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Boscola Announces over $10 Million in State Funding for Lehigh Valley Redevelopment Projects
Bethlehem, November 18, 2022 – State Sen. Lisa Boscola today announced $10,314,738 in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) funding to three redevelopment projects in the Lehigh Valley. “The RACP program continues to bring critical financial investment to...
Boscola Celebrates Groundbreaking of Goodman Building Project in Bethlehem
Bethlehem, November 11, 2022 - - State Senator Lisa Boscola joined local officials in announcing today that the Goodman Building Rehabilitation project had its official groundbreaking. “The Goodman Building project is another example of a public-private partnership...
Senator Boscola Visits Elementary Schools to Experience “First In Math” Program
Boscola Visits Elementary Schools to Experience ‘First In Math’ Program
EASTON (NOV 2, 2022) – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola had the opportunity to visit with elementary school students at multiple schools in the 18th Senatorial District today to experience, firsthand, the benefits of a supplemental educational program, First...
Boscola Announces $200,000 State Grant for Mt. Bethel Volunteer Fire Company
Bethlehem (Nov 1) – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola announced today that she has secured a $200,000 state grant for the Mount Bethel Volunteer Fire Company for the expansion of its facility to include an emergency shelter and upgrade to its current...
Boscola Votes To Extend Non-Profit Security Grant Program, Born Out of the Tree of Life Synagogue Tragedy
Harrisburg, PA –October 26, 2022– The Pennsylvania State Senate has approved the extension of the Nonprofit Security Grant Program for an additional five years. This will extend the popular program, until 2029, which has benefited over 250 different non-profit...
Boscola Approves Programs Benefiting Volunteer Fire, EMS, and Non-Profit Organizations
Harrisburg, PA – October 27, 2022 – Senator Lisa Boscola joined members of the Senate yesterday in establishing a slate of programs that benefit first responders and nonprofit organizations. Boscola’s affirmative vote will provide eligible fire and EMS volunteers...
Boscola and Browne Announce $4.35 Million in State Funding for Lehigh Valley Redevelopment Projects
Bethlehem, October 26, 2022 – State Senators Lisa Boscola and Pat Browne today announced $4,350,000 in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) funding to four redevelopment projects in the Lehigh Valley. “These state dollars will bring critical financial...
Boscola, Browne and Samuelson Announce $13.6 Million in State Funding for Redevelopment Projects in City of Bethlehem
Bethlehem, October 26, 2022 – State Senators Lisa Boscola and Pat Browne and State Representative Steve Samuelson today announced $13,600,000 in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) funding to three redevelopment projects in the City of Bethlehem: The...
Boscola Secures $1 Million Grant for EV Buses for Bethlehem Area School District
Bethlehem, PA – October 18, 2022 – Senator Lisa Boscola announced today that she has secured a $1 million state grant for the Bethlehem Area School District (BASD) for the purchase of electric buses. “Investment in the early stages of a school district’s process of...
Boscola Announces $5.46M in School Safety & Mental Health Grants
Harrisburg, PA – October 6, 2022 – Senator Boscola announced that $5.46M in School Safety & Security Grant and School Mental Health Grant dollars were awarded to Local Educational Agencies in the Lehigh Valley. “It is so important that we invest in the safety of...
Statement by Senator Lisa Boscola: Governor announces Record Rainy Day Fund
Many in Harrisburg are patting themselves on the back with the announcement today by the Governor that the Commonwealth’s Rainy Day Fund hit a record high of nearly $5 billion. This only validates my point during the most recent budget cycle that permanently removing...
Boscola’s Proposal Extends Property Tax & Rent Rebate Program to More Seniors
Harrisburg, PA – September 27, 2022– Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton) announced today that she will be introducing legislation designed to extend the popular Property Tax & Rent Rebate (PTRR) Program, administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue,...
Boscola’s Bill Goes After Unpaid PA Turnpike Tolls, Garnishing Offender’s Lottery Winnings & State Income Tax Return Checks
Harrisburg, PA – September 26, 2022– Legislation introduced by State Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton County) proposes unpaid Pennsylvania Turnpike Tolls be repaid by garnishing offender’s Pennsylvania Lottery winnings and State income tax returns. Senator...
Boscola Joins Frank Lambert in State Capitol for Governor Wolf’s Ceremonial Signing of “Christine’s Law” to Protect Motorists from Snow and Ice
Harrisburg, PA – September 20, 2022– Senator Boscola welcomed Frank Lambert to the State Capitol today for the ceremonial signing of Boscola’s “Christine’s Law” by Governor Tom Wolf. Christine Lambert, Frank Lambert’s wife was killed on Christmas Day 2005 when a...
Sen. Boscola: Christine’s Law Bill Signing
Boscola Announces $120,000 for Lower Nazareth Township Splash Pad Project
Bethlehem, September 20, 2022 - - State Senator Lisa Boscola announced today the approval of a $120,000 state grant for the Lower Nazareth Township’s Newburg Park Splash Pad project through the Act 13 Greenways, Trails and Recreation...
Boscola Announces $100,000 for City of Easton’s Vanderveer Project
Bethlehem, September 20, 2022 - - State Senator Lisa Boscola announced the approval of a $100,000 state grant for the City of Easton’s Vanderveer Park Greenspace project through the Act 13 Greenways, Trails and Recreation...
Boscola Announces $421,514 in PCCD Grants to Provide Services to Victims of Child Sexual Abuse and for Criminal Justice & Prevention Projects
Bethlehem (September 14, 2022)- Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today that at its quarterly meeting the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) approved five grants for $421,514 to provide services to victims of child sexual abuse...
Boscola Secures $100,000 State Grant for Bethlehem Food Co-Op
Bethlehem, September 9, 2022 - - State Senator Lisa Boscola announced today that she has secured a $100,000 grant for the Bethlehem Food Co-Op to assist in the construction of the kitchen at the community owned grocery store to be located in Bethlehem’s downtown. “The...
Boscola Announces $2.6M in State Funding to Aid Conservation and Recreation Projects in the Lehigh Valley
Bethlehem (September 6, 2022) – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola announced today that the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has awarded a total of $2,612,200 in Recreation and Conservation grants through the Community Conservation Partnerships...
Boscola Secures $500,000 State Grant for School Districts to Bolster Math Skills for Students
Bethlehem, August 24, 2022 - - State Senator Lisa Boscola announced today that she secured $500,000 to provided supplemental learning resources to students in the 18th Senatorial District. The grant funding will provide First In Math services to all K-8 students at...
Boscola Secures $100,000 State Grant for Palmer Kiwanis Youth Center
Bethlehem, August 16, 2022 - - State Senator Lisa Boscola announced today that she has secured a $100,000 state grant for the Palmer Youth Center Project to assist with the completion of the Palmer Kiwanis Youth Center, a new two-story facility to be used for...
Senators Collett & Boscola Introduce Bill to Protect Consumer Data Privacy
Harrisburg, Pa. − August 4, 2022 − State Senators Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery/Bucks) and Lisa Boscola (D-18 Lehigh/Northampton) will soon introduce legislation to protect Pennsylvanians’ privacy rights and empower consumers in the digital age. “We are living...
Boscola Secures $500,000 State Grant for Pen Argyl’s Weona Park Project
Bethlehem, July 14, 2022 - - State Senator Lisa Boscola announced today that she has secured $500,000 for the Borough of Pen Argyl for its Weona Park expansion and renovations project that will transform Weona Park into a regional water amenity to serve Slate Belt...
Boscola Announces $173,000 in Green Light-Go Funds to Wilson Borough to Improve Traffic and Pedestrian Safety
BETHLEHEM (July 13, 2022) - State Senator Lisa M. Boscola announced today that $173,000 in “Green Light-Go” funding has been awarded to Wilson Borough for a critical traffic safety project. “The Green-Light-Go program is an important state program to assist...
Boscola Secures Over $175,000 in State Funding for Bethlehem Police and Fire Departments
Bethlehem, July 12, 2022 – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola announced today that she has secured $177,939 in state funding for the Bethlehem Police and Fire Departments to assist with public safety efforts in the City of Bethlehem. The Bethlehem Police Department will be...
Boscola’s Bill to Improve the Safety of Forestry Product Haulers, Signed by the Governor as Act 91 of 2022
Harrisburg, PA – July 11, 2022– Senator Lisa M. Boscola’s (D-Northampton) Senate Bill 1171 was signed into law today by Governor Wolf, as Act 91 of 2022. Act 91 make an adjustment to the statutory language regarding heavy hauling permits on pulpwood and wood chips. It...
Boscola’s “Christine’s Law” to Protect Motorists from Snow and Ice, Signed by the Governor as Act 90 of 2022
Harrisburg, PA – July 11, 2022– Senator Lisa Boscola’s legislative proposal that would require drivers to remove ice or snow from their vehicles within 24 hours following heavy snow or ice storms was signed by the Governor today, as Act 90 of 2022. Named “Christine’s...
Boscola’s Bill to Improve the Safety of Forestry Product Haulers Headed to the Governor’s Desk
Harrisburg, PA – July 8, 2022 – Senator Lisa M. Boscola’s (D-Northampton) Senate Bill 1171 is headed to the Governor for his signature following a favorable vote (32-18) today in the Senate Chamber. Senate Bill 1171 made an adjustment to the statutory language...