Press Releases
Boscola Statement on Vote to Extend the Tools Needed to Address the COVID Crisis
Harrisburg (June 10) - Today, I voted in support of both HB854, extending waivers needed to address the COVID crisis as a matter of legislation, and HR 106, ending the emergency declaration. As I cast these votes, I viewed my decision as an opportunity to de-escalate...
Boscola Announces More Than $1.8 Million in Criminal Justice Grants
Bethlehem, June 9 - Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today that at its quarterly meeting the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) approved $1,827,284 in grants to Lehigh and Northampton Counties as well as to local non-profits...
Boscola Statement on Small Games Of Chance Legislation Passage in Senate
State Senator Lisa Boscola issued the following statement regarding the PA Senate’s passage of Senate Bill 243, legislation permitting organizations with small games of chance licenses to offer raffles and drawings online or virtually during the COVID-19 emergency...
Boscola Announces nearly $1.9 million in State Grants for Lehigh Valley Projects
State Senator Lisa Boscola today announced state funding totaling $1,890,103 for projects in the 18th Senatorial District through the Local Share Account – Northampton and Lehigh Counties, the Local Share Account-Monroe County and the Blight Remediation Program....
Boscola Announces nearly $1.8 Million in State Funding for Lehigh Valley International Airport
State Senator Lisa Boscola today announced that Lehigh Valley International Airport has been awarded $1,778,500 to continue its terminal connector and security checkpoint expansion project. “I’m pleased to announce the awarding of these state funds to further assist...
Boscola Nurse Licensure Compact Bill passed by Senate
Today, the Pennsylvania Senate approved Senator Lisa Boscola’s legislation (Senate Bill 115) that would cut red tape and qualify more nurses for licensure in Pennsylvania through authorizing the Commonwealth to join the Nurse Licensure Compact. “Joining the Nurse...
Senator Mensch and Senator Boscola Introduce Resolution Recognizing April 2021 as “Pennsylvania Community College Month”
HARRISBURG – A resolution co-sponsored by Senator Bob Mensch (R-24) and Senator Lisa Boscola (D-18) was introduced in the Pennsylvania Senate. Senate Resolution 97 designates the month of April 2021 as “Pennsylvania Community College Month" in the Commonwealth....
Boscola Announce $1.575 Million in State Funding for Lehigh Valley Transportation Projects
Bethlehem, April 21, 2021 - - State Senator Lisa Boscola announced today state funding has been approved for two important transportation projects in the Lehigh Valley for the South 2nd Street project in Emmaus and the Transportation Infrastructure Improvements as...
Boscola & McNeill Announce nearly $500,000 in State Grants for Park & Recreation Projects in Lehigh & Northampton Counties
Bethlehem, April 21, 2021 - - State Senator Lisa Boscola and State Representative Jeanne McNeill today announced state funding totaling $461,207 for projects in Lehigh Northampton County through the Act 13 Greenways, Trails and Recreation...
State Senate Approves Senator Boscola’s Snow/Ice Removal Bill
Harrisburg, April 21, 2021 --- The state Senate today approved Sen. Lisa Boscola’s and Sen. Dan Laughlin’s legislation that would require drivers to remove ice or snow from their vehicles within 24 hours following...
Boscola and Samuelson Announce $2.875 Million State Grant for Lead Water Line Replacement for the City of Bethlehem
Bethlehem, April 21, 2021 - - State Senator Lisa Boscola and State Representative Steve Samuelson today announced a $2.875 million grant was approved for the City of Bethlehem for the replacement of lead water lines with new steel pipes was approved today by PENNVEST....
Senator Boscola, St. Luke’s Working to Connect the Elderly, Technically-Challenged With Vaccine Appointments
Bethlehem, PA (March 25,2021) – Scheduling a COVID-19 vaccine appointment can feel a bit like trying to obtain a coveted gift that is out of stock on every online retailer’s website. Register here, sign-up there, wait for an email, stalk social media accounts....
Senate Panel Advances Boscola Bill that Would Qualify More Nurses for Work in PA
Harrisburg (March 23, 2021) – The Pennsylvania Senate Committee on Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure today approved State Senator Lisa Boscola’s legislation (Senate Bill 115) that would cut red tape and qualify more nurses for licensure in Pennsylvania....
Boscola Statement on Commonwealth’s Commitment to Solar Energy
Harrisburg (March 22) - State Senator Lisa Boscola issued the following statement regarding Governor Wolf’s announcement of the Commonwealth’s commitment to solar energy: The Governor’s announcement today to construct several solar panel arrays throughout the...
Boscola’s “Christine’s Law” to Protect Motorists from Snow and Ice Reported Out of Senate Transportation Committee
Bethlehem, PA – March 17, 2021 – The PA Senate Transportation Committee today unanimously approved Senator Lisa Boscola’s legislation that would require drivers to remove ice or snow from their vehicles within 24 hours following heavy snow or ice storms. Named...
Boscola Announces Nearly $100,000 in Nonprofit Security and Criminal Justice Grants
Bethlehem (March 10, 2021)- Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today that $97,255 in state funding was awarded to four applicants in the 18th Senatorial District for nonprofit security and criminal justice grants by the Pennsylvania Commission on...
State Legislators Issue Joint Letter to Governor Wolf Urging Use of Reprieve
HARRISBURG − February 8, 2021 — In response to soaring rates of COVID-19 infection and death among incarcerated people and throughout the Pennsylvania prison system, nearly three dozen State Senators and State Representatives have issued a joint letter to Pennsylvania...
A Statement from Senator Lisa Boscola Regarding Governor Wolf’s Proposed 2021-22 State Budget
Bethlehem (Feb 3) - State Senator Lisa Boscola issued the following statement regarding Governor Wolf’s proposed 2021-22 Commonwealth budget: I am strong proponent of fully funding the Fair Funding Formula. For too long the residents of my district have been...
Boscola Announces over $500,000 in Growing Greener Grants Benefitting the Lehigh Valley
BETHLEHEM, December 30, 2020 – State Senator Lisa Boscola announced today that the Department of Environmental Protection will invest $506,071 in 5 projects to clean up and protect waterways throughout the Lehigh Valley under the Growing Greener Program. “The Growing...
Boscola Announces $8 Million in State Funding for Lehigh Valley Redevelopment Projects
Bethlehem, December 23, 2020 – State Sen. Lisa Boscola today announced $8,000,000 in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) funding to six redevelopment projects in the 18th Senatorial District. “It is critically important that our state provide capital...