Canceled: Schemel, Grove to Highlight ‘Reinventing Government’ Legislation Package

Jul. 30, 2019 /

Editor’s Note: This event has been canceled. It will be rescheduled for a future date. WHAT: Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) and Rep. Seth Grove (R-York) will discuss the Reinventing Government package of legislation, which includes Schemel’s House Bill 55 to combine the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.

Schemel’s Telephone Town Hall to Focus on Budget

Jul. 12, 2019 /

WAYNESBORO – State Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) will host a telephone town hall from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, July 18, to provide an update from the Capitol on the state’s 2019-20 budget.

Schemel Voices Concerns About State Spending

Jun. 25, 2019 /

HARRISBURG, Pa. – The House today passed a $33.997 billion spending plan as the General Appropriations portion of the state budget. The legislation will now be taken up by the state Senate.

Schemel Supports Bill to Finance MS4 Costs

Jun. 10, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – As he seeks ways to lessen the burden of stormwater runoff costs borne by municipalities and their taxpayers, Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) is lending his support to a measure that would give counties the opportunity to direct revenue from impact fees to those costs.

Schemel Hosts Town Hall Meeting

May. 17, 2019 /

State Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) hosted a town hall meeting Thursday in Zullinger for constituents interested in criminal justice reform. His next town hall will be conducted via telephone Thursday, July 18, at about 6:30 p.m. Constituents who want to be notified of how to participate in that event should call Schemel’s district office at 717-749-7384.

Schemel Announces 2019 Town Hall Meeting Schedule

Feb. 08, 2019 /

WAYNESBORO – In his ongoing effort to gain a better understanding of where constituents in the 90th Legislative District stand on various issues, Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) is once again hosting a series of town hall meetings during 2019.

Schemel Sees Nothing New in Wolf’s Budget Proposal

Feb. 06, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) and other members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly heard Gov. Tom Wolf’s spending proposals for Fiscal Year 2019-20 during his annual budget address on Tuesday. The governor’s budget totals $34.1 billion, which is a $927 million increase over the current year.

Schemel Receives Committee Assignments for New Session

Jan. 18, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) today announced that he has been appointed to serve on the House Environmental Resources and Energy, Health, Judiciary, and Labor and Industry committees for the 2019-20 legislative session. Schemel was sworn into office for another term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives on Jan. 1.

Park Project Awarded State Grant, Says Schemel

Nov. 16, 2018 /

HARRISBURG – State funding has been awarded to Quincy Township for expansion of its municipal park, according to Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin). The grant program is administered by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR).

Schemel to Host Town Hall Meeting on Redistricting

Sep. 12, 2018 /

WAYNESBORO – State Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) today announced that he is hosting a town hall meeting on Thursday, Sept. 20, that will focus on legislative redistricting and gerrymandering. The event will take place at Cobblestone Hotel and Suites, 12695 Washington Township Blvd. in Waynesboro, starting at 6:30 p.m.

Schemel to Host Town Hall Meeting on Veterans’ Issues

May. 10, 2018 /

WAYNESBORO – Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) would like to remind area residents that he is hosting a town hall meeting on Thursday, May 17, that will focus on veterans’ issues. Paul Devincenzo, a department service officer with the American Legion, will be on hand to answer questions regarding veterans’ benefits.

Schemel to Host Series of Town Hall Meetings in District

Feb. 16, 2018 /

WAYNESBORO – In his ongoing effort to gain a better understanding of where constituents in the 90th Legislative District stand on various issues, Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) is once again hosting a series of town hall meetings during 2018.

LIHEAP Program Now Open, Says Schemel

Nov. 14, 2017 /

HARRISBURG – The state’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now accepting applications for home heating assistance grants, Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) said today.

Schemel to Host Town Hall on Cutting Legislative Costs

Nov. 03, 2017 /

WAYNESBORO – Rep. Paul Schemel (R-Franklin) would like to remind constituents that he is hosting a town hall meeting on Thursday, Nov. 16, that will focus on reducing the cost of the state Legislature, to include a discussion of legislative pay and benefits. The town hall will run from 6:30-7:30 p.m. at the South Mountain Bible Church, 11272 South Mountain Road in Fayetteville.