Woking For You
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.

Local officials discuss property tax
From The Pottsville Republican Herald
SCHUYLKILL HAVEN - To update residents on the challenges facing their local representatives in reducing school property taxes, state Rep. Jerry Knowles, R-124, Tamaqua, hosted a town hall meeting Wednesday in the Blue Mountain High School auditorium.

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Lieutenant governor meets with county Marcellus Shale task force
From The Pottsville Republican
Pennsylvania's lieutenant governor challenged Schuylkill County's newly formed Marcellus Shale task force to make recommendations to the county commissioners based on fact and not emotion regarding the county's role in the future of the deep drilling industry.

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Criticism of bill not warranted
From The Pottsville Republican Herald
To the Editor:

This is in response to the "Legislative Fraud Tops Vote Fraud" editorial which appeared in your May 14 edition.

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