News Releases
Senator Flynn to Host Pennie Town Hall at Throop Community Civic Center on December 5
I'm hosting a town hall at the Throop Community Civic Center on December 5th at 6pm where we'll be joined by representatives from Pennie, the state’s official destination for quality health insurance. Experts from Pennie will be on hand to discuss all things...
Senator Marty Flynn Secures $2,547,418 in Grant Funding to Aid Community Projects in NEPA
November 19, 2021 - Senator Marty Flynn secured a total of $2,547,418 in grants that were awarded to eleven projects across the 22nd District of Pennsylvania through the Multimodal Transportation Fund and the Act 13 Program. Both programs are administered through...
Senator Flynn, Local State Representatives Show Their Support for Scranton Teachers and Paraprofessionals
Lackawanna County − November 5, 2021 − Senator Marty Flynn was joined by local state representatives today outside of the Lackawanna County Courthouse to discuss the ongoing strike of the Scranton Federation of Teachers. Flanked by a raucous crowd of Scranton School...
Nacero to Build $6 Billion Manufacturing Facility in Luzerne County
Nacero Inc. announced plans today to build a $6 billion manufacturing facility in Luzerne County, making it the single biggest economic investment in the county’s history. The production plant will be used to take natural gas and renewable natural gas and convert it...
Senator Flynn Remarks on Scranton School District Strike
The Scranton Federation of Teachers announced yesterday that it will strike beginning November 3, after failing to come to an agreement with the Scranton School Board regarding health care provisions in their new contract. “This strike is the result of years of...
Senate Passes Wilding’s Law with Bipartisan Support
Harrisburg, October 26, 2021 − The Pennsylvania Senate passed Officer John Wilding’s Law (Senate Bill 814) today, which creates a new offense of “evading arrest or detention on foot.” Introduced by Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) and Senator...
FLYNN: Legislation Honoring Scranton Police Officer John Wilding Passes Senate Judiciary Committee
Harrisburg, October 19, 2021 – Legislation introduced in honor of a fallen Scranton police officer, John Wilding, received bipartisan support today from the Senate Judiciary Committee chaired by Senator Lisa Baker. Introduced by Senator John Yudichak...
Senator Flynn’s Student Ambassador Program Now Accepting Applications
Our Student Ambassador Program begins later this year, and applications are now open! We’ll be selecting one high school senior from each school in District 22 to participate in the program, which will give students a first-hand look at how the law-making process...
Gov. Wolf Joins Sen. Flynn, Rep. Kosierowski to Discuss COVID Relief
Old Forge, PA – August 5, 2021 − Governor Tom Wolf today visited Cafe Rinaldi in Old Forge to highlight $2.3 million in state grants awarded to Lackawanna County restaurants adversely affected by the pandemic. The governor secured $145 million for...
PENNVEST approves $2.3 million loan for Lackawanna River Basin Sewer Authority
Earlier today, the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) approved a $2,326,900 loan to the Lackawanna River Basin Sewer Authority for the rehabilitation and removal of an aged wastewater pump. The pump, located in Vandling, is currently the cause...
Senator Marty Flynn Announces $2.6M in State Grants for Luzerne County
Luzerne County – July 20, 2021– State Senator Marty Flynn today announced Luzerne County will receive $2,673,188 in state grants to support community projects and equipment purchases across the region. The grants were awarded through the Commonwealth Financing...
Scranton Receives State Grant for Cedar Ave Traffic Improvements
Lackawanna County – July 7, 2021 – State Senator Marty Flynn announced today the city of Scranton will receive $488,000 in state grant funds to improve traffic signals along Cedar Avenue at East Elm Street and Maple Street. The grant will support the modernization of...
Senator Flynn Votes Yes on State Budget Funding and Legislation
Harrisburg, Pa. – June 25, 2021 – State Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne/Monroe) has voted in support of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania’s budget for fiscal year 2021-2022 that was approved today. “The approved budget represents a compromise between our five...
General Assembly Democrats, Local Leaders Across PA Call for Immediate Action on Toxic and Unsafe School Infrastructure
Statewide, PA − June 11, 2021 -- As the projected state budget surplus surged to $3 billion and more than $7 billion in federal aid remains idled by inaction, Senate & House Democrats gathered in front of local schools across Pennsylvania on Friday to call for...
Flynn: Over $600K State Grants Awarded to Lackawanna County for Probation and Parole Services
LACKAWANNA, June 9, 2021 – State Senator Marty Flynn was instrumental in advocating for $618,522 in grants from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency for adult probation services. “The grants help to fund programs that can reduce reoffending by working...
Senator Marty Flynn Sworn in to Serve the 22nd Senatorial District
HARRISBURG, June 9, 2021 – Today, former State Rep. Marty Flynn was sworn in to serve the 22nd District in the Pennsylvania State Senate. Now Senator Flynn was elected to serve Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Monroe counties in a special election held in May 2021. The...