State Rep. Jeanne McNeill is alerting local veterans that her next monthly support program will be held on Monday, Feb. 23 at her district office in Whitehall. Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill announced today that she has been appointed to the Lehigh Northampton Airport Authority. Read more
“Access to care is one of the most fundamental promises we make to our constituents, yet for far too many Pennsylvanians – especially those in rural communities – that promise feels increasingly out of reach,” said hearing co-host state Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, who represents portions of Lackawanna County and spent more than 25 years as a registered nurse. “When hospitals close, when primary care providers are miles away, and when wait times stretch into weeks or months, people often delay care until an otherwise minor problem becomes a crisis.” Read more
“People are hurting and affordability is on everyone’s minds,” Haddock said. “Last year I voted for a Pennsylvania budget, which included cyber charter savings of $178 million for our homeowners.” Read more
“My legislation would strengthen transparency at public meetings by making sure residents have sufficient time to review and understand upcoming meetings that affect their daily lives. An informed and engaged citizenry is essential for a thriving democracy,” Freeman said. Read more
Workers in the dangerous meat packing and food processing industries would be better protected under legislation passed today by the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, according to prime sponsor state Rep. Jim Haddock. Read more
“First responders are there whenever we need them in an emergency and they deserve to be honored by their communities,” Freeman said. Read more
“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
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