Local Leaders Collaborate to Advance Community Projects in Pike and Wayne Counties

Jun. 24, 2022 /

HARRISBURG – State grant funding totaling $1.35 million has been awarded for 12 projects in communities across Pike and Wayne counties, according to Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming), Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne), Rosemary Brown (R-Pike/Monroe) and Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne). Each were crucial in securing these funds for the region.

Peifer to Host July Veteran Service Hours

Jun. 21, 2022 /

HAWLEY – Rep. Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne) will be hosting in-person veteran service hours on Friday, July 11, with American Legion Department Service Officer William McGovern.

Peifer to Host June Veteran Service Hours

May. 20, 2022 /

HAWLEY – Rep. Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne) will be hosting in-person veteran service hours on Monday, June 13, with American Legion Department Service Officer William McGovern at 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., at Peifer’s Hawley district office located at 2523 Route 6, Suite 2, Hawley, PA 18428.

Register for Peifer’s Upcoming Veteran Service Hours on Jan. 10

Dec. 15, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne) will be hosting in-person veteran service hours on Monday, Jan. 10, with American Legion Department Service Officer William McGovern at 10 a.m.; 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., at Peifer’s Hawley district office located at 2523 Route 6, Suite 2, Hawley, PA 18428.

Register for Peifer’s Upcoming Veteran Service Hours on Dec. 13

Nov. 29, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne) will be hosting in-person veteran service hours on Monday, Dec. 13, with American Legion Department Service Officer William McGovern at 10 a.m.; 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., at Peifer’s Hawley district office located at 2523 Route 6, Suite 2, Hawley, PA 18428.

Register for Peifer’s Upcoming Veteran Service Hours on Nov. 8.

Nov. 03, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne) will be hosting in-person veteran service hours on Monday, Nov. 8, with American Legion Department Service Officer William McGovern at 10 a.m.; 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., at Peifer’s Hawley district office located at 2523 Route 6, Suite 2, Hawley, PA 18428.

Peifer’s October Veterans Service Hours Shift to Oct. 14 and are In-Person

Sep. 29, 2021 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne) announced today that his October veterans service hours have been changed to Thursday, Oct. 14, and will be conducted in-person rather than virtually. American Legion Department Service Officer William McGovern will be available to meet with veterans at 10 a.m.; 11 a.m., 1:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m., at Peifer’s Hawley district office located at 2523 Route 6, Suite 2, Hawley, PA 18428.

Kaufer, Peifer Host Informational Hearing on New Transportation Funding Program Proposal

May. 14, 2021 /

KINGSTON – Seeking to reengage economic investments in the Commonwealth, Reps. Aaron Kaufer (R-Luzerne), chairman of the House Finance Tax Modernization and Reform Subcommittee, and Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne), chairman of the House Finance Committee, held an informational hearing regarding Kaufer’s House Bill 1177, which would establish the Transportation Reinvestment and Improvement Program and Transportation Reinvestment and Improvement Program Fund.

$12,000 in Grants Awarded to Wayne, Pike and Monroe Counties, Say Brown, Fritz, Peifer

Dec. 03, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Reps. Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe), Jonathan Fritz (R-Wayne/Susquehanna) and Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne) announced today that Wayne County and Pike County historical societies, as well as the Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm (located in Monroe County), were each awarded $4,000 in state funds from the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC).

Northeast Legislators Announce Key COVID-19 Funding for Area Fire, Rescue and EMS Companies

Oct. 09, 2020 /

EAST STROUDSBURG – With Pennsylvania first responder companies suffering heavy financial losses due to COVID-19, Reps. Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe/Pike), Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne) announced today that first responder companies located in Monroe, Pike, Susquehanna and Wayne counties collectively will receive more than $1 million in state grants from the Office of the State Fire Commissioner to help counter these losses.

Governor Vetoes House Bill 2787 Disregarding Local School Officials’ Right to Make Their Own Decisions

Sep. 22, 2020 /

PIKE COUNTY – Today, the governor again vetoed another bipartisan piece of legislation, House Bill 2787, showing his complete disregard for the rights our local school officials have to make and enforce their own decisions regarding district sports and extracurricular activities. Reps. Rosemary Brown (R-Monroe/Pike) and Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne) gave the following statements, expressing their disappointment.

Governor’s June 4 Extension Continues to Fuel Residents’ Uncertainty for the Future, Say Fritz, Peifer and Baker

May. 08, 2020 /

WAYNE COUNTY – Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) and Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Mike Peifer (R-Pike/Wayne) voiced their displeasure after hearing Wayne County was not included in the next group of counties moving into the “yellow phase” of the governor’s reopening plan on May 15 and the negative impact it will continue to have on area residents and small businesses. The 13 counties listed in the governor’s announcement this afternoon are all located in southwestern Pennsylvania.