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.
May. 13, 2019 /
![Bernstine to Host Free Paper Shredding Event on May 25]()
ELLWOOD CITY – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) will host a free paper shredding event on Saturday, May 25, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Wurtemburg-Perry Fire Hall, 425 Portersville Road, Ellwood City.
May. 06, 2019 /
![Bernstine Introduces Bill to Eliminate Concealed Carry Permit Requirement in PA]()
HARRISBURG – Coinciding with a Second Amendment rights rally held today in Harrisburg, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) unveiled “constitutional carry” legislation, which would no longer require law-abiding citizens to obtain a license to carry a concealed firearm in Pennsylvania.
May. 01, 2019 /
![Bernstine Bill Would Repeal Dormant PA Wealth Tax Law]()
HARRISBURG – The Pennsylvania House of Representatives this week approved legislation, authored by Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence), which would repeal a dormant law that he says could be used as a gateway to implement a state wealth tax on personal property.
Apr. 12, 2019 /
![Bernstine Takes On Legislation to Increase Government Transparency]()
HARRISBURG – Continuing his mission to increase government transparency and accountability, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) has reintroduced legislation in the state House of Representatives to expand Pennsylvania’s Sunshine Act.
Apr. 08, 2019 /
![Lawmakers to Discuss Medical Assistance Transportation Program Legislation]()
WHAT: Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) will join Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne), John Hershey (R-Franklin/Juniata/Mifflin) and Pam Snyder (D-Fayette/Greene/Washington) to outline their legislation, House Bill 986, which would delay the implementation of using a statewide or regional broker to help run the current Medical Assistance Transportation Program.
Apr. 02, 2019 /
![Bernstine Announces “Coffee with Aaron” Spring Town Hall Series]()
ELLWOOD CITY – Continuing his efforts to stay in touch with the people who hired him to be their voice in Harrisburg, state Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today announced dates for two “Coffee with Aaron” town hall-style meetings, which will take place at his Ellwood City office this spring.
Apr. 01, 2019 /
![Bernstine, PA Lawmakers Request Federal Regulatory Relief for PA Faith-Based Adoption Agencies - Letter claims Wolf administration regulations are unconstitutional]()
HARRISBURG – In an effort to ensure more foster children can find forever families, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) sent a letter last week to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) requesting relief from federal regulations he says are being unconstitutionally imposed on faith-based adoption and foster care agencies in Pennsylvania.
Mar. 26, 2019 /
![Bernstine Announces Grant to Improve Pedestrian Safety in Downtown Beaver Falls]()
HARRISBURG – Geneva College will receive $489,339 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s Multimodal Transportation Fund for pedestrian safety improvements in the city of Beaver Falls, said Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence).
Mar. 19, 2019 /
![Bernstine, Klunk, Solomon CTE Bill Would Prepare PA Students to Enter Workforce]()
HARRISBURG – In a bipartisan effort to prepare Pennsylvania’s youth for the 21st century workforce, state Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) has teamed up with Reps. Kate Klunk (R-York) and Jared Solomon (D-Philadelphia) to introduce legislation which would allow high school students to obtain real-world work experience while still in school.
Feb. 05, 2019 /
![Bernstine Responds to Governor’s Budget Address]()
HARRISBURG – In response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s state budget address today, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) said he is concerned about government spending levels and their impact on taxpayers in the 10th District. He issued the following statement about Wolf’s proposal:
Feb. 04, 2019 /
![Bernstine Calls for More Transparency in Taxpayer-Funded Construction Projects]()
HARRISBURG – In an effort to promote transparency, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today introduced legislation to require full disclosure of contractual terms, known as project labor agreements (PLAs), on construction projects funded by taxpayer dollars.