Press Releases
Joint State Legislative Hearing Focuses on Gov. Wolf’s Restore PA Plan
Harrisburg, June 10, 2019 – Democratic lawmakers today held a joint Senate-House hearing on Gov. Tom Wolf’s “Restore PA” proposal that would place a severance tax on gas drillers to generate $4.5 billion over the next four years for statewide economic development,...
State Senate Hearing in Philly on Ride-hailing Companies
Philadelphia, PA − June 6, 2019 – At the request of state Senator Anthony Hardy Williams (D- Philadelphia), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a hearing on ways to improve the accessibility, safety and reliability and working conditions for...
Boscola Announces Nearly $1.9 Million in State Grants for Lehigh Valley Projects
Bethlehem, May 22, 2019 − State Sen. Lisa Boscola today announced state funding totaling $1,884,622 for projects in the Lehigh Valley through the Local Share Account – Northampton & Lehigh Counties. “I’m pleased to announce the approval of these funds to...
Committee Holds Capitol Hearing on Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
Harrisburg, April 29, 2019 – State Democratic lawmakers today held a joint Senate-House hearing at the Capitol on legalizing adult-use recreational marijuana. “It is imperative that the legislature carefully consider both the advantages and consequences of legalizing...
State Senate Committee Holds Second Hearing on Global Warming
PITTSBURGH, April 23, 2019 – At the request of state Senate Democratic Leader Jay Costa (D-Forest Hills) and Senator Wayne Fontana (D-Brookline), the Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a hearing today in Pittsburgh on strategies for combatting climate change by...
State Senate Committee Approves Sen. Boscola’s Redistricting Bill
Harrisburg, April 9, 2019 – The Senate State Government Committee today approved Sen. Lisa M. Boscola’s (D-Northampton/Lehigh) statewide redistricting reform legislation. The measure would amend the state’s constitution to establish an 11-member independent citizen’s...
State Senate Legislative Policy Hearing in Philadelphia to Discuss Pedestrian Safety
Philadelphia, April 5, 2019 – The Senate Democratic Policy Committee held a hearing in Philadelphia today on solutions to improve pedestrian safety and decrease traffic incidents across Pennsylvania. “Pedestrian deaths in Pennsylvania were up 41% in the first half of...
Boscola Announces $366,603 to be Awarded to Fire Companies & Emergency Medical Services Providers in 18th District
Bethlehem, March 27, 2019 – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola announced today that twenty-eight fire departments and emergency medical services (EMS) providers in the Lehigh and Northampton County portions of her district will be awarded $366,603 through the 2018-2019...
Joint State Legislative Hearing Focuses on College Affordability
Harrisburg, March 26, 2019 – Democratic lawmakers today held a joint Senate-House hearing in Harrisburg on legislation aimed at making college more affordable. The joint state Senate-House Democratic Policy Committee hearing focused on the proposed “Pennsylvania...
Boscola Announces $4.22 Million in State Grants for Northampton County Projects
Bethlehem, March 26, 2019 − State Sen. Lisa Boscola today announced state funding totaling over $4.22 million for seven projects in Northampton County. “I’m pleased to announce the approval of these state funds allocated to help expedite important projects...
Boscola Announces Funds for Local Crime Victims Programs
Bethlehem – March 13, 2019 – State Sen. Lisa Boscola today announced a total of $1.192 million in state funds for numerous programs to aid crime victims in Lehigh and Northampton counties. “This funding provides critical support to those who are victimized by...
Senator Boscola Announces Keystone Communities Grants for Two Local Projects
BETHLEHEM, February 25, 2019 − State Senator Lisa Boscola announced today that the City of Easton and the Community Action Development Corporation have been awarded grants totaling $55,000 through the Keystone Communities Program. “Partnering with our local...
State Senate Hearing in Philly Focuses on Gun Violence
Philadelphia – February 14, 2019 – At the request of state Senator Art Haywood (D-Philadelphia), the state Senate Democratic Policy Committee today held a hearing on ways to prevent gun violence in Pennsylvania. “This policy hearing is to share proven solutions to...
Joint State Legislative Hearing in Clairton Focuses on Improving Air Quality
Clairton, February 7, 2019 – A joint state Senate-House Democratic Policy Committee hearing was held today in Clairton on ways to improve air quality, community notification procedures and emergency response. The hearing was held in Clairton at the request of state...
Boscola Announces Multimodal Grant for Lower Saucon Road Bridge Replacement
Bethlehem, February 1, 2019— State Sen. Lisa M. Boscola today announced the approval of a $219,640 Multimodal Transportation Fund grant to Lower Saucon Township to replace the Lower Saucon Road Bridge. “I am pleased that state dollars will be used toward this project...
Governor Wolf Signs Senator Boscola’s “Commonsense” Restitution Fix
Harrisburg, January 30, 2019 – Today, Senator Lisa Boscola (D- Northampton) joined Governor Wolf and Senator Pat Stefano (R-Fayette) to celebrate the adoption of Senate Bill 897 at a ceremonial bill signing. The legislation corrected a quirk in the...
Senator Boscola Announces Reintroduction of Snow and Ice Bill
BETHLEHEM (January 24, 2019) − State Senator Lisa Boscola today announced the re-introduction of “Christine’s Law,” which would require all drivers to clear snow and ice from their vehicles within 24 hours following winter storms. Senator Daniel Laughlin (R-Erie) is...
Boscola Announces $210,000 in Grants to Local School Districts to Expand Computer Science Programs
Bethlehem (JAN 17, 2019) - Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today that $210,000 in grants through the PAsmart Initiative were awarded to six school districts in the 18th Senatorial District to expand computer science programs. “I am pleased that...
Boscola Announces $210,000 in Grants to Local School Districts to Expand Computer Science Programs
Bethlehem (JAN 17, 2019) – Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today that $210,000 in grants through the PAsmart Initiative were awarded to six school districts in the 18th Senatorial District to expand computer science programs. “I am pleased that school districts in my district took advantage of this important computer science funding to improve STEM […]
Boscola Announces Business Education Partnership Grant
BETHLEHEM, January 10, 2019 − State Senator Lisa Boscola announced today that the Workforce Investment Board of the Lehigh Valley (WIB) has been approved for a $136,144 grant from the Department of Labor and Industry through the Business Education...