Zimmerman: Grants to Bolster School Safety, Mental Health for Local Schools

Dec. 02, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Dave Zimmerman (R-Lancaster/Berks) today announced the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s School Safety and Security Committee has approved grants to bolster school safety and mental health support. Six schools in the 99th District will benefit from the grants.

Zimmerman Says Budget Lacks Accountability, Unsustainable

Jul. 11, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – The House and Senate passed a nearly $48 billion state budget today, said Rep. Dave Zimmerman (R-Lancaster/Berks), who voted against the inflated spending plan. Following the vote he issued this statement:

Zimmerman Introduces Student, Teacher Support Act

Apr. 02, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – Rep. Dave Zimmerman (R-Lancaster) today introduced legislation known as the Student and Teacher Support Act to allow public school entities to employ, or approve as a volunteer, a certified school chaplain.

Zimmerman Says Governor’s Budget Proposal a Disappointment

Feb. 06, 2024 /

HARRISBURG - Rep. Dave Zimmerman (R-Lancaster) today issued a statement following the governor’s 2024-25 state budget proposal before the General Assembly that seeks to spend $48.34 billion, an 8.4% increase in state dollars over the current fiscal year budget:

Zimmerman: How the Ivy League Came for William Penn

Jan. 09, 2024 /

HARRISBURG – The National Park Service this week announced it will not pursue plans to remove William Penn’s statue from its Philadelphia location at Waterfront Park due to public backlash over the initial plan to remove it.

Broken Trust

Jul. 16, 2023 /

Imagine sitting in a car dealership and feeling pretty good about negotiating a great deal on a new-to-you used car. Strong valuation of your trade-in, low interest rate, and even some nice “freebies” thrown in by the dealership. The salesman has all the terms ready for you to sign, but suddenly gets a call to head to the back office. After returning, he slides the agreement across his desk, ready for your signature.

Zimmerman Legislation Makes Pennsylvania More Business Friendly

Jun. 07, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania’s reputation for failing to be welcoming toward out-of-state businesses would improve under legislation authored by state Rep. Dave Zimmerman, whose House Bill 565 was passed unanimously Wednesday by the House Professional Licensure Committee.

Zimmerman and Other Legislators Celebrate Pennsylvania’s Birthday

Mar. 06, 2023 /

HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. Dave Zimmerman (R-Lancaster/Berks) and 14 other legislators gathered in a filled Capitol Rotunda to memorialize the day 342 years ago when King Charles II granted the Charter of Pennsylvania to William Penn to settle a debt owed to his father.