HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) approved more than $1.5 million in funding for Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement (PHARE) applicants in Berks and Schuylkill counties.
HARRISBURG – Reps. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill), Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill), Joanne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill) and Dane Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill) today announced $33,485 in grant funding has been awarded through the Keystone Historic Preservation Construction Grant program to support important restoration work at the historic Yuengling Mansion in Schuylkill County.
HARRISBURG – State Reps. Eric Nelson (R-Westmoreland), Kyle Mullens (D-Lackawanna) and Jamie Barton (R-Berks & Schuylkill) announced plans to introduce legislation creating accelerated data center permitting.
LENHARTSVILLE - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) is hosting a breakfast for the 124th Legislative District’s farmers to show Berks and Schuylkill counties’ appreciation for their hard work to help put food on our tables. Immediately preceding the breakfast, Barton is organizing a Blessing of the Balers to pray for a safe, productive and prosperous planting season.
WHAT: Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) will join area veterans and loved ones of Sgt. Jackie Seltzer to dedicate a bridge named in his honor.
HAMBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) is hosting a ceremony to dedicate the State Street Bridge in Hamburg in honor of Vietnam War hero and Hamburg native Jackie Seltzer. The event will be held Thursday, March 27, at 11 a.m. in the rear parking lot of Correll’s Notary, located at 555 State St. in Hamburg.
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) issued the following response to Gov. Josh Shapiro’s executive order to hire fired federal workers in Pennsylvania:
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced today he’s been appointed to serve as a member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Economic Impact and Infrastructure. As the legislative session progresses, Appropriations Committee members are tasked with analyzing legislation through the lens of their respective subcommittees.
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced today that fire and ambulance companies in the 124th Legislative District will collectively receive more than $423,000 in state grants to support their public safety mission.
ORWIGSBURG— Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill), Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), and other lawmakers hosted a hearing last Friday in Schuylkill County titled “Stopping New Energy Taxes” to analyze how unfavorable energy policies negatively impact consumers and businesses and drive investments outside of Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG – The borough of Orwigsburg has been awarded a $125,000 state grant for the dredging of Fisher’s Dam, Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Schuylkill) and Sen. David Argall (R-29) announced today.
HARRISBURG - Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) announced today the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection has awarded more than $647,000 to Berks and Schuylkill counties to reduce pollution and restore local streams, rivers and lakes in the Chesapeake Bay watershed.
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has awarded nearly $888,000 to organizations in the 124th Legislative District for recreation and conservation projects. The funding comes from DCNR’s Community Conservation Partnerships Program.
TAMAQUA – Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) and Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) announced $1.27 million in state funding has been awarded for improvement projects in the 124th Legislative District. The funding is being awarded through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP).
HAMBURG – Sen. Chris Gebhard (R-48) and Rep. Jamie Barton (R-124) invite veterans of the 48th Senatorial District to attend their veterans appreciation lunch on Saturday, Nov. 9, at Cabela’s, located at 100 Cabela Drive, Hamburg. Check-in begins at 11:30 a.m. with lunch and the program commencing at noon.
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced he helped secure nearly $5 million in Local Share Account (LSA) grants and Public School Facility Improvement grants from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) for projects throughout the 124th Legislative District.
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced his resolution to designate October 2024 as "Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Bird Migration Month" in Pennsylvania has overwhelmingly passed the House.
WHAT: Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) will be hosting his expo for senior citizens. The expo gives older residents the opportunity to learn about resources and programs provided by state government, as well as local nonprofit and community groups in the area. Health care providers will also offer several health screenings.
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced he will host his second annual Senior Expo on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Landingville Fire Company, located at 1 Firehouse Road in Landingville.
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) invites residents of the 124th Legislative District to replace their damaged or faded license plates for free.
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