Local Issues

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08), Ranking Member of the House Commerce, Justice and Science (CJS) Appropriations Subcommittee, announced that, of 309 House Members who have received Department of Justice COPS or Byrne or Community Project Funding (CPFs) over FY22, FY23, and FY24, he has brought the 4th highest dollar amount back to his congressional district, with…

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08), a senior member of the House Appropriations Committee, announced a $730,000 award from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) will go towards expanding Luzerne County’s Juvenile Wellness Court. The federal funds from the DOJ’s Office of Juvenile Justice Delinquency Prevention will help expedite mental health and drug and alcohol services…

Cartwright, as Chairman of the House Commerce, Justice and Science (CJS) Subcommittee, successfully fought to expand overall funding for Violence Against Women programs in fiscal years 2022 and 2023, and as Ranking Member of CJS in fiscal year 2024.

“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.”

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08) reintroduced the Water Advanced Technologies for Efficient Resource Use (WATER Use) Act to encourage water conservation and provide federal funding to help consumers upgrade to water-efficient products and help them save money. “Conserving our precious drinking water supply is critical to Americans’ wellbeing,” said Rep. Cartwright. “By…

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright on Friday will introduce the National Flood Insurance Premium Transparency Act to empower homeowners to better understand — and mitigate — rising premiums under the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s newly implemented Risk Rating 2.0 program. In October 2021, Cartwright said the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) instituted a new policy premium…

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

Cartwright said projects like this put workers and the middle class first. "I look forward to celebrating its completion with you in the future," he said.

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-8, Moosic, announced in March about $1.38 million in federal fiscal year 2024 Community Project funding for the spillway rehabilitation work. It will improve flood protection for about 3,000 people, he said at the time.

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright (PA-08) announced that work to reopen Route 611 in Monroe County, PA, began August 14 after the National Park Service (NPS) approved the PA Department of Transportation’s (PennDOT) special use permit application last week. The project is expected to take eight to ten weeks to complete, with the installation of a temporary, free-standing rockfall barrier to allow…