Jobs and the Economy

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Moosic, and U.S. Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, have been named Co-Chairs of the bipartisan House Military Depot and Industrial Facilities Caucus and delivered remarks at this week’s Army Depot Caucus Breakfast on Capitol Hill. The Congressional leaders were also briefed by Gen. Charles R. Hamilton, Commanding General of the Army Materiel Command, on the Army’s…

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA-08) and U.S. Rep. Blake Moore (R-UT-01) have been named Co-Chairs of the bipartisan House Military Depot and Industrial Facilities Caucus.  Read more here.

“As a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee and Ranking Member of the Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee, I’m committed to bringing home every penny of our region’s fair share of federal tax dollars to ensure our businesses are positioned to grow while creating good-paying jobs across Northeastern Pennsylvania,” said U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Moosic. “Project Elevate will provide a unique ecosystem that builds a brighter future for area residents by launching new businesses, inspiring entrepreneurs, and growing our overall economy. I’m proud to support these efforts.”

The wheels are in motion for industrial hemp’s new driving force. Launched July 7, the Pennsylvania Industrial Hemp Engine Development Project is a partnership led by Vytal Plant Science Research, a nonprofit biotech company, and Penn State. A $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation is funding the objective — build a sustainable supply chain of industrial hemp to…

he second floor of the Pines Eatery hosted a trade show on Friday with producers and visionaries displaying building blocks, shoes, wallboard, insulation, ink, takeout food containers and pretzels that shared an ingredient: hemp, a plant akin to marijuana but without psychoactive properties. Going back to colonial times, hemp was a part of Pennsylvania’s economy. Workers wove hemp…

Congressman Matt Cartwright (PA-8), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, today announced that Pennsylvania will receive $1.16 billion for broadband upgrades thanks to the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. President Joe Biden announced earlier today more than $42.5 billion to expand high-speed internet access nationwide and the method for deployment to the states.…

U.S. Sens. Bob Casey and John Fetterman, along with U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, announced on Monday that Pennsylvania is receiving $1,161,778,272 from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act to expand high-speech internet access across Pennsylvania. This funding, part of President Joe Biden’s “Internet for All” initiative, brings Pennsylvania’s total of federal funding under the Biden…

Congressman Matt Cartwright (PA-8), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, today announced a major RAISE grant award for the City of Pittston for $19 million for the rehabilitation/replacement of two bridges linking Pittston and West Pittston. The funding comes from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity…

U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) is asking for public input from regional farmers, consumers and all those involved in the agriculture industry as Congress once again prepares a new Farm Bill. An online survey portal can be found at the top of Cartwright’s homepage at cartwright.house.gov. Every five years, Congress crafts farm bill legislation to address the country’s…

U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) is asking for public input from regional farmers, consumers and all those involved in the agriculture industry as Congress once again prepares a new Farm Bill. An online survey portal can be found at the top of Cartwright’s homepage at cartwright.house.gov. Every five years, Congress crafts farm bill legislation to address the country’s…