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06/30/2010
Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Schuylkill) today issued the following statement regarding his vote on House Bill 2279, the budget for fiscal year 2010-11 which passed the House today:
06/28/2010
With the state and national economies still struggling to recover from the worst economic recession in generations, Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Schuylkill) recently hosted a forum with local businesspeople to discuss economic issues including improving the local  job climate and what role state government should play in helping employers recover.
06/04/2010
Rep. Jerry Knowles (R- Berks/Schuylkill) would like to let residents know that the deadline to apply for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for 2009 is being extended from June 30 to December 31, 2010.
05/24/2010
In an effort to make sure residents in every area of 124th Legislative District have access to the services his office can provide, Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Schuylkill) today announced that he will hold office hours in a number of communities around the district.
05/21/2010
Rep. Jerry Knowles (R- Berks/Schuylkill) is encouraging residents to obtain a free copy of the 2010 Pennsylvania Fair Guide, which is now available at his district office.
04/21/2010
Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Schuylkill) would like to inform delinquent taxpayers in Pennsylvania that they will soon be able to pay their back taxes without heavy penalties through the Pennsylvania Tax Amnesty Program.
04/08/2010
A new rebate program designed to help consumers save money and energy by making it more affordable to upgrade a home heating system will open April 21, Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced today.
04/07/2010
Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Schuylkill) today praised a decision by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to reject an application to toll Interstate 80 in Pennsylvania, calling the decision a victory for Pennsylvania residents and businesses.
03/30/2010
Pennsylvania’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now open until April 16, Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced today.
03/15/2010
Trout stocking schedules are now available at Rep. Jerry Knowles’ (R-Berks/Schuylkill) district office in preparation for opening day of trout season in April.
02/18/2010
Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Schuylkill) would like to let residents know that forms for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for 2009 are now available.
02/09/2010
Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Schuylkill) today issued the following statement regarding Gov. Ed Rendell’s proposed budget:
02/04/2010
Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Schuylkill), along with the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), is alerting families to be cautious when looking at offers of assistance for securing funds for their college-bound students.
02/03/2010
The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission is now accepting applications for toll, maintenance and clerical positions through the 2010 Summer Turnpike Program, Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Schuylkill) said today.
01/20/2010
Students seeking state higher education assistance grants for the 2010-11 academic year may now begin submitting applications, Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Schuylkill) said today.