Northeast Republican Delegation Statement on Pennsylvania Budget Impasse
HARRISBURG – The Northeast Republican Delegation of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today issued the following statement regarding the ongoing budget impasse:
Press Releases
Senior Expo Hosted by Olsommer Slated for Sept. 5
HAWLEY – Seniors in the 139th Legislative District are encouraged to join Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) at his Senior Citizens Expo on Friday, Sept. 5, in Milford.
Olsommer Announces District Office Services
HAWLEY – Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne) is sharing with residents the following assistance opportunities available in the district.
Olsommer Invites Residents to Hard-To-Read License Plate Replacement Event on August 9
HAWLEY – Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) is hosting an event for residents to replace their hard-to-read license plates on Saturday, August 9, from 9-11 a.m., at the EverGreen Elementary School, 739 Easton Turnpike, in Lake Ariel.
Local Hero and Surviving WWII Army Ranger Honored
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) today honored Sgt. Joseph J. Drake, a local centenarian and one of only five surviving World War II Army Rangers. Drake also recently received the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Olsommer, Dignitaries to Honor Local Centenarian and Surviving WWII Army Ranger
WHAT: Sgt. Joseph J. Drake will be honored in a ceremony at the Wayne County Courthouse. Mr. Drake, one of only five surviving WWII Army Rangers and a local centenarian, recently received the Congressional Gold Medal during a ceremony in Washington, D.C.
Olsommer Disappointed with Budget Proposal
HARRISBURG – In response to the budget approved yesterday by the Democrat-controlled House, Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) today issued the following statement:
Olsommer Invites Residents to Hard-To-Read License Plate Replacement Event on July 12
HAWLEY – Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) is hosting an event for residents to replace their hard-to-read license plates on Saturday, July 12, from 9-11 a.m., at the Pike County Training Facility, 135 Pike County Blvd., in Lords Valley.
Local Leaders Applaud Housing and Safety Investments Across the 20th District
HARRISBURG – Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) and Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-111) and Jeff Olsommer (R-139) announced more than $1.75 million in state funding has been awarded to communities across the 20th Senatorial District through the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) fund.
Local Lawmakers Announce More than $1.4 Million for 16 Community Projects in Pike and Wayne Counties
HARRISBURG – Sixteen community improvement projects in Pike and Wayne counties will receive more than $1.4 million in state funding through the Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFA) Local Share Account (LSA) Program. The grants will support initiatives ranging from park and road improvements to public safety upgrades and workforce development planning.
Senior Expo Hosted by Olsommer Slated for May 15
HAMLIN – Wayne County seniors are encouraged to join Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) at his Senior Citizens Expo on Thursday, May 15, in Hamlin.
Legislators Raise Concerns Over Rate Increase Requests; Encourage Residents to Comment
HAWLEY –Sen. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) and Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) sent a letter this week to the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) questioning Pike County Light and Power’s general rate increase requests for its natural gas and electricity customers.
Olsommer: Two Local Townships to Receive Nearly $600,000 for Traffic Improvement Projects
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne) today is celebrating that Lehigh and South Canaan townships will receive funding through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Multimodal Transportation Fund.
Olsommer Announces Grants for Local Fire, EMS Departments
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne) today is celebrating that more than $425,000 was awarded to fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in the 139th Legislative District through the 2024-25 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.
Olsommer: Shapiro’s Spending is Not Sustainable
HARRISBURG – In response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s $51.47 billion proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year, Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) today issued the following statement:
Olsommer Takes Oath of Office for First Full Term
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) took the oath of office Tuesday to begin his second term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Olsommer to Take Oath of Office
WHAT: Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) will take the oath of office as state representative in the 139th Legislative District.
Olsommer, Baker Announce State Grant to Help Address Spongy Moth Infestation in Pike County
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne) and Sen. Lisa Baker (R-20) today announced a $400,000 state grant has been awarded to help address the severe spongy moth infestation in Pike County. The two lawmakers worked with county officials to obtain the funding through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).
Olsommer: $3.5 Million Awarded to Pike County for Cancer Respite Center
HAWLEY – Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne) announced today the Office of the Budget has awarded $3.5 million to the For Pete's Sake Cancer Respite Center at Woodloch. The funding is being awarded through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP).
Local Elected Officials Announce Nearly $5 Million Awarded to Schools and Municipalities in Northeast Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG - Today, Reps. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) and Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike), and Sens. Lisa Baker (R-Luzerne/Pike/Susquehanna/Wayne/Wyoming) and Rosemary Brown (R-Wayne/Lackawanna/Monroe) announced they helped to secure over $5 million in Local Share Account (LSA) grants and Public School Facility Improvement grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for projects throughout the counties where they share representation.
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