Coleman, Miller Announce Lehigh County Will Benefit from Nearly $2 Million in State Funding
Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) and Sen. Nick Miller (D-14) announced today that Allentown Art Museum and Lehigh-Northampton Airport Authority were awarded nearly $2 million in in Statewide Local Share Account (LSA) funding for improvement projects. [Read More]
Coopersburg Borough and Lower Milford Township Projects to Benefit from State Grants, According to Coleman
Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) announced today nearly $120,000 in Statewide Local Share Account (LSA) funding will be awarded to public safety and infrastructure projects in Coopersburg Borough and Lower Milford Township. [Read More]
Coleman, Staats Announce State Funding for Keller Park Improvement Project
Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) and Rep. Craig Staats (R-145) announced today that Richland Township will receive $652,096 in Statewide Local Share Account (LSA) funding to support upgrades to the recreational facilities at the Robert O. Keller Park. The funding was approved by the Commonwealth Financing Authority. [Read More]
Coleman, Labs Announce More than $1.6 Million in State Grants for Upper Bucks County Projects
Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) and Rep. Shelby Labs (R-143) announced projects in Upper Bucks County were awarded more than $1.6 million in state grants from the Statewide Local Share Account (LSA) program today. [Read More]
Coleman, Mako Announce More Than $125,000 in State Grants for Lehigh County Improvement Projects
Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) and Rep. Zachary Mako (R-183) announced today two Lehigh County projects will benefit from more than $125,000 in Sewage Facilities Program and Local Share Account (LSA) Statewide funding which was administered by the Commonwealth Financing Authority. [Read More]
Coleman, Day Announce $250,000 in State Funding for Upper Macungie Township Park
Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) and Rep. Gary Day (R-187) announced today that a project to develop the Grange Park Loop Trail in Upper Macungie Township was awarded a state grant of $250,000 from the from the Greenways, Trails and Recreation Program. [Read More]
Unprecedented Spending at Governor’s Private Residence Prompts Intergovernmental Operations Committee to Issue Subpoenas
The Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee, chaired by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16), today issued three subpoenas – two of which were related to the unprecedented expenditure of $1 million on Gov. Josh Shapiro’s private residence. [Read More]
Coleman Teams with Treasurer Garrity to Return Unclaimed Property in Bucks and Lehigh Counties
The holiday season is full of wonder and magic, and Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) is teaming up with Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity to help area residents find money and other valuables they didn’t even know they had. [Read More]
Coleman’s Weapon Incident Notification Bill Signed into Law
Legislation sponsored by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) to increase transparency and parental notification in the event of weapon-related incidents in Pennsylvania schools has officially been signed into law by Gov. Josh Shapiro. [Read More]
Coleman’s Consumer Protection Bill Passes Senate Committee
The Pennsylvania Senate Banking and Insurance Committee unanimously approved legislation authored by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) that would implement important consumer protections in the property and casualty insurance marketplace. [Read More]
Coleman Measure on School Weapon Incidents Headed to Governor
After overwhelming bipartisan support from the state General Assembly, Sen. Jarrett Coleman’s (R-16) measure aimed at increasing reporting requirements regarding weapon incidents in Pennsylvania schools is on track to becoming law. [Read More]
Coleman, UBCTS Career and Tech Expo Showcased Potential Workforce Opportunities to Students
Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) hosted a Career and Tech Expo on Oct. 9 in partnership with the Upper Bucks County Technical School (UBCTS) which benefitted hundreds of Bucks and Lehigh County students trying to determine their future career. [Read More]
Sign Up Today for Oct. 9 Scam Jam Hosted by Senator Coleman
Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) is inviting residents to join his office on Thursday, Oct. 9, for a Scam Jam seminar and learn how to spot and avoid fraud and scams. The event will run from 10 a.m. to noon at the Lower Milford Fire Company, 1601 Limeport Pike in Coopersburg. [Read More]
Coleman, UBCTS to Host Career and Technical Education Expo Oct. 9
Middle and high school students and their families are invited to sign-up to attend Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) and Upper Bucks County Technical School’s (UBCTS) Career and Technical Education Expo on Thursday, Oct. 9, from 6 to 8 p.m., at UBCTS, 3115 Ridge Rd. in Perkasie. [Read More]
Senate Approves Coleman Bill to Expunge COVID-era Citations
The Pennsylvania Senate approved legislation authored by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) that would expunge punitive COVID-related citations issued by the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) against small businesses with liquor licenses. [Read More]
Coleman to Host License Plate Replacement Event Sept. 18 in Bucks County
Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) will be hosting a free license plate replacement event on Thursday, Sept. 18, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., at the Hilltown Police Department located at 13 West Creamery Rd. in Hilltown. [Read More]
Coleman to Host License Plate Replacement Event Sept. 4 in Lehigh County
Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) will be hosting a free license plate replacement event on Thursday, Sept. 4, from 4:30-6:30 p.m., at the South Whitehall Police Department located at 4444 Walbert Ave. in Allentown. [Read More]
Slatington Borough Water Meter Project Receives More Than $993,000 in State Assistance, Says Coleman
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) Board today approved a $993,340 state loan for the Slatington Borough to complete its water meter modernization project. [Read More]
Coleman Seeks Answers About State Charter Flights and Cost Discrepancies
Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) exposed serious financial and operational concerns about the commonwealth’s executive aircraft operations at a public hearing of the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee in June. [Read More]
Coleman Bills Improve Government Transparency and Accountability
Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) has introduced two bills that will enhance transparency and accountability in government by improving policies for maintaining public records. [Read More]
Coleman Hearing Focuses on Regulations Limiting IDD Opportunities
Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) today convened the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee that he chairs for a public hearing about his bill to remove regulatory barriers for housing and work opportunities for individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability (IDD). [Read More]
Coleman’s Bill to Spur Innovation Passes Senate Committee
Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) announced today that his Senate Bill 245, “Regulatory Sandbox: Making PA the Home of Dynamic Innovation,” passed the Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee that he chairs. [Read More]
Coleman Offers Free Assistance for Veterans on June 26 and 30
To ensure Pennsylvania veterans get the benefits and services they earned, Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) will be hosting two Veterans Resource Days in his offices. [Read More]
Coleman, Mackenzie Announce $90,000 Grant for Firefighting Equipment
Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) and Rep. Milou Mackenzie (R-131) today announced a state grant of nearly $90,000 to help Upper Milford Township Volunteer Fire Company of Lehigh County purchase fire equipment. [Read More]
Coleman, Day Announce $150,000 in Grants for Lehigh County
Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) and Rep. Gary Day (R-187) today announced that two townships in Lehigh County received state grants totaling nearly $150,000 from the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA). The projects will improve community safety and resources. [Read More]