A lifelong resident of Schuylkill County, Stehr graduated from Tri-Valley High School. Upon graduation, she worked full-time, while attending night school at the Schuylkill Area Vocational Technical School, where she became a licensed practicing nurse.

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In the kettle of the beautiful Mahantongo Valley, resides the family farm Stehr grew up in, where she was infused with the American spirit. The values she learned as a young child on the farm have remained with her – hard work, thrift, perseverance, faith, integrity and caring for her neighbors.

Stehr is committed to her community through volunteer work and organization involvement. She volunteers frequently at her local food pantry and serves as chair of the Hegins Zoning and Planning Committee.

Joanne Stehr is a lifelong resident of Schuylkill County who grew up on a family farm in the Mahantongo Valley. She graduated from Tri-Valley High School and attended Schuylkill Area Vocational Technical School, where she became a licensed nurse. She volunteers frequently at her local food pantry.

Stehr has spent 30 years as a home health care and hospice nurse and has worked as a client relationship executive for Home Health Services.

Joanne Stehr has worked as a home health care and hospice nurse and as a client relationship executive for Home Health Services.

Rep. JoAnne Stehr was elected to her first term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in November 2022. She is the first woman representative from Schuylkill County and in the 107th District.

Joanne was elected to her first term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives in November 2022.

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I support clear and equitable regulation of skill games. However, such regulations must not undermine the financial stability of the indispensable community institutions that depend on funding from these games.

Balanced Approach Needed for Skill Games Legislation

We must find a balanced approach that brings transparency and fairness to skill games without taxing them out of existence. Lawmakers should prioritize policies that protect these vital institutions, honor the sacrifices of veterans and first responders, and preserve programs that benefit thousands of Pennsylvanians.

“Investments like this help strengthen our local economy while supporting key industries that provide jobs in our communities,” said Stehr. “By helping manufacturers upgrade their operations and reduce energy costs, this funding allows businesses to remain competitive and continue growing here in Pennsylvania.”

Stehr, Argall Announce Nearly $800K Investment in Local Manufacturing

Supports regulating skill games while avoiding taxes or rules that destabilize community institutions that rely on game revenue.

Supports funding to help manufacturers upgrade operations and reduce energy costs.

- Supports regulating skill games while avoiding taxes or rules that destabilize community institutions that rely on game revenue.
- Supports funding to help manufacturers upgrade operations and reduce energy costs.

Economy

“This funding is a critical step forward in ensuring individuals battling substance use disorders, homelessness or hunger in our community have access to essential services,” said Stehr. “The resources provided by Oasis Community Recovery Club can make a real difference in helping people get back on their feet. I am committed to supporting initiatives that save lives and strengthen our community.”

Stehr Announces Grant to Expand Substance Use Recovery Services in Northumberland County

Supports initiatives that provide substance-use recovery and related essential services.

- Supports initiatives that provide substance-use recovery and related essential services.

Healthcare

"Penn State Schuylkill has provided countless students with access to a high-quality education close to home," said Stehr. "Closing the campus would eliminate opportunities and limit options for those who wish to build their futures in our region. I am committed to working with my colleagues to ensure these campuses remain open."

Lawmakers Condemn Potential Closure of Penn State Schuylkill

“I am glad to see these resources being made available to schools throughout the 107th District,” said Stehr. “Investing in school safety means giving educators and students the tools and support they need to learn and succeed in a secure environment. These grants will help our local schools address important safety and behavioral health needs.”

Stehr Highlights Over $1 Million in Available School Safety Funding

“The safety and well-being of our students are top priorities, and these grants will allow our schools to make much-needed improvements,” Stehr said. “This investment ensures that our children have a safe and secure environment where they can learn and thrive.”

Schuylkill County Schools Awarded $4.2 Million for Facility Improvements

Plans to keep Penn State Schuylkill and other campuses open.

Supports school safety and behavioral-health funding for local schools.

Supports grants for school facility improvements to provide secure learning environments.

- Plans to keep Penn State Schuylkill and other campuses open.
- Supports school safety and behavioral-health funding for local schools.
- Supports grants for school facility improvements to provide secure learning environments.

Education

"Preserving farmland helps protect one of Pennsylvania's most important industries while ensuring future generations have the opportunity to continue our rich agricultural tradition," said Stehr. "I am pleased to see this investment in the 107th District, and I thank the landowners for their commitment to keeping this land in agricultural production."

Stehr Applauds Permanent Farmland Preservation in Eldred Township

Supports farmland preservation to keep land in agricultural production.

- Supports farmland preservation to keep land in agricultural production.

Energy & the Environment

“This grant funding will provide vital support to the heroic first responders in our community,” Stehr said. “Our dedicated firefighters and EMS personnel work tirelessly to keep our communities safe. They deserve the best equipment and training available.”

Fire, EMS Companies in Schuylkill County Awarded State Grants

Her priorities include restoring our economy; energizing small business; tax reform; agriculture; veterans; health; seniors; legislative term limits; and protecting our children, gun rights, freedom and preserving our core American conservative values.

Supports grant funding for first responders' equipment and training.

- Supports grant funding for first responders' equipment and training.
- Prioritizes protecting gun rights.

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- Supports funding to help manufacturers upgrade operations and reduce energy costs.

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