Committee Roundtable]()
WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), will travel to Carlisle to host a roundtable discussion with local businesses, education institutions and organizations. Topics to be discussed will include workforce development, state taxation, regulatory reform and transportation logistics. This is part of the House Republican Caucus’ #GoodJobs4PA legislative package.
Aug. 05, 2019 /
![School Property Taxes to be Subject of Town Hall Meeting]()
WHAT: State Rep. Mike Jones (R-York Township) will host a public discussion about school property taxes, a key issue in his district, as well as throughout York and surrounding counties.
Jul. 30, 2019 /
![State Legislator to Host Property Tax Discussion]()
HARRISBURG – Rare is the day state Rep. Mike Jones (R-York Township) doesn’t hear from a constituent about the burden of school property taxes.
Jul. 18, 2019 /
![Shrewsbury To Receive Infrastructure Loan for Wastewater Treatment, Says Jones]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Mike Jones (R-York Township) announced today that Shrewsbury Borough is receiving a $1 million loan through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), in order to fulfill its responsibilities with regard to maintenance of local wastewater treatment facilities.
Jul. 08, 2019 /
![Wolf Chooses Party Over Pennsylvania, Vetoes Election Reform Bill]()
HARRISBURG – York County Republican legislators are accusing Gov. Tom Wolf of heeding party wishes over the needs of Pennsylvania’s cash-strapped counties by vetoing much-needed election reform legislation today. Wolf’s decision to reject Senate Bill 48 kills efforts to help local governments with the cost of the 2020 election - after he unilaterally decertified all of the state’s voting machines - and do away with the antiquated straight-party voting option at polling places.
Jun. 28, 2019 /
![Despite Absence of Gas Wells, York County Eclipses $3 Million Mark in Impact Fee Revenue]()
HARRISBURG – York County is about to be the beneficiary of a record windfall of more than $485,000 from the collection of an impact fee on natural gas drilling activities in other regions of Pennsylvania, according to members of the county’s House Republican delegation. Distribution of revenue will take place in early July.
Jun. 19, 2019 /
![It’s Business That Funds Our Way of Life]()
On Monday, I attended a meeting of local municipal leaders. These commissioners, supervisors, mayors and borough council presidents are dedicated civil servants, most of whom receive little or no compensation.
Jun. 12, 2019 /
![Jones Wants Flexibility to Use Natural Gas Tax Revenue For Stormwater Management]()
HARRISBURG – Despite the absence of a single drilling rig within its boundaries, York County still reaps the rewards of natural gas exploration in Pennsylvania. State Rep. Mike Jones (R-York Township) wants to give counties like York the option of using this existing revenue stream to reduce the burden of stormwater management on taxpayers.
May. 17, 2019 /
![Local Legislators to Host REAL ID Event in Red Lion]()
HARRISBURG – State Reps. Stan Saylor (R-Red Lion) and Mike Jones (R-York Township) will be co-hosting a REAL ID informational event on Thursday, June 6, at 6:30 p.m. in the Red Lion Junior High Cafeteria, 200 Country Club Road, Red Lion.
May. 07, 2019 /
![Jones School Code Clean-Up Bill Passes Unanimously]()
HARRISBURG – As part of the state House Republicans’ “Government Done Right” initiative, legislation authored by state Rep. Mike Jones (R-York Township) that would clear Pennsylvania’s School Code of many of its outdated and unnecessary regulations has passed the House unanimously and awaits consideration by the Senate Education Committee.
Apr. 15, 2019 /
![Skilled Labor Maintains Our Way of Life - By State Rep. Mike Jones, 93rd Legislative District]()
Fact - manufacturing accounts for more than 20% of York County jobs, more than double the state and national averages. Manufacturing jobs pay an average of 12% more than other sectors, and for every dollar spent on manufacturing, we add another $1.89 in supporting sectors. In other words, manufacturing probably accounts for close to 45% of our local economy, and underpins our quality of life.
Apr. 02, 2019 /
![Delozier, Rothman and Jones Urge Responsible Probation Reform]()
HARRISBURG – Three central Pennsylvania Republican House members traveled to Philadelphia today urging support to modify the state’s probation system. Reps. Sheryl Delozier (R-Cumberland), Greg Rothman (R-Cumberland) and Mike Jones (R-York) met with advocates and other legislators committed to reform efforts.
Mar. 21, 2019 / Press Release
![Career and Tech Education Key to GoodJobs4PA Initiative, says Jones]()
HARRISBURG – By an overwhelming vote, state Rep. Mike Jones (R-York Township) and his colleagues in the state House have sent to the Senate the last of a nine-part package of legislation as part of #GoodJobs4PA, an initiative designed to better prepare Pennsylvanians for existing workforce needs.
Mar. 12, 2019 /
![Term Limits Plan Would Bring New Choices, New Voices to State Government, Say Lewis, Jones]()
HARRISBURG – Freshman state lawmakers Rep. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) and Mike Jones (R-York) today unveiled their proposal to enact term limits for members of the state House and Senate.
Mar. 12, 2019 /
![Lewis, Jones to Announce Key Legislative Reform Effort TODAY]()
WHAT: Freshman state Reps. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) and Mike Jones (R-York), joined by several of their colleagues, will outline a proposal to phase in term limits in the state House and Senate.
Mar. 11, 2019 /
![Lewis, Jones to Announce Key Legislative Reform Effort]()
WHAT: Freshman state Reps. Andrew Lewis (R-Dauphin) and Mike Jones (R-York), joined by several of their colleagues, will outline a proposal to phase in term limits in the state House and Senate.
Feb. 28, 2019 /
![Local Legislators to Host REAL ID Pre-Verification Event in New Freedom]()
HARRISBURG – With REAL IDs about to be made available in Pennsylvania, Reps. Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) and Mike Jones (R-York Township) and Sen. Kristin Phillips-Hill (R-York) have teamed up to host an event to assist residents with pre-verifying documents required to obtain a REAL ID. The event will be held at the New Freedom Community Center, located at 150 E. Main St. in New Freedom, on Monday, March 4, from 9 a.m. to noon.