Boscola Announces Funds for Two Local Transportation Projects

Bethlehem, May 8, 2018 – State Sen. Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton/Lehigh) today announced over $1.5 million in state funds for local transportation alternative projects. “These funds support local projects that enhance transportation alternatives and improve access...

Boscola Welcomes Bipartisan Support for Open Primaries Bill

Bethlehem, May 3, 2018 — State Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton) today said she is encouraged by emerging bipartisan support for her proposal that would allow independent and third-party voters to cast a ballot in the Republican or Democratic primary...

Senate Passes Sen. Boscola’s Truck Ice Removal Bill

Harrisburg, April 25, 2018 — The state Senate today unanimously approved Sen. Lisa Boscola’s legislation that would require truck drivers to remove ice or snow from their vehicles following heavy snow or ice storms.  Named “Christine’s...

Senate Judiciary Committee passes Boscola/Stefano Restitution fix

Harrisburg, April 24, 2018 – The state Senate Judiciary Committee today unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Senators Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton) and Pat Stefano (R-Fayette) that would fix a quirk in the restitution law by clarifying that government entities...
Senate Hearing Focuses on Career Readiness, Workforce Development

Senate Hearing Focuses on Career Readiness, Workforce Development

DUNMORE, April 19, 2018 – State Sen. John Blake today hosted members of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee at Penn State Scranton for a wide-ranging discussion on career readiness and workforce development.   The public hearing, titled “Our Students, Our...

Boscola Announces Local $246,000 Machining Job Training Grant

Bethlehem, April 13, 2018 — State Sen. Lisa M. Boscola today announced a $246,000 state grant aimed at training Lehigh Valley workers for machining jobs in manufacturing plants.  “I am excited about the growth and continued diversification of our economy,”...