The route from Scranton to New York City is highlighted on this Amtrak map. Nearly half a million people could travel by train between Scranton and New York City annually by 2030, according to Amtrak’s newly released study of the proposed route. “There is much to celebrate when it comes to Amtrak’s latest discoveries, including the two hour and fifty minute drive from downtown Scranton… Read more »

As U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright (PA-08), a senior member of the House Committee on Appropriations, announces that all 15 of his community project funding requests were included in the final 2023 federal omnibus spending package that passed, with $52.7 million coming to the Eighth District, his office provided information about what would be funded in Pike County and elsewhere in the district. Read more »

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-8, Moosic, a key project champion said, “This is the moment we’ve been waiting for, and preparing for. It’s an exciting time. It’s like we’re in a high stakes horse race and it’s time to go into the starting gate. We’re about to find out if years of hard work and preparation are going to pay off.” Read more »

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright (PA-08), a senior member of the House Committee on Appropriations, announced that all 15 of his Community Project Funding requests were included in the final 2023 federal omnibus spending package that passed today. That means $52.7 million is coming back to the Eighth District for projects that will promote economic development, expand medical and mental health… Read more »

"This award adds to the building momentum and is a crucial step forward," Cartwright said in a statement applauding the state funding. "A large and diverse group of supporters has come together to ensure we maximize our efforts when it comes to this significant economic development opportunity and it's great to have the Pennsylvania executive branch on our side." Read more »

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-Moosic, this week applauded a $3.7 million grant awarded to the Monroe County Industrial Development Authority from Gov. Tom Wolf’s office to construct a new railroad line in the Poconos. The funding, through the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), will support the purchase and installation of railroad ties along the Pocono Mainline to… Read more »

“This award adds to the building momentum and is a crucial step forward. I’m grateful for Gov. Wolf’s action and the work done on it by State Representative Maureen Madden, who represents a major part of Monroe County. A large and diverse group of supporters has come together to ensure we maximize our efforts when it comes to this significant economic development opportunity, and it’s great to have the Pennsylvania executive branch on our side,” added Cartwright, who chairs the Lackawanna Cut-Off Rail Restoration Caucus. Read more »

The Monroe County Industrial Development Authority was awarded a $3.7 million grant from Gov. Tom Wolf’s office to construct a new railroad line in the Poconos. The funding, through the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, will support the purchase and installation of railroad ties along the Pocono Mainline to provide required upgrades for the new Amtrak Corridor… Read more »

Today, U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright (PA-08) applauded a $3.7 million grant awarded to the Monroe County Industrial Development Authority from Gov. Tom Wolf’s office to construct a new railroad line in the Poconos. The funding, through the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP), will support the purchase and installation of railroad ties along the Pocono Mainline to provide… Read more »

SCRANTON, PA – Congressman Matt Cartwright (PA-08) once again ranks Number One in Pennsylvania and is now amongst the Top Ten in the country for securing Community Project Funding dollars for his district. The Northeastern Pennsylvania lawmaker and chair of the House Appropriations’ Commerce, Justice and Science Subcommittee landed $52.68 million in the House’s fiscal 2023 appropriations… Read more »