“I’m pleased that Gov. Wolf has proposed a budget with no broad-based tax increases that invests more in schools and jobs. His proposal to make $1 billion available for schools to clean asbestos, lead and mold will benefit Schuylkill County, which has a significant number of old school buildings. Read more
State Rep. Neal P. Goodman and state Sen. David Argall announced that Geisinger Health Foundation will receive $375,000 in state funding to build a healthcare facility for senior citizens within a former garment factory in Minersville that is being converted into affordable senior housing. Read more
State Rep. Neal P. Goodman announced that East Norwegian Township will receive a $40,000 state grant to help with improvements at Schoentown Park. Read more
State Rep. Neal P. Goodman and state Sen. David Argall announced that Minersville and Ryan Township will receive state grants to improve pedestrian and vehicular safety. Read more
Legislation initially introduced by state Rep. Neal P. Goodman that would allow Pennsylvanians to vote from their homes passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives today. Read more
State Rep. Neal P. Goodman recently voted for several bills that would help provide more support to volunteer fire companies and emergency services. Read more
State Rep. Neal P. Goodman and state Sen. David Argall congratulated Blaschak Coal Corp. of Mahanoy City for securing a $25,000 grant that will help the company extract rare earth elements and critical materials/minerals from anthracite-based resources. Read more
NEW PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 19 – State Rep. Neal P. Goodman and state Sen. David Argall cut a ribbon with New Philadelphia Mayor Ed Slane and Borough Council members on a newly completed walking trail along the Schuylkill River in New Philadelphia. Read more
State Rep. Neal P. Goodman and Gov. Tom Wolf announced that Pottsville Area School District will receive a $1 million state grant to aid in addressing catastrophic roof leakage at Martz Hall, caused by a combination of hail damage, partial roof blow-off and age. Read more
Governor Tom Wolf announced that Dollar General Corporation has established a new cold storage facility in Schuylkill County. At full capacity, the project is expected to support the creation of 100 new jobs. Read more
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed state Rep. Neal P. Goodman’s bill that would allow Pennsylvania veterans to participate in state prescription drug assistance programs if a state veterans’ benefit or federal disability payment puts them over the income limit. Read more
Clearly Clean Products, LLC, a manufacturer of recyclable plastic trays for retail food products, will expand its presence in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania. The project, supported through state funding, is expected to create more than 125 jobs in the region. Read more
Ashland will receive a $500,000 state grant for safety improvements along Centre Street in the borough’s central business district. Read more
State Reps. Neal P. Goodman and Keith Gillespie, who championed legislation to bridge the state’s mentored youth and mentored adult hunting programs, hailed a vote today by the Pennsylvania Board of Game Commissioners that will make that change through a regulation. The measure approved by commissioners will allow unlicensed people younger than 17 to participate in the mentored youth program, and will allow those 17 or older to participate in the mentored adult program. The change is expected to take effect this summer, after the regulation is reviewed and advertised. Read more
Forms for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program for the 2018 tax year are available – and my office staff is ready to help you file yours for free! Read more
State Rep. Neal P. Goodman was sworn in for a ninth term to represent the 123rd Legislative District . Read more
Please download and enjoy this free 2019 calendar featuring seasonal photos of our beautiful state Capitol. Read more
State Reps. Neal P. Goodman (D-Schuylkill), Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin), and Jerry Knowles (R-Schuylkill/Berks/Carbon), as well as state Sen. David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks), today announced Auburn, Mahanoy City, Saint Clair, and Shenandoah boroughs will receive grants for community improvement projects. Read more
HARRISBURG, Nov. 14 – State Rep. Neal P. Goodman on Tuesday was re-elected to the House Democratic leadership team and will continue serving as caucus administrator for the 2019-20 legislative session. In that position, Goodman oversees day-to-day operations of the caucus at the Capitol. "I'm looking forward to continuing to carry out my responsibilities as caucus administrator, and continuing to represent the interests of the people of the 123 rd Legislative District," said Goodman, D-Schuylkill County. Goodman began serving as caucus administrator in 2012. House Democrats elect their leaders as part of reorganization every two years. Goodman is the first House Democrat from Schuylkill County to hold a leadership position in the caucus since his uncle, James Goodman, served as chairman of the House Democratic Policy Committee from 1977 to 1980. Goodman has worked in state government for 28 years, serving as chief of staff to retired state Rep. Edward J. Lucyk from 1993 to 2002. During that time, he served as executive director of the House Veterans Affairs and Tourism and Recreational Development committees. He took office as state representative in 2003, and was recently elected to a ninth term. Other members of the Democratic leadership team elected Tuesday are: Leader Frank Dermody, Allegheny County; Whip Jordan Harris, Philadelphia County; Caucus Chair Joanna McClinton, Philadelphia County; Caucus Secretary Rosita Youngblood, Philadelphia Read more
As Veterans Day nears, I wanted to share information on programs that benefit veterans and their families. To those from Schuylkill County who have bravely served our country, thank you and Happy Veterans Day. Read more
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