01/25/2012
HARRISBURG – As the 2012 session year is under way in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Schuylkill) will be a new member on an important standing committee.
01/19/2012
HARRISBURG – High school seniors can now apply for a Pennsylvania House of Representatives Scholarship to help cover the costs of higher education, Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Schuylkill/Berks) announced today.
01/03/2012
The 96th Pennsylvania Farm Show is just around the corner. The largest indoor agricultural exposition in the country promises to offer something for everyone, with more than 6,000 animals, 10,000 competitive exhibits and 290 commercial exhibits.
11/14/2011
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-124) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) are asking motorists to be patient with PennDOT’s plan to replace a rail crossing, which will include closing a portion of State Route 309 in Tamaqua Borough during the weekend of Nov. 18. A detour has been scheduled during the time of the closure for PA Route 443, State Route 902 and U.S. Route 209 from 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18, until 5 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 21.
10/19/2011
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jerry Knowles’ (Berks/Schuylkill) legislative plan to shut down “sanctuary municipalities” efforts to attract illegal aliens cleared the Pennsylvania House State Government Committee Tuesday. House Bill 865 is the second piece of the National Security Begins at Home illegal immigration reform package that advances to the House floor for consideration.
10/13/2011
HARRISBURG – Legislation to designate all money generated from the sale of the state liquor stores to the improvement of Pennsylvania’s roads and bridges was the topic of Rep. Jerry Knowles’ (R-Berks/Schuylkill) press conference today. Knowles’ legislation, House Bill 2020, also known as the Infrastructure Future Fund Act (I.F.F. Act), was explained today in downtown Jim Thorpe.
10/12/2011
WHAT: Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Schuylkill) will hold a press conference to introduce his legislation, House Bill 2020, also known as the Infrastructure Future Fund Act (I.F.F. Act). This bill would designate all money generated from the sale of the state liquor stores to the improvement of Pennsylvania’s roads and bridges.
09/15/2011
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Schuylkill) will host a town hall meeting to discuss local property tax reform on Wednesday, Sept. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Blue Mountain High School Auditorium, located at 1076 W. Market St., Schuylkill Haven.
08/22/2011
During a ceremony at the State Capitol Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Grove, a memorial marker honoring Medal of Honor recipient Chief Master Sgt. Richard Etchberger was unveiled Monday, said Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Sen. David Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill/Carbon/Northampton/Monroe/Lehigh).
08/15/2011
A Hamburg native killed during a secret mission during the Vietnam War and who was only recognized last year with the nation’s highest military honor for valor will be forever remembered at the Pennsylvania State Capitol, said Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Schuylkill/Berks) and Sen. David Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill/Carbon/Northampton/Monroe/Lehigh).
06/29/2011
Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Schuylkill) issued this statement following today’s vote in the House of Representatives on the 2011-12 budget bill which passed the House of Representatives:
06/22/2011
As in years past, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) will again sponsor a winter maintenance program for 2011 for a variety of positions to supplement the permanent workforce, Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Schuylkill) said today.
06/21/2011
The House of Representatives today passed House Bill 797, which amends the Workers’ Compensation Act to include cancer as an occupational disease for firefighters who have served for at least four continuous years, Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Schuylkill) said today. The bill is a companion to a measure introduced by Sen. Dave Argall (R-29).
05/18/2011
Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Schuylkill) is encouraging residents to obtain a free copy of the 2011 Pennsylvania Fair Guide, which is now available in his district offices.