by Christin Brown | January 16, 2024 | BEFC, Releases
January 15, 2024 − Senators Vincent Hughes (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) and Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton), two Senate members of the Basic Education Funding Commission, issued a statement following the release and affirmative vote on the Commission’s report that...
by Christin Brown | January 12, 2024 | BEFC, Releases
January 12, 2024 − As part of the Basic Education Funding Commission, Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) and Rep. Peter Schweyer (D-Lehigh), who serves as chair of the House of Representatives Education Committee, voted yesterday in favor of a report that...
by Christin Brown | January 11, 2024 | Releases
January 11, 2024 − Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) today urged local schools to apply for new grants for safety and security via the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. Applicants can find the application and information about each grant on...
by Christin Brown | December 20, 2023 | Releases
December 20, 2023 – Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today that $292,875 in grants have been awarded to arts and culture organizations in the 14th district. The COVID-19 Arts and Culture Recovery program will be funding these grants to...
by Christin Brown | December 19, 2023 | Releases
December. 19, 2023 – Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) secured nearly $14 million in funding for updates and expansions for sewer, water treatment and sanitary projects throughout the Lehigh Valley. The funding comes via the COVID-19 American Rescue...
by Christin Brown | December 18, 2023 | Releases
December 18, 2023 – The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency has awarded nearly $1 million in funding for safety programs across Lehigh and Northampton counties, Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced. “These awards will provide...
by Christin Brown | December 13, 2023 | Releases
Harrisburg, December 13, 2023 – Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced that House Bill 301, which will provide planned funding to public libraries and community colleges, among other educational components, passed the legislature. “Passing...
by Christin Brown | December 4, 2023 | Releases
December 4, 2023 − Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) and PennDOT Secretary Mike Caroll joined key stakeholders in the Lehigh Valley last week for a major transportation projects roundtable to take account of timeline, safety and funding. Executive Director of...
by Christin Brown | November 30, 2023 | Releases
ALLENTOWN, PA – November 30, 2023 − Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) joined Lehigh Valley stakeholders for a walking tour of the blocks surrounding the Da Vinci Science Center at PPL Pavilion, the center’s new downtown Allentown location, which is set to...
by Christin Brown | November 15, 2023 | Releases
November 15, 2023 – Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) applauds today’s passage of House Bill 1461 (Harris, D-Philadelphia). House Bill 1461 will provide funding for state-related universities for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. “Getting beyond the...
by Christin Brown | November 15, 2023 | Releases
November 15, 2023 – Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced that the Kiddie City Early Learning Center in Allentown will receive a $15,000 grant from the Department of Agriculture to deliver stronger child nutrition and hands-on learning. “This...
by Christin Brown | October 26, 2023 | Releases
October 26, 2023 – Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) today encouraged local law enforcement entities to apply for recruitment and training incentive grants, now available via the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency. “Supporting public safety...
by Christin Brown | October 16, 2023 | Releases
October 16, 2023 – Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced that more than $4 million has been awarded for two affordable housing units to complete updates in the Lehigh Valley from the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency. Both the Mill and the Mill II...
by Christin Brown | October 4, 2023 | Releases
Harrisburg, PA − October 4, 2023 – Senate Bill 621, which would rename part of Lehigh Street in front of the Allentown Fire Training Academy after their late Chief Christopher Kiskeravage, was approved by the Senate today, Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton)...
by Christin Brown | September 21, 2023 | Releases
September 21, 2023 – Sens. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) and Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton County) today announced more than $2.6 million in state funding to local organizations in Lehigh and Northampton counties from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and...
by Christin Brown | September 19, 2023 | Releases
September 19, 2023 – The Second Harvest Food Bank of the Lehigh Valley and Northeast PA in East Allen Township will be receiving $40,330 to expand emergency food access, Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today. “Families in our community should not be...
by Christin Brown | September 19, 2023 | Releases
September 19, 2023 – Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced that he secured up to $1 million in PennDOT funding for the Lehigh Valley Planning Commission for an update on the U.S. State Route 22 corridor study. “State Route 22 has long been a...
by Christin Brown | August 28, 2023 | Releases
August 28, 2023 − This Life Forever Inc., located in Allentown, will receive $175,000 from the Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority to aid in the distillery’s expansion plan. “Investing in small businesses is pivotal to the Lehigh Valley’s success,”...
by Christin Brown | August 25, 2023 | Releases
August 25, 2023 – Nearly $1 million in state funding will be invested in the Lehigh Valley Airport, Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today. The airport will receive $940,000 to update safety and accessibility by adapting the current...
by Christin Brown | August 24, 2023 | Releases
August 24, 2023 – A 22-acre crop farm in Lehigh Township will be preserved, Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today. By preserving the farm via the State Agriculture Land Preservation Board, the land is prevented from future development. Farmers sell...
by Christin Brown | August 17, 2023 | Releases
August 17, 2023 – Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced $45,000 in grant funding was awarded to the Literacy Center in Lehigh and Northampton counties. The center will provide 300 adults with guides on digital literacy. The program targets residents...
by Christin Brown | August 2, 2023 | Releases
Harrisburg, PA – August 2, 2023 – Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced that the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation will be investing more than $1.6 million funds in the Lehigh Valley International Airport (ABE). “The Lehigh International...
by sdcsapps | July 20, 2023 | Releases
HARRISBURG – July 20, 2023 – Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced the approval of a $4.9 million loan awarded by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority to the Lehigh County Authority for lead service line replacement in...
by Christin Brown | June 27, 2023 | Releases
Harrisburg, PA − June 27, 2023 − Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh Valley), the Democrat chair of the Finance Committee, supported two bills considered by the committee to help Lehigh Valley residents save on rent, homeownership and cell phone taxes. House Bill 1100,...
by Danielle Woods | May 16, 2023 | Releases
HARRISBURG, PA − MAY 16, 2023 − State Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced Tuesday nearly $1 million in Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) Local Share Account (LSA) grants for more than a dozen projects in the 14th Senatorial District. The LSA...
