Sign the Petition to Scale Back the Expansion of I-80

Northeast Delegation requests PUC public input hearings on PA American Water and Community Utilities of PA rate increase requests

(Dec 19, 2023)

Members of our Northeast Delegation and our hardworking staff have heard loud and clear the frustration and fear from residents in our respective communities about requests from Pennsylvania American Water Co. and Community Utilities of Pennsylvania to sharply raise their rates. Read more

 

Probst announces $233K in state grants

(Dec 19, 2023)

“I am always thankful when communities that I represent are able to reap the benefits of state grant programs that otherwise might be spent elsewhere in Pennsylvania," Probst said. Read more

 

Pennsylvania is in its Taylor Swift era, her home state decides

(Dec 14, 2023)

“At first I was thinking, like, why?” Democratic Rep. Tarah Probst of Monroe County, said Tuesday. “But then you’re right — the year of women. As you know, women’s rights are being taken away left and right and by doing this, we’re empowering women in general.” Read more

 

Grants available as of Tuesday, Dec. 12

(Dec 12, 2023)

There are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

Cartwright: Return of rail service ‘a once in a lifetime opportunity’

(Dec 11, 2023)

At a news conference at his Scranton office Monday morning, Cartwright and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey, D-Scranton, joined with state and local leaders to celebrate their recent announcement of a major milestone in bringing the Amtrak passenger rail service back between Scranton and New York City. Read more

 

Transportation Secretary to Visit Proposed I-80 Expansion Next Week

(Dec 04, 2023)

State Representative Tarah Probst has advocated reworking the I-80 expansion in the Poconos since she started her term as Mayor of Stroudsburg eight years ago. Read more

 

Stroudsburg residents worried about scope of Interstate 80 expansion project

(Nov 28, 2023)

A petition organized by Rep. Probst to scale back the expansion of Interstate 80 already has more than 2,000 signatures. Read more

 

Probst posts petition to scale back I-80 project

(Nov 16, 2023)

In 48 hours, more than 800 Stroudsburg-area residents have signed a petition posted by state Rep. Tarah Probst that asks PennDOT and Gov. Josh Shapiro to scale back the proposed expansion of Interstate 80. Read more

 

State Grant Programs Open For Application (11/15/2023)

(Nov 15, 2023)

There are multiple grant programs that are currently open for applications. Read more

 

Sign the Petition to Scale Back the Expansion of I-80

(Nov 14, 2023)

PennDOT's proposal to expand I-80 will kill our tax base and lead to an increase in the borough tax, the school tax and the library tax. This would be devastating to our residents and business owners. Read more

 

Probst Hosts Town Hall Discussing I-80 Expansion Project

(Nov 13, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Tarah Probst hosted a town hall meeting at Stroudsburg High School to discuss the I-80 expansion project that will greatly impact residents, businesses and the environment in her district. Along with presentations from a panel of experts, Probst also allowed area residents to voice their concerns and ask questions about the project. Read more

 

Concerns raised over proposed Interstate 80 expansion in Stroudsburg

(Nov 10, 2023)

Democratic State Representative Tarah Probst hosted a meeting Thursday night at the Stroudsburg High School, talking about what she feels would be the negative impacts of the proposed expansion of interstate 80. Read more

 

I-80 Expansion meeting held in Stroudsburg

(Nov 09, 2023)

“We’re an historical district, they’re ruining livelihoods, downtown businesses, and we are going to go under if this project goes through,” said Representative Tarah Probst. Read more

 

Kiwanis Club adding accessible playground equipment to Stroudsburg, Eastburg parks

(Nov 04, 2023)

State Rep. Tarah Probst was on hand to celebrate the event and said, "It's great to have every child feel they have a place to go and play no matter what their ability is. It's wonderful for the community and the parents." Read more

 

Programs Now Open for Applications 10/31/23

(Nov 02, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that recently opened for applications. Read more

 

Probst: Make Your Voice Heard

(Oct 31, 2023)

With Election Day quickly approaching, Pa. state Rep. Tarah Probst wants everyone to make their voice heard by voting either in-person or by mail-in ballot, stressing how municipal elections can directly affect your everyday life. Read more

 

Probst Working to Deliver Fair Funding for Education

(Oct 31, 2023)

Pa. state Rep. Tarah Probst discusses her commitment to fairly funding education across the commonwealth after decades of missing the mark. Probst also highlights her efforts to bring much needed reform to how cyber charter schools operate and are funded. Read more

 

Probst invites residents to discuss I-80 expansion

(Oct 27, 2023)

The free event will take place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Nov. 9 in the Stroudsburg High School Auditorium, located at 1100 W. Main St. in Stroudsburg. Read more

 

Probst wildlife rehab center grant bill passes House

(Oct 16, 2023)

“Wildlife rehabilitators are essential in treating and temporarily caring for injured, diseased and displaced wildlife. They also provide essential education in order to mitigate human-wildlife conflicts, which is a health and safety factor, and they promote stewardship of wildlife,” said Probst. Read more

 

Educational, Environmental, Public Safety, and Redevelopment Grant Opportunities

(Oct 11, 2023)

Here are several grant programs that are open for applications. Read more