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
State Rep. Jim Haddock announced today that the Commonwealth Financing Authority awarded $2.1 million in state grants to support 18 projects across his legislative district in Lackawanna and Luzerne counties. Read more
State Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton, and state Sen. Nick Miller, D-Lehigh/Northampton, announced that a $200,000 Statewide Local Share Account grant for Hanover Township was awarded today by the Commonwealth Financing Authority. Read more
Grant funding of $1.92 million from the statewide Local Share Account will go to support infrastructure and recreational improvements in Lackawanna County, state Rep. Kyle Donahue announced today. Read more
State Sen. Lisa Boscola and state Rep. Steve Samuelson, both D-Northampton, announced that a $475,000 Statewide Local Share Account grant for New Bethany was awarded today by the Commonwealth Financing Authority. Read more
State Reps. Peter Schweyer and Michael Schlossberg announced today that more than $2 million in state funding from the statewide Local Share Account will go to multiple projects in the community. Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill announced today that more than $2 million in new grant funding from the statewide Local Share Account, and Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program is being awarded to multiple organizations for projects across Lehigh County. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski and his district office staff will host their third annual Cocoa and Carols from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18 at the district office located at 152 S. Pennsylvania Ave., Wilkes-Barre PA 18705. Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill’s legislation combatting the growth of illegal, foreign-manufactured e-cigarettes containing nicotine, including flavored products designed to appeal to youth, is set to become law. Read more
HARRISBURG, DEC. 16 – State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski today announced the approval of over $1.3 million from the Neighborhood Assistance Program to help low-income people and communities and improve distressed areas in Lackawanna County. The funding was approved this week by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development. Through NAP, businesses can receive tax credits of up to 95 percent on contributions they make to a qualifying community project. “Thanks to NAP’s tax credits, these public-private partnerships in Lackawanna County will address pressing socio-economic problems like blight, food insecurity, mental illness, domestic violence and workforce development,” Kosierowski said. “This money will aid those in need, building up our communities. I am grateful to the Shapiro administration for its financial support of Lackawanna County and its faith in our future. I will continue to advocate for more dollars to be allocated for projects in our district.” The following programs received Neighborhood Assistance Program funding: $95,000 for NeighborWorks to help fight blight and improve infrastructure in West Scranton by funding 30 residential façade improvements, hosting free community events, and training 7 resident leaders. $45,000 for Agency for Community EmPOWERment of NEPA to help renovate ACE's Scranton Pre-K facility by leveling the floors on the third floor to prepare the site for Read more
State Rep. Jeanne McNeill is informing local veterans that her monthly support program will be held Monday, Dec. 15 at her district office in Whitehall. Read more
HARRISBURG, DEC. 11 – State Rep. Bridget Kosierowski today announced over $1.5 million in state grants to support crime victims, young children and justice-involved individuals with substance abuse disorders, reduce crimes against women, train mental health professionals and bolster local justice system services throughout Lackawanna County. The funding was approved by the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency . “These grants will provide needed resources to programs that support some of our county’s most vulnerable—from crime victims to vulnerable children to individuals in the justice system with substance use disorders,” Kosierowski, D-Lackawanna, said. “These grant awards are case examples of state funding providing for the public good.” The state investments announced today for Lackawanna County are: $50,000 to the Children's Advocacy Center of Northeastern PA to continue providing Children’s Advocacy Center services to a four-county service area in Northeastern Pennsylvania. $180,000 to Lackawanna County commissioners to provide certified recovery supports to individuals at the Lackawanna County Prison and upon release to the community. $494,530 to Geisinger Clinic to implement “Project PATH -Partnership for Access, Treatment, and Health for Justice-Involved Individuals with substance use disorders.” $125,000 to Lackawanna Women’s Resource Center for program to help reduce Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski is inviting residents, families, community groups, and business leaders to his second annual open house at his Plains Township office, located in the Tuft-Tex Complex on North River Street. Read more
“Land banks are critical partners in revitalizing communities and returning vacant, abandoned and tax delinquent properties back to productive use," Freeman said. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, is urging the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission to hold a public hearing in the Wilkes-Barre area regarding PPL Electric Utilities’ latest request to raise electric rates. Read more
State Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Luzerne, today celebrated the passage of a state budget that includes $2 million for his plan establishing a statewide program providing benefit incentives to SNAP recipients purchasing qualifying fruits and vegetables. Read more
“It is imperative that the commission provide the people who will suffer these costs with a direct opportunity to testify on how this proposal will impact their daily lives and livelihoods," Haddock said. Read more
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