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Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08), a senior member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $2 million in federal funding to support 20 northeastern Pennsylvania firefighters and first responders through its Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency…

“This grant is a significant step forward for our Township and Police Department,” said Chief Will Clark, Wilkes-Barre Township Police Department. “It allows us to enhance our police force without placing additional financial strain on our residents. We are committed to ensuring that Wilkes-Barre Township remains a safe and welcoming place for all. We would like to thank Congressman Cartwright for assisting us in making application for this vital source of much needed funding.”

Chief Will Clark of the Wilkes-Barre Township Police expressed gratitude to Congressman Matt Cartwright for his support and guidance.

Gentex Corporation, the global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions for defense forces, emergency responders and industrial personnel, was pleased to welcome U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright to its facility in Rancho Cucamonga, California, on Sept. 16th for an exclusive tour of its advanced manufacturing operations. During his visit, Congressman Cartwright toured…

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright on Wednesday said the F-35 Lightning II is not just another stealth fighter — he said it’s the most advanced, the most lethal, the most survivable, and the most cost-effective fighter in the world. Cartwright, D-Moosic, joined Lockheed Martin, local F-35 supplier Gentex Corporation, area elected officials and community leaders for an update on the Lockheed…

Cartwright, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, stressed the importance of continued funding for production of F-35's.

"One of the ways we accomplish safety in our community is having adequately staffed and equipped emergency and first-response services," Cartwright said.

“I will always fight to maintain collective bargaining rights for hardworking Americans, including my constituents in Northeastern Pennsylvania, where union rights are a time-honored tradition,” Cartwright said. “Strong public and private sector unions built the middle class in our country. With all of the progress workers of all stripes have made, now is not the time to turn back the clock on fair pay and workplace protections when struggling families need it the most.”

Democratic U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright requested millions in federal funding for a proposed emergency operations center in Scranton, equipment and technology upgrades for police in Hazleton and Kingston and a dozen other projects in his 8th Congressional District. Cartwright's requests include $1.7 million for the proposed emergency operations and training center Scranton hopes…

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Moosic, a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Commerce, Justice and Science Appropriations Subcommittee, this week announced he has submitted 15 Community Project Funding requests to the House Appropriations Committee for funding consideration ahead of the fiscal year 2025 congressional appropriations process. All…