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
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
I voted for legislation that would allow more senior citizens in Schuylkill County and across the state pay for their prescription medication. Putting people first and focusing on health care is part of the House Democrats' Plan for Pennsylvania. Read more
Pennsylvania has been granted a REAL ID enforcement extension by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through August 1, 2019. This extension means that Pennsylvania residents will not face access issues when entering federal facilities or boarding domestic commercial aircraft through at least that date. REAL ID-compliant driver’s licenses and photo ID cards will be available from PennDOT at the customer’s option beginning March 2019. PennDOT is encouraging customers to pre-verify for REAL ID the required documentation as soon as possible, giving them ample time to prepare. More information about what documents will be required is available on PennDOT's Driver and Vehicle Services website . More information about REAL ID, including frequently asked questions , can be found at www.dmv.pa.gov . Read more
The grants -- $425,000 to the Schuylkill County Municipal Authority, $151,155 to the Mahanoy Township Authority and $90,000 to Minersville, were approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority. Read more
Several state and local officials were on hand for a groundbreaking ceremony for Kaier's Playground, at the site of the former Kaier Brewery on Mahanoy City's north side. Read more
SHENANDOAH, Jan. 8 – State Rep. Neal P. Goodman and state Sen. David G. Argall announced that Downtown Shenandoah Inc. will receive a $22,000 state grant to buy property to construct a building that will house a business incubator. Read more
HARRISBURG, January 4 – Representatives Neal P. Goodman (D-Schuylkill) and Mike Tobash (R-Schuylkill/Dauphin) and Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) today announced funding to re-establish a façade improvement program in the City of Pottsville. Read more
HARRISBURG, January 3 – Representative Neal P. Goodman (D-Schuylkill) and Senator David G. Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) today announced a Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) grant that will support further economic development at the Highridge Business Park. The Schuylkill Economic Development Corporation has been awarded $1,000,000 to begin a 120,000 square foot building at the Highridge Business Park on a pad ready site in Cass Township. Read more
HARRISBURG, Dec. 4 – State Rep. Neal P. Goodman (D-Schuylkill) and Sen. David Argall (R-Schuylkill/Berks) today announced six grants will support community improvement projects in Delano Township, Frackville Borough, Mahanoy City Borough, Mahanoy Township, Saint Clair Borough, and Shenandoah Borough. Delano Township will receive $40,000 to assist with improvements at Delano Township Park and its basketball court. Frackville Borough will receive $742,000 to rehabilitate the Frackville Community Pool. Mahanoy City Borough will receive $40,000 for improvements at East End Playground and its basketball court. Mahanoy Township will receive $40,000 for improvements to Morea Park and to install play equipment and safety surfacing. Saint Clair Borough will receive $30,000 to rehabilitate Third Street Playground and to install play equipment and safety surfacing. Shenandoah Borough will receive $80,000 for improvements to Girard Park including the basketball court. The grants were awarded by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources through its Community Conservation Partnerships Program. The program is funded through the Keystone Recreation, Park, and Conservation Fund (Key 93), the Environmental Stewardship Fund (Growing Greener 1), and several federal funding sources. “I commend these six communities for their hard work moving these projects forward and am pleased the state recognized their efforts through this funding,” Goodman Read more
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