Senator John Gordner - Pennsylvania's 27th District

As your state senator, I look forward to working closely with you on issues that are important to the 27th Senatorial District. One of my most important duties is to keep you informed of what we do in the Senate, and it is my hope that through this website, you can learn more about your state government and participate in the decision making process. This site provides easy access to me and my staff so that we might be able to assist you and answer your questions about state government. Please do not hesitate to contact us with your questions and concerns.

Recent News

July 2009 - State Senator John Gordner (R-27) discusses the impact of the state budget impasse on state employees.

June 30, 2009 – Senate Republican news conference to urge House action on a state budget that cuts spending and includes no new taxes.

June 30, 2009 - Senate Unanimously Confirms Zerbe as Snyder County Register/Recorder

June 24, 2009 - Senator Gordner letter to state employees concerning the State Budget (PDF)

June 23, 2009 - Senate Labor and Industry Committee Approves Legislation Providing Increased Benefits to Families of Law Enforcement Officers Killed in the Line of Duty

June 22, 2009 - Senator Gordner's Legislation to Open Extracurricular Activities to All Students Advances from Key Committee

May 6, 2009 - Senate Unanimously Passes Gordner Resolution Designating National Day of Prayer in Pennsylvania

May 4, 2009 - Funding Available for Innovative Energy Projects

April 22, 2009 - Senate Passes Gordner Measure To Protect Computer Users

April 1, 2009 - Senator John Gordner (R-27) joins a bipartisan group of legislators to push for a a package of reform measures. The bills address judicial corruption in the Luzerne County Courthouse which impacted several thousand juveniles and their families.

March 9, 2009 - Senate Approves Gordner Bills to Combat Methamphetamine

March 4, 2009 - Keystone HELP Program Now Open to Assist Homeowners with Energy Efficiency Projects

March 2, 2009 - Senator John Gordner (R-27) discusses the use of federal stimulus dollars with DPW Secretary, Estelle Richman.

February 4, 2009 - Senators Gordner and Baker Respond to the Serious Allegations Involving the Abuse of Judicial Authority by Certain Judges in Luzerne County

January 20, 2009 - Senator Gordner Urges Volunteer Firefighters, EMS to Apply For Tax Credits

January 13, 2009 - Senator Gordner Encourages Small Businesses to Apply for Energy Efficiency Grants

January 6, 2009 - Senator Gordner Takes Seat on Transportation Committee as New Session of the General Assembly Begins

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