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Unanimous Passage for Boscola’s Bill to Allow Full Implementation of Health Care Compacts
HARRISBURG, PA – June 12, 2024 – Senator Lisa M. Boscola proudly announced the unanimous passage of her bill, Senate Bill 1165, by the House Professional Licensure Committee today. This significant legislation addresses crucial issues surrounding professional...
Boscola Announces $1.6 Million in PCCD Grant Funding for Local Non-Profits and County Criminal Justice Programs
BETHLEHEM (June 12, 2024) – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola announced today that the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) awarded eight grants totaling $1,616,830 to local non-profits and county governments throughout the Lehigh Valley. “These grant awards will...
Senator Lisa M. Boscola Applauds Passage of Legislation to Provide Structured Literacy for All Pennsylvanians
HARRISBURG, PA – June 12, 2024 – Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton) joined colleagues from both sides of the aisle today on the Senate floor to pass Senate Bill 801 in a near unanimous vote. The legislation, sponsored by Senator Ryan Aument (R-Lancaster), amends...
Senator Boscola Welcomes to the Senate 4 State Champion Wrestlers from the 18th District
Senator Boscola Speaks on Senate Floor in Support of Fully Implementing the Nurse Licensure Compact
Boscola Announces $2,814,118 in State Grants for Northampton County Projects
Bethlehem, May 21, 2024 - - State Senator Lisa Boscola today announced state funding totaling $2,814,118 for projects in Northampton County through the Local Share Account – Northampton and Lehigh Counties and the Local Share Account-Monroe County. ...
Senator Lisa M. Boscola’s Bill Reauthorizing the Responsible Utility Customer Protection Act Passes Senate
HARRISBURG, PA – May 7, 2024 – Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton) announced that her legislation, Senate Bill 1017, passed the PA Senate today with broad bipartisan support. The bill focuses on amending and reauthorizing Chapter 14, known as "The Responsible...
Boscola Bill Reauthorizing the Responsible Utility Customer Protection Act Passes Senate
Boscola Bill to Allow for Full Implementation of Health Care Compacts Passes Committee
HARRISBURG, PA – April 30, 2024 - Senator Lisa Boscola announced the unanimous passage of her bill, Senate Bill 1165, by the Senate Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure Committee today. This significant legislation addresses crucial issues surrounding...
Senator Boscola Offers Amendment to Establish the PA Department of Energy
Boscola Bill Allowing Pennsylvania to Fully Implement Interstate Licensure Compacts Passes Committee
Senator Boscola Joins Nurse Practitioners in Support of Full Practice Authority at PA Capitol
Boscola Announces over $7.6 Million in State Investment into Stormwater and Wastewater Projects in Northampton County
Bethlehem (April 24, 2024) - - State Senator Lisa Boscola announced today that PENNVEST has approved a total of $7,611,727 in state investment for projects by the Bethlehem Township Municipal Authority (BTMA) and the Bangor Borough Sewer Authority for...
Senator Boscola’s Bald Eagle Protection Bill Passes House, Sent to Governor
HARRISBURG, PA – April 15, 2024 – Senator Lisa M. Boscola’s legislation, Senate Bill 709, to provide additional protection of bald eagles in the Commonwealth passed the State House of Representatives (171-30) and will now to go to the desk of Governor Josh...
Boscola Grant Delivers First Electric School Buses to Lehigh Valley
Bethlehem, PA – April 12, 2024 – Senator Lisa Boscola today joined officials from the Bethlehem Area School District and PPL as BASD unveiled two new electric buses that was secured thanks to a $1 million state grant that she secured. “I could not be more excited to...
Boscola to Introduce Legislation Phasing Out Toxic Additives in IV Bags & Medical Equipment and Requiring Medical Facilities to Notify Patients of Their Use
Bethlehem, April 2, 2024 - Senator Lisa Boscola announced today that she will be introducing legislation requiring licensed medical facilities in Pennsylvania that utilize IV bags and other medical devices made with Diethylhexyl Phthalate (DEHP) to formally notify...
Boscola Announces Over $3 Million in State Funding for Lehigh Valley Transportation Projects
Bethlehem, March 26, 2024 - - State Senator Lisa Boscola announced today that $3,061,186 in state funding has been approved for nine transportation projects in the 18th District through the Multimodal Transportation Fund Program...
Boscola Opposes Legislation to Remove Ballot Drop Boxes, States Support for Additional Drop Boxes in Senate State Government Committee
Harrisburg, PA – March 19, 2024 – Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton) today voted against legislation that would prohibit counties across Pennsylvania from employing voter ballot drop boxes. “Drop boxes are a safe and secure method for Pennsylvanians to return...
Boscola Offers Amendment to Allow Independents to Vote in Primaries in Senate State Government Committee
Harrisburg, PA – March 19, 2024 – Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton) today renewed her efforts to allow Independents the right to vote in primary elections by offering an amendment to Senate Bill 250 that would provide for open primaries in the Commonwealth....
Boscola Secures State Funding for Celtic Cultural Alliance To Support the 37th Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival
Bethlehem, March 13, 2024 - Senator Lisa Boscola announced today that has secured a $75,000 state grant to support the 37th year of the Celtic Classic Highland Games & Festival, the internationally known event that brings over a quarter million people to Bethlehem...
Boscola Announces Over $1.2 Million in Grant Funding for Affordable Housing Efforts
Bethlehem (March 8, 2024) State Senator Lisa Boscola today announced a total of $1,220,374 in funding for two grants to promote affordable housing in Northampton County through the HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME). “This important investment of HOME funding...
State Senator Lisa Boscola issues the following statement concerning the train derailment in Lower Saucon:
Earlier this morning representatives from Norfolk Southern contacted my office to inform me of a train derailment involving three trains in Lower Saucon Township. I can’t express my thanks to the first responders that jumped into action immediately to assess the...
Boscola Announces More Than $450,000 in State Funding for Fire Departments and EMS Providers
BETHLEHEM (FEB 16) – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola announced today that twenty-nine fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS) providers in the 18th Senatorial District will be awarded $456,776.06 through the 2023-24 Fire Company and Emergency Medical...
Senator Boscola Calls for Congressional Action to Secure Our Southern Border
Boscola Applauds Governor Shapiro in Economic Development Programs
Harrisburg, PA − February 7, 2024 − Senator Lisa Boscola released the following statement on Governor Shapiro’s 2024-25 Budget Address: "Let’s start with what we all like to see, no tax increases. Most Pennsylvanians are struggling to get by, and the Governor’s budget...
Senator Boscola’s Reaction To Governor Shapiro’s 2024-25 Budget Address
Pennsylvania Gets It Done: Governor Josh Shapiro Launches First Statewide Economic Development Strategy in Nearly Two Decades
Boscola Announces $7,647,000 in State Investment into Stormwater and Water Projects in Northampton County
Bethlehem (January 24, 2024) - State Senator Lisa Boscola announced today that PENNVEST has approved a total of $7,647,000 in state investment for projects by the Bethlehem Township Municipal Authority (BTMA) to improve stormwater retention to aid in flood prevention...
Boscola Announces $1 Million Additional Ready to Learn Block Grant for Bethlehem Area School District
Bethlehem (January 23, 2024) – Senator Lisa Boscola announced today that she has secured an additional $1 million for the Bethlehem Area School District through the Ready to Learn Block Grant. “The Ready to Learn Block Grant is providing critical resources to school...
Boscola Announces $323,500 in State Grants for Parks & Recreation, Watershed Protection and Sewage Facilities through Act 13 Grant Program
BETHLEHEM (January 16, 2024) – State Senator Lisa Boscola announced today that $323,500 in state funding has been awarded for parks and recreation, watershed protection and sewage facilities projects in the 18th Senatorial District through the Act 13 Marcellus Legacy...