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Joe graduated from Williamsport Area High School and earned a bachelor's degree in political science from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania.

Joseph previously worked as a borough manager. He also served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard from 2002 to 2008.

Joseph D Hamm is currently the state representative of Assembly District 84. He was elected in 2020 and is serving his 2nd term. 

PA State Rep. Joe Hamm

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As of September 30, 2024, Joseph "Joe" D Hamm did not have a website or any information online.

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Joseph "Joe" D Hamm

Joseph D Hamm is currently the state representative of Assembly District 84. He was elected in 2020 and is serving his 1st term. 

Supports negotiating favorable settlement terms and securing rate freezes for small businesses, as demonstrated by her efforts on behalf of Frontier Commonwealth's customers.

Supports providing funding to local organizations, such as the Hillsgrove Volunteer Fire Company, which received $4,950.

Believes paying customers deserve reliable telephone and internet services, responsive customer service, and proactive infrastructure maintenance.

Supports requiring companies to invest in system maintenance and improvement as part of legal settlements.

Believes in supporting ongoing funding programs to enhance economic stability and growth.

Supports economic development and has announced grants to support local municipalities, such as the Muncy Borough Municipal Authority.

Believes all grants should be funded by slot machine gaming proceeds, not General Fund tax revenue.

Supports extending the regulatory waiver for telehealth services.

Supports grant funding for local fire and emergency medical services.

Believes fraud occurs in Pennsylvania’s Medicaid, SNAP, and unemployment insurance programs and supports government accountability to ensure program benefit integrity.

Believes that "it is startling that 43% of Pennsylvanians receiving Medicaid are able-bodied adults, and at the same time, there are 14,000 Pennsylvanians truly in need on the Medicaid waiting list."

Supports funding for healthcare projects, such as the $692,850 grant for a Dementia Center at Nippenose Valley Village.

Supports grant funding for school districts.

Supports funding for new equipment to train students in high-demand occupations through career and technical education programs.

Supports grant funding for school districts, including Jersey Shore Area School District, to enhance career and technical education.

Supports funding to enhance skill development and hands-on experience for students in Jersey Shore Area School District.

Supports Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs.

Supports ongoing reporting and accountability to ensure commitments are met.

Believes affordable and reliable public water is essential for thriving communities and business growth in Pennsylvania.

Supports the Independent Hose Company No. 1, providing $13,839.63 in funding.

Believes high energy costs force households to cut spending on essential items like food and medicine to heat their homes.

Believes energy companies and bureaucratic red tape have too much control, saying, "Our bill package seeks to correct these wrongs and put Pennsylvanians...in control."

Supports the Republican bill package that addresses energy affordability.

Supports redirecting unused funds from Act 129 of 2008 for energy efficiency and conservation programs.

Sponsored legislation to rename the Department of Environmental Protection to the Department of Energy and Environmental Services.

Believes the joint settlement is an "excellent example of effective advocacy" for public safety.

Supports promoting historical preservation and recreational tourism in Sullivan County.

Believes in improving public safety through enhanced reliability and quality of service.

Supports free expos for seniors in the 84th Legislative District.

Supports funding for local volunteer fire companies, including the Endless Winds Volunteer Fire Company Inc., which received $13,450.59.

Supports funding for local volunteer fire companies, including the Forksville Volunteer Fire Company, which received $13,061.55.

Supports funding for local volunteer fire companies, including the Hillsgrove Volunteer Fire Company, which received $13,061.55.

Believes in verifying all ballots to ensure no "unverified" ballots are counted.

Supports policies requiring voter verification before mail-in ballots are issued.

Supports voting rights and fair elections, and believes in upholding the integrity of the electoral process.

Believes in protecting voting rights and ensuring fair elections.

Supports requiring Frontier to publicize its medical certification process, which allows customers with medical conditions to have their accounts flagged to prioritize their trouble tickets.

Supports escalating service credits for prolonged telephone outages, rewarding $10/day for homes and $20/day for businesses after 10 days, with additional penalties for frequent issues within 30 days.

Supports allowing public comments on the Frontier Settlement until December 11, 2023, via email or mail to the Office of Consumer Advocate.

As of October 1, 2024, Joseph D Hamm’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Joe Hamm is a state representative for the 84th Legislative District in Pennsylvania. He previously served as the Jersey Shore Borough manager and as supervisor and board chairman of Hepburn Township. He also served in the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.

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