Dec. 20, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – The York County House Republican delegation announced today that the York County School of Technology is the recipient of a $50,000 grant to improve career and technical education (CTE).
Nov. 15, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – When it comes to the debate over school choice, state Rep. Mike Jones (R-York Township) says supporters need only look to the state Capitol area for evidence.
Oct. 30, 2019 / Press Release
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
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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 /
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
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 /
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 /
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.