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PA Broadband Development Authority Approves Grant for CEDAR Center Project
October 11, 2024 − We're happy to announce that the PA Broadband Development Authority has approved grants from the Multipurpose Community Facilities Program during their recent meeting. This program provided $45 million in competitive grants to support community...
Senator Flynn Urges Luzerne County to Follow Attorney General’s Guidance and Reinstate Ballot Drop Boxes
Luzerne County, PA − October 4, 2024 − Senator Flynn has called for the immediate reinstatement of mail ballot drop boxes in Luzerne County following a response from the Attorney General’s office. In the letter, the Attorney General clearly stated that only the...
Senator Flynn Hosts Joint Senior Expo with State Legislators and Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging
Scranton – September 10, 2024 – Senator Flynn is proud to announce a joint Senior Expo in collaboration with the State Legislators and the Lackawanna County Area Agency on Aging. The event will take place this Friday, September 13, at The Mall at Steamtown...
Senator Flynn Announces Significant Funding for Local Transportation Projects through PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund
Scranton, PA – Senator Flynn is pleased to announce the allocation of crucial funding through this year’s PennDOT Multimodal Transportation Fund, aimed at enhancing transportation infrastructure across Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties. This initiative is designed to...
Senator Marty Flynn and IACOS Proud to Announce Free Clinic Hosted by Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps
Scranton, PA − August 1, 2024 − Senator Marty Flynn and IACOS are proud to announce a free clinic, hosted by the Remote Area Medical Volunteer Corps, which will take place on August 3 and 4 at Scranton High School, located at 63 Munchak Way, Scranton. The clinic...
Senator Flynn Praises the Inclusion of 529 Plan Employer Tax Credit Legislation in the Budget
Harrisburg, PA − July 11, 2024 − Senator Marty Flynn is excited to announce the creation of a tax credit for employer contributions to 529 tuition savings accounts. This initiative aims to incentivize employers to support their employees' educational goals, thereby...
Senator Flynn Celebrates Major Wins in New Budget for Pennsylvania
Harrisburg, PA - July 11, 2024 - Senator Marty Flynn is proud to announce the passage of a historic budget that delivers significant investments in education, economic development, public safety, and support for vulnerable populations in Pennsylvania. This budget...
Senator Flynn, Rep. Eddie Day Pashinski, and Rep. Jim Haddock Announces LSA Fund Allocations for Community Projects
Luzerne County, PA – Tuesday May 21, 2024 – Senator Flynn alongside State Representatives are pleased to announce the allocation of Local Share Account (LSA) funds to support various community projects aimed at enhancing public safety, infrastructure, recreation, and...
Senator Flynn, Rep. Bridget Kosierowski, Rep. Kyle Donahue, Rep. Jim Haddock, and Rep. Kyle Mullins Announce LSA Fund allocations for Community Projects
Lackawanna County, PA – Tuesday May 21, 2024 – Senator Flynn alongside State Representatives are pleased to announce the allocation of Local Share Account (LSA) funds aimed at supporting a wide array of community projects. Senator Flynn, Representatives Bridget...
House, Senate Dems Discuss Access to Healthcare at Scranton Hearing
SCRANTON, May 14, 2024 – State Senator Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks), chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Democratic Policy Committee, and state Rep. Ryan Bizzarro, chair of the Pennsylvania House Democratic Policy Committee, today joined Sen. Marty Flynn...
Senator Marty Flynn and State Rep Bridget Kosierowski Applaud $49.5 Million Investment in Pedestrian Access and Student Safety Across Pennsylvania by Shapiro Administration
Harrisburg, PA – April 26, 2024 – Today, PennDOT Secretary Mike Carroll announced investments totaling more than $49.5 million in 55 projects aimed at enhancing community resources and public accessibility throughout the Commonwealth. "A diverse transportation network...
Flynn, Baker, Brown Secure More than $23 Million to Improve High-Speed Internet Access in Northeastern Pennsylvania
HARRISBURG – April 18, 2024 – The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) announced today that northeastern Pennsylvania is being awarded more than $23 million to increase access to reliable, high-speed internet, according to Sens. Lisa Baker (R-20),...
Langerholc and Flynn Alert E-ZPass Users of Phishing Scam
HARRISBURG – April 10, 2024 – The chairs of the Senate Transportation Committee, Sen. Wayne Langerholc, Jr. (R-35) and Sen. Marty Flynn (D-22), warn of a new phishing scam that is targeting E-ZPass account holders requesting personal financial information to settle outstanding toll amounts.
2nd Annual Peeling Plate Rally Returns to Scranton, PA, Sponsored by Northeast Title & Tag and Senator Marty Flynn’s Office
Scranton, PA – April 9, 2024 – Northeast Title & Tag, in collaboration with the Office of Senator Marty Flynn, proudly announces the return of the highly anticipated 2nd Annual Peeling Plate Rally. This community-driven initiative aims to simplify the process of...
Senator Marty Flynn Commends House Transportation Committee for Considering Senate Bill 37, Also Known as “Paul Miller’s Law”, Which Aims to Greatly Improve Road Safety
Scranton, PA – March 28, 2024 – Senator Flynn today heralds the successful passage of Senate Bill 37, also known as "Paul Miller's Law," by the House of Representatives Transportation Committee. This legislation introduced by a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers,...
Northeast Title & Tag Teams Up with Senator Marty Flynn for 2nd Annual Peeling Plate Rally
Scranton, PA – March 27th, 2023 – Northeast Title & Tag, in collaboration with the Office of Senator Marty Flynn, is thrilled to announce the Peeling Plate Rally, a community-driven initiative aimed at streamlining the replacement process for illegible, peeling...
Senator Flynn and State Representatives Secure Significant Grants for Commonwealth Finance Authority’s Multimodal Transportation Fund
Scranton, March 26, 2024 - Today, Senator Marty Flynn alongside State Representatives Kyle Donahue, Bridget Kosierowski, Eddie Day Pashinski, and Jim Haddock proudly announced the approval of several grants under the Multimodal Transportation Infrastructure Plan....
Senator Marty Flynn Secures Over $900,000 in Grants for CFA Act 13 Greenways, Trails, Recreation, and Watershed Restoration Projects
Scranton, PA – January 16, 2024 − Senator Marty Flynn alongside State Representatives Bridget Kosierowski, Jim Haddock, Kyle Donahue, and Eddie Day Pashinski are thrilled to announce the approval of grants totaling over $900,000 for the CFA Act 13 Greenways, Trails,...
Public Grievance Submission Period Open for Water/Sewer Rate Increase
SCRANTON, PA − January 5, 2024 − Senator Marty Flynn and State Representative Kyle Donahue, in collaboration with State Representatives Bridget Kosierowski, Kyle Mullins, and Jim Haddock, played a pivotal role in a teleconference meeting held on January 3rd with the...
Senator Flynn and State Representatives Unite Against “Massive” Water-Rate Increases Proposed by Pennsylvania American Water, Citing Affordability Concerns for Local Residents
Scranton − November 17, 2023 − In a joint effort, Senator Marty Flynn and State Representatives Kyle Mullins, Bridget Kosierowski, and Kyle Donahue are deeply concerned in regards to the substantial water-rate increases proposed by Pennsylvania American Water. The...