Press Releases
Senators Hughes and Miller Highlight School Funding Budget Wins and Senate Democrats’ Commitment to Education
February 20, 2026 – Senate Democratic Appropriations Chair Senator Vincent Hughes (D-7) and Senator Nick Miller (D-14) joined Allentown School District Superintendent Dr. Carol D. Birks to underscore major education investments and reaffirm Senate Democrats’...
Senator Nick Miller Announces Nearly $200,000 to Boost Lehigh Valley Sports Tourism
ALLENTOWN, PA – February 17, 2026 – Senator Nick Miller announced recent investments by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to enhance Pennsylvania’s tourism economy by supporting major sporting events, including nearly $200,000 in targeted...
Senator Nick Miller Held PA Competitiveness Caucus Roundtable on Startups and Small Businesses
ALLENTOWN, PA – Today, Senator Nick Miller held a roundtable discussion on startups and small businesses with the Pennsylvania Competitiveness Caucus, Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry, the Allentown Economic Development...
Senator Miller and Representative Samuelson Present More than $290,000 LSA Grant to Hanover Township
February 10, 2026 – Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) and Representative Samuelson (D-Northampton) presented tonight a $292,581 LSA grant check to Hanover Township for 44 Motorola APX all-band radios for its volunteer fire...
Sen. Nick Miller Responds to Gov. Shapiro’s 2026-27 Budget Address
February 3, 2026 — Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) applauds Governor Shapiro’s proposed investments in addressing housing and energy affordability, education, public safety, and economic development during today’s budget address. The plan includes a $1 billion...
Senator Miller Announces $238,000 in New Funding to Expand Food Recovery and Support Local Nonprofits
January 30, 2026 – Senator Nick Miller today announced a $238,000 investment in Lehigh and Northampton Counties through the Food Recovery Infrastructure Grant (FRIG) Program to help reduce food waste and fight hunger. “These grants provide essential funding that...
Senator Miller’s Statement on Governor Shapiro and Eli Lilly and Company’s $3.5 Billion Economic Development Announcement
January 30, 2026 − Senator Miller’s releases the following statement on Governor Shapiro and Eli Lilly and Company’s $3.5 Billion economic development announcement: “Today’s announcement of Eli Lilly and Company’s $3.5 billion investment in the Lehigh Valley marks a...
February 27th Deadline Approaching: Allentown Parking Authority, Senator Nick Miller, and the City of Allentown Announce RFP for 7th & Linden Redevelopment
January 27, 2026 – The Allentown Parking Authority (APA), Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh-Northampton), and the City of Allentown announced that a Request for Proposals (RFP) is now opened for the redevelopment of the 100 Block of North 7th Street. Proposals are due on...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Held Hearing Regarding Clean Air and Water
ALLENTOWN, PA − January 26, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine comprehensive solutions and actions to deliver clean air and water to Pennsylvanians. “Pennsylvania has made progress in addressing centuries of...
Senator Miller Secures $6 Million Investment for Route 22 Widening in Partnership with PennDOT and Lehigh Valley Planning Commission
January 22, 2026 – Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton), the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), and the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission (LVPC) announced a $6 million investment secured by Senator Miller’s office for the widening of Route 22...
Senator Nick Miller and Representative Jeanne McNeill Announce More Than $1 Million in PENNVEST Funding
January 21, 2026 – Today, the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) held a Board Meeting to award loan and grant funding for the latest round of applicants. From this meeting, a project in Catasauqua Borough advocated by Senator...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Regarding Small Necessities Leave
ABINGTON, PA − January 20, 2026 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the Small Necessities Leave Act. “When working families succeed, our commonwealth succeeds,” said Senator Nick Miller. “We must prioritize the...
Senator Nick Miller Secures More Than $5 Million for Transportation and Water Infrastructure in the Lehigh Valley
January 20, 2026 – Today, Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) is announcing $5,145,800 from the Multimodal Transportation Fund and PA Small Water and Sewer Grant programs to benefit the 14th Senatorial District. The Multimodal Transportation Fund and...
Senator Nick Miller Announces Nearly $4 Million Investment for Recreation and Conservation Projects Through DCNR
January 14, 2026 – Senator Nick Miller announced a $3.96 million investment in Lehigh and Northampton counties through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR). Miller championed these investments in the 14th District during this grant...
New Family & Community Resource Center Groundbreaking
January 12, 2026 − On Friday, January 9, 2026, the Allentown School District hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking for its new Family & Community Resource Center. The ceremony took place at the future site of the Center on the Bridgeview...
Senator Miller Champions Workforce Development Through Penn College and Allentown Schools Collaboration
January 8, 2026 – Senator Miller led the effort to bring Penn College Workforce Development to Allentown, forging a collaboration that creates a clear, paid pathway from classroom learning to apprenticeship and family-sustaining careers in advanced manufacturing. The...
Senator Miller, Representative Schlossberg, and Representative Schweyer Secure $50,000 State Grant to Expand Homeless Services in Allentown
January 6, 2026 – Senator Miller, Representative Schlossberg, and Representative Schweyer announced today that a $50,000 state grant has been awarded to the Lehigh Conference of Churches in Allentown to expand its services for homeless residents beyond the current...
Senator Miller Announces More Than $7 Million Awarded through the Statewide Local Share Account & Act 13 Programs to Lehigh and Northampton Counties
December 19, 2025 – Senator Miller announced $7,053,563 in funding across the Lehigh Valley through the Local Share Account (LSA) - Statewide program and the Act 13 Programs. The LSA grant program awards funding to eligible applicants that improve the quality of life...
Senator Nick Miller, Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, and Lehigh County Executive Phil Armstrong Unveil Next Steps for Passenger Rail Study
ALLENTOWN, PA – December 18, 2025 – Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton), the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission, and Lehigh County Executive Phil Armstrong hosted a press conference to announce the next phase of the Lehigh Valley Passenger Rail Transportation...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Regarding Solutions for Addressing Housing Affordability
READING, PA − December 17, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the affordability of housing within the Commonwealth. “Rising rents are making it harder for families to pursue the dream of homeownership,...
Senator Miller Announces Over $1 Million in Tax Credits for Community Projects via the Neighborhood Assistance Program
December 15, 2025 – Senator Miller announced today $1,297,400 in tax credits through the state’s Neighborhood Assistance Program to several community projects through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). Legislation, sponsored by Miller...
Applications Now Open: Senator Miller Announces FY 2025-26 School Safety, Mental Health, Violence Intervention & Prevention, and BOOST Grant Opportunities
December 11, 2025 − Senator Nick Miller (D–Lehigh/Northampton) announced the FY 2025-26 School Safety and Mental Health Grants, the FY 2025-26 Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) and Building Opportunities Through Out-of-School Time (BOOST) are now open for...
Senator Miller Announces PCCD School Safety and Security Committee Approval of FY 2025-26 Funding Frameworks: Applications Opening Soon
December 10, 2025 − Senator Nick Miller (D–Lehigh/Northampton) applauded today’s PCCD School Safety and Security Committee approval of the FY-2025-26 VIP/BOOST and School Safety and Mental Health Grant Funding frameworks. The goal is to support a wide range of local...
Allentown Parking Authority, Senator Nick Miller, and the City of Allentown Announce RFP for 7th & Linden Redevelopment
December 4, 2025 – The Allentown Parking Authority (APA), Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh-Northampton), and the City of Allentown announce that a Request for Proposals (RFP) is now open for the redevelopment of the 100 Block of North 7th Street. This effort aims to...
Senator Nick Miller Announces $74,700 in Municipal Assistance Program Funding for Whitehall Township
WHITEHALL, PA - Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh-Northampton) announced that Whitehall Township will receive $74,700 through the Municipal Assistance Program. The funding will help the Township update its twenty-year-old comprehensive plan to better manage future growth...
Miller, Pennycuick Measure to Protect Children from Harmful AI Chat Interactions Approved by Senate Committee
HARRISBURG – November 18, 2025 − Legislation designed to establish commonsense safeguards for artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots accessible by minors was approved today by the Senate Communications and Technology Committee, chaired by Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24)....
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Regarding Safeguarding Residential Water Wells
COLUMBIA, PA − November 14, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the Commonwealth’s actions, plans, and progress in safeguarding water systems and residential wells. “Today's hearing aimed to assess the existing...
Sen. Nick Miller and Rep. Schlossberg Commemorate Farmers Market Renovations with Official Ribbon Cutting and On-Site Constituent Services
ALLENTOWN, PA – November 14, 2025 – Today, Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton), alongside Representative Mike Schlossberg (D-Lehigh), and Beverly Gruber, Chairwoman and CEO of the Lehigh County Agricultural Society, held a ribbon cutting of new ADA-accessible...
Senator Nick Miller and Whitehall Township Unveil New Renovations at Fullerton Memorial Park
WHITEHALL, PA − November 13, 2025 − State Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) and Whitehall Township unveiled new renovations at Fullerton Memorial Park in Whitehall, PA. Senator Miller secured a $80,000 state grant for the renovations of new swings, benches,...
Sen. Miller’s Statement on State Budget Investments in Education, Home Care, and Community Safety
HARRISBURG, PA– November 12, 2025 - Senator Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) releases the following statement on today’s passage of the state budget: “Today, we passed a $50.09 billion dollar budget that makes significant investments in Pennsylvanians, include historic...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Regarding Supporting Home Care Workers & Consumers
PHILADELPHIA, PA − November 10, 2025 −Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine direct care employee wages, and the trends observed in the Commonwealth over the last decade. “Earlier this year, I walked a day in the life of...
Cortex Residential Breaks Ground on Walnut Square Apartments, a New Affordable Housing Development in Downtown Allentown
Allentown, Pennsylvania – November 5, 2025 – Cortex Residential, a mission-driven developer of affordable housing, celebrated the groundbreaking of Walnut Square Apartments, a 38-unit, ground-up affordable housing project located at 40 South 8th Street at the corner...
Senators Nick Pisciottano and Nick Miller Introduce Resolution to Examine Pennsylvania’s Role in PJM Power Grid
Harrisburg, PA – October 15, 2025 – State Senator Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny) and State Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced plans to introduce a resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission (JSGC) to study Pennsylvania’s...