06/30/2010
Representative Jim Cox (R-Berks) today voted against a state budget bill that will spend more than $28 billion, including $2.75 billion in federal stimulus funding. Approximately $850 million of the $2.75 billion in federal funding has not yet been approved by Congress.
04/14/2010
Representative Jim Cox (R-Berks) is reminding veterans who served on active duty in the Persian Gulf theater in Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm to apply for the Persian Gulf Conflict Veterans’ Bonus.
03/26/2010
Representative Jim Cox (R-Berks) is warning college students and parents to be careful when surfing the Internet looking for a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The lawmaker warns that one wrong click could lead them to a page that offers help with the FAFSA, but at a price.
03/25/2010
Trout stocking schedules are now available at Representative Jim Cox’s (R-Berks) district office in preparation for opening day of trout season in April.
03/15/2010
State Senator Mike Folmer (R-48) and State Representative Jim Cox (R-129) will co-host a public meeting about the Wernersville Community Corrections Center at 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 25. Representatives from the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections (DOC), which oversees the facility, will be on hand to answer questions from residents.
03/12/2010
Rep. Jim Cox (R-Berks) would like to let residents know that forms for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for 2009 are now available.
02/03/2010
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is offering rebates to Pennsylvanians who have recently purchased or leased a hybrid electric vehicle, Rep. Jim Cox (R-Berks) said today.
12/17/2009
For the sixth year in a row, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives is offering four-year scholarships to two Pennsylvania high school seniors planning to attend a Pennsylvania college, university or career school, says Rep. Jim Cox (R-Berks).
10/19/2009
Rep. Jim Cox (R-Berks) announced that legislation he introduced aimed at amending Pennsylvania’s Fiscal Code by limiting investment relationships and campaign contributions within Pennsylvania’s Treasury Department was recently voted out of the State Government committee.
10/03/2009
Rep. Jim Cox (R-Berks) issued the following statement regarding the passage of House Bill 1531, Pennsylvania’s 2009-10 tax reform code bill:
09/08/2009
State Rep. Jim Cox (R- Berks) is encouraging local volunteer fire departments and volunteer ambulance services to apply for state grants through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
04/22/2009
Rep. Jim Cox (R-Berks) would like to remind local residents interested in voting in the May 19 primary that the deadline to apply for an absentee ballot is Tuesday, May 12. These ballots, which are to be used only by those who cannot vote in person, must be completed and submitted to the county board of elections by Friday, May 15.
02/24/2009
Rep. Jim Cox (R-Berks) is reminding local veterans about job fairs being held this spring that could be helpful for those seeking employment.