Press Releases

Harrisburg, May 22, 2018 – After state Sen. Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton/Lehigh) expressed her support for a compromise amendment to her legislation that would create an independent citizens’ commission to re-draw Congressional and state legislative district maps,...

Harrisburg, May 22, 2018 – The state Senate today unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Senators Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton) and Pat Stefano (R-Fayette) that would fix a quirk in the restitution law by clarifying that government entities and non-profits are...

Bethlehem, May 3, 2018 --- State Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton) today said she is encouraged by emerging bipartisan support for her proposal that would allow independent and third-party voters to cast a ballot in the Republican or Democratic primary...

Harrisburg, April 24, 2018 – The state Senate Judiciary Committee today unanimously approved legislation sponsored by Senators Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton) and Pat Stefano (R-Fayette) that would fix a quirk in the restitution law by clarifying that government entities...

Bethlehem, April 13, 2018 --- State Sen. Lisa M. Boscola today announced a $246,000 state grant aimed at training Lehigh Valley workers for machining jobs in manufacturing plants.  “I am excited about the growth and continued diversification of our economy,”...

Bethlehem, March 27, 2018 – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola today announced a $350,000 grant was awarded to Lehigh Valley Rail Management, LLC today to assist with improving rail freight operations in the Lehigh Valley.  “It’s critical that we have a balanced...

HARRISBURG, March 21, 2018 --- The state Senate today unanimously approved Senator Lisa M. Boscola’s legislation that would enable domestic abuse victims with protection from abuse (PFA) orders to quickly get out of shared cell-phone contracts.  “Knowing that...

Bethlehem, March 16, 2018 – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola today announced a total of nearly $5 million in state solar energy grants for local projects.  “I’m encouraged by the economic and environmental promise of solar energy,” Boscola said. “I will continue to...

Bethlehem, Feb. 28, 2018 – Sen. Lisa Boscola is reminding veterans of the Persian Gulf conflict that they may be eligible for the Persian Gulf Conflict Veterans Bonus Program.  “I would like to thank our veterans for their service to this country and encourage them to...

Bethlehem (February 26, 2018)– State Senator Lisa M. Boscola announced today that $126,173 in Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) funding has been awarded to the Borough of Hellertown to improve public safety along Route 412 (Main Street) by upgrading pedestrian...

HARRISBURG, February 8, 2018 – State Sen. Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton/Lehigh) is praising the Ohio legislature for reaching a bipartisan compromise on a statewide referendum that would allow Ohio voters to decide whether to overhaul how their state’s congressional...

Bethlehem, February, 8, 2018— State Sen. Lisa M. Boscola today announced the approval of a $450,000 Multimodal Transportation Fund grant to the City of Easton for improvements to Wood Avenue. “I am pleased that state dollars will be used toward projects that will...

HARRISBURG, February 6, 2018 --- State Senator Lisa M. Boscola today provided the following statement in response to Gov. Tom Wolf’s $32.9 billion budget proposal for fiscal 2018-19:  “I’m pleased that the budget holds the line on broad-based taxes while making key...

HARRISBURG, January 24, 2018 --- State Senator Lisa M. Boscola today announced that applications for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program are now available online and at her local offices. This year’s filing deadline is June 30. “This is an excellent program for our...

Bethlehem, January 23, 2018 – State Sen. Lisa Boscola today announced $160,00 in local share (LSA) gaming dollars for improvements along Main Street in Hellertown Borough. “I was determined to keep LSA funds flowing to our communities for a wide range of important...

Bethlehem, January 17, 2018 – State Sen. Lisa Boscola today provided the following comment about the opening of Pennsylvania’s first medical marijuana dispensary, located in Bethlehem: “I’m pleased by what Keystone Canna Remedies in Bethlehem will mean to our...