Wolf Chooses Party Over Pennsylvania, Vetoes Election Reform Bill

Jul. 08, 2019 /

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.

It’s Business That Funds Our Way of Life

Jun. 19, 2019 /

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.

Jones Wants Flexibility to Use Natural Gas Tax Revenue For Stormwater Management

Jun. 12, 2019 /

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.

Local Legislators to Host REAL ID Event in Red Lion

May. 17, 2019 /

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.

Jones School Code Clean-Up Bill Passes Unanimously

May. 07, 2019 /

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 Mike Jones (R-York Township) that would clear Pennsylvania’s School Code of many of its outdated and unnecessary regulations has passed the House unanimously and awaits consideration by the Senate Education Committee.

Skilled Labor Maintains Our Way of Life - By State Rep. Mike Jones, 93rd Legislative District

Apr. 15, 2019 /

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.

Delozier, Rothman and Jones Urge Responsible Probation Reform

Apr. 02, 2019 /

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.

Local Legislators to Host REAL ID Pre-Verification Event in New Freedom

Feb. 28, 2019 /

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.

Local Legislators to Host REAL ID Pre-Verification Event in New Freedom

Feb. 21, 2019 /

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.

Adams-York County House Republicans Answer Wolf Budget Proposal with Calls for Fiscal Responsibility

Feb. 05, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Members of the Adams-York House Republican delegation - Reps. Torren Ecker (R-Abbottstown), Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam), Seth Grove (R-Dover), Mike Jones (R-York Township), Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg), Kate Klunk (R-Hanover) and Dan Moul (R-Gettysburg) – issued this statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s 2019-20 budget proposal, which calls for $1.4 billion in increased spending:

Jones Takes Oath of Office as State Representative

Jan. 01, 2019 /

Jones Takes Oath of Office as State Representative

HARRISBURG – As part of the opening of the 203rd Session of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, Rep. Mike Jones (R-York Township) was sworn-in to begin his first term serving the 93rd Legislative District in the state House. The day’s proceedings also featured the formal re-election of Rep. Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) as speaker of the House, as well as consideration of rules that will govern the body for the 2019-20 term.

Jones to Take Oath of Office Jan. 1

Dec. 26, 2018 /

WHAT: Rep.-elect Mike Jones (R-York Township) will take the oath of office as state representative of the 93rd Legislative District.

State Legislator Opens District Office

Dec. 19, 2018 / Press Release

YORK TOWNSHIP – While state Rep.-elect Mike Jones (R-York) has yet to be sworn into office, his district office at 305 Leader Heights Road is open for residents of the 93rd Legislative District.