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Flynn, Baker, Brown Secure $42.5 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
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...
PA Non-Profits Now Have Online Tool to Apply for Sales Tax Exemption
Harrisburg, PA − October 6, 2023 − There is a new online filing option available for non-profits, such as charitable and volunteer organizations, to apply for and renew a Pennsylvania sales tax exemption. The Department of Revenue recently launched this online application on myPATH to deliver a new, streamlined tool for its customers.
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Senator Marty Flynn Announces Over $7M in Grants for Community Projects and Infrastructure Development in Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties
Scranton, PA – May 16, 2023 – Today, Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne) announced a total of $7,074,726 in grants awarded to 52 projects in the 22nd Senatorial District. "I'm thrilled to support the many projects receiving funding in Luzerne and Lackawanna...
Senator Marty Flynn Announces $9,132,280 to Support 36 Projects in the 22nd Senate District
Scranton, PA – March 16, 2023 – Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne) has announced a total of $9,132,280 in grants awarded to 36 projects in the 22nd Senatorial District through both the Local Share Account and the Multimodal Transportation Fund. The Local Share...
Sen. Flynn Remarks: Distracted Driving Legislation Press Conference
Distracted Driving Legislation Press Conference
Senator Marty Flynn Introduces Proposal for “Damar’s Law” to Require AEDs at School Sporting Events
HARRISBURG, PA – January 30, 2023 – Senator Marty Flynn (D-Lackawanna/Luzerne) has introduced a co-sponsorship memorandum for legislation that would require automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to be present at any sporting event hosted by a school district. The...
Senator Flynn to Host Disability Outreach Appointments Beginning January 18
SCRANTON, PA – January 11, 2023 - State Senator Marty Flynn has partnered with MyCIL, a Scranton based non-profit that supports independent living for those with disabilities, to provide disability related information and resources for community members in the 22nd...
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,...