“Meat packing and food processing are among the most dangerous professions in the country. Many of these injuries are associated with improper training and communication, crowding on lines, exhaustion, unsafe working conditions, absence of protective equipment, and underlying injury. These workers are the definition of essential workers. Without them, our grocery store shelves would sit empty, and Pennsylvania’s economy would suffer. They deserve common-sense protections to keep them safe at work.” Read more
Continuing her advocacy and presence in the community, state Rep. Jeanne McNeill announced today that she has joined the Clubhouse of Lehigh County Advisory Board. Read more
SCRANTON, Jan. 20 — State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, announced today that the Commonwealth Financing Authority has approved over $2.7 million in state funding for projects in the region. Read more
“An informed and engaged citizenry is essential for a thriving democracy. My legislation would strengthen transparency at public meetings,” said Freeman. Read more
Transportation and roadway improvements are coming to two streets in Wilkes-Barre thanks to new funding of $800,000 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority, state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski announced today. Read more
"I was proud to help secure this funding alongside my legislative colleagues and am thrilled to see this significant influx of state grant dollars come to the portion of the Lehigh Valley I am honored to serve,” Freeman said. Read more
“By investing in infrastructure that promotes equity, mobility, and walkability, this project supports both transportation access and downtown economic vitality,” Samuelson said. Read more
“The improvements that will be made possible by today’s grants are vitally important for each municipality that is receiving funding. I am glad to have played a part in securing these dollars from the CFA and I thank the board and my leadership team for ensuring that they were approved,” said Probst. Read more
“These grants will help municipalities to complete important upgrades along area roads that otherwise might not be possible. Stormwater and sewer upgrades also will be feasible without raising local taxes thanks to the funding that was acquired today through the Commonwealth Financing Authority,” Haddock said. Read more
SCRANTON, Jan. 20 — State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, announced today that the Commonwealth Financing Authority has approved over $2.7 million in state funding for projects in the region. “These grants will make our region more attractive to homeowners and businesses by improving the safety of our roads and sidewalks, while supporting economic growth,” Kosierowski said. “The stormwater and sewer upgrades will also help ensure our residents’ drinking water remains safe from contaminants. I was proud to collaborate with state Senator Marty Flynn to highlight the importance of these projects to the Shapiro administration and the CFA, showing how funding them will provide long-term benefits for community safety and health.” Funding from the Multimodal Transportation Fund includes: $250,000 – 717-719 Capouse Avenue LLC, for sidewalk and curbing replacement, plus lighting and landscaping along Capouse Avenue in Scranton. $450,000 – Dickson City Borough for Phase III of roadway safety improvements at the Main Street and Viewmont Drive intersection. $850,000 – Lackawanna County for roadway and pedestrian infrastructure improvements along North Main Avenue and Greenridge Street in Scranton. $250,000 – City of Scranton to enhance the streetscape of Penn Avenue/Capouse Avenue. $400,000 – South Abington Township for improvements to West Grove Street and pedestrian access at Abington Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill announced today that $1.48 million in state funding has been awarded to two projects in her Lehigh County legislative district. Read more
State Rep. Kyle Donahue today announced that $2.5 million in state funding has been awarded to support transportation and water infrastructure projects across the 113th Legislative District. Read more
Newswatch 16's Melissa Steininger explains how a generous donation is helping families as the cost at the grocery store keeps growing. Read more
HARRISBURG, Dec. 30 — Today, state Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna announced that the Scranton has been selected for $1,395,860 in funding through the state’s Multimodal Transportation Fund. The city will use the funds to replace the Ash Street Bridge. “The Ash Street Bridge is a key piece of our local infrastructure that is in need of repair,” Kosierowski said. “This targeted investment will restore the bridge, making our motorists and pedestrians safer.” The Multimodal Transportation Fund provides grant funding to municipalities, councils of governments, businesses, economic development organizations, public transportation agencies, and ports and rail freight entities to improve transportation assets and enhance communities. The projects support the safety and accessibility of Pennsylvania’s infrastructure. Applications for the next round of MTF grants will open on Jan. 5 at 8 a.m. and will be due by Feb. 13 at 4 p.m. Grant recipients are expected to be announced in summer 2026. More information about the program and funded projects is available at the PennDOT website . Read more
“This investment is good news for Avoca and will allow the borough to make the street safer for pedestrians and drivers,” said Haddock Read more
Probst wants the public to know that her office is available to help with any issues that may arise from the construction in progress along I-80 in East Stroudsburg. Read more
“Elk hunting in Pennsylvania is a cornerstone of our state’s cherished hunting traditions,” said Haddock. Read more
HARRISBURG, Dec. 18 – State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, today announced $1.7 million in state funding for community improvement projects and local museums in her legislative district. Kosierowski advocated for grants awarded from the Statewide Local Share Account, which is funded from the PA Race Horse Development Gaming Act. “This state funding will help our district address many critical needs from feeding the food-insecure to making our sidewalks safer to renovating important community infrastructures, including roof repair and stormwater maintenance,” Kosierowski said. “I am honored that I was able to bring this money home to support these worthy projects and the people who will benefit from them. I am grateful to my fellow legislators who also advocated for these grants, especially state Sen. Marty Flynn, who was instrumental in getting them approved for our region.” “These grants truly took a village of committed people coming together to create and spearhead initiatives that will make our neighbors’ lives better. When we work together, we can achieve great things for our community. ” Projects awarded LSA funding in Kosierowski’s legislative district include: $97,298 to Lackawanna County to improve the soccer field, playground and accessibility of Merli-Sarnoski Park in Greenfield Township. $200,000 to South Abington Township to replace a culvert running beneath White Birch Road. Read more
State Rep. Robert Freeman welcomes $1.85 million in state grants for safety, recreation and equipment improvements in his legislative district in Northampton County. Read more
“It’s critical that we continue to invest in projects that support local organizations and that will make our region a better place to live. I’m dedicated to continuing to fight for these crucial investments in our communities,” said Probst, D-Monroe/Pike. Read more
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