Bill Supporting Fair Funding for Merging Firehouses Passes Pennsylvania House

A bill supporting fair funding for merging firehouses passed the Pennsylvania House this week.

Representative Knowles to Distribute Free Baby Formula in Tamaqua

On Monday, Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill) announced that his district office in Tamaqua has received a donation of baby formula for distribution in the community. 

Representative Jerry Knowles Announces He Will Not Seek Re-Election

State Representative Jerry Knowles (R-124) announced Thursday he would not seek re-election in 2022 but will serve out the remainder of his term focused on protecting taxpayers, helping local businesses create jobs, and supporting common sense legislation that protects our Constitutional freedoms.

Ten Schuylkill County Park Improvement Projects Awarded State Grants

On Thursday, the offices of Senator Argall, Rep. Kerwin, Rep. Jerry Knowles, and Rep. Twardzik announced that ten projects to improve parks throughout Schuylkill County were awarded state grants.

Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee Announces Next Steps into Investigation into Commissioner Halcovage

The Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus announced the next steps that will take place by the Judiciary Committee that is investigating sexual misconduct allegations against Schuylkill County George Halcovage.

$2 Million Grant Awarded for Construction of New Tamaqua Police Station and Community Center

On Monday, Tamaqua Area Community Partnership Inc. was awarded $2 million for construction of Tamaqua’s new police station and community center through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), announced Rep. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill), who played a key role in securing the state funding.

PA House Votes Unanimously to Begin Investigation into Schuylkill County Commissioner Halcovage

On Wednesday, the Pennsylvania House voted unanimously 200-0 on Resolution 99 to begin the investigation into Schuylkill County Commissioner George Halcovage, which could lead to impeachment and removal from office.