October 26, 2022
SCRANTON, PA – October 26, 2022 – Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne) has announced a total of $14,250,000 in grants awarded to 16 projects in the 22nd Senatorial District through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program (RACP) – a Commonwealth grant program for the acquisition and construction of economic, cultural, civic, recreational, and historical improvement projects.
“Each grant awarded through this program will be geared to improving the quality of life for people in Northeastern Pennsylvania,” said Senator Flynn. “In addition to that, they will create jobs and have a direct economic impact on our community; supporting these projects is a no brainer.”
The following entities were awarded grants through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program:
- Redevelopment Authority of the City of Pittston: $1,00,000 for Pittston City Market and Main
- JK & BK, LLC: $1,500,000 for Pittston City Redevelopment
- Hoofty Holdings, LLC: $500,000 for 105 Corner Street, Dunmore
- Limited Liability Company-C corp: $2,00,000 for 1100 Penn Avenue Development
- Scranton-Jefferson 321, LLC: $500,000 for 333 Jefferson Avenue
- JAC Realty, Inc.: $500,00 for Covington Retail Center
- Lakeside NEPA, Inc.: $1,000,000 for Expansion of Facility for Additional Mental Health Services
- Indo-American Community of Scranton, Inc.: $500,000 for IACOS Community Center
- The Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania: $1,000,000 for Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania
- S. Johnson Technical Institute: $1,000,000 for Johnson College New and Enhanced Technical Training Facilities
- Scranton-LTI, LP: $500,000 for the Leonard Theater
- Greenwood Hose Co. No. 1: $1,000,000 for Moosic Fire and Police Building
- Second Chapter, LLC: $1,000,000 for Olyphant Small Business Expansion
- Crown S. Abington Holdings, LLC: $1,000,000 for Abington Redevelopment Phase II
- Crown Holdings of NEPA, LLC: $750,000 for Yatesville Commercial and Industrial Development
- King’s College: $500,000 for King’s College Student Success Center
Administered by the Pennsylvania Office of the Budget, RACP projects must have a regional or multi-jurisdictional impact and generate substantial increases or maintain current levels of employment, tax revenues, or other measures of economic activity.
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October 16, 2022
HARRISBURG, PA – October 15, 2022 – Mother Against Drunk Driving (MADD) has named Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne) as one of its “2022 Legislators of the Year” for authoring Senate Bill 1088, which would require impaired drivers to pay child support when they cause a crash that kills a parent or guardian.
Senate Bill 1088 was first introduced in Missouri as “Bentley’s Law.” Spearheaded by Missouri resident Cecilia Williams and named for her grandson, Bentley, whose parents and infant brother were killed in a drunk driving crash in April 2021, this legislation requires individuals who are convicted of killing a parent in a drunk driving accident to pay child support to surviving minor children as a form of restitution.
“I am pleased that Senate Bill 1088 has received strong bipartisan support in Pennsylvania and that iterations of this legislation have been introduced in more than a dozen states,” said Senator Flynn. “I support any efforts that deter drunk driving and ensure that those who suffer the tragedy of losing a family member are given the justice they deserve.”
Founded in 1980, Mothers Against Drunk Driving is the nation’s largest nonprofit working to end drunk driving, help fight drugged driving, support the victims of these violent crimes, and prevent underage drinking. In all, MADD recognized 65 state lawmakers for their commitment to saving lives and their tireless efforts to eliminate the 100% preventable act of drunk driving. For the full list of award recipients, visit madd.org.
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August 24, 2022
SCRANTON, PA – August 24, 2022 – Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) in partnership with Representatives Thom Welby, Kyle Mullins, and Bridget Kosierowsiki will be hosting a senior fair on Friday, September 9.
The event will feature more than 50 community vendors offering assistance and information on health and wellness, finances, transportation resources, and personal care services. Attendees will also be able to receive a free flu shot.
“After taking two years off because of the pandemic, I am excited to welcome back the seniors in our area for this educational and fun event at the Steamtown mall,” said Flynn.
“Our senior citizens spent their lives making out area a special place,” Mullins said. “This event is an important opportunity to give back and raise awareness of the services and programs that exist throughout the community for their benefit.”
“I’m looking forward to this year’s Joint Senior Fair. It’s a great one-stop shop for people to learn about the new and existing services which benefit our senior citizens,” Kosierowski said. “It’s important to meet with our older residents and make sure they have access to the resources and help they need to take care of themselves.”
“I am excited to be a part of this informational event that will highlight more than 50 agencies or services, while also having representatives from the offices of our State Senator and three State Representatives all in one easily accessible location,” said Welby.
The Senior Fair will occur from 11:00AM-2:00PM at the Marketplace at Steamtown, located at 300 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton, PA 18503. Parking is free for three hours with ticket validation.
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July 2, 2022
I was very disheartened on Friday when six Supreme Court Justices disregarded 50 years of precedent and overturned Roe v. Wade. While a majority of Americans support a woman’s right to choose, this is still a very divisive issue, and over the years I’ve spoken with constituents from all walks of life to get a sense of how they feel about it and why. Most people feel women should be able to make this decision for themselves, but when speaking with constituents who agree with the Supreme Court’s ruling, the answer I hear most often is “I’m pro-life.”
An issue as complex as this is more nuanced than “pro-choice” or “pro-life,” though, and reducing it to those simplistic terms allows one to take the moral high ground without fully considering how it affects women and, in some cases, young girls. Nobody wants to get an abortion. There are a number of cases, though, where it truly is the only way out of a tragic and potentially fatal situation.
If your reaction to this decision is a vague “I’m pro-life,” I beg you to consider the implications of this decision. Think of the woman for whom a pregnancy could be fatal. Think of the woman who is raped and is forced to carry out that pregnancy, forever reminded of the most traumatic experience of her life. Think of a teenage incest victim, too young to see an R-rated movie without parental supervision but forced to become a parent herself.
I’ve heard people say, “We take care of those young mothers and children.” The sad truth is that we don’t. We’re the only developed country in the world that doesn’t guarantee paid maternal leave on a national level. Moreover, far too many women in America die during childbirth; our maternal mortality rate is far higher than most developed nations’. There are fewer options available for expectant mothers than you might think.
I respect everyone’s religious beliefs, but we can’t make judicial rulings based on them. I believe in the importance of the separation of the church and state. I don’t believe we should be passing legislation based on theology; we are a nation of many different religions, creeds, and beliefs.
When you argue that this is an issue that should be left up to the states to decide, you are saying that women are incapable of making decisions for themselves and that they are not to be trusted with their own bodies. This is about control, and this is about power, and it won’t end here. Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said that with this ruling, the legality of contraception, gay rights, and same-sex marriage should all be reconsidered. This decision opens the doors for them to further take away the rights of millions of Americans.
If you agree with me that women should be able to consult their doctor, their family, and their religious leader before making this very personal choice; if you agree that disregarding long-held precedent and overturning Roe v. Wade was a bad decision; if you agree that abortion must be available to, at the very least, save the life of the mother, or in instances of rape or incest, then it is very important for you to know that seven states and counting have already made abortion illegal regardless of the circumstances. If you think that can’t happen here in Pennsylvania, the Republican nominee for governor has vowed to ban abortion even if giving birth would result in the mother’s death.
I fear a future where women no longer have control over their privacy, their body, or their medical decisions. I do not want my daughter to grow up in a world where she has fewer rights than a man. I do not want a future where a scared teenage girl goes to jail after seeking an abortion. What would prevent overzealous prosecutors from seeking search warrants for women who they believe may have had an abortion, by retrieving phone records, text messages, search histories, medical records – any means necessary. Is this America? If abortion becomes illegal in Pennsylvania, young women will be considered criminals, prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. I will do everything I can to stop this legislation from becoming a reality in Pennsylvania.
There is a reason Justices Brett Kavanaugh, Neil Gorsuch, and Samuel Alito misled the United States Senate and the American people during their confirmation hearings when they said Roe v. Wade was settled and that they respected precedent. They know how unpopular and hypocritical this decision is. This was pure politics, plain and simple. The sole purpose of the Federalist Society – of which they were members, and who recommended them to Mitch McConnell and the Republican-controlled U.S. Senate – was to reverse Roe v. Wade, PERIOD. Even so, they decided to lie under oath, because they knew it was the only way they’d be allowed to serve on the Supreme Court.
Still, what’s done is sadly done. We have to look forward. The stakes are too high to sit on the sidelines here, and I will do everything I can to help defend a woman’s right to choose in the Pennsylvania legislature. I have to do what’s right for my constituents, for the women and girls of the 22nd District. For that reason, this egregious action by the Supreme Court must be fought at every level of the Pennsylvania government – by the state Senate, the state House of Representatives, and the Governor.
Respectfully,
Senator Marty Flynn
June 22, 2022
Harrisburg, PA – June 22, 2022 – Today, Pennsylvania Senate Democrats held a press conference shortly after President Joe Biden made a call to federal and state law makers to pause gas taxes.
“Our stance is simple; we are calling on state Republicans to join us in supporting a suspension to the state gas tax. We know there is concern about a loss of revenue while the pause is in place, but Pennsylvania has billions in surplus funds that can be used to maintain roads and bridges during the gas tax holiday,” said Senator Jay Costa, Senate Democratic Leader. “This is about putting people over corporate profit. We need to implement a gas tax holiday, use Pennsylvania’s budget surplus to ensure our roads and bridges still receive the funding they need, and hold the oil and gas industry accountable to pass the savings to consumers.”
Several Democratic Senators joined Sen. Costa, including Sen. Hughes, Sen. Boscola, Sen. Cappelletti, Sen. Flynn, Sen. Haywood, Sen. Santarsiero, Sen. Schwank, and Sen. Street. All expressing their support for President’s call to states to pause the gas tax and make sure those savings were felt by consumers and not absorbed by the oil and gas industry.
“We have the money to support a gas tax holiday. We can give hardworking families some relief at the gas pump and still make sure our roads and bridges receive funding,” said Senator Vincent Hughes. “And when we do this tax reduction, the oil and gas industry need to leave those savings for consumers. We’re stepping up. We’re responding to the President’s call. It’s time for state Republicans and the oil and gas industry to step up too.”
Senator Lisa Boscola and Senator Marty Flynn recently introduced bills that would temporarily pause the gas tax in Pennsylvania. A statewide gas tax holiday could amount to an average of thirty cents a gallon in savings to consumers.
“I applaud President Biden’s call for a gas tax holiday,” said Sen. Marty Flynn. “Right now, Pennsylvania families are paying triple the price for gas compared to what they paid last year. This is one of the most pressing issues for families, and we have money in the bank to help them. I’m done naming bridges, it’s time we do something for the people.”
“Gas tax relief is something we can do immediately in this inflation storm,” said Senator Lisa Boscola. “The billions in surplus we have is taxpayer money, and taxpayers deserve some of this money back. Combined with the federal plan, a state gas tax holiday would give real savings to families.”
Sen. Collett, Sen. Dillon, Sen. Fontana, Sen. Kearney, and Sen. Lindsey Williams also attended the press conference to show support for a proposed state gas tax holiday.
A full video of the press conference and remarks from all speakers from the Democratic Senate Caucus is available online.
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June 10, 2022
Harrisburg, PA – June 10, 2022 – Senator Marty Flynn today announced $9,603,542 in state funding to be granted to Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Monroe Counties to support community projects and equipment purchases. The grants were awarded in conjunction with the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development’s Local Share Account (LSA) program.
“I’m incredibly proud of the wide variety of projects we were able to accommodate with these LSA grants,” Senator Flynn said. “Every single one of them was submitted and approved with one goal in mind – to make NEPA a better place to live, to work, and to raise a family. I’m confident we achieved that goal.”
The following projects have been approved to receive LSA program funds:
- Archbald Borough – Archbald Borough Veterans Monument Park Project Phase III – Lackawanna – The project will consist of constructing a monument wall for the borough’s veterans along with ADA accessibility. – $162,685.00
- Carbondale City – Multiuse Tractor Purchase – Lackawanna – Funds are requested for the purchase of a new tractor. – $33,954.00
- Dalton Borough – Purchase of Police Vehicle – Lackawanna – Funds are requested for the purchase of a new police vehicle. – $41,280.00
- Dalton Borough – Trailer Mounted Sewer Jet Machine Purchase – Lackawanna – Funds are requested, on behalf of the Dalton Sewer Authority, for the purchase of a trailer mounted sewer jet machine. – $89,952.00
- Greenfield Township – Patrol Vehicle Upgrade – Lackawanna – Funds are requested to purchase two patrol vehicles. – $40,000.00
- Jefferson Township – Jefferson Township Police Station – Lackawanna – LSA funds will be used for the construction of a police station within a vacant building. – $103,897.00
- Jefferson Township – Jefferson Township Sewer Authority Pump Repair and Maintenance Building – Lackawanna – LSA funds are requested for the design and construction of a pump repair and maintenance building. – $80,000.00
- Jermyn Borough – DPW Building – Lackawanna – LSA funds will be used to install a concrete floor in the DPW building where a dirt floor currently exists. – $20,000.00
- La Plume Township – La Plume Township Municipal Paving Project – Phase II – Lackawanna Funds are requested to pave approximately 4,638 feet of College Road and to refurbish 1,975 feet of guide rail along College Road. – $172,636.00
- Lackawanna County – Abington Little League Equipment/Pole Barn – Lackawanna – LSA funds are requested for the construction of a 40X40 pole barn with concrete pad and associated electrical wiring. – $37,343.00
- Lackawanna County – American Legion #411 Jessup Michael Steiner Post Roof Repair/Replacement – Lackawanna – Funds are requested for the full replacement of the Jessup American Legion #411 roof. – $73,794.00
- Lackawanna County – Connell Park Little League Field Equipment Phase 2 – Lackawanna – Funds are requested for the purchase of an infield groomer, sock-net, score board and the insulation and coating of the exterior batting cage building. – $44,411.00
- Lackawanna County – Covington Volunteer Fire Company Furnace Upgrade – Lackawanna – Funds are requested, on behalf of the Covington Independent Volunteer Fire Company, for furnace upgrades. – $30,975.00
- Lackawanna County – Deutsch Institute Applied Research Centers for the Handicapped-Robinson Park Renovations – Lackawanna – Funds are requested, on behalf of The Deutsch Institute, for renovations to a building located on 98 Mountain Lake Road in Scranton. – $100,000.00
- Lackawanna County – Dunmore Missy League Field Renovations -Lackawanna – Funds are requested, on behalf of Dunmore Missy Softball League, for field renovation, install new fencing, demolition, and reconstruction of all dugouts with grass removal and sod upgrades. – $95,659.00
- Lackawanna County – Fellowship House Renovation Project – Lackawanna – Funds are requested, on behalf of the Fellowship House Foundation, for building renovations to a blighted building at the intersection of Sanderson Avenue and Green Ridge Street in Scranton. – $200,000.00
- Lackawanna County – Hospice of the Sacred Heart Inpatient Unit Revitalization – Lackawanna – Funds are requested to revitalize the inpatient unit at the Hospice of Sacred Heart. – $60,000.00
- Lackawanna County – Jessup Hose Company #2 SCBA Project – Lackawanna – Funds are requested on behalf of Jessup Hose Company #2 for the purchase of self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) equipment. – $65,000.00
- Lackawanna County – Meredith Hose – Fire station Expansion Project – Lackawanna – Funds are requested, on behalf of the Meredith Hose Company, to expand their fire station by adding an additional building to house their emergency response vehicles. – $147,699.00
- Lackawanna County – Mid Valley Elementary School Field Improvements – Lackawanna – Funds are requested, on behalf of Mid-Valley School District, for the purchase and installation of synthetic turf for the athletic field at the elementary campus. – $28,660.00
- Lackawanna County – Minooka Athletic Association Tractor and Clubhouse Repairs – Lackawanna – Funds are requested for field house renovations and the purchase of a tractor/field groomer. – $33,499.00
- Lackawanna County – North Pocono Dandy Lion Little League – Lackawanna – Funds are requested for bathroom renovations at Aston and Dandy Lion field and baseball field renovations at Aston field in Roaring Brook Township. – $50,298.00
- Lackawanna County – North Scranton Little League Field Improvements – Lackawanna – Funds are requested, on behalf of the North Scranton Little League, for renovations of the North Scranton Little League complex. – $75,000.00
- Lackawanna County – South Scranton Little League Lighting Project – Lackawanna – Funds are requested, on behalf of the South Scranton Little League, for the renovation of the South Scranton Little League complex to include the installation of lighting. – $65,000.00
- Lackawanna County – VFW Theodore Wint Post #25 Scranton – Lackawanna – Funds are requested, on behalf of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post #25, for the next phase of renovations to their facility to include the installation of a state-of-the-art commercial kitchen with appliance purchase and installation, construction of two handicap accessible bathrooms, and finish the remaining building renovations. – $154,100.00
- Lackawanna County – Victor Alfieri Roof Repair/Replacement – Lackawanna – Funds are requested, on behalf of Victor Alfieri Literary Society, to replace the Society’s roof. – $70,000.00
- Lackawanna County – Willow House Foundation – Funds are requested, on behalf of the Valley Lodge, LLC, for the renovations of the Willow House. – $100,000.00
- Mayfield Borough – Mayfield Borough Municipal Garage Construction Phase 2 – Lackawanna – Funds are requested for the installation of a concrete floor for the Borough Municipal Garage. – $20,000.00
- Moosic Borough – Moosic Borough Flood Control Project – Lackawanna – Funds are requested to spray to eliminate the knotweed invasive species and eliminate sediment that has reduced the carrying capacity of the Spring Brook. – $58,000.00
- Moosic Borough – Moosic Borough Public Safety Headquarter – Lackawanna – Funds are requested to construct a new public safety building that will house the fire and police departments. – $100,000.00
- Moscow Borough – Church Street Sanitary Sewer Extension Construction Project – Lackawanna – Funds are requested, on behalf of the Moscow Sewer Authority and Army Corps of Engineers, for the design and construction of a sanitary sewer extension along Church Street located in Moscow Borough. – $150,336.00
- Moscow Borough – L&WV Station Floor Replacement – Lackawanna – Funds are requested on behalf of Lackawanna & Wyoming Valley Railway Historical Society Inc, to replace and insulate the deteriorating rail passenger station floor located in Moscow Borough. – $24,850.00
- Moscow Borough – Moscow Borough/Roaring Brook Township Brush Bandit (Woodchipper) – Lackawanna – Funds are requested to purchase a brush bandit to be shared by Moscow Borough and Roaring Brook Township to enable the municipalities to maintain the trees and shrubs and continue their yard waste services within the communities. – $58,087.00
- North Abington Township – North Abington Township Municipal Paving Project – Lackawanna – Funds are requested to repair and pave Sullivan Road, including widening the road to a standard width of 18 feet. – $152,687.00
- Old Forge Borough – Body Cameras and Mobile Video Records – Lackawanna – Funds are requested to purchase body cameras and in-car camera systems for use by the police department. – $85,539.00
- Scranton City – City Hall’s Enhancing Instruments of Communication – Lackawanna – Funds are requested for upgrades to City Hall’s sound equipment located in the City of Scranton. – $50,000.00
- Scranton City – Nay Aug Park Playground Improvements Project – Lackawanna – Funds are requested in partnership with the Scranton Municipal Recreation Authority for the Nay Aug Park playground improvements project. -$200,000.00
- Scranton City – Newave Cultural Community Hub Building Renovations – Lackawanna – Funds are requested, on behalf of Newave Enterprise, to renovate a building and pave a parking lot located on Jackson Street. – $50,000.00
- Scranton City – NWNEP Feasibility Study for Luzerne Street Blighted Properties – Lackawanna – The project will conduct a feasibility study, addressing site reuse of five properties located in the 1100 block of Luzerne Street. Following the completion of the feasibility study, an RFP will be completed along with architectural renderings of the proposed project. – $25,000.00
- Scranton City – Portable Theatre Equipment for Inclusion and Accessibility – Lackawanna – Funds are requested, on behalf of The Scranton Fringe, for new equipment to support their event programs located in the City of Scranton. – $40,000.00
- Scranton City – Roof Repairs at Albright Memorial Library – Lackawanna Funds are requested, on behalf of The Albright Memorial Library, for roof repairs. – $100,000.00
- Scranton City – Security Equipment and Upgrades for Scranton Cultural Center (SCC) – Lackawanna – Funds are requested on behalf of the Scranton Cultural Center at the Masonic Temple for interior renovation, public safety upgrades and for the purchase of equipment and supplies for the Cultural Center. The project includes repair of the stage floors, purchase new drapery system, install infant changing tables, hands-free faucet sets and for the purchase and installation of an enhanced communication system with radios and a new LED lighting package for the stage. – $100,000.00
- Scranton City – U of S Cyber Forensics and Cybersecurity Lab Equipment – Lackawanna – Funds are requested to develop a forensic cybersecurity crime lab to support academic programs at the University of Scranton. – $125,920.00
- Spring Brook Township – Wheel Loader Project – Lackawanna – Funds are being requested for the purchase of a wheel loader. – $207,000.00
- Throop Borough – Civic Center Park & Parking Lot Design & Improvements – Lackawanna – Funds are requested for survey, design, and bidding materials that will result in additional outdoor recreational possibilities. – $72,950.00
- Avoca Borough – Street Improvements Project – Luzerne – Funds are requested for a roadway rehabilitation project. – $150,000.00
- Avoca Borough – New Dump Truck – Luzerne – Funds are requested for the purchase of a new dump truck. – $103,155
- Dupont Borough – Building Improvements – Luzerne – Funds are requested, on behalf of Dupont Volunteer Hose Company #1, to renovate the roof and HVAC system at the firehouse. – $92,000.00
- Dupont Borough – Memorial Park Enhancement Project – Luzerne – Funds are requested to demolish two existing basketball courts and construct a new court and a pocket park with amenities in its place. – $239,000.00
- Duryea Borough – Excelsior Building Project – Luzerne – Funds are requested, on behalf of the Excelsior Hose Company, for upgrades to the Excelsior building. – $559,076.00
- Duryea Borough – Healey Playground Upgrade – Luzerne – LSA funds are requested for renovations to Healey Playground. New equipment will be installed along with a new pavilion that includes upgraded lighting and electricity. – $175,000.00
- Jenkins Township – Police Improvements to Ensure a Safer Community – Luzerne – Jenkins Township is requesting LSA funding to complete a public improvement project. The public improvement consists of purchasing and outfitting a police vehicle, purchasing a license plate reader, and updating computer software. The public improvements will occur at the Jenkins Township Police Station. – $70,000
- Jenkins Township – Municipal Vehicle and Equipment Project – Luzerne – Funds are requested for a new municipal vehicle with upfitting along with the purchase of power equipment and supplies. The township is seeking funding for a municipal work truck, trailer, pressure washer and a zero-turn lawn mower/bagger/mulcher. – $140,822
- Jenkins Township – Spadi Park Improvements Project – Luzerne – Funds are requested for Spadi Park improvements. This project involves the construction of a pavilion with a fully operational kitchen and an ADA-compliant restroom facilities with additional parking added to the site. – $80,000
- Jenkins Township – Township Municipal Office Upgrades – Luzerne – Funds are requested to purchase office equipment including new desktop computers, monitors, and a letter folding machine. – $10,666
- Laflin Borough – Laflin Road Paving Project – Luzerne – Funds are requested for a roadway rehabilitation project. – $175,000
- Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority – Commerce Road Rail Crossing Upgrade – Luzerne – Funds are requested to replace the existing concrete crossing on Commerce Road at Milepost 2.77 on the Suscon Industrial Line. – $122,002.00
- Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority – River Road Rail Crossing Upgrade (Jenkins Township) – Luzerne – Funds are requested to replace the existing concrete crossing on River Road at Milepost 7.41 on the Wilkes-Barre Secondary Line. – $193,690
- Luzerne County Redevelopment Authority – Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing Center (Wilkes Barre) – Luzerne – Funds requested will be used, on behalf of Allied Services Center City Skilled Nursing, for the conversion of the 3rd and 4th floors of a building into a dual licensed Medicare/Medicaid skilled nursing facility. – $175,000
- Pittston City – Pittston YMCA ADA Locker Rooms – Luzerne – Funds are requested to construct locker rooms at the Greater Pittston YMCA. The planned project includes demolition of the existing locker room space, renovations to include new floor and wall tile, new lighting, plumbing fixtures, and ADA-compliant amenities including access doors, toilet room outfitting, and lockers. – $175,000
- Pittston City – Former First Presbyterian Church Building Repairs – Luzerne – Funds are requested for building stabilization at the former First Presbyterian Church, which includes roof replacement, ceiling replacement, masonry repairs, and floor repairs. – $40,000
- Pittston City – Pittston Tomato Festival Stage – Luzerne – Funds are requested for improving a festival stage, which includes adding a permanent cover and installing lights and sound. – $200,000
- Pittston Township – Equipment and Vehicle Purchase – Luzerne – Funds are requested to purchase vehicles and equipment for use by the township’s police, public works, and emergency management departments. – $428,515.00
- West Pittston Borough – Fire Rescue Apparatus Project – Luzerne – Funds are requested for the purchase of a new Fire Rescue Apparatus and updated Cascade Air System for the West Pittston Borough Fire Department. – $671,275
- West Pittston Borough – New Library Project – Luzerne – Funds are requested for interior and exterior renovations of an existing building which will serve as a community library. – $150,000
- West Pittston Borough – New Skid Steer Loader – Luzerne – Funds requested will be used for the purchase of a new skid steer loader. – $61,882
- West Pittston Borough – Road and Parking Lot Improvements Project -Luzerne – Funds are requested for parking lot improvements and paving of roads. – $80,000
- Wilkes-Barre City – Wilkes-Barre Family YMCA Facility Locker Rooms Transformation – Luzerne – LSA funds are requested for the rehabilitation of the YMCA facility in Wilkes-Barre City. Renovations will include a transformation of the locker room, a whirlpool, steam room, and a massage and lounge area. – $175,000
- Wilkes-Barre City – Wilkes University Cannabis Certificate Program & Mass Spectrometer & CO2 Extractor Purchase Project – Luzerne – Funds are requested, on behalf of the Wilkes University, for equipment for a Cannabis Certification Program. – $175,000
- Wilkes-Barre City – F.M. Kirby Center HVAC Improvements & Facade Stabilization – Luzerne – Funds are requested, on behalf of the F.M. Kirby Center for the Performing Arts, to assist with HVAC system upgrades and a façade stabilization at the Kirby Center. – $160,000
- Wilkes-Barre City – City Hall Renovations Phase II – Luzerne – Funds are requested for interior and exterior renovations to the existing City Hall building. – $200,000
- Wilkes-Barre City – Public Works Facility Upgrades – Luzerne – Funds are requested for renovations to the city-owned DPW building. – $175,000
- Wilkes-Barre City – Luzerne County Transportation Authority (LCTA) New Transit Facility Phase II – Luzerne – Funds are requested, on behalf of Luzerne County Transportation Authority, for the construction of a centralized transit facility in the City. – $175,000
- Wyoming Borough – Wyoming Area Regional Police Force Commission Project – Luzerne – Funds are requested on behalf of the Wyoming Area Regional Police Force to help convert individual municipal police forces into one regional force by purchasing equipment and purchasing a new building. – $250,000
- Wyoming Borough – Street Reconstruction & ADA Curb Ramp Enhancement – Luzerne – Funds are requested roadway improvements along 2nd Street from Wyoming Avenue to Susquehanna Avenue, 3rd Street from Monument Avenue to Susquehanna Avenue, and 9th Street from Wyoming Avenue to Susquehanna Avenue. – $250,000
- Yatesville Borough – Road and Parking Lot Improvements Project – Luzerne – Funds are requested to re-surface and provide drainage improvements to a parking lot adjacent to the borough’s administration building. – $175,000
- Monroe County Industrial Development Authority – Pocono Hemlock Civic Association Road Repairs – Monroe – Funds are requested on behalf of the Pocono Hemlock Civic Association (PHCA) to repair the roads within the Pocono Hemlock Development. – $117,495.00
- Monroe County Industrial Development Authority – Waste Not Technologies- Loading Dock & Outside Storage Addition – Monroe – Funds are requested, on behalf of Waste Not Technologies, for a facility expansion and purchase of equipment. – $183,233.00
- Mount Pocono Borough – Borough Maintenance – Monroe – Funds are requested for the demolition and construction of a 4,400 SF borough maintenance garage with parking area and security fencing. – $196,590.00
- Tobyhanna Township – Tobyhanna Township Stillwater Estates – Monroe – Funds are requested for land easement costs associated with the construction of a new roadway entrance of the Stillwater Estates community. – $277,800.00
The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has established the Local Share Account (LSA) program to distribute a portion of slot machine license operation fees from Category 1 or 2 facilities operating within the Commonwealth. Funds are available for economic development, neighborhood revitalization, community improvement, and other projects in the public interest.
As required under Act 71 (the Gaming Act), DCED and the CFA have developed program guidelines to distribute Local Share Account (LSA) funds generated in Pennsylvania. The PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act (Act 2004-71) provides for the distribution of gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) to support projects in the public interest within the Commonwealth.
