Cumberland County State Lawmakers to Volunteer at Central Pennsylvania Food Bank

Jan. 20, 2021 /

WHAT: Reps. Greg Rothman (R-Mechanicsburg), Barb Gleim (R-Carlisle), Sheryl Delozier (R-Lower Allen), Torren Ecker (R-Mount Holly Springs) and Sen. Mike Regan (R-Cumberland/York) will volunteer at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank to pack boxes for those in need of food assistance in central Pennsylvania in recognition of the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

House Republicans from York, Adams and Cumberland Counties Urge Wolf to Allow Construction Workers to Work

Mar. 26, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – After hearing from local business owners, construction workers and others, members of the House of Representatives from York, Adams and Cumberland counties joined together to urge Gov. Tom Wolf to allow construction projects to be completed and to allow workers to return to job sites. Previously, Wolf included construction on the list of “non-essential” businesses, which put a halt to construction projects in Pennsylvania. In response, the members, who are House Appropriations Chair Stan Saylor (R-Red Lion) and Reps. Torren Ecker (R-Abbottstown), Dawn Keefer (R-Dillsburg), Kate Klunk (R-Hanover), Dan Moul (R-Gettysburg), Seth Grove (R-Dover), Keith Gillespie (R-Hellam) Barb Gleim (R-Carlisle), Greg Rothman (R-Camp Hill) and Mike Jones (R-York Township) issued the following statement:

Gleim Cancels Mt. Holly Springs Coffee and Conversation

Mar. 18, 2020 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) today announced that her April 2 Coffee and Conversation town hall scheduled for 6:30 at the Dickinson Township Building, 219 Mountain View Rd., has been cancelled.

Gleim Announces $193,700 Rail Trail Grant

Nov. 12, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Carlisle) announced today the Cumberland Valley Rails-to-Trails Council Inc. has been awarded a $193,700 grant for the development of the Cumberland Valley Rail Trail in West Pennsboro Township.

Keefer, Gleim to Host Town Hall Meeting on Property Taxes

Sep. 30, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Reforming school property taxes has been the talk of the General Assembly for decades with numerous proposals put forth. However, mustering the needed votes in the House and Senate for reform has remained elusive.

Gleim Announces Oct. 11 Veterans Breakfast

Sep. 26, 2019 /

CARLISLE –Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) today announced the speaker for her free Veterans Breakfast for those living in the 199th District. The event will be held at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Oct. 11, at the U.S. Army Heritage and Education Center, 950 Soldiers Drive, Carlisle.

Business Issues to be Focus of Policy Committee Roundtable

Aug. 16, 2019 /

WHAT: The House Majority Policy Committee, chaired by Rep. Donna Oberlander (R-Clarion/Armstrong/Forest), will travel to Carlisle to host a roundtable discussion with local businesses, education institutions and organizations. Topics to be discussed will include workforce development, state taxation, regulatory reform and transportation logistics. This is part of the House Republican Caucus’ #GoodJobs4PA legislative package.

Gleim Announces $1 Million For Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet

Aug. 01, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) today announced that the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) has awarded a $1 million grant to the Cumberland County Industrial Development Authority (CCIDA) to assist with significant renovations to the Central Pennsylvania Youth Ballet’s building at 5 North Orange St. in Carlisle Borough.

Gleim Announces Fresh Produce Grant for Carlisle School

Jul. 16, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) today announced that $23,977.50 has been awarded to Hamilton Elementary School through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP).

House Committee Approves Gleim’s Agritourism Bill

Jun. 05, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – The House Agriculture Committee today unanimously approved legislation authored by Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) that would create a statewide standard allowing farmers to host Agritourism or Agritainment activities on their farms.

Gleim to Host June 6 ‘Coffee and Conversation’ Meeting

May. 22, 2019 /

CARLISLE — Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) will host a “Coffee and Conversation” town hall meeting for residents of the 199th District on Thursday, June 6, at 7 p.m. at the West Pennsboro Township Building, located at 2150 Newville Road.

Carlisle Bridge to be Named for War Hero on May 11

May. 06, 2019 /

WHAT: A bridge in Carlisle Borough will be named for Lance Cpl. Edward Rykoskey who went missing in action in the Vietnam War. In 1966, Rykoskey was warning his comrades of an approaching enemy force that greatly outnumbered his patrol, when he succumbed to enemy fire, and paid the ultimate price of freedom. There will be a military rifle salute and Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) will be master of ceremonies.

Gleim, Ecker, Carlisle Mayor to Host Town Hall

Apr. 03, 2019 /

CARLISLE – Reps. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) and Torren Ecker (R-Adams/Cumberland) and Carlisle Mayor Tim Scott will be hosting a town hall meeting Thursday, April 18, at 5:30 p.m. at the Carlisle Borough Building, 53 W. South St.

Gleim Appointed Education Committee Secretary

Mar. 22, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) announced today that she has been appointed by Speaker of the House Mike Turzai (R-Allegheny) to serve as secretary of the House Education Committee for the 2019-20 Legislative Session.

Gleim to Host REAL ID Event

Mar. 19, 2019 /

CARLISLE – Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) will be hosting a REAL ID informational event on Thursday, April 4, at 6:30 p.m., Carlisle Fire and Rescue, 177 Carlisle Spring Road, Carlisle.

Gleim’s Newville Satellite Office Open for Business

Mar. 11, 2019 /

NEWVILLE – Rep. Barb Gleim’s (R-Cumberland) Newville satellite office will be open Tuesday, March 12, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The office is located in the Newville Borough Municipal Building and will also serve as a point of contact for constituents of Sen. Judy Ward’s 30th Senate District.

Gleim Encouraged by Parts of Gov. Wolf’s Budget Address

Feb. 05, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Barb Gleim (R-Cumberland) said she is encouraged by what she heard in Gov. Tom Wolf’s fifth budget address to the General Assembly. With this budget address, the governor has formally started the process that will lead to the state’s 2019-20 spending plan.

Gleim to Co-Host Concealed Carry Seminar on Feb. 13

Feb. 01, 2019 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Barb Gleim will be co-hosting a firearms rights and safety seminar on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 6:30 p.m., at the Mechanicsburg Sportsmen’s Association, 493 Sample Bridge Rd, Enola.