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Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Second Hearing Regarding Worker Protections
PITTSBURGH, PA − June 12, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a second hearing to continue the dialogue on what is needed to safeguard Pennsylvania’s infrastructure and economy through a skilled and dependable workforce. ...
Policy Committee Hearing: Worker Protections
Senator Nick Miller and Senator Lisa Baker’s Electronic Payroll Modernization Bill Advances Out of Committee
June 9, 2025 – Today, the state Senate Labor and Industry Committee unanimously voted to move forward Sen. Nick Miller’s (D-Lehigh-Northampton) electronic payroll modernization legislation, Senate Bill 581, co-introduced by Sen. Lisa Baker...
Grant Boosts Penn College’s Partnership Efforts in Lehigh Valley
WILLIAMSPORT, PA. – May 29, 2025 – The state Department of Education has awarded a $50,000 Job Training and Education Programs Grant to Pennsylvania College of Technology to enhance economic and educational development in the Lehigh Valley. Supported, in-part, by the...
Senator Nick Miller Walks-a-Day in the Life of a Homecare Worker – Advocating for Governor Shapiro’s Proposed $21 Million Investment in Participant-Directed Home Care
Allentown, PA – May 28, 2025 − Senator Nick Miller joined Lynn Weidner, a consumer-directed home care worker, and her consumer, Brandon Kingsmore to get a firsthand look at the challenges faced by Pennsylvania’s homecare work force.
Senator Nick Miller, Representative McNeill, Representative Schlossberg, Representative Schweyer and Representative Siegel Announce Nearly $1 Million in Grants for Lehigh Valley Projects
ALLENTOWN, PA – May 20, 2025 − State Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton), Representative McNeill (D-Lehigh), Representative Schlossberg (D-Lehigh), Representative Schweyer (D-Lehigh), and Representative Siegel (D-Lehigh) announce nearly $1 million in...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Regarding the Worker Protections
PHILADELPHIA, PA − May 14, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine ways to protect Pennsylvania’s infrastructure and economy with a skilled, protected, and reliable workforce. “The testimony we heard today from...
Policy Committee Hearing: Worker Protections
Bill to Improve Oversight of Allentown NIZ Passes Senate Unanimously
HARRISBURG – May 12, 2025 − Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) announced today that Senate Bill 367 passed unanimously out of the state Senate and now moves to the state House of Representatives for consideration. With Coleman as prime sponsor and Sen. Nick Miller (D-14) as...
McNeill, Miller’s Annual Seniors and Veterans Expo a Success
WHITEHALL − May 2, 2025 – In their commitment to ensure that their community is knowledgeable about what state programs are available to them, State Rep. Jeanne McNeill and State Sen. Nick Miller hosted a Seniors and Veterans Expo today. “An essential part of my job...
Senator Nick Miller’s Statement on Dual Credit Innovation Grants Awarded to Lehigh Carbon Community College and Northampton Community College
April 29, 2025 − Senator Nick Miller issues the following statement on Governor Shapiro’s Announcement of $1,000,000 Dual Credit Innovation Grant for Lehigh Carbon Community College and $860,161 Dual Credit Innovation Grant for Northampton Community College: "It is...
Senator Nick Miller’s Response to Redevelopment Authority of Lehigh County Agreements
April 23, 2025 − Senator Nick Miller issues the following statement in response to Redevelopment Authority of Lehigh County Agreements: "Today’s approvals are a clear sign that we’re getting things done together and tackling long-standing challenges head-on. By...
Policy Committee Hearing: The Future of Mass Transit
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Regarding the Future of Mass Transit
PITTSBURGH, PA − April 15, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the needs of regional mass transit systems and assess ways to ensure that their benefits remain accessible to residents and local businesses in...
Senator Nick Miller Announces $1 Million Investment to Northampton Borough’s Former Cement Bank Building via Main Street Matters Program
April 7, 2025 – Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced that Northampton Borough will receive $1 million via a District Development Grant from the Main Street Matters program to revitalize the former Cement Bank Building on Main St. into mixed-use....
Joint Democratic Policy Roundtable Discussion: Supporting Emergency Services and Fire Responders
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller and Senator Marty Flynn Host Hearing Examining Energy Affordability for Consumers
HARRISBURG, PA − March 31, 2025 − Today, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to explore strategies for mitigating the impact of energy costs on residents along with legislative solutions aimed at delivering reliable, affordable...
Policy Committee Hearing: Energy Affordability for Consumers
Miller Statement on the NCAA DI Men’s Ice Hockey Allentown Regional Happening Today After Shapiro’s Investment of $80,000 to PPL Center:
Allentown, PA – March 28, 2025 − Senator Nick Miller issues the following statement on the NCAA DI Men’s Ice Hockey Allentown Regional Happening Today After Shapiro’s Investment of $80,000 to PPL Center: “I’m so excited to once again welcome the NCAA Division 1...
Senator Miller, Groundbreaking Ceremony of New Construction in Allentown – The Swans.
Miller, Newman Held Groundbreaking Ceremony of New Construction in Allentown – The Swans
Miller, Newman Held Groundbreaking Ceremony of New Construction – The Swans
Allentown, Pennsylvania – March 27, 2025 – Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton), and Gary Newman of Blackstone Structures LLC held a press conference in conjunction with the groundbreaking ceremony of Newman’s new housing development, The Swans at 826...
Policy Committee Hearing: Healthcare Accessibility and Hospital Closure Impacts
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Examining Healthcare Accessibility and Hospital Closure Impacts
ASTON, PA − March 10, 2025 − On March 10 at 2 PM EST, Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine the impact of hospital closures in Pennsylvania, focusing on potential declines in public health, economic growth, and community...
Senator Nick Miller’s Statement on Shapiro Administration’s Investment In Traffic Safety Improvements
February 26, 2025 − Senator Nick Miller issues the following statement on Shapiro Administration’s investment of over $20 million in traffic safety improvements: “Today’s investment of $1.9 million in traffic safety improvements in the City of Allentown represents a...
Sen. Nick Miller Secures More Than $2 Million in State Funding for Transportation Projects Across the Lehigh Valley
February 24, 2025 – Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced the Lehigh Valley will receive over two million in funding from the Commonwealth’s Financing Authority’s Multimodal Transportation Fund to invest in four transportation related projects. “These...
Senator Nick Miller Issues Statement on Sale of the PPL Tower
Allentown, PA – February 7, 2025 – Senator Nick Miller Issues the following statement on sale of the PPL Tower: “D & D Realty’s acquisition of the PPL Tower marks another major step forward in the ongoing revitalization of downtown Allentown. Their commitment to...
Senator Nick Miller’s Statement on Governor Shapiro’s “Lightning Plan” Announcement
Allentown, PA − January 30, 2025 − Following Governor Shapiro’s “Lightning Plan” Announcement, Senator Nick Miller, Democratic Policy Chair, Released the Following Statement: “Governor Shapiro’s energy plan is a bold, commonsense approach that...
Senate Democratic Caucus Policy Chair Nick Miller Hosts Hearing Examining Consumer Costs of Energy, Future Energy Needs of Commonwealth
ALLENTOWN, PA − January 23, 2025 − Today Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller held a hearing to examine Pennsylvania’s outlook of future electric generation needs and reliability due to growing demands on the grid. The hearing underscored several...
Senator Nick Miller and Representative Peter Schweyer Secure More Than $11.7M in PENNVEST Funding for PFAS Remediation in Emmaus
Allentown, PA − January 22, 2025 − Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) and Representative Peter Schweyer (D-Lehigh) announced today that more than $11.7 million in PENNVEST funding has been awarded to the Borough of Emmaus to implement a comprehensive water...
Senator Nick Miller Joins Governor Shapiro in Lehigh Valley to Celebrate Historic Education Investments
Allentown, PA − January 17, 2025 − Today, Senator Nick Miller and local legislators joined Governor Josh Shapiro at Harrison-Morton Middle School to celebrate historic education investments and a shared commitment to strengthening communities by creating opportunities...
Senator Nick Miller Strengthens Local Safety Efforts with New Appointment, Secures More than $1.2 Million for Safety and Community Initiatives
Allentown, PA − January 15, 2025 − Senator Nick Miller has been appointed to the School Safety and Security Committee of the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD), highlighting his commitment to strengthening public safety and enhancing the...
Community Gathers to Shape the Future of Downtown Allentown
Allentown, PA − December 11, 2024 − Downtown Allentown came alive last evening as residents gathered for a vibrant and engaging community event to help shape the future of the Lehigh Valley’s urban core. Hosted by the Allentown Economic Development Corporation (AEDC)...