Coleman to Unveil Sign Renaming Part of Route 143, Honoring Two Local Fallen Firefighters
July 16, 2024

Coleman to Unveil Sign Renaming Part of Route 143, Honoring Two Local Fallen Firefighters

State Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) on Thursday, July 18, at 5:30 p.m. will unveil a new sign renaming state Route 143 in Lehigh County as Heroes Highway in honor of local fallen firefighters Marvin Gruber and Zachary Paris.  [Read More]

Senate Committee Subpoenas Shapiro Cabinet Official
July 10, 2024

Senate Committee Subpoenas Shapiro Cabinet Official

The Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee, chaired by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16), today voted to subpoena one of Gov. Josh Shapiro’s cabinet officials – Revenue Secretary Pat Browne – to obtain tax information about the Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ).  [Read More]

Senate Approves Coleman Bill to Notify Parents When Weapons Are Found at Schools
June 26, 2024

Senate Approves Coleman Bill to Notify Parents When Weapons Are Found at Schools

The state Senate today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) that would ensure parents are notified when a weapon is discovered at a school or school-sponsored event their child attends.  [Read More]

Senate Committee Advances Coleman Bill to Notify Parents when Weapons are Found at Schools
June 20, 2024

Senate Committee Advances Coleman Bill to Notify Parents when Weapons are Found at Schools

Parents deserve to know when a weapon is discovered at the school or school-sponsored event their child attends. That’s the sentiment behind a bill introduced by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) that was approved last week by the Senate Education Committee.  [Read More]

Senate Approves Coleman Measure to Ensure Incarcerated Military Veterans Receive Treatment for Trauma
June 13, 2024

Senate Approves Coleman Measure to Ensure Incarcerated Military Veterans Receive Treatment for Trauma

With some incarcerated veterans suffering from service-related, trauma-based conditions, the state Senate Wednesday approved a resolution introduced by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) calling for a state commission to study if they’re receiving adequate treatment.  [Read More]

With State Budget Deadline Approaching,  Coleman Appointed to Senate Appropriations Committee
June 4, 2024

With State Budget Deadline Approaching, Coleman Appointed to Senate Appropriations Committee

With the constitutionally mandated June 30 state budget deadline approaching, Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) today was appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) to serve on the Senate Appropriations Committee, which plays a key role in crafting the annual spending plan.  [Read More]

Coleman Skeptical of Governor’s Proposal to Spend $1 Million on Empty Lot
May 8, 2024

Coleman Skeptical of Governor’s Proposal to Spend $1 Million on Empty Lot

State Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) today issued the following statement following a publicity event held by Gov. Josh Shapiro highlighting his proposal to spend more than $1 million on an empty lot in Allentown:  [Read More]

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May 7, 2024

Coleman Supports Historic Tax Cut Bill Approved by Senate

Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) today voted for legislation approved by the Senate containing historic tax cuts for Pennsylvania workers and families.  [Read More]

Coleman to Host Senior Expo May 23
May 7, 2024

Coleman to Host Senior Expo May 23

Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) invites senior citizens, their family members and caretakers from the 16th Senate District to join him at his Senior Expo Thursday, May 23, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Schencksville Fire Company banquet hall, 4550 Old Packhouse Road, Schencksville.  [Read More]

Coleman Votes for Bill Approved by Senate to Combat Recent Trend of Hoax Threats at Local Schools
April 10, 2024

Coleman Votes for Bill Approved by Senate to Combat Recent Trend of Hoax Threats at Local Schools

Following a string of local school closings due to hoax threat reports, Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) today voted for and the state Senate approved legislation to enhance criminal penalties for those convicted of making false threats against schools and higher education institutions.  [Read More]

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