Mar. 27, 2020 /
![Bernstine, Kail Urge Governor to Explore Use of Ellwood City Hospital]()
WHAT: Reps. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) and Joshua Kail (R-Beaver/Washington) will hold a Facebook press conference after drafting a letter to Gov. Tom Wolf and asking him to issue an executive order to use potential assets of the former Ellwood City Hospital due to the coronavirus crisis. The facility closed its emergency department in December 2019 for numerous safety violations. Months later, the parent company shut down the entire hospital and filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
Mar. 19, 2020 /
![Bernstine Temporarily Halts In-Person Visits to Ellwood City Office, Cancels March Event]()
ELLWOOD CITY – To protect the health and safety of the community and office staff, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today announced his Ellwood City office will be temporarily closed to walk-in visitors. In addition, his “Coffee with Aaron” event scheduled for Friday, March 27, has been canceled in observance of social distancing practices.
Mar. 13, 2020 /
![It’s a Good Week to Get Transparency Bill Across the Finish Line - By Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence)]()
This week, March 15-21, is Sunshine Week, a nationwide celebration of government transparency and access to public information. It’s a perfect time to not only celebrate progress but make improvements.
Mar. 03, 2020 /
![Bernstine, Longo and Toomey to Host Vietnam Veterans Event]()
HARRISBURG – Local veterans of the Vietnam War-era will be honored by the offices of state Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence), U.S. Sen. Pat Toomey (R-PA) and Slippery Rock Mayor Jondavid Longo during a recognition ceremony at Slippery Rock Volunteer Fire Hall, located at 162 Elm St. on Thursday, March 26, at 10 a.m.
Feb. 26, 2020 /
![Bernstine Announces State Funding for School Safety Enhancements at Area School Districts]()
ELLWOOD CITY – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today announced the School Safety and Security Committee has awarded $53.7 million in School Safety and Security Grants to school districts, vocational schools, intermediate units and charter schools across the state.
Feb. 20, 2020 /
![My Three Takeaways from Governor Wolf’s Unrealistic Budget Proposal]()
Gov. Tom Wolf kicked off the 2020-21 state budget process this month by giving a speech to legislators in Harrisburg. This address is meant to set the tone for budget negotiations, but instead, he used the opportunity to rattle off a list of unrealistic asks which have no place in the budget process or in Pennsylvania.
Feb. 04, 2020 /
![Bernstine Reacts to Wolf Budget Address]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today joined his colleagues in a joint session of the General Assembly as Gov. Tom Wolf delivered his budget address. Bernstine released the following statement on the governor’s proposal.
Jan. 15, 2020 /
![Bernstine Bill to Access Information Prior to a Public Meeting Passes House]()
HARRISBURG – Legislation sponsored by Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) that would amend the Sunshine Act to require a public agency to post public meeting agendas no later than 24 hours prior to the start of a meeting passed the House today.
Dec. 18, 2019 / Press Release
![House Approves Bernstine Legislation to Prevent Violent Offenders from Early Release]()
HARRISBURG – The House of Representatives today overwhelming passed legislation that would preclude the Pennsylvania Board of Probation and Parole from paroling an inmate at the expiration of his or minimum sentence if the inmate was convicted of a violent offense or an obstruction of justice while incarcerated.
Dec. 12, 2019 /
![Bernstine Announces Grant for Midwestern Intermediate Unit 4]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today announced that Midwestern Intermediate Unit (IU) 4 was one of 14 intermediate units to receive a Keystone Telepresence Education Grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE). They were awarded $18,396.
Nov. 19, 2019 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today commended the House Judiciary Committee, chaired by Rep. Rob Kauffman (R-Franklin), for passing House Bill 1855 or Markie’s Law, which focuses on the parole process for violent offenders. This is in the wake of the recent murder of an 8-year-old child in Lawrence County.
Oct. 28, 2019 /
![Bernstine Invites Veterans in 10th District to Breakfast on Nov. 1]()
HARRISBURG – To show appreciation to veterans in the 10th District for their service to the country, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) is hosting a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast on Friday, Nov. 1.
Oct. 23, 2019 /
![Senate Approves Bernstine Legislation to Repeal State’s Asset Tax Law]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine’s (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) legislation to repeal a provision in state law that could be used as a gateway to implement a state wealth tax on personal property passed the Senate unanimously today.
Oct. 10, 2019 /
![Bernstine Responds to New Castle News Article on Burley Parole]()
ELLWOOD CITY – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) has issued the following statement in response to a recent article published by the New Castle News:
Sep. 17, 2019 /
![Bernstine Says $682,923 in State Grants Approved for Beaver, Lawrence Counties]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) announced today that the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) awarded a total of $682,923 for regional development projects in Beaver and Lawrence counties.
Aug. 23, 2019 /
![Bernstine Announces Work to Begin to Restore Hereford Manor Lake]()
FRANKLIN TWP. – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) announced today that the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission will move forward immediately with the initial geotechnical study to restore Hereford Manor Lake, which was drained in 2012. Bernstine has secured $150,000 for the study, which is expected to be completed by the end of the year.
Aug. 02, 2019 /
![Bernstine Secures State Funding for Beaver Falls Development Project]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today announced the release of $1.3 million in state funding to help provide for the integration of arts and cultural spaces within Beaver County.
Jun. 27, 2019 /
![Bernstine: House Advances Bipartisan School-to-Work Bill]()
HARRISBURG –The House of Representatives this week advanced legislation which would allow high school students to obtain real-world work experience while still in school.
Jun. 11, 2019 /
![Public, Nonpublic Schools Support Bernstine Bill to Create Separate Sports Playoff Brackets]()
HARRISBURG – Following nearly a year of negotiations led by Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence), historic legislation to create separate state championship brackets for high school sports in Pennsylvania was unveiled Tuesday with support from public and nonpublic school leaders.
Jun. 10, 2019 /
![Bernstine, Public and Nonpublic School Leaders to Unveil Plan for Separate State Championship Brackets for PIAA Playoffs]()
WHAT: Following months of negotiations with stakeholders, leaders representing public and nonpublic schools in Pennsylvania will join together with Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) to unveil the Parity in Interscholastic Athletics Act, legislation to create separate brackets for high school sports playoffs.