PA State Rep. Kate Klunk

08/30/2026

08/28/2026

Today I learned more about the York County Libraries System’s two new Library Delivery Vans used for interlibrary loans and more. The old vans were breaking down and now, Greg and Dave are delivering books throughout the county with ease in these new vans. The purchase of these vans was made possible, in part, through gaming revenues distributed by the Local Share Account (LSA) grant program. These vans open reader access to thousands of books across the county. If you can’t find the book at Guthrie, maybe Martin or Gladfelter have it.

Our libraries inspire literacy and learning and serve as welcoming spaces for community members to gather. The System is entering into its Literacy for Change campaign with reading challenges and special events throughout the county. Many local business have stepped up to partner with YCLS to bring awareness to the community about all that our libraries have to offer. To learn more about the YCLS’s Literacy for Change campaign, you can click here: https://www.yorklibraries.org/support/literacy-for-change/

08/28/2026

Kate’s Kudos to Gerard Daniel Worldwide for investing $2.1 million in expanding its wire cloth and mesh product manufacturing operations right here in Hanover. The Commonwealth is supporting the project with a $200,000 Pennsylvania First grant.

This expansion will create 35 new jobs over the next five years, retain 107 full-time positions, strengthen local manufacturing with key facility upgrades, and boost Pennsylvania’s growing reputation as a competitive, business-friendly state.

Thank you, Gerhard Daniel Worldwide, for choosing Pennsylvania and our Hanover community!

Read more about it here:
https://www.abc27.com/local-news/york/2-1m-investment-will-create-35-new-manufacturing-jobs-in-york-county/amp/.

08/28/2026

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is warning veterans and their spouses about a postcard promising extra monthly benefits. But the “Veterans Savings Program” mentioned in the postcard doesn’t actually exist. It’s just a scammer phishing for personal or financial information.

While the postcard might list the state you’re living in and mention real VA benefits like CHAMPVA or TRICARE For Life, those programs are just being mentioned in an effort to make the mailing look legitimate and trick veterans into sharing personal information like your Social Security number or bank account details.

If you get a postcard like this:
• Don’t respond. Legitimate VA communications will not pressure you to respond immediately or give sensitive information over the phone.
• Contact the VA directly if you have questions about your benefits. Always use a number you know is real, never the one on the postcard. Start with the VA Benefits Hotline at 1-800-827-1000.
• Spread the word. Scammers typically don’t just contact one person. Sharing this advice can help others in your community spot and avoid the scam. Sign up for email updates to get the latest on scams like this one at www.MilitaryConsumer.gov.

If you spot this or another VA benefits scam, report it to the FTC at www.ReportFraud.ftc.gov and to the VA at www.VSAFE.gov or 1-833-38V-SAFE.

08/27/2026

The York County Sheriff's Office is warning of a new scam...

SCAM ALERT! Cell phone scammers are using the names of actual York County Sheriff's Office deputies and supervisors when calling to trick York County residents into giving them money. They will even use phone numbers with a 717 prefix.

According to the York County, PA Sheriff's Office, "They are telling you that you have missed jury duty, you have a warrant out for your arrest, your spouse or child has been arrested and needs bailed out, you have to pay costs because you didn't show up for court. IT IS A SCAM."

"Please, do not fall for any of it. If you would like to call in to the York County Sheriff's Office for your own peace of mind, please call 717-771-9741. Our duty Sgt. will confirm to you IT IS A SCAM!"

Please share this post with everyone you know, so no one becomes a victim of this.

08/27/2026

This week, the Daily Wire reported on recently proposed regulations from the Pennsylvania Department of Health that would allow government officials to institute school or community mask mandates, enter private residences without warrants, and seek private health information without consent.

I echo the words of Republican Leader PA State Rep. Jesse Topper below.

Additionally, you can read the Daily Wire Story here: https://www.dailywire.com/news/josh-shapiro-arms-himself-with-draconian-police-powers-amid-re-election-fight.

𝐓𝐨𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐨 𝐀𝐝𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐖𝐢𝐭𝐡𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐰 𝐎𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐜𝐤𝐝𝐨𝐰𝐧-𝐄𝐫𝐚 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬
HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania House Republican Leader Jesse Topper (R-Bedford/Fulton) today called on the Shapiro administration to withdraw proposed regulations reminiscent of COVID lockdown-era government policy that would infringe upon constitutional norms and civil liberties.

“Oppressive COVID-era policies were viewed with skepticism by Pennsylvanians of every demographic. Submitting these regulations seems to be devoid of any understanding of our recent history of dangerous government overreach and the resulting public backlash,” Topper said.

“Government policy that can result in serious interruptions to student success, individual privacy, and how our economy operates should be handled through the legislative process instead of through regulation. We learned that during COVID and we should be practicing that now. As such, I call on the Shapiro administration to immediately withdraw these proposed regulations and work collaboratively with the Legislature on their vision for public health management.”

As reported this week by The Daily Wire, the Department of Health’s recently submitted proposed regulations would allow government officials to institute school or community mask mandates, enter private residences without warrants, and seek private health information without consent.

Furthermore, the Department of Health would have the authority to enter any school building to interview a student of any age in private, without notification to the parent or guardian, to interview the student for contact tracing and partner services.

Topper noted this private interview could lead to a student being convinced to take a vaccine or other treatment without notification to the parent or guardian.

“One of the principal lessons learned through the unilateral approach taken to mitigating the COVID-19 pandemic was that the people demand their civil rights and individual freedom over government mandates,” Topper said.

“While there may be room for improvement in managing matters of public health and the spread of communicable diseases, we can never trade constitutional protections and personal liberty for the heavy hand of government.”

https://reptopper.com/News/38584/Press-Releases/Topper-Calls-on-Shapiro-Administration-to-Withdraw-Oppressive-Lockdown-Era-Regulations

08/27/2026

I hope you'll join me for coffee on Thursday, Sept 10, at The Olive Branch - Cultivated Coffee in Hanover. This event will be held outside, weather permitting. ☕☀

To RSVP, please call 717-630-8942 or visit www.RepKlunk.com/Events.

08/26/2026

to Main Street Hanover on becoming a Top 25 Finalist for Channel's Merriest Christmas Towns Contest! I'm proud to see Hanover recognized for the hometown spirit, community pride, and Christmas magic that makes our town so special. Way to represent the 169th District! 🎅🎄

🎄To learn more about and the 's Merriest Christmas Towns Contest, click here: https://mainstreethanover.org/hallmark-town-2026/

08/25/2026

Save the date! My office is hosting a Document Shredding and Damaged License Plate Replacement Event on Saturday, Oct. 3, at my district office in Hanover. 📄🚗

RSVPs are only required for the license plate replacement portion of the event. Please call 717-630-8942 to let us know you're coming!