Jul. 08, 2022 /
![Twardzik Comments on 2022-23 State Budget Funding to Target Blight Remediation and Move State Forward]()
HARRISBURG -- Following House passage of the 2022-23 Pennsylvania state budget, Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) provided the following statement applauding the $225 million in funding to expand affordable housing and target blight remediation.
Jun. 13, 2022 /
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Twardzik’s (R-Schuylkill) bill to provide more secure health care ID badges was approved by the House Health Committee. House Bill 2604 would amend the Health Care Facilities Act’s (HCFA) requirements regarding photo identification badges in health care facilities
Apr. 22, 2022 /
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HARRISBURG – The Schuylkill Economic Development Corporation in Schuylkill County today was awarded $750,000 in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) funding for the SEDCO Pad Ready Site at Highridge Business Park, announced Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) and Senator David G. Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill).
Apr. 12, 2022 /
![Twardzik Bill to Register Vacant Blighted Properties Earns Committee Approval]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Twardzik’s (R-Schuylkill) bill to fight blight was approved by the House Urbans Affairs Committee. House Bill 1791 would create the Vacant Property Registration Act. The measure would allow communities to create and maintain a vacant property registration program, which is a blight fighting, smart growth tool used to stabilize and re-develop neighborhoods.
Mar. 22, 2022 /
![Twardzik, Argall Announce Broadband Grants for Comcast Cable Communications in Schuylkill County]()
HARRISBURG – Comcast Cable Communications, LLC today was awarded state funds in the amount of more than $1.7 million to assist with broadband expansion projects in Reilly and Cass townships, announced Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) and Sen. David Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill).
Feb. 08, 2022 /
![Twardzik: The Governor’s Budget Proposal is a Spending Travesty]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) voiced his concerns about the governor’s historic spending proposal for the current fiscal year in the following statement:
Jan. 27, 2022 /
![Schuylkill County Schools Awarded Almost $58,000 in School Safety Grants, Says Twardzik]()
HARRISBURG – In continuing to work alongside area school districts in ensuring Pennsylvania children are learning in a safe and protected environment, Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) announced that Schuylkill Technology Center and Shenandoah Valley School District were awarded short of $58,000 in school safety grants administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Education's (PDE) Office for Safe Schools.
Jan. 14, 2022 /
![Current State Redistricting Map Would Negatively Impact Overall Culture, Representation in 123rd District, Says Twardzik]()
SCHUYLKILL COUNTY - Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) released the following statement in regard to how redistricting will affect the 123rd Legislative District.
Nov. 10, 2021 /
![House Resolution to Call for Investigation of Commissioner George F. Halcovage Jr. Passes the House Unanimously]()
HARRISBURG –Reps. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill), Joe Kerwin (R- Schuylkill/Dauphin) and Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) announced that House Resolution 99 passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives unanimously.
Nov. 04, 2021 /
![Twardzik Welcomes House Urban Affairs Committee to 123rd District to Discuss Blight Remediation]()
POTTSVILLE - Today, Reps. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill); Rosemary M. Brown (R- Monroe/Pike), chairwoman of the House Urban Affairs Committee; and members of the committee met with representatives of the Pottsville Blight Task Force, as well as other local officials, to discuss the negative impact blight has caused in Schuylkill County and possible solutions to improve the surrounding communities.
Nov. 03, 2021 /
![House Resolution to Call for Investigation of Commissioner George F. Halcovage Jr. Advances to the House for Vote]()
HARRISBURG –Reps. Jerry Knowles (R-Berks/Carbon/Schuylkill), Joe Kerwin (R- Schuylkill/Dauphin) and Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) announced that House Resolution 99 is expected to receive a vote by the full House on Wednesday, Nov. 10.
Oct. 29, 2021 /
![Twardzik to Host Public Hearing on Blight and Blight Remediation]()
WHAT: Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) will be hosting a public hearing convened by the House Urban Affairs Committee on blight and blight remediation throughout Schuylkill County.
Jun. 29, 2021 /
![Schuylkill County House Delegation Highlights Record Education Funding]()
HARRISBURG –Reps. Jerry Knowles (R-Schuylkill/Berks/Carbon), Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin/Schuylkill) and Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) announce the record-high funding allocated to preK-12 education in the 2021-22 state budget.
Jun. 25, 2021 /
![House Resolution to Call for Investigation of Commissioner George F. Halcovage Jr. Unanimously Passes House Judiciary Committee]()
HARRISBURG –Reps. Jerry Knowles (R-Schuylkill/Berks/Carbon), Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin/Schuylkill) and Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) announce the unanimous passage of House Resolution 99, by the House Judiciary Committee.
May. 05, 2021 /
![Schuylkill County Delegation Announces House Resolution to Call for Investigation of Commissioner George F. Halcovage Jr.]()
HARRISBURG –Reps. Jerry Knowles (R-Schuylkill/Berks/Carbon), Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin/Schuylkill) and Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) have introduced a House resolution to call upon the House Judiciary Committee to begin an investigation of Schuylkill County Commissioner George F. Halcovage Jr. and whether an impeachment or removal from office is required due to alleged misbehavior in office and violation of public trust.
Apr. 23, 2021 /
![Twardzik, Argall Announce State Grant for First All-Inclusive Playground in Schuylkill County]()
HARRISBURG – Dustin’s Adventureland in Branch Township was awarded a $100,000 Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program grant by the Commonwealth Financing Authority for the first all-inclusive playground in Schuylkill County, said Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) and Sen. David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks).
Apr. 12, 2021 /
![Kerwin, Twardzik Joined by White Meet with Local Business Leaders Affected by COVID-19 Restrictions]()
HARRISBURG – Reps. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin/Schuylkill) and Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) along with House Majority Caucus Secretary Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) held a roundtable discussion with local business leaders affected by the governor’s COVID-19 restrictions and the impacts they have experienced.
Apr. 07, 2021 /
![Twardzik, Kerwin to Host Roundtable Discussion with Businesses Negatively Impacted by Governor’s Restrictions]()
WHAT: Reps. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) and Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin/Schuylkill) will be joined by House Majority Caucus Secretary Rep. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) to discuss with local businesses the negative impacts of the governor’s COVID-19 restrictions.
Mar. 24, 2021 /
![Twardzik Appointed to House Health Committee]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill) has announced his appointment to the House Health Committee for the 2021-22 Legislative Session by Speaker Bryan Cutler (R-Lancaster).
Mar. 12, 2021 /
![Schuylkill County Delegation Announces Over $9 Million in Rental and Utility Assistance]()
HARRISBURG – Sen. David Argall (R-Berks/Schuylkill) and Reps. Tim Twardzik (R-Schuylkill), Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin/Schuylkill) and Jerry Knowles (R-Schuylkill/Berks/Carbon) announced that Schuylkill County would be receiving over $9 million for rental and utility assistance due to the passage of Senate Bill 109, signed into law on Friday by Governor Wolf as Act 1 of 2021.