Looking to build on the continued success of the Northeast region in the Commonwealth, state Rep. Jeanne McNeill assumed the role of chair of the Northeast Democratic Delegation in the PA House of Representatives today, a role previously held by state Rep. Maureen Madden. Read more
“By providing a one-time infusion of $204 million into the existing Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, we could provide additional relief to people across the state. This investment would allow the commonwealth to double existing rebates this year which is expected to benefit an estimated 477,000 Pennsylvanians,” said Samuelson, Democratic chair of the House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee. Read more
Lawmakers heard from business leaders, cash bail reform advocates, legal system experts, and a representative from New Jersey’s state legislature, where they successfully eliminated cash bail. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Mike Schlossberg spoke at the Holocaust Remembrance Ceremony in the Governor's Reception Room in honor of his grandparents, who survived Nazi concentration camps. Read more
“A lack of affordable housing is one of the primary causes of homelessness in Pennsylvania, according to a recent study,” said Freeman, D-Northampton. “In the Lehigh Valley, and communities across the commonwealth, blight has turned troubled properties into liabilities. My proposal is tailored to the unique needs we’re facing in Pennsylvania and would provide a substantive solution.” Read more
Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden visited Create & Be Studio in Stroudsburg for their Black Culture in the 'Burg event featuring art, music and film from a diverse group of Pocono artists. Read more
Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden visited the newly reopened Women Veterans Museum to learn the history and see the many uniforms and exhibits highlighting the important role women have played in our military over the years. Read more
The new soccer complex, Sheska Soccer Stadium, will be built in the heart of campus adjacent to Eiler-Martin Stadium and will include a new NCAA regulation turf soccer field, perimeter fencing, spectator seating, field lighting, a press box, scoreboard and sound system. Read more
“These projects will go toward community building, job security and the revitalization of Allentown. They will contribute to the betterment of our community, whether by educating the young minds of tomorrow or by providing safer and easier access to quality health care or redeveloping sites to increase the local economy,” said Schweyer, D-Lehigh. Read more
The project will involve rehabilitating the iconic building for event and office space that retains the history of the building, while providing necessary upgrades that will ensure this building remains a focal point in the Reading community for years to come. Read more
“The airport is a bustling economic engine for the Lehigh Valley and this funding will help it to do even more to help residents, businesses and those who travel to our area,” said McNeill, D-Lehigh. Read more
Under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s new rate system, flood insurance rates for 85% of policyholders in Northeast Pennsylvania will increase, while 15% will see premiums decrease. Read more
“This is more welcome news for Lackawanna County,” Kosierowski said. “The funding allocation, awarded to the Glenmontage Commercial Development, will assist in the county’s community-based revitalization effort in Moosic Borough.” Read more
Since Gov. Wolf took office, 38 projects in Lehigh County have received more than $58.5 million in RACP funding. Read more
“It’s very good news to see that this additional investment is being provided to The Mill at Easton project, which has been building affordable housing and is turning part of the former silk mill site into a commercial area as well,” said Freeman, D-Northampton. Read more
“The safety of ALL in our community remains a top priority for me and this funding will help protect more victims of domestic violence in our area,” Pashinski said. Read more
The funding will be used to help create a mixed-use, 5-story, urban development, complete with a 110-room hotel, roof top bar and restaurant, breakfast cafe, and conference space. Read more
On behalf of Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden, Northeast Delegation Director Geoff Morrow sits down with Stand with Parkland president Tony Montalto, whose 14-year-old daughter, Gina Rose, was among those killed in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre on Valentine's Day 2018. Read more
“With another budget surplus and our commonwealth needing infrastructure improvements of various degrees to ensure driver and pedestrian safety and access, I was thrilled with today’s announcement and how these three projects in particular will impact Monroe County residents,” Madden said. Read more
“I am glad to see this money being returned to our area so that Lafayette College can make improvements to the immediate vicinity of the campus and the adjoining neighborhood to keep pedestrians safe,” said Freeman, D-Northampton. Read more
“Today’s announcement is a substantial investment in Hanover Township’s infrastructure, which will improve public safety, mobility and quality of life for residents,” Pashinski said. Read more
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