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Senator Flynn Discusses Wilding’s Law on Senate Floor
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, Transportation Committee Question Turnpike Executives About Uncollected Tolls
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...
Sen. Flynn Hosts Paper Shred Event
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 Flynn Sworn in to Serve the 22nd Senatorial District
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...