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Senator Nick Miller Announces Grants Available for Lehigh and Northampton County Farmers
August 27, 2026 – Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced that the Pennsylvania Agricultural Business Development Center is accepting applications for Farm Vitality Planning Grants of up to $15,000 to help farmers strengthen their businesses,...
Senator Nick Miller Applauds Landmark Meta Settlement to Protect Children Online
August 26, 2026− Senator Nick Miller issues the following statement: “Today’s landmark settlement sends a clear message that protecting children must come before the interests of powerful technology companies,” said Senator Nick Miller. “We have seen...
Senator Nick Miller Announces Two New Preserved Farms in Northampton County
August 21, 2026 – Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today that two Northampton County farms will be permanently preserved through Pennsylvania’s Farmland Preservation Program, protecting the properties from future residential or...
Sen. Nick Miller Presented The Salvation Army with $250,000 Check at 22nd Annual Backpack Giveaway & Community Street Fair
ALLENTOWN, PA – August 20, 2026 − Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) joined The Salvation Army Allentown Corps today to present a $250,000 state investment secured by his office to support critical renovations to the organization’s emergency shelter and Corps...
Lehigh Valley’s Tallest Mural Completed at Allentown’s Iconic Spiral Deck
ALLENTOWN, PA − August 19, 2026 − Allentown Mural Arts and the Lehigh Valley Arts & Cultural Alliance (LVACA), in partnership with the Allentown Parking Authority, State Senator Nick Miller, Community Action Development Allentown, Allentown Economic Development Corporation, DLP Capital and the Allentown Arts Commission, are pleased to announce the completion of a monumental new public mural on the south façade of Allentown’s iconic Spiral Deck parking garage at 8th and Linden Streets.
Senator Miller Announces More Than $500,000 Investment to Connect Trexler and Cedar Beach Parks
ALLENTOWN, PA – August 17, 2026 − Senator Nick Miller today announced a $545,750 state investment to connect Trexler and Cedar Creek Parks through an ADA-accessible pedestrian and bicycle route, making it easier and safer for residents to access two of Allentown’s...
Senator Miller Announces PCCD School Safety and Security Committee Approval of FY 2026-27 Funding Framework: Applications Opening Soon
August 13, 2026 − Senator Nick Miller (D–Lehigh/Northampton) announced today that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s (PCCD) School Safety and Security Committee has approved the FY 2026-27 funding framework for the School Safety and...
Senate Democratic Policy Committee Members Investigate Strategies for Lowering Consumer Grocery Costs
PITTSBURGH, PA − July 31, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) held a policy hearing on lowering consumer grocery costs, alongside co-host Senate Democratic Leader Senator Costa (D-43). This hearing examined the status of grocery...
Senator Nick Miller, Representative McNeill, and Coplay Borough Celebrated the Opening of New Pickleball Courts Funded Through a State Grant
July 22, 2026 – Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) and Representative Jeanne McNeill (D-Lehigh), joined by Coplay Borough officials and community members, today celebrated the grand opening of new pickleball courts made possible through a $181,900...
Sen. Nick Miller Secures More Than $5.7 Million for Transformational Lehigh Valley Improvement Projects
July 16, 2026 - Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced he secured more than $5.7 million in state Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) funding to advance transformative infrastructure, education, economic development, and quality of life...
Senator Nick Miller and Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce Launch Small Business Improvement Grant Program in Lehigh County
Lehigh Valley, PA − July 15, 2026 − Senator Nick Miller, in partnership with the Greater Lehigh Valley Chamber of Commerce, today announced the launch of a new Small Business Improvement Grant Program to help long-standing small businesses across Lehigh County...
Thomas Jefferson University to Establish Regional Medical College Campus in Lehigh Valley
ALLENTOWN, PA. (July 13, 2026) – Thomas Jefferson University has announced plans to establish a four-year regional campus of Sidney Kimmel Medical College (SKMC) in Allentown, Pennsylvania, further expanding access to medical education and strengthening the healthcare...
Senator Miller Applauds 2026-27 State Budget Investments in Education, Community Safety, and Relief for Pennsylvanians
HARRISBURG, PA – July 12, 2026 – Senator Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) releases the following statement on today’s passage of the state budget: “Today, we passed a fiscally responsible $50.8 billion budget that puts Pennsylvania families first,”...
Senator Nick Miller Urges Senate Republicans to Schedule Vote on Responsible Data Center Regulations to Protect Pennsylvanians
July 11, 2026 − As communities across Pennsylvania raise concerns about the rapid growth of data centers and their impact on energy costs, Senator Nick Miller is calling on Senate Republicans to bring bipartisan legislation to the Senate floor that protects...
Senator Nick Miller Announces $50,000 to Launch Restoration Planning for Allentown’s Historic West Park Bandshell
ALLENTOWN, PA – Senator Nick Miller announced that the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) has awarded a $25,000 Keystone Historic Preservation Grant to the West Park Civic Association to support the initial planning phases for the preservation...
Senator Miller Secures $50,000 for Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center
June 26, 2026 – Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced that the Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center has been awarded a $50,000 grant, secured by his office, to support its Community Program, which provides outreach services, community group...
Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing on Lowering Your Electric Bill
HARRISBURG, PA − June 23, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) hosted a policy hearing examining solutions to lower consumer electric bills, alongside Senator Kane and Senator Malone. Experts provided testimony regarding strategies to...
Senate Democratic Policy Committee – Lowering Your Electric Bill
Sen. Nick Miller Held Damaged License Plate Replacement Event and Grant Announcement for Catasauqua Police Department
June 17, 2026 – Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) hosted a drive-through Damaged License Plate Replacement Event at Catasauqua Park, where he also announced a $25,000 grant award for the Catasauqua Police Department alongside Police Chief John Wiseman, Mayor...
Catasauqua Police Department Grant Announcement & Damaged License Plate Replacement Event
Sen. Miller LVMAC Remarks
Senator Nick Miller Announces More Than $1 Million in PHARE Funding for Attainable Housing Initiatives in the Lehigh and Northampton Counties
June 12, 2026 – Senator Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced $1.45 million in PHARE funding for 10 regional programs aimed at expanding housing stability and affordability in the Lehigh Valley. Administered by the Pennsylvania Housing Finance...
Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing on Addressing Rising Costs for Seniors
Elizabethtown, PA − June 12, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) hosted a policy hearing addressing rising costs for seniors, alongside Senator Malone. This hearing will examine the rising cost of living and the effect it...
Senator Miller Announces More Than $500,000 PCCD Grant Funding for the 14th District
HARRISBURG, June 11, 2026 - Senator Nick Miller (D–Lehigh/Northampton) announced over $500,000 in grants to supporting vulnerable youth, preventing violence and delinquency, and strengthening community safety in the Lehigh Valley. Last year, Senator Nick Miller...
Senator Nick Miller Announces More Than $100,000 Award to Support Casa Guadalupe’s Senior Center
June 5, 2026 - Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced that Casa Guadalupe’s Jesus Ramos Senior Center has been awarded a $101,324 grant through the Pennsylvania Department of Aging’s Senior Community Center Capital Improvement and Renovation Grant...
Samuelson, Miller announce more than $97,000 in state funding to Hanover Township Volunteer Fire Co. for hydraulic rescue tools during National EMS Week
HARRISBURG, May 20, 2026 – State Rep. Steve Samuelson, D-Northampton, and state Sen. Nick Miller, D-Lehigh/Northampton, today announced that a $97,743 Local Share Account grant for Hanover Township was awarded by the Commonwealth Financing Authority. This new...
Senator Miller Announces More Than $800,000 Awarded through Local Share Account to Lehigh and Northampton Counties
May 20, 2026 – Senator Miller announced today $828,676 in funding across the Lehigh Valley in Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) Local Share Account (LSA) grants for various projects in the 14th Senatorial District. “These grants are critical investments in...
Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing on Equal Pay in Pennsylvania
NEWTON, PA − May 18, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) hosted a policy hearing on Equal Pay in Pennsylvania with Senators Steve Santarsiero and Maria Collett. The hearing focused on the pay gap in the Commonwealth, driven by factors...
Senator Nick Miller and the City of Allentown Hold Groundbreaking for Allentown Center Square Plaza
ALLENTOWN, PA – May 18, 2026 – Senator Nick Miller and the City of Allentown held a groundbreaking ceremony for the Allentown Center Square Plaza. The groundbreaking marked the launch of the final phase in the ongoing project. Critical infrastructure...
Sen. Miller Allentown Center Square Groundbreaking
Senator Miller Announces $50,000 Grant Announcement at Hindu Temple Society’s Holi Spring Festival
May 15, 2026 – Senator Nick Miller (D–Lehigh/Northampton) announced a $50,000 legislative grant during Hindu Temple Society of the Lehigh Valley’s Holi Spring Festival on May 9th, to support the organization’s kitchen expansion and modernization project. Senator...
Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing on Addressing Hit & Runs and the Jay Alerts Pilot Program
PHILADELPHIA, PA − May 11, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) hosted a policy hearing on Addressing Hit & Runs and the Jay Alerts Pilot Program alongside House Policy Chair Ryan Bizzaro, Senator Anthony Williams, and Representative...