News Releases
Senator Flynn Reappointed Democratic Chair of Senate Transportation Committee
HARRISBURG, PA – January 6, 2023 – Today, Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne) announced his reappointment as the Democratic Chair of the Senate Transportation Committee. Senator Flynn will also serve on the Consumer Protection & Professional Licensure,...
Senator Flynn to Host Health Care Enrollment Event Wednesday
SCRANTON, PA – November 28, 2022 – Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne) will be sponsoring a Health Care Enrollment Event on Wednesday, November 30th at 5:30PM at the Taylor Community Library. A representative from Pennie, Pennsylvania’s health care marketplace...
Senator Marty Flynn Announces $10,000,000 Grant to Renovate West Scranton Intermediate School
SCRANTON, PA – November 18, 2022 – Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne) today announced a $10,000,000 grant to be awarded to complete renovations to West Scranton Intermediate School. The project will add much-needed upgrades to the facility and improve the...
Senate Democrats Discuss Early Childhood Education and Literacy at Marywood University
DUNMORE, November 18, 2022 – Yesterday, State Senator Katie Muth (D- Berks/Chester/Montgomery), Chair of the Senate Democratic Policy Committee, joined state Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne) to host a public hearing at the Fricchione Early Learning Center at...
Senator Flynn Applauds Turnpike Reform Measures Signed into Law
HARRISBURG, PA – November 3, 2022 – Several measures from Senator Marty Flynn’s (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne) Turnpike Reform Package have been signed into law today under Act 112 of 2022. The Act, among other measures, includes provisions that will help recoup some of the...
Senator Marty Flynn Announces $14,250,000 in Grants Awarded to the 22nd Senate District
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...
Senator Flynn Recognized as Mothers Against Drunk Driving Legislative Champion
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...
Senator Flynn, Representatives Welby, Mullins, and Kosierowski to Host Senior Fair on September 9
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...
Senator Flynn to Host Book Bash Event on Sunday
SCRANTON, PA – July 22, 2022 – Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) will host a community Book Bash this Sunday, July 24 to promote childhood literacy and launch a month-long book donation drive in partnership with the Lackawanna County Library System....
Senator Marty Flynn Issues Response to Supreme Court Ruling on Abortion
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...
Senate Democrats Support Pres. Biden’s Call for State Gas Tax Holiday
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...
Senator Marty Flynn Announces $9.6 Million in LSA Grants to NEPA
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...
Senator Flynn Announces Over $2 Million in Funds to NEPA through PA Commission on Crime & Delinquency
JUNE 8, 2022 – HARRISBURG – Today, Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) announced $2,003,461 in state funding through the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency (PCCD) to be awarded to Pennsylvania’s 22nd Senatorial District. “I’m very happy...
Senator Marty Flynn Announces $9 Million in State Funding Awarded to District Through RACP
Scranton, PA – April 22, 2022 – Today, Senator Marty Flynn announced seven Lackawanna County projects that received a total of $9.15 million in funding through grants from Pennsylvania's Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. The Redevelopment Assistance...
Senator Marty Flynn Calls for Change Amid Scranton School District Bus Contract Mishandling
Scranton, PA – April 8, 2022 – Senator Marty Flynn has released a statement regarding the Scranton School District’s bus contract bidding process: “What should have been a simple and public bidding process turned into yet another insult to the Scranton taxpayers...
Senator Marty Flynn Collecting Protective Equipment, Supplies for Ukraine
Scranton, PA – March 30, 2022 – Senator Marty Flynn is coordinating with St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Catholic Church of Scranton to provide much-needed medical supplies and protective military equipment to the people of Ukraine. “The Ukrainian people have shown...
Senator Flynn Supports Legislation to Reduce State Gas Tax by 33% through the End of 2022
Harrisburg, PA - March, 10, 2022 − Senator Marty Flynn is fighting to lower gas prices for Pennsylvanians by supporting the reduction of the state gas tax through the end of 2022. Senator Flynn realizes the financial strain the skyrocketing prices at the pump have had...
Senator Marty Flynn’s Turnpike Reform Legislation Passes Senate Transportation Committee
HARRISBURG - February 7, 2022 - Today, the Pennsylvania Senate Transportation Committee passed legislation introduced by Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) to update and improve the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission’s method of collecting and reporting...
Senator Marty Flynn Appointed Democratic Chair of PA Senate Transportation Committee
Harrisburg, PA – January 19, 2022 – Yesterday, State Senator Marty Flynn was appointed as Democratic Chair of the Pennsylvania Senate Transportation Committee. “I look forward to working with both my Democratic and Republican colleagues to ensure Pennsylvania...
Senator Flynn and Representative Welby – Scranton Bus Contract Letter
January 14, 2022 - Yesterday, Senator Marty Flynn and Representative Thom Welby drafted a letter - included below - in response to the Scranton School District's new bus contract. Superintendent Melissa McTiernan, Last week, the Scranton School Board...