State Rep. Joseph Adams
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Recent News About State Rep. Joseph Adams
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Nearly $5 million awarded to Northeast Pennsylvania schools and municipalities
Reps. Jonathan Fritz and Jeff Olsommer, along with Sens. Lisa Baker and Rosemary Brown, have announced the allocation of nearly $5 million in grants to schools and municipalities across Northeast Pennsylvania. The funding comes from Local Share Account (LSA) grants and Public School Facility Improvement grants provided by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).
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Hearing discusses obstacles facing Pennsylvania's tourism industry
Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing to discuss the obstacles and opportunities facing Pennsylvania’s tourism industry. A 2024 report from the Pennsylvania Tourism Office found that the Commonwealth’s tourism industry generated $76.7 billion in economic impact, supported 486,871 jobs, and contributed $4.7 billion in state and local taxes in 2022.
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House GOP to hold hearing on Pennsylvania’s tourism potential
House Republican Policy Committee Chairman Joshua D. Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled “Passport to Prosperity: Unleashing Pennsylvania’s Tourism Potential” to discuss the obstacles and opportunities facing Pennsylvania’s tourism industry.
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Rep. Olsommer explains 'no' vote on Pennsylvania state budget
Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne) issued a statement explaining his decision to vote against the annual state budget.
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Rep. Jeff Olsommer explains opposition to recent education funding bill
Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne) issued a statement following his "no" vote on an education funding bill, expressing concerns over the use of students in political debates and the lack of accountability for the additional funding.
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Olsommer announces district assistance availability at local senior centers
State Representative Jeff Olsommer (R-Wayne/Pike) announced today that staff from his district office will be available at several senior centers to assist individuals with various services.
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State grants awarded totaling over $900K for community projects
State grants totaling $929,713 have been awarded to local projects through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), according to state officials.
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Olsommer signs resolution to advance voter ID amendment proposal
In his first official act, newly sworn-in state Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne) joined 100 of his House colleagues and signed the discharge resolution to advance House Bill 891 from the House State Government Committee.
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Jeff Olsommer sworn in as representative for Pennsylvania's 139th district
Rep. Jeff Olsommer (R-Pike/Wayne) was sworn into office today to represent the people of the 139th Legislative District.
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Representative Joe Adams Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election
Jan 23, 2024HARRISBURG - Representative Joe Adams, a Republican from Pike/Wayne, has announced that he will not be seeking re-election to represent the 139th Legislative District in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives. The announcement comes as a surprise to many, as Adams has been a dedicated public servant for the past nine years.In a statement released today, Adams expressed his gratitude for the opportunity to serve the citizens of Pike and Wayne counties. He stated, "It has been an honor to serve you, the citizens of Pike and Wayne counties, in the...
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Adams to Introduce Legislation Requiring Cursive to Be Taught in Pennsylvania’s Schools
Dec. 13, 2023 - Rep. Joe Adams (R-Wayne/Pike) has announced plans to introduce legislation that would mandate the teaching of cursive in Pennsylvania's schools. According to Adams, the ability to write and read cursive is a fundamental skill that everyone should learn. He emphasizes that important historical documents like the Constitution and Declaration of Independence are written in cursive, and signatures and official documents often require cursive writing.Adams states, "When students are no longer taught how to read and write in cursive, they find themselves...
