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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)...
Sen. Nick Miller, 29, Elected Youngest Chair in Pennsylvania Senate Leadership History
November 13, 2024 — Today, Sen. Nick Miller, 29, (D-Lehigh/Northampton) was elected chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Policy Committee, becoming the youngest member in history to hold a leadership position in the state Senate. "I'm honored to have been elected into...
Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus Elects Leadership Team for 2025-26 Legislative Session
HARRISBURG, PA – November 13, 2024 – The Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Caucus today elected its leadership team for the 2025-26 legislative session. The Senate Democratic Caucus also proudly welcomes two new members: Senator Patty Kim representing Senate District 15,...
Sen. Nick Miller Announces More than $12 Million in Funding for Lehigh Valley Economic and Cultural Projects
November 1, 2024 − Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh Valley/Northampton) today announced he secured $12.4 million for 12 economic and cultural projects across the Lehigh Valley. “Continuing to create family-sustaining jobs and investing in our cultural assets is crucial...
Sen. Nick Miller, Reps. Josh Siegel, Mike Schlossberg and Peter Schweyer Secure Nearly $8 Million for Improvement Projects Throughout Allentown
November 1, 2024 − Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton), Reps. Josh Siegel (D-Lehigh), Mike Schlossberg (D-Lehigh) and Peter Schweyer (D-Lehigh) today announced they secured $7.9 million for infrastructure improvement projects in Allentown. “Continuing to create...
Sen. Miller Announces More than $8.6 Million in Funding for Entities to Improve the Lehigh Valley
October 22, 2024 − Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced $8,618,785 in state funding for projects across the Lehigh Valley to improve infrastructure, public safety and community enjoyment. Miller said, “The variety of these grants, whether it is...
Sen. Miller Secures $5.4 Million for Facilities Improvements for Schools in Lehigh and Northampton Counties
October 22, 2024 − Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) today announced $5,384,818 in funding for public school facilities updates in Lehigh and Northampton counties. “Having formerly served on the local school board, I know the realities of not being able to...
Sen. Nick Miller Announces Funding to Replace Lead Service Lines in Allentown
October 16, 2024 - Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today $12 million in funding for the Lehigh County Authority to replace approximately 1,000 lead service lines in the city of Allentown. “Residents of the commonwealth deserve access to clean...
Sen. Nick Miller Announces Over $1 Million Investment for Community Projects in Allentown
October 10, 2024 − Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today more than $1.2 million investment in grants for two community projects at the Allentown School District and the Casa Guadalupe Center in Allentown. “We want our residents to feel...
Sen. Nick Miller, Rep. Jeanne McNeill Announce $500,000 Investment for Light Updates at Samuel Balliet Stadium in Coplay
September 30, 2024 – Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) and Rep. Jeanne McNeill (D-Lehigh) announced today that they secured a $500,000 grant to replace the lights at Samuel Balliet Stadium in Coplay. The new lights will be turned on for the first...
Sen. Nick Miller, Rep. Mike Schlossberg Secure $250,000 Investment to the Allentown Fairgrounds and Farmers Market
September 17, 2024 – Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) and Rep. Mike Schlossberg (D- Lehigh) secured a $250,000 grant to provide necessary updates to the Allentown Fairgrounds and Farmers Market. “We are fortunate to have such an incredible asset like the...
Sens. Nick Miller, Lisa Boscola Secure More Than $3 Million for Safety Programs and Initiatives in the Lehigh Valley.
September 12, 2024 –Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) and Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced today that 13 organizations and communities from both Lehigh and Northampton counties have been awarded funding from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime...
Sen. Nick Miller, Local Officials, Developers Give Updates on Neuweiler Lofts at Former Neuweiler Brewery Site
September 10, 2024 – Sen. Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) was joined by Reps. Josh Siegel (D-Lehigh), Pete Schweyer (D-Lehigh) and Mike Schlossberg (D-Lehigh), along with representatives from the Allentown mayor’s office and Allentown City Council to talk about...
Sen. Nick Miller, AEDC Encourage Lehigh Valley Residents to Complete Quick Survey on the Future of Downtown Allentown
Sept. 10, 2024 – Sen. Nick Miller and the Allentown Economic Development Corporation today encouraged Lehigh Valley residents to complete a survey on downtown Allentown. The survey is now open. The senator urged community members from Allentown and the greater...
Allentown lawmakers applaud over $1M in tax credits for community projects
ALLENTOWN, September 10, 2024 – State Reps. Peter Schweyer, Mike Schlossberg and Josh Siegel, and state Sen. Nick Miller announced today $1.06 million in tax credits through the state’s Neighborhood Assistance Program has been awarded to several community...
Allentown legislators welcome over $574K in state funding for school facility repairs and upgrades
ALLENTOWN, September 9, 2024 – Allentown and Salisbury Township school districts today were awarded state grant funding to help address repairs, upgrades and environmental hazards in their school buildings, according to state Reps. Peter Schweyer, Mike...