It is an honor to work for you and the residents of our district and I take great pride in representing you in Harrisburg. I am aware of the challenges that face our state and I am dedicated to facing those challenges so that together, we can make our communities the best that they can be. As a way for you to keep up with the work that is happening on your behalf, check the stories listed below, and as always, feel free to contact me for more information about any state-related matter.
Area legislators split on budget
From The Pottsville Republican
The state budget was passed Wednesday with time to spare, but local legislators are mixed on their opinions about the spending deal.
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Berks officials, lawmakers push state for pledge on Route 222 improvements
From The Reading Eagle
Elected officials in Berks County are pressing Gov. Ed Rendell and state officials to commit to widening Route 222 between Ontelaunee Township and the Kutztown Bypass to four or five lanes.
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Proposed legislation would end tax committee's weighted vote system
From The Pottsville Republican
Two Schuylkill County legislators said Monday they support a bill to end the weighted vote system that has caused continuous clashes within the Schuylkill Tax Collection Committee since it formed last November.
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Legislators talk budget, health care at Chamber breakfast
From The Pottsville Republican
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - When it comes to the upcoming state budget battle, Schuylkill County's legislators agree on one thing: Little is certain.
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Legislators talk jobs, energy, transportation at annual breakfast
From The Pottsville Republican
The role of state government dominated discussion at Friday's Northeast Pennsylvania Manufacturers and Employers Association Legislative Breakfast.
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Rendell's budget plan better for some county districts than others
From The Pottsville Republican
Some county school districts are bigger winners than others under funding proposals submitted Tuesday by Gov. Ed Rendell.
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TIDE honors Argall, Knowles
From The Carbon Times News
Tamaqua Industrial Development Enterprise (TIDE) provided a special tribute to the efforts of State Senator David Argall (R-29) and State Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) in the areas of industrial and economic development.
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2 legislators survey residents along, frequent drivers of Route 222 to Lehigh County
From The Reading Eagle
Two state lawmakers are trying to gauge public opinion on what should be done to reduce traffic congestion on Route 222 in northern Berks County.
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Emergency services seminar fills house
From The Carbon Times News
State Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Schuylkill) hosted an Emergency Services seminar to a filled New Ringgold Fire House Thursday evening.
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