Press Releases
Local Food Bank to Receive More Than $40,000 Via Grant
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...
Lehigh Valley Planning Commission to Receive Up to $1 Million in PennDOT Funding for U.S. State Route 22 Study
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...
Lehigh Valley Minority-Owned Distillery to Receive $175,000 Investment to Expand
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,”...
Nearly $1 Million in State Funding to be Invested in Updating the Lehigh Valley Airport
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...
Lehigh Township Farm to Receive Funding to be Preserved
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...
Lehigh and Northampton Counties to Receive Funding to Help Adults with Digital Literacy
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...
Lehigh Valley International Airport to Receive Over $1.6 Million in State Funding
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...
PENNVEST Awards Nearly $5 Million Loan to Lehigh County Authority for Lead Service Line Replacement
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 Allentown....
State Sen. Nick Miller Advocates to Expand Property Tax and Rent Rebates for Older Pennsylvanians and Cut Excess Cell Phone Bill Taxes
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,...
Senator Nick Miller Announces Nearly $1 Million in Grants for Lehigh Valley Projects
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...
Senator Nick Miller Announces Over $6.6M for Community Projects and Infrastructure Development in Lehigh and Northampton Counties
March 16, 2023 − Today, Senator Nick Miller announced over $6,600,000 in grants from the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) for community projects throughout Lehigh and Northampton counties. “I’m happy to see the state make substantial investments...
Senators Nick Miller and Tim Kearney Call for $400M in Level Up Funding in New Legislation
Harrisburg, PA – February 3, 2023 – Today, state Senators Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) and Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) announced new legislation that would increase Pennsylvania’s investment in Level Up funding to $400 million. The Senators issued the...
PENNVEST Awards Over $5M Dollar Loan to Northampton Borough Municipal Authority
January 12, 2023 - Today, Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced a $5,707,000 loan for Northampton Borough Municipal Authority awarded by the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). “I’m thrilled to see PENNVEST support...
Senator Nick Miller Named Chair of the Senate Finance Committee
Harrisburg, PA- January 6, 2023 – Today, Senator Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced his appointment as Democratic Chair of the Senate Finance Committee. Sen. Miller will also serve on the Appropriations; Community, Economic and Recreational Development...
Senator Nick Miller Sworn in to Serve the 14th Senatorial District
Harrisburg, PA − January 3, 2023 – Today, Senator Nick Miller was sworn into office to represent parts of Lehigh and Northampton counties in the 14th Senatorial District in the Pennsylvania State Senate. The district was newly created during Pennsylvania’s legislative...
Senator-Elect Nick Miller Announces Over $10M in Security and Safety Grants for Lehigh and Northampton Counties
December 15, 2022 – Today, Senator-Elect Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced $10,196,931 in grants from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) for multiple safety and security upgrades and law enforcement initiatives throughout Lehigh and...
Senator-Elect Nick Miller Announces Fiscal Management Grant for Catasauqua
Lehigh County, PA – December 1, 2022 - Today, Senator-Elect Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) announced a $56,250 grant from the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) to assist with the development and implementation of a five-year financial...
Senator-Elect Nick Miller Joins New Colleagues to Support Whole Home Repairs in Lehigh County
Allentown, PA – November 18, 2022 − Today, Senator-Elect Nick Miller (D-Lehigh/Northampton) joined Senator Nikil Saval (D-Philadelphia) and retiring Senator Pat Browne (R-Lehigh) to share new updates about the development of the Whole Home Repairs program. “I was...