Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) released a new report detailing estimates of what residents of Pennsylvania’s Eighth Congressional District can save on average on health insurance as a result of the American Rescue Plan, which Rep. Cartwright helped pass in March. As he released the report, Rep. Cartwright was joined outside his Scranton office by Colleen Gallagher, a small busi... Read more »
Avoca, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced that the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport received $1,656,717 from the U.S. Department of Transportation to extend its taxiway. With this added discretionary funding secured, the Airport’s first phase of construction on its Taxiway B Extension project can begin. This project, when finished, will add the last bit of... Read more »
Northeast Pennsylvania residents have been waiting for a train to New York for more than 30 years. Now, Amtrak has signaled that it wants the route, including three stops in Monroe County, to be part of an unprecedented plan to expand rail nationwide. “It’s something we possibly envisioned, but not something we would bet the farm on. Now it looks like it’s actually going to happen,” said Chuck Wal... Read more »
Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) welcomed Amtrak’s new economic impact analysis of its proposed New York-Scranton passenger rail route, finding that the service would generate $87 million in annual economic activity, plus $2.9 billion from one-time investments. “Those of us who have been working for years on bringing passenger rail back to Northeastern Pennsylvania are gratified ... Read more »
Eighth Congressional District, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced three Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) to help local fire companies purchase much-needed personal protective equipment to keep them safe. The following companies will receive a total of $127,461.90 in federal funds: Ledgedale Volunteer Hose Company will receive $76,033.33 to purchase 19 face pie... Read more »
Scranton, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced 12 venues in Pennsylvania’s 8th District will receive a total of $10.7 million from the Shuttered Venue Operators Grants (SVOG) program. Rep. Cartwright voted to establish the program through COVID-19 relief compromise passed in December 2020, then enhance it by helping pass the American Rescue Plan. The fund supports busi... Read more »
Plains Township, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced an Assistance to Firefighters Grant to help Plains Township meet its firefighting needs. Plains Township Fire Department, proudly protecting 15,000 residents, has been awarded a grant totaling $93,104.76 to purchase source capture diesel fume extraction systems for both fire houses. “This funding will help ensure th... Read more »
Scranton, PA – Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced that Scranton-Lackawanna Head Start received $1,639,392 from the Early Head Start Child Care Partnerships program and $248,300 from the Head Start Emergency Supplemental funds. The funds will support the Scranton-Lackawanna Head Start Program in their mission to meet the needs of low-income children and families and prepar... Read more »
U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright this week voted to pass a seven-bill fiscal year 2022 appropriations package — H.R. 4502 — on a 219-208 vote. In addition to strong funding for infrastructure, job training, education, veterans’ health care and more, the package includes $14.5 million in direct funding for seven projects in Northeastern Pennsylvania: • $1 million for the Greater Wyoming Valley Chamber of ... Read more »
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) today voted to pass a seven-bill fiscal year 2022 appropriations package (H.R. 4502). It passed on a 219-208 vote. In addition to strong funding for infrastructure, job training, education, veterans’ health care and more, the package includes $14.5 million in direct funding for seven projects in Northeastern Pennsylvania for which Rep.... Read more »
