Nov. 13, 2024 /
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.
Nov. 08, 2024 /
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).
Oct. 29, 2024 /
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.
Oct. 22, 2024 /
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.
Oct. 02, 2024 /
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.
Sep. 16, 2024 /
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.
Sep. 05, 2024 /
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.
Aug. 06, 2024 /
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) invites residents of the 124th Legislative District to replace their damaged or faded license plates for free.
Jul. 11, 2024 /
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) issued this statement following House passage of a General Appropriations bill for the 2024-25 fiscal year:
Jun. 06, 2024 /
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) hosted a dedication of a plaque commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Allied Invasion of Normandy. The plaque has been placed under a red oak tree, which was planted June 6, 1984, on state Capitol grounds in Harrisburg in commemoration of the 40th anniversary of D-Day.
Jun. 04, 2024 /
WHAT: Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) will join members of the Delewski family at a ceremony to dedicate a plaque they donated commemorating the 80th anniversary of the allied invasion of Normandy.
Apr. 16, 2024 /
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced today a House bill requiring candidates for the General Assembly to file a sixth Tuesday pre-election campaign expense report, which includes an amendment from Barton, has passed the House. Barton’s amendment, which passed unanimously, would increase campaign finance transparency by requiring campaigns and campaign organization to itemize reimbursements on campaign finance reports.
Apr. 12, 2024 /
Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) will join Sen. Dave Argall (R-29) at a ceremony held by Famous Reading Outdoors as they donate a Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) to the Minersville Police Department.
Apr. 01, 2024 /
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced he will be holding a briefing with the Etchberger Veterans Service Center of Berks County. A benefits educator and outreach coordinator will visit Barton’s district office in Hamburg to give veterans an overview of the benefits available to them.
Mar. 26, 2024 /
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has awarded nearly $1.1 million to the 124th Legislative District through the Multimodal Transportation Fund. It’s a program that provides grants to encourage economic development and ensure that a safe and reliable system of transportation is available to the residents of the Commonwealth.
Mar. 04, 2024 /
HARRISBURG - 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.
Feb. 29, 2024 /
TAMAQUA—As Pennsylvania faces a housing crisis, Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) and the House Republican Policy Committee, led by Chairman Josh Kail (R-Beaver/Washington), convened a hearing to discuss the imminent need for construction permitting reform.
Feb. 16, 2024 /
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced today the Hamburg Public Library will receive a $750,000 Keystone grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Education Office of Commonwealth Libraries. Keystone grants help public library facilities improve their operations, install equipment and upgrade security systems.
Feb. 13, 2024 /
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced today that fire and ambulance companies in the 124th Legislative District will collectively receive $406,084 in state grants to support their public safety mission.
Feb. 06, 2024 /
HARRISBURG – Today, Gov. Josh Shapiro unveiled his budget priorities for the 2024-2025 fiscal year. Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) issued the following statement in response: