Route 222 Corridor
Policy Committee October 9, 2026
READING, Oct. 9 – Pennsylvania has the only growing economy in the Northeast, and Latino business owners and entrepreneurs are helping drive that economic engine. Rising costs that have hit residents particularly hard, including the rising cost for childcare and transportation, remain a challenge to continue growing the Pennsylvania’s workforce and economy. The Route 222 corridor links the cities and communities of Allentown, Bethlehem, Easton, Lancaster and Reading with the state’s youngest population. The hearing focused on the economy along the Route 222 corridor and was co-hosted by the Latino Caucus and the House Majority Policy Committee. 
- Host: Rep. Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz (D-Berks), Pennsylvania Legislative Latino Caucus
- Testifiers:
- Matt Tuerk- Mayor, City of Allentown
- Bryan Guzman- Owner, Innovation Cleaning
- Isamac Torres-Figueroa- Board President, Berks County Latino Chamber of Commerce
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