State Senate Hearing Focuses on Issues of Front-line Workers

State Senate Hearing Focuses on Issues of Front-line Workers

Harrisburg, April 28, 2020 — At the request of Senators State Senators Lindsey M. Williams and Pam Iovino (both D-Allegheny), the state Senate Democratic Policy Committee held its first-ever online hearing, which focused on the problems and needs of first...
Boscola Announces Emergency Response Fund for Small Businesses

Boscola Announces Emergency Response Fund for Small Businesses

Bethlehem (March 18, 2020) – Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today that the Commonwealth is creating an emergency response fund to aid Pennsylvania small businesses impacted by COVID-19.  Specifically, the Small Business First Fund,...
Boscola Announces $400,000 PIDA Loan to Bethlehem Manufacturer

Boscola Announces $400,000 PIDA Loan to Bethlehem Manufacturer

Bethlehem (March 4, 2020)- Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today that CryoConcepts, LP, a Northampton County business, was approved for a $400,000 low-interest loan through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) that will allow...
Boscola Announces $1,473,249 in School Safety and Security Grants

Boscola Announces $1,473,249 in School Safety and Security Grants

Bethlehem (February 26, 2020)- Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today that $1,473,249 in School Safety and Security grants were awarded to school districts and Intermediate Units in the 18th Senatorial District through the School Safety and...
Senate Approves Senator Boscola’s Physical Therapist Compact Bill

Senate Approves Senator Boscola’s Physical Therapist Compact Bill

HARRISBURG, Feb. 5, 2020 – The state Senate today unanimously approved Sen. Lisa Boscola’s (D-Lehigh/Northampton) legislation that would authorize Pennsylvania to join the Physical Therapist Compact (PTC). To date, 23 states have adopted legislation to join the PTC,...