Press Releases

 On Tuesday evening, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) hosted a telephone town hall to discuss the federal response to COVID-19, his second telephone town hall event focused on COVID-19 in three weeks. Cartwright was joined by: Mr. Joseph Boylan, Executive Director, Wilkes-Barre Connect Mr. Stephen Ursich, Vice President, Business Development Services Division, NEPA…

U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) today announced that he has introduced a resolution, with the support of 13 of his House colleagues, recognizing the essential workers across the nation who are keeping the critical parts of our economy running during the fight against COVID-19. While much of the nation — including the commonwealth of Pennsylvania — follows…

 U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) today welcomed the release of $20,044,362 to Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport (AVP) as part of the newly created Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Airport Grant Program. These funds provide financial relief to eligible U.S. airports affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. “AVP is an essential part of…

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) supported the Coronavirus Community Relief Act (H.R. 6467), legislation led by Rep. Joe Neguse (CO-02) to provide $250 billion in stabilization funds for local communities, cities and towns across the United States that are on the front lines of the fight against COVID-19.  The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES)…

 U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) today responded to a report by the Washington Post of insufficient policies to protect medical staff and non-COVID-19 patients at Moses Taylor Hospital, which is operated by Community Health Systems. “Our dedicated health care workers face an unprecedented challenge in treating patients with COVID-19. Every precaution has to be…

 U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) today announced more than $19 million for northeastern Pennsylvania students enrolled in colleges, universities and career and technical schools whose semesters were interrupted by the COVID-19 outbreak. The money comes from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, which was established by Congress under the recently enacted Coronavirus…

Moosic, PA – U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) today held a listening session with leaders of the Area Agencies on Aging. Agencies from Lackawanna, Luzerne, Monroe and Wayne Counties shared their questions, suggestions and concerns related to protecting older northeastern Pennsylvanians during the COVID-19 outbreak. “As our communities deal with the coronavirus, the…

 Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced that three northeastern Pennsylvania health centers have received a total of $2,678,820 from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to help them fight the COVID-19 outbreak. This is the second round of federal funds they have been awarded in recent weeks for this purpose. “This latest round of…

U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) today welcomed Greyhound Inc.’s decision to suspend its bus service to Scranton as the number of COVID-19 cases in the area continues to rise. The company had been running one round-trip route daily between Scranton and New York City in recent weeks. “I welcome Greyhound’s decision to suspend its bus service into our area for…

U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) today applauded progress on the distribution of federal transit relief funds in northeastern Pennsylvania from H.R. 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which was signed into law on March 27. Federal supplemental funding targeted to urban areas will send over $16.5 million to Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties for…