“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
“I’m grateful for this investment, and always welcome opportunities allowing money returned to our area. The Ironton Rail Trail is very popular and there’s no doubt that this funding will provide improvements and add needed space for welcoming additional visitors.” Read more
“The funding will enable both Dickson City Borough and the Lackawanna Heritage Valley Authority to make important upgrades and public safety improvements." Read more
On this episode of Monroe Matters, Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden visits the Women Veterans Museum to learn about the history of women serving our country in the military. Also, we visit Create & Be art studio for their Black Culture in the 'Burg event, celebrating Black art and culture in the Poconos. Read more
This partnership will advance regenerative organic research as well as farmer education at North America’s largest Regenerative Organic Certified Farm. Read more
King’s President the Rev. Thomas Looney thanked Gov. Tom Wolf, state Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, D-Wilkes-Barre, state Sen. John Yudichak, I-Swoyersville and Mayor George Brown for their support of the project. Read more
“As a community, we must resist becoming numb to these appalling acts and rise as unified people with the underlying goal of ceasing the violence." Read more
State Rep. Maureen Madden (D-115) said she was excited about the new resort drawing not only out-of-state visitors, but local guests looking for a weekend getaway and just about anyone else, including "the family that can afford $400 to $600 a night, or the family that wants to pick up their RV, throw their little hibachi in there and barbecue." Read more
Madden noted that the funds could be especially beneficial to mothers in the commonwealth, who she said have struggled to work due to the rise in child chare costs. Read more
"Even as the economy recovers in record fashion and unemployment numbers continue to drop, we’re still facing worldwide inflation, and the higher cost of living is impeding the recovery of working-class families who are the lifeblood of our communities,” said Madden. Read more
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