Sep. 27, 2023 /
![Barton Blasts Shapiro’s Automatic Voter Registration]()
HARRISBURG – Last week, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced his administration will start automatically registering anyone to vote who either obtains or renews their driver’s license or state I.D.
Aug. 23, 2023 /
![Barton: Legislation Will Increase Campaign Finance Transparency]()
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) said Wednesday he is circulating a co-sponsorship memo for legislation to increase campaign finance transparency by requiring campaigns and campaign organizations to itemize reimbursements on campaign finance reports.
Jul. 10, 2023 /
![Barton Appointed to Serve on House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) is pleased to announce he was recently appointed to serve on the House Environmental Resources and Energy Committee for the remainder of the 2023-24 Legislative Session.
Apr. 20, 2023 /
![Projects to Remove Lead Contamination from Pottsville Water, Repair Orwigsburg Sewer Awarded State Grants]()
HARRISBURG – Projects to repair water and sewer infrastructure in Pottsville and Orwigsburg were awarded over $7.3 million in state grants today, according to Sen. Dave Argall (R-29), Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123), and Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124). The funding was awarded by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST).
Apr. 18, 2023 /
![Barton to Host Hamburg District Office Ribbon Cutting, Open House]()
WHAT: Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) will be hosting a district office ribbon cutting and open house. Residents are encouraged to visit the office, meet Barton and his staff, and learn more about the services available to them.
Apr. 17, 2023 /
![Barton to Host Tamaqua District Office Ribbon Cutting, Open House]()
WHAT: Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) will be hosting a district office ribbon cutting and open house. Residents are encouraged to visit the office, meet Barton and his staff, and learn more about the services available to them.
Mar. 28, 2023 /
![Barton Recognized with Award by Phi Sigma Kappa, Penn State Kappa Chapter]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) recently was recognized with the “Man of the Year” award by the Phi Sigma Kappa, Penn State Kappa Chapter for his ongoing commitment to serving the community in his role as a state representative.
Mar. 08, 2023 /
![Barton Shares Remarks Following Governor’s Budget Address]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) attended a joint session of the General Assembly Tuesday to hear Gov. Josh Shapiro outline his budget proposal for the 2023-24 fiscal year.
Mar. 06, 2023 /
![Register Now for Barton’s March Veterans Assistance Hours]()
TAMAQUA – Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) is offering Veterans Assistance Hours each month at his Tamaqua office to provide aid to local veterans. The next service hours will be held on Thursday, March 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 202 E. Broad St. in Tamaqua.
Feb. 22, 2023 /
![Barton Reports More Than $175,000 in Nursing Initiative Funding Awarded to Berks County]()
BERKS COUNTY – Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) is pleased to announce the Berks County Workforce Development Board has received a nursing initiative grant of $176,155 to help address the many workforce challenges in communities most impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jan. 23, 2023 /
![Working for You - By State Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill)]()
My first week as a state representative certainly was one of celebrations, ceremony, and a little bit of chaos. From the swearing-in to electing a new House speaker, we experienced a little bit of everything. Serving as your state representative is the honor of my lifetime, and I am glad that the time is starting to get to work.
Jan. 03, 2023 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) took the oath of office Tuesday to begin his first term in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.
Dec. 29, 2022 /
![Barton Announces Funding to Preserve Berks County Farms]()
BERKS COUNTY – Rep.-elect Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) today is pleased to announce investments to protect two farms in the 124th Legislative District. The two Berks County farms include the Robert C. Berger Farm in Upper Bern Township, a 26-acre crop and livestock farm; and the Shirley K. and Paul B. Levan Jr. Farm in Tilden Township, a 59-acre crop and livestock farm.
Dec. 28, 2022 /
![Barton to Take Oath of Office Jan. 3]()
WHAT: Rep.-elect Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) will be sworn into office as the state representative serving the 124th Legislative District.