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Stender to Introduce Forest Fire Prevention Legislation

February 20, 2025

HARRISBURG – In response to the devastating wildfires across the nation and the alarming increase in forest fires in Pennsylvania, Rep. Michael Stender (R-Montour/Northumberland), today announced his plan to introduce a comprehensive three-bill package aimed at improving the state’s ability to prevent, manage and fight wildfires.

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Stender Responds to Governor’s Budget Proposal

February 4, 2025

HARRISBURG – Rep. Michael Stender (R-Montour/Northumberland) attended a joint session of the General Assembly at which Gov. Josh Shapiro presented his budget proposal for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Stender issued the following statement in response to the governor’s plan:

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Stender Receives Committee Assignments for 2025-26 Session

January 10, 2025

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Michael Stender (R-Montour/Northumberland) announced he has been appointed to serve on the House Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Environmental Resources, Finance, and Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness committees for the 2025-26 Legislative Session.

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Stender to Host Energy Savings Fair Sept. 26

September 18, 2024

MILTON – State Rep. Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) is inviting residents of the 108th District to an Energy Savings Fair on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 10 a.m. to noon, at Christ Wesleyan Church, 363 Stamm Road in Milton.

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Stender to Host License Plate Replacement Event on April 25

April 18, 2024

HARRISBURG – Rep. Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) today reminded vehicle owners that if their license plate is difficult to read, a replacement plate is available for free. To help facilitate the process to turn in the illegible plate for a new one, Stender is hosting an event on Thursday, April 25.

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Stender to Host Senior Fair

March 13, 2024

SUNBURY – Rep. Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) invites seniors of the 108th Legislative District to his upcoming Senior Fair on Friday, March 22, in Sunbury.

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Stender Announces Fire and EMS Grants to 108th District

February 13, 2024

HARRISBURG – Twenty-four fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in the 108th District were awarded grant funding support through the 2023-24 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, Rep. Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) announced today.

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Stender to Host Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment Event

December 6, 2023

NORTHUMBERLAND – State Rep. Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) invites municipal leaders, fire chiefs and EMS administrators who are interested to learn about the best practices in attracting and retaining volunteer fire and EMS members to his Volunteer Firefighter Recruitment and Retention seminar.

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Stender to Host Fraud Bingo

November 8, 2023

SUNBURY – State Rep. Michael Stender (R-Northumberland/Montour) is hosting a free Fraud Bingo for the residents of the 108th Legislative District on Friday, Dec. 8, at 1 p.m., located at the Chestnut Towers, 725 Chestnut St., Sunbury.

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Culver, Stender Announce Hotline to Report Minks

September 19, 2023

ROCKEFELLER TOWNSHIP – Following the recent release of thousands of minks from a farm in Rockefeller Township, state Sen. Lynda Schlegel Culver (R-27) and state Rep. Michael Stender (R-108) today announced Northumberland County established a phone line for residents to call to report a loose mink found on their property.

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