Press Releases

Bernstine Announces State Funding for Workforce Development in Lawrence County

Jul. 05, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) announced the West Central Workforce Development Board will receive a $250,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry.

Bernstine Announces PHARE Funding for Butler, Lawrence Counties

Jun. 12, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) today announced the awarding of $800,000 to Butler and Lawrence counties through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Program (PHARE) to help with homelessness, household modifications and safety challenges.

Rep. Aaron Bernstine Proposes Cost-Saving Measures to State Budget, Democrats Oppose

May. 30, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) offered eight amendments to the proposed state budget bill for the 2023-24 fiscal year. Bernstine’s proposed amendments would have saved the Commonwealth more than $52 million; however, House Democrats defeated each of his proposals.

Bernstine to Host Concealed Carry Seminar May 10

May. 03, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) is inviting area residents to a Concealed Carry Seminar as a way to further understand their rights with respect to the state’s firearms laws and protections.

House Democrats Block Bernstine’s Transformative School Choice Amendment

May. 01, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – State House Democrats today blocked an effort by Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) to drastically expand educational freedom in Pennsylvania.

Bernstine Reminds Residents of Hard-to-Read License Plate Event

Apr. 19, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) is reminding residents that his upcoming event, which will help drivers replace illegible and damaged license plates, will take place on Saturday, April 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the Wurtemburg-Perry Volunteer Fire Department, 425 Portersville Road, Ellwood City.

Bernstine Proposes Bill to Classify Drag Shows as ‘Adult Business’

Apr. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Following several PA events where drag performances appealing to children have been held, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Lawrence/Butler) has proposed legislation in the state House to reclassify drag performances as “adult-oriented business.”

Bernstine Issues Statement Following Trump’s Arraignment

Apr. 04, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Lawrence/Butler) today released the following statement regarding former President Donald Trump's arraignment in New York City:

Bernstine Says Governor’s Budget Proposal Spends Recklessly, Hurts Pennsylvanians’ Pocketbooks

Mar. 07, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) issued the following statement regarding Gov. Josh Shapiro’s address on his proposed state budget for fiscal year 2023-24, which spends 5.9% more than the current year.

Bernstine Announces Food Equipment Grants to Local Schools

Feb. 23, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) is pleased to announce state grants were awarded to schools in Butler and Lawrence counties that will help upgrade their facilities to continue to provide critical food serves to students.

Bernstine Announces Safe Schools Grant for Area School Districts

Feb. 14, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) has announced that school districts in the 8th Legislative Districts have been awarded funding totaling $266,616 from the Safe Schools Targeted Grant programs.

Bernstine Announces Grants to First Responders in 8th District

Feb. 09, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Grant funding will be coming to several first responder companies in the 8th District under a program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) within the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), according to Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence).

Bernstine’s New Butler Office Location Open for Business

Feb. 01, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Butler/Lawrence) announced today that his district office in Butler is open to ensure continuity of constituent services.

Bill to Standardize Process for Authorization of Medical Services in PA Now Law, Says Bernstine

Nov. 07, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – Legislation originally introduced by Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) to streamline the process for prior authorization of medical services in Pennsylvania was signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf.

Bernstine Announces PENNVEST Funding Approved for Ellwood City Borough

Oct. 19, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – An application requesting funds for a new pump station along the Connoquenessing Creek in Ellwood City Borough was approved today by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), according to Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence)