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U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright and more than a dozen other Democratic lawmakers are urging the president to use all tools at his disposal, including executive action, to “restore order” at the southern border. The Moosic Democrat and 14 of his House colleagues sent President Joe Biden a letter this week describing the current border situation as “untenable” and accusing Republicans of…

"These funds will keep our neighborhoods strong and ensure vulnerable residents, including the elderly and those with disabilities, will have a safe place to call home."

Luzerne County District Attorney Sam Sanguedolce is looking to form an emergency services unit that would also include a SWAT Team in Luzerne County after receiving a 2.5 million dollar grant with the help of Congressman Matt Cartwright.

U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright, D-8, Moosic, announced the winners of his 2024 Congressional Art Competition during a reception held at the Everhart Museum in Scranton. He welcomed more than 100 students, their families and teachers to the gallery opening where a record 120 pieces of art from 15 regional high schools are now on display to the public through May 5. Read more here.

U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced the winners of his 2024 Congressional Art Competition during a reception held at the Everhart Museum in Scranton Friday night. The Congressman welcomed more than 100 students, their families and teachers to the gallery opening where a record 120 pieces of art from 15 regional high schools are now on display to the public through May…

U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA) announced the winners of his 2024 Congressional Art Competition during a reception held at the Everhart Museum in Scranton Friday night. The Congressman welcomed more than 100 students, their families and teachers to the gallery opening where a record 120 pieces of art from 15 regional high schools are now on display to the public through May…

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright was the keynote speaker Thursday night at Luzerne County Community College, allowing him to articulate his support for the Biden administration’s environmental and economic accomplishments. The event went off without a hitch, save for a single, pro-Palestinian protest midway through Cartwright’s remarks. Cartwright was joined in speaking at the event by a number…

Funding for electric buses is just one benefit arising from the bipartisan infrastructure law promoted by the Biden Administration, Cartwright said. One of his signature issues has been promoting plans for restoration of passenger rail service between Scranton and New York City, a long-held vision that he said is coming to fruition thanks to the infrastructure bill. "For the…

U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) invites interested area high school students, their parents, and local educators to attend a Military Service Academy Information Session on Tuesday, April 30, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Dunmore Junior Senior High School, 300 West Warren St., Dunmore. This free informational event is designed to familiarize high school students in Pennsylvania’s 8th…

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) and Republican U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) re-introduced the Help Extend Auditory Relief  (HEAR) Act to expand hearing benefits for seniors on Medicare. Approximately 15 percent of American adults (41 million) report some degree of hearing loss, according to the CDC’s National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). This…