It’s been another successful year of serving the residents of Monroe and Pike counties. Thank you to my staff for working so hard every day to help all of you, who contact us for assistance with state and government issues. You can reach us by phone at 570-420-2850 or by email here.

I also was proud to vote for numerous bills that helped families, workers and older residents live better lives here in Pennsylvania. You can read more about them by clicking here: Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus | Delivering For Pennsylvania.

The votes were cast to name the Bald Eagle found near the I-80 expansion project, and we are excited to announce that Balthazar the Bald, Lord of Exit 307 won by a landslide! Thank you to everyone who took the time to submit suggestions and vote on our winner. I continue to work all angles to bring the I-80 expansion project into a more reasonable one for our area. 

The application period for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program for 2025–26 is now open! Whether you rent or own your home, you could receive a cash grant from $200 to $1,000 based on your household size, income and heating fuel type to help heat your home. Most importantly, this is a grant and does not have to be repaid.

To find out if you qualify and for help applying, contact my office.  You can also apply for LIHEAP online.

The PA ABLE Savings Program has expanded eligibility guidelines, allowing thousands more Pennsylvanians with disabilities to benefit from a tax-free way to save for their future. Individuals are now eligible to open a PA ABLE account if their disability began before age 46 -- an increase from the previous age limit of 26 -- making this a significant and impactful change.

Since its launch in 2017, PA ABLE has helped people with disabilities build financial security without jeopardizing essential benefits such as Medicaid or SSI. Participants can contribute up to $20,000 annually, use funds for a wide range of disability-related expenses, and deduct contributions from Pennsylvania state income taxes.

To learn more, visit PaABLE.gov or call 855-529-ABLE (2253).

America250PA's Monroe County Kick-off Event is being held Jan. 18 at the Monroe County Courthouse. Please scan the QR code or click here or on the image above to register!

Celebrating Kwanzaa at Courthouse Square in Stroudsburg was such a great event! It was a beautiful and powerful ceremony. It was great seeing so many people, even when the weather was not so great.

District Office

18 South 9th Street, Suite 105
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 420-2850

Pennsylvania State Capitol

5-A East Wing  Main Capitol
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 772-1421