Press Releases
Senate Committee Passes Boscola Bill to Further Protect Bald and Golden Eagles
Harrisburg, November 20, 2019 – The state Senate Game and Fisheries Committee today unanimously approved State Sen. Lisa M. Boscola’s bill (Senate Bill 377) that would increase the state fine from $200 to $2,000 for killing a bald or golden eagle. While I applaud...
Senator Boscola Announces $500,000 Land Conservation Grant to Wildlands Conservancy
Bethlehem (November 19, 2019)- State Senator Lisa M. Boscola announced today that the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has awarded a grant of $500,000 to the Wildlands Conservancy as part of its fourth and final round of Recreation and...
Committee Approves Boscola’s Infant Opioid Addiction Reporting Bill
Harrisburg, November 18, 2019 – The state Senate Aging and Youth Committee today unanimously approved Sen. Lisa Boscola’s bill that would mandate the reporting of any infant born with an addiction to opioids. “My bill (Senate Bill 368) would ensure the coordination of...
Senator Lisa Boscola Announces $638,200 in Community Park Grants
Bethlehem − November 14, 2019 − State Senator Lisa M. Boscola announced today that the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has awarded a total of $638,200 in Recreation and Conservation grants in the 18th Senatorial District through the Community...
Senator Lisa Boscola Announces $190,000 in State Trail Grants
Bethlehem (November 12, 2019)- State Senator Lisa M. Boscola announced today that the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has awarded a total of $190,000 to the Delaware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor and the City of Bethlehem in...
Boscola Announces over $2.3 million in Multimodal Transportation Grants
Bethlehem (November 12, 2019) − State Senator Lisa M. Boscola announced today that the Commonwealth Financing Authority approved two Multimodal Transportation Fund grants for important safety projects in the City of Easton and Borough of Fountain Hill totaling...
Boscola Announces over $569,000 in Conservation Grants
Bethlehem (November 7, 2019)- State Senator Lisa M. Boscola announced today that the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has awarded Recreation and Conservation grants through the Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) specifically for...
Capitolwire: General Assembly approves ‘historic’ compromise to modernize PA election law, Wolf will sign.
By Chris Comisac Bureau Chief Capitolwire HARRISBURG (Oct. 29) - Not since the 1930s has Pennsylvania made far-ranging changes to its election laws, but several changes are coming after the General Assembly on Tuesday sent legislation to Gov. Tom Wolf for his expected...
Senate Approves Major Boscola Voting Reform Bill that Includes No Excuse Mail-in Option
Harrisburg, PA − October 29, 2019 − The state Senate today voted 35 to 14 in favor of a Senator Lisa Boscola’s bill (Senate Bill 421) that modernizes Pennsylvania’s antiquated voting laws and provides greater access for voters. The omnibus bill, which Boscola...
State Senate Approves Senator Boscola’s Snow/Ice Removal Bill
Harrisburg (October 21, 2019) --- The state Senate today unanimously approved Sen. 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 "Christine's Law," Boscola said...
State Senate Policy Committee Holds Hearing on Child Custody Issues
LOWER MAKEFIELD − October 17, 2019 – At the request of state Sen. Steve Santarsiero (D-10), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a hearing on Santarsiero’s SB 868, or “Kayden’s Law,” which would provide children in the family court system with greater legal...
Boscola Announces over $250,000 in School Safety and Security Grants
Bethlehem (October 17, 2019)- Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today that $251,884.81 in competitive 2019-20 Safe Schools Targeted grants were awarded in the 18th Senatorial District through the Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Office for...
State Senate Hearing on the Future of Firefighting and EMS in Pennsylvania
Media, October 3, 2019 – At the request of state Sen. Tim Kearney (D- Chester/Delaware), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a hearing today on the future of firefighting and EMS (emergency medical services) in Pennsylvania. “Making sure that our communities...
Boscola Announces Urban Agriculture Grants for Easton Organizations
Bethlehem, Pa – October 2, 2019 – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola announced today that the Greater Easton Development Partnership and the Easton Area Neighborhood Center have been award Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grants, a grant program intended to promote urban...
Senator Boscola’s Vehicle Ice Removal Bill Set for Full Senate Vote
Harrisburg - September 23, 2019 --- The state Senate Appropriations Committee today unanimously approved Senator Lisa Boscola’s legislation that would require drivers to remove ice and snow from their vehicles within 24 hours following heavy storms. Following the...
Boscola Announces $255,000 in Funding to Assist Recreational Projects
Bethlehem, PA – September 17, 2019 – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola announced today that four state grants totaling $255,000 in state funds have been approved today as part of the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program. “I’m pleased to announce state funds being...
Boscola Announces $662,691 in Funding to Assist Crime Victims & County Crime Prevention Efforts
Bethlehem, PA − September 12, 2019 – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola announced today that Northampton and Lehigh Counties along with 3 local non-profits have been approved by the PA Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for grants totaling $662,691 to enhance...
Boscola Announces Funding for Lehigh Valley Redevelopment Projects
Bethlehem, August 1, 2019 – State Sen. Lisa Boscola today announced $6,750,000 in Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) funding to six redevelopment projects in the 18th Senatorial District. “These state funds will be used to assist in the...
PA Senate Democratic Caucus Decries Changes to SNAP Program, Urges PA Congressional Delegation to Oppose
Harrisburg, Pa. – July 29, 2019 – Members of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus sent a letter to the state’s congressional delegation, urging that the federal Department of Agriculture does not end automatic eligibility for Supplemental Nutritional Assistance...
Sen. Iovino Brings State Senate Committee to Pittsburgh for Veterans’ Services Hearing
PITTSBURGH, July 23, 2019 – At the request of Senator Pam Iovino (D-Allegheny/Washington), the state Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a public hearing on the coordination and delivery of veterans’ services in Pennsylvania. “Those of us serving in...