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Penn State Lehigh Valley and State Senator Nick Miller Announce New Downtown Allentown Location
Center Valley, PA – October 30, 2026 – Penn State Lehigh Valley is expanding into downtown Allentown with a nearly 8,500-square-foot renovation at 835 Hamilton Street, made possible by a $500,000 state grant secured by State Senator Nick Miller and the Allentown House...
Senator Miller Announces More Than $1.7 Million in Tax Credits for Community Projects via the Neighborhood Assistance Program
October 29, 2026 – Senator Miller announced $1,701,750 in tax credits through the state’s Neighborhood Assistance Program to several community projects through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) in the 14thDistrict. The announcement was made...
Senator Miller Announces More Than $1.7 Million in Tax Credits for Community Projects via the Neighborhood Assistance Program
Senator Nick Miller’s Statement on Ivy Madness Coming to PPL Center in 2028
ALLENTOWN, PA – October 27, 2026 – State Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) issued the following statement after Ivy Madness Coming to PPL Center in 2028: "Beginning in 2028, a three-year agreement will bring the Ivy League Men’s and Women’s Basketball...
Sen. Nick Miller Secures $500,000 State Investment to Modernize J. Birney Crum Stadium
ALLENTOWN, PA – October 23, 2026 − Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) presented a $500,000 state investment secured by his office to the Allentown School District on Friday, October 23, to support the multi-phase expansion and modernization of J. Birney Crum Stadium.
Bipartisan Bill Protecting Pennsylvanians from Harmful Chemicals Passes General Assembly
BETHLEHEM, PA – October 22, 2026 – Legislation authored by Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton) and Senator Jarrett Coleman (R-Lehigh) to phase out harmful chemicals in intravenous (IV) bags and other medical devices has received final approval from the Pennsylvania...
Senator Miller Announces More Than $320,000 to Strengthen Reading Instruction at Two Northern Lehigh Elementary Schools
HARRISBURG, PA – October 20, 2026 − Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced Peters Elementary School and Slatington Elementary School in the Northern Lehigh School District will receive a combined $320,088 in Pennsylvania Structured Literacy Grants to...
Applications Now Open: Senator Miller Announces FY 2026-27 Statewide Building Opportunities through Out-of-School Time (BOOST)
October 16, 2026 − Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced that applications are now open for the 2026-27 Building Opportunities Through Out-of-School Time (BOOST) initiative, which provides funding to support youth-serving programs that help keep young...
Senator Nick Miller Announces $891,000 DCNR Grants for Lehigh County Parks and Trails
HARRISBURG, PA – October 13, 2026 − Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced that two Lehigh County projects in the 14th Senatorial District will receive a combined $891,000 in grants through the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Community...
AI Consumer Protection Bill Establishing Advertising Disclosure Standards Heads to Governor
HARRISBURG, PA – October 8, 2026 – Senators Nick Pisciottano (D-Allegheny), Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton), who serves as the Democratic Chair of the Senate Communications and Technology Committee, and John Kane (D-Chester/Delaware) are advancing legislation to...
Eastern Exterior Wall Systems and Senator Nick Miller Hosted an Open House Celebrating Allentown Facility’s Revitalization and Growth
ALLENTOWN, PA – October 8, 2026 − Eastern Exterior Wall Systems and State Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) hosted an open house celebrating the transformation of a once-shuttered manufacturing facility and the company’s continued growth and investment in the...
Miller Transportation Priorities Advance in Senate Committee, Including Local RADAR and Electronic Vehicle Registration
HARRISBURG, PA – October 7, 2026 − Two transportation priorities advocated by State Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) advanced as the Senate Transportation Committee voted on legislation addressing local RADAR enforcement and modernizing how Pennsylvania drivers...
Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing on Addressing Today’s Challenges in Agriculture and Farming
HARRISBURG, PA − October 6, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) hosted a policy hearing on addressing today’s challenges in agriculture and farming, alongside co-hosts Senator Judy Schwank (D-11) and Senator James Malone (D-36). This...
Senate Democratic Policy Committee: Addressing Today’s Challenges in Agriculture and Farming
Yaw, Miller Bill Limiting Use of PFAS in Firefighting Foam Approved by Senate
HARRISBURG – October 5, 2026 − A bill to limit the use of firefighting foam containing per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) was approved by the state Senate today, according to Sen. Gene Yaw (R-23) and Sen. Nick Miller (D-14), sponsors of the measure. Senate...
Governor Shapiro Kicks Off Work on 79 ‘Rapid Deployment Projects’ for Over 400 Road Miles in 44 Counties, Speeding Up Road Repairs and Improving Safety Across Pennsylvania
Bethlehem, PA – September 24, 2026 − Today, Governor Josh Shapiro and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) Secretary Mike Carroll announced the first round of funding secured by the Governor in the 2026-27 budget will disburse $250 million to 79 Rapid...
Senator Nick Miller Held a Free “Spot the Scam” Event to Help Residents Protect Themselves from Fraud
September 17, 2026 - Senator Nick Miller (D‑Lehigh/Northampton) hosted a free Spot the Scam event at the Zentz Community Center in Whitehall, bringing together more than 100 residents to learn how to recognize scams, prevent financial fraud and report suspicious...
Spot the Scam Event
Senator Miller Announces More Than $9 Million Awarded through Local Share Account to Lehigh and Northampton Counties
September 15, 2026 – Senator Miller announced today $9,116,099 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 investments are about...
Senator Nick Miller Announces More Than $1.6 Million for Crime Victims’ Services Across Lehigh and Northampton Counties
September 9, 2026 – Today, Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced that the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) has approved more than $1.6 million in federal Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) grant funding to support victim services,...
Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing on Micromobility Solutions & Safety
ALLENTOWN, PA − September 1, 2026 − Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) held a policy hearing on micromobility solutions and safety, alongside co-host Senator Tim Kearney (D-26). This hearing examined...
Senator Nick Miller Applauds Historic $1.2 Billion Chobani Investment in Lehigh Valley
September 1, 2026− Senator Nick Miller issues the following statement: “This historic $1.2 billion investment is a major win for the Lehigh Valley and for Pennsylvania agriculture. Creating more than 900 family-sustaining jobs in our region while...
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...