Michael is a proud husband and father of three daughters. As a lifelong resident of Northumberland County, he understands the conservative values that are vital to residents of the Susquehanna Valley. He is committed to ensuring fiscal restraint in state government and supporting small businesses.

About Michael Stender

Michael is a proud graduate of Shikellamy High School, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and Harrisburg Area Community College’s Career Fire Academy.

Michael Stender is a lifelong resident of Northumberland County. He graduated from Shikellamy High School, Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania, and Harrisburg Area Community College’s Career Fire Academy. He is a husband and father of three daughters.

As a Career and Volunteer firefighter and former emergency medical technician with the Harrisburg Bureau of Fire, Michael knows firsthand the importance of keeping our communities and families safe. As state representative, he aims to improve public safety for the residents of Northumberland and Montour counties.

Michael Stender works as a career and volunteer firefighter. He previously worked as an emergency medical technician with the Harrisburg Bureau of Fire.

PA State Rep.
MICHAEL STENDER
Serving Pennsylvania's 108th Legislative District

Michael serves as the Pennsylvania state representative for the 108th Legislative District.

2026 Pennsylvania General Election 

“The governor’s proposal is only balanced on paper because it raids Pennsylvania’s Rainy Day Fund. His proposal robs $4.58 billion out of the fund, a reduction of nearly 60%. This is not sustainable and it puts the future stability of our state finances at risk. Using one-time funds to pay for recurring obligations creates future budget shortfalls that will have to be met by tax increases or reduced services.

Stender Says Governor's Budget Is Only Balanced by Raiding Rainy Day Fund

I believe every dollar matters. Families, emergency services and small businesses cannot afford this kind of reckless budgeting. I will continue to push for a commonsense budget that meets core needs, supports public safety and infrastructure, and protects taxpayers from future tax hikes.”

Stender’s amendment would have likewise made key changes to the legislation to better serve the dairy industry. It proposed lowering the capital investment threshold from $50 million to $25 million and reducing the required number of new jobs in the bill from 100 to 50. These changes aimed to make the tax credit more accessible to our in-state processors, not just new large-scale operations.

Lawrence, Stender: It Is Time to Prioritize, Incentivize Dairy Processing in Pennsylvania

Committed to fiscal restraint in state government and support for small businesses.

Calls for a state budget that meets core needs while protecting taxpayers from future tax increases.

Proposed lowering the investment and job-creation thresholds for the dairy-processing tax credit to expand eligibility for in-state processors.

- Committed to fiscal restraint in state government and support for small businesses.
- Calls for a state budget that meets core needs while protecting taxpayers from future tax increases.
- Proposed lowering the investment and job-creation thresholds for the dairy-processing tax credit to expand eligibility for in-state processors.

Economy

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Healthcare

“This budget also doubles funding for scholarship programs that help students in underperforming schools find better opportunities. That is real help for families that feel stuck in a system that is not meeting their child’s needs.

Stender Supports State Budget to Protect Energy Jobs, Expand Education Access, Safeguard Taxpayer Dollars

“In addition, the budget blocks deep cuts to cyber charter schools, something that would have hurt many families who rely on those schools for their child’s education. This approach keeps education flexible and centered on students.

“There is also record funding for our public schools, which will help our districts better support their students and teachers. There is also additional funding included for career and technical education centers to address increased interest in those programs by students.

Stender Supports 2026-27 Pennsylvania Budget

Supports scholarship programs for students in underperforming schools.

Supports preventing deep funding cuts to cyber charter schools.

Supports funding for public schools and career and technical education centers.

- Supports scholarship programs for students in underperforming schools.
- Supports preventing deep funding cuts to cyber charter schools.
- Supports funding for public schools and career and technical education centers.

Education

“Within the fiscal code of this budget, is language from an amendment I proposed regarding food processing residuals (FPR). My language was used as the starting point and the result was negotiated to create the best possible outcome for Pennsylvanians. The final language ensures that a permit is now needed to spread FPRs on farmland, protecting our communities from the harmful smells FRPs bring.

“One of the most significant wins in this budget is withdrawing Pennsylvania from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI). I have spoken with workers, employers and families throughout our district who made it clear RGGI would raise utility bills and threatened good-paying jobs. In practice, RGGI is a tax on consumers.

“This surge in wildfires demands immediate action. If we want to protect our communities, our first responders, and our natural resources, we must invest in wildfire prevention and response efforts,” said Stender. “The bills I will introduce are designed to enhance our state’s ability to combat wildfires, strengthen our forest fire response infrastructure and ensure the safety of all Pennsylvanians.”

Stender to Introduce Forest Fire Prevention Legislation

The three bills include:  
•  Elevating the Chief Forest Fire Warden: This bill would elevate the chief forest fire warden to the level of deputy secretary within the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), ensuring greater authority and support for wildfire prevention and response efforts.
•  Reimbursements for Local Forest Fire Wardens: This bill would require DCNR to reimburse local forest fire wardens for training, fire investigations, prescribed burns, and public outreach, supporting the vital work of these volunteer first responders.
•  Annual Forest Fire Reports: This bill would mandate an annual report from the chief forest fire warden to the General Assembly, providing updates on wildfire prevention efforts and the state’s progress in combating forest fires.

Proposed requiring permits before food-processing residuals are spread on farmland.

Supports withdrawing Pennsylvania from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.

Plans to introduce legislation elevating the chief forest fire warden to deputy secretary of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.

Plans to introduce legislation requiring the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to reimburse local forest fire wardens for specified activities.

Plans to introduce legislation requiring annual reports to the General Assembly on progress in wildfire prevention and forest-fire response.

- Proposed requiring permits before food-processing residuals are spread on farmland.
- Supports withdrawing Pennsylvania from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
- Plans to introduce legislation elevating the chief forest fire warden to deputy secretary of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
- Plans to introduce legislation requiring the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to reimburse local forest fire wardens for specified activities.
- Plans to introduce legislation requiring annual reports to the General Assembly on progress in wildfire prevention and forest-fire response.

Energy & the Environment

Stender expressed strong support for adopting the audit’s recommendations and reiterated the importance of ensuring that all EMSOF funds are used transparently, responsibly and in direct support of frontline emergency medical services.

Stender Calls for Accountability After Audit Uncovers Mismanagement of EMS Funding

Stender expressed his support for House Bill 1492, introduced by Rep. Martin Causer (R-Cameron/McKean/Potter), that would create an independent Office of EMS Commissioner within the Department of Health. The proposal would elevate EMS within the state’s administrative structure, provide it with a dedicated line in the state budget, and establish a new statewide EMS advisory board modeled after the Commonwealth’s fire and 911 boards. Stender said this kind of structural reform is needed to make sure EMS voices are heard and funding is managed responsibly. The bill currently is in the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee.

Supports implementing audit recommendations to ensure emergency medical services funds are used transparently and for frontline services.

Supports House Bill 1492, which would create an independent Office of Emergency Medical Services Commissioner within the Department of Health.

- Supports implementing audit recommendations to ensure emergency medical services funds are used transparently and for frontline services.
- Supports House Bill 1492, which would create an independent Office of Emergency Medical Services Commissioner within the Department of Health.

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- Supports withdrawing Pennsylvania from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative.
- Plans to introduce legislation elevating the chief forest fire warden to deputy secretary of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
- Plans to introduce legislation requiring the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to reimburse local forest fire wardens for specified activities.
- Plans to introduce legislation requiring annual reports to the General Assembly on progress in wildfire prevention and forest-fire response.

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