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May 21, 2021

Bernstine Announces Local School District to Receive Ag and Youth Grant

HARRISBURG – Through the Pennsylvania Ag and Youth Grant Program, which Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) supported, a school district located in Lawrence County will receive a grant to help promote student development in agriculture, community leadership, vocational training and peer fellowship. The Perry Lower Intermediate School in Ellwood City was awarded a $7,482 grant to enhance and extend the Garden at Perry Project. The project started three years ago in the back portion of the school. The students have augmented this space by constructing a greenhouse and a glass building in which plants are grown that need protection from cold…

August 28, 2018

Bernstine Announces Fall Town Hall Meeting Series

ELLWOOD CITY – Continuing his efforts to stay in touch with the people who hired him to be their voice in Harrisburg, state Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today announced his latest series of town hall meetings, which will take place around the 10th Legislative District this fall. The meeting locations and dates are: Wednesday, Sept. 5, at 6 p.m. – Beaver Falls Municipal Building, 715 15th St., Beaver Falls. Monday, Sept. 10, at 6 p.m. – Wayne Township Municipal Building, 1418 Wampum Road, Ellwood City. Tuesday, Sept. 11, at 6 p.m. – Ellwood City Municipal Building, 525 Lawrence Ave., Ellwood…

August 22, 2018

Ellwood City Council May Still Consider More Changes to Ellwood City Electric

Ellwood City council members have met more than half of the seven suggestions they received in a letter about improving Ellwood City Electric Department from Rep. Aaron Bernstine and state Sen. Elder Vogel Jr., after Monday nights council meeting. Ellwood City Council voted yes Monday to extend the delinquency period on bills from the borough-run department from 12 days to 16 days, to eliminate the $5 fee for delinquency notices and drop the penalty rate from 5 percent to 2.5 percent. The borough also decided to reduced the re-connection fee. Originally the fees started at $25, then $50 for the…

August 22, 2018

Bernstine Applauds Borough’s Changes to Ellwood City Electric

ELLWOOD CITY – Following months of negotiations and legislative intervention, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today praised Ellwood City Borough Council for adopting changes to Ellwood City Electric, which he said will ensure consumer protection, price stability and increased transparency for residents. The actions came after Bernstine and Sen. Elder Vogel (R-47) issued a letter to council members last month urging immediate implementation of several consumer-based changes. Bernstine’s legislation requiring the borough to adopt changes passed the House in April and was awaiting consideration by the Senate. The changes adopted or being considered by council include providing advance notice of rate…

August 16, 2018

Council Votes on Issue Regarding Ellwood City Electric

Ellwood City Council Votes 4-2 at Monday’s agenda meeting to find out more information on Rep. Aaron Bernstine’s suggested changes to the Ellwood City Electrical Department. The council will not be voting on the seven issues suggested by Bernstine at next Monday’s council meeting. Council President, Judith Dici and Interim Borough Manager, Joe Cioffi felt it would be better to wait to vote on some of the issues until there could be further negotiation with Bernstine and Senator, Elder Vogel about them. However, two council members Robert Brough and Lisa Guerrera challenged the timeliness of the Borough’s actions and asked the…

August 1, 2018

Bernstine to Provide Monthly Legislative Updates on WKST’s Morning Show with Ken Hlebovy

HARRISBURG – Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) announced today he will be providing monthly legislative updates on the News Radio WKST 1200’s Morning Show with Ken Hlebovy, beginning Thursday, Aug. 2. Bernstine will be a guest on the show from 8-9 a.m. on the first Thursday of every month to talk about state and local issues and current legislation being considered in Harrisburg. “I look forward to highlighting some of the issues we’re working on and how they impact western Pennsylvanians, as well as answering questions from callers,” Bernstine said. “A big thank you to Ken Hlebovy for this great opportunity…

July 26, 2018

Bernstine, Vogel Urge Council to Act on Proposed Changes to Ellwood City Electric

ELLWOOD CITY – In a letter sent to members of Ellwood City Borough Council Wednesday, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-10) and Sen. Elder Vogel Jr. (R-47) urged immediate implementation of proposed changes to Ellwood City Electric to ensure protection and increased transparency for residents. “These changes are the result of months of discussions and meetings we’ve had with residents, current and former council members and business owners,” said the lawmakers. “We believe they are necessary to help the electric service continue to improve and develop.” The lawmakers outlined several proposed changes including setting rates comparable to other regional energy providers, providing…

July 23, 2018

Bernstine to Host Paper Shredding Event on July 28

ELLWOOD CITY – Rep. Aaron Bernstine will host a free paper shredding event on Saturday, July 28, from 9-11 a.m. at Geneva College, Parking Lot E, located at 3200 College Ave., Beaver Falls. Free on-site document shredding will be provided by Iron City Workplace Services. “Identity theft is a growing crime in the United States that costs consumers and businesses billions of dollars each year,” Bernstine said. “Shredding important documents is a simple step to protect yourself from identity theft.” Residents who plan on taking advantage of the service should note: No large binder clips or hardbound covers will be…

July 11, 2018

Bernstine Looks to Partner with Municipalities to Boost Regional Job Growth

ELLWOOD CITY – In a letter sent Monday to all 23 municipalities in the 10th Legislative District, Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) invited local officials to work with him to develop business-friendly practices in a unified effort to boost regional job growth. “I believe it is the responsibility of our government to work together for our region and bolster our communities,” Bernstine said. “We need to make sure that we are giving businesses every reason to relocate or open in our municipalities.” Earlier this year, Bernstine worked with Slippery Rock Borough Mayor Jondavid Longo and council members to formulate a 25…

June 25, 2018

Bernstine Launches Parliamentary Attack on Anti-Second Amendment Bills

HARRISBURG – Staunch Second Amendment supporter Rep. Aaron Bernstine (R-Beaver/Butler/Lawrence) today announced his plan to use legislative tools at his disposal to stop the state House of Representatives from voting on anti-gun legislation which would violate the Pennsylvania Constitution. “Our state Constitution is crystal clear when it says citizens’ Second Amendment rights ‘shall not be questioned,’” Bernstine says. “I took an oath to defend and protect our Constitution, and I take that very seriously. I will use any and all legislative tactics available to defeat these attempts to infringe on the rights of law-abiding gun owners.” Bernstine filed 79 amendments…

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