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Much like a science-fiction movie, Wilkes-Barre and Luzerne County appear to be turning to outer space for its next source of job creation. Michael Bloxton, co-founder and CEO of Nebula Enterprise, on Monday said Northeast Pennsylvania represents a community ready, willing and able to make itself the center of the quantum supply chain for our nation. “All the ingredients exist in these…

United States Representative Matt Cartwright held a press conference in Wilkes-Barre on Monday to announce an upcoming quantum science initiative in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Under this new initiative, Cartwright says the government will be collaborating with businesses in Northeastern Pennsylvania to accelerate commercialization and enable new developments to benefit the Department of…

“All of the ducks that we’ve been putting in line for nine or 10 years now are paying off,” Cartwright said. “Because we’re getting very clear signals from both Amtrak and FRA that they realize we’re a premier project in this country.”

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-8, Moosic, announced $1.05 million in federal funds has been awarded to regional fire departments. In all, 10 fire companies in Lackawanna, Luzerne and Monroe counties were awarded funds to purchase new equipment and bolster safety through the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. “Firefighters put themselves in harm’s way every day to protect…

Ten regional fire departments in Northeastern Pennsylvania received more than $1 million in grants for new equipment. U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright announced the grants today (Thursday, Nov. 2) from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant program. In Lackawanna County, fire departments in Scranton, Taylor and Throop received a combined $281,536 in grant funds. In Luzerne County,…

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Moosic, vice chair of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition, and U.S. Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, this week reintroduced the Job Creation through Energy Efficient Manufacturing Act — legislation to create jobs and help reduce energy costs for small and medium-sized manufacturers. “We have an opportunity to boost American manufacturing, all while…

.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright this week said no one knows the full extent of the problem – that’s why an investigation is needed. That’s why Cartwright, D-Moosic, and leaders from coal-impacted communities are strongly backing the call from members of Congress for a federal investigation into the full extent of the damage caused by the coal industry’s failure to adequately clean up its…

House Democrats asked the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to review potential environmental damages caused by idled coal mines.  So-called zombie mines are often technically active under the law but have not been used for extraction for months or years, and due to lack of maintenance, they may be at risk for leaks that can do major environmental damage to the surrounding…

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright on Thursday said law enforcement officers and emergency first responders take tremendous risks in the line of duty day in and day out, and it’s vital to provide the resources they need to keep communities safe. “As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, I will continue to support our local police by providing them what they need when it comes to…

Scranton's, Wilkes-Barre's and Hazleton's police departments will share in $155,662 in federal money that will pay for law enforcement initiatives, U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright's office announced.   Scranton will use its $93,898 to prevent staffing shortages and ensure the presence of community engagement officers in neighborhoods. The officers are meant to build trust and…