It is an honor to work for you and the residents of our district and I take great pride in representing you in Harrisburg. I am aware of the challenges that face our state and I am dedicated to facing those challenges so that together, we can make our communities the best that they can be. As a way for you to keep up with the work that is happening on your behalf, check the stories listed below, and as always, feel free to
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State Rep. Ron Miller gets conservation district award
State Rep. Ron Miller, R-Jacobus, was named "2010 Conservation District Legislator of the Year" by the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts. He accepted the award during the group's recent two-day conference in State College. Miller is Republican chairman of the House Game and Fisheries Committee.
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Raffles, punchboards eyed for bars
From The Wilkes-Barre Times Leader
Bills introduced in the state House and Senate seek to help plug the budget deficit while also benefiting taverns and organizations that have been hurt by the downturn in the economy.
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Small-games expansion driven by revenue needs
From The Scranton Times-Tribune
HARRISBURG - A combination of economic hard times and state revenue needs is driving consideration of a House bill to allow taverns to operate small games of chance.
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State roadwork funding crunch could lead to higher taxes, fees
From The York Daily Record
Without tolls on Interstate 80, state officials are struggling to decide how to fund road projects.
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Plan for small games expansion to offset pension costs
From The Scranton Times-Tribune
HARRISBURG - Taverns could operate small games of chance, provided a portion of revenue goes to offset skyrocketing public pension costs under a new House bill.
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Rendell's sales tax plan gets mixed response in York
From The York Dispatch
Gov. Ed Rendell's proposal to lower the state sales tax rate but expand its reach is drawing mixed reviews from local lawmakers.
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Miller is GOP head of fish and game committee
From The York Daily Record
State Rep. Ron Miller, R-Jacobus, is the first to admit why he was chosen as minority chairman of the House Game and Fisheries Committee. Basically, he was the least senior of his caucus' committee chairmen, and nobody else wanted the job.
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