Apr. 12, 2023 /
![Emrick Announces $1.25 Million Grant for Upper Nazareth Fire Department]()
UPPER NAZARETH – Emphasizing the importance of public safety, Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) announced that $1.25 million was recently awarded to the Upper Nazareth Fire Department for its building expansion project. The grant will be used to help build a four-bay garage for station vehicles and a complete second floor.
Apr. 05, 2023 /
![Emrick Announces New Palmer District Office]()
PALMER TOWNSHIP- Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) announced his new district office is now open in Palmer Township.
Mar. 17, 2023 /
![Over $3 Million in New Grant Funding on Way to Communities, Announces Emrick]()
PALMER- Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) today announced $3.4 million in new grant funding for the 137th legislative district.
Jan. 27, 2023 /
![Emrick Named Republican Chairman of House Commerce Committee]()
HARRISBURG- Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) today announced his first committee chairmanship and will serve as the Republican chairman of the House Commerce Committee.
Jan. 12, 2023 /
![Over $8 Million in Funding on Way to Bethlehem Township, Announces Emrick]()
BETHELEHEM- Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) today announced over $8 million in new funding for projects to improve water quality for residents of Bethlehem Township.
Jul. 07, 2022 /
![Emrick Bill Providing Safeguard for Property Taxpayers on Way to Governor’s Desk]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) today announced that his House bill providing protection to property taxpayers is on its way to the governor’s desk for signature.
Jun. 10, 2022 /
![Emrick Pleased to Announce Over Half a Million Dollars in New Funding for Projects in 137th District]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) today announced the awarding of over $650,000 in gaming grants for the 137th Legislative District. Emrick was a strong advocate in support of this funding for his district.
Jun. 25, 2021 /
![Emrick Offers Comments Following Passage of the 2021-22 PA State Budget]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) offers the following statement after the House passes the 2021-22 state budget.
May. 27, 2021 / Press Release
![Emrick Announces Nearly $1 Million in Gaming Grants for Projects in 137th District]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) today announced the awarding of nearly $1 million in gaming grants for the 137th Legislative District. Emrick advocated in support of the grants.
Apr. 21, 2021 /
![House Passes Emrick Bill Seeking to Relieve Homeowners of Property Tax Penalty]()
HARRISBURG – Seeking to eliminate an unfair and unnecessary tax burden, Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) announced that the House passed his legislation, House Bill 430, that would waive the 10% penalty upon receipt of an affidavit during the first year of ownership if the new owners did not receive their property tax bill. The property owners would pay the full amount of the property taxes due and present a copy of their deed to prove their date of purchase.
Apr. 19, 2021 /
![House Passes Emrick Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission Legislation]()
HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) announced that his legislation (House Bill 607) received bipartisan support and was passed out of the House. The bill aims to tighten control over activities of the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission (DRJTBC).
Jan. 11, 2021 /
![Emrick Begins Sixth Term with PA House of Representatives]()
HARRISBURG – On Jan. 5, Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) began his sixth term as a Pennsylvania state representative after being sworn in alongside his fellow House colleagues for the 2021-22 legislative session.
Aug. 17, 2020 /
![Bangor, Roseto Boroughs Granted Over $240,000 in State Funds for Sewer System Updates, Says Emrick]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) announced that Bangor and Roseto Borough Authorities were awarded $240,500 in state funding for sewer system upgrades and repairs. The grants were provided through the Pennsylvania Small Water and Sewer Program, which is administered by the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED).
Aug. 17, 2020 /
![Landmark $900,000 H20 PA Grant Provides New Development Opportunities in Stockertown Borough, Says Emrick]()
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) announced today that Stockertown Borough will receive a $900,000 grant to help construct a wastewater connection to Forks Township in Northampton County. Funding for this project was awarded through the H2O PA Water Supply, Sewer and Storm Water Program.
May. 14, 2020 /
![Emrick Announces More than $400K in Municipal Grants]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Upper Nazareth) today announced the Commonwealth Financing Authority has approved $400,577 in grant funding to municipalities in the 137th Legislative District. These grants were fully funded by gaming revenues from the Northampton County Local Share Account (LSA). No tax dollars are used to fund this program.
May. 14, 2020 /
![Emrick Announces $205K in Grants for Upper Mount Bethel Township Fire Departments]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Upper Mount Bethel) today announced the Commonwealth Financing Authority has approved $205,000 in grant funding to fire departments in Upper Mount Bethel Township. These grants were fully funded by gaming revenues from the Northampton County Local Share Account (LSA). No tax dollars are used to fund this program.
Mar. 27, 2020 / Press Release
![House Leaders Prepared to Help Business Navigate Through Virus]()
HARRISBURG – House Republican leaders issued the following statement regarding Gov. Tom Wolf’s announcement today of a statewide “shut-down”:
Mar. 19, 2020 / Press Release
![Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Application Deadline Extended to End of Year]()
HARRISBURG — In response to the COVID-19 outbreak, the deadline for older adults and Pennsylvania residents with disabilities to apply for rebates on rent and property taxes paid in 2019 has been extended from June 30 to Dec. 31, 2020, the Department of Revenue announced today.
Feb. 26, 2020 /
![Emrick Announces $130K in School Safety Grants]()
HARRISBURG — Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) today announced the School Safety and Security Committee has awarded $130,000 in School Safety and Security Grants to school districts in the 137th Legislative District.
Feb. 26, 2020 /
![Emrick to Help Stock Minsi Lake for Mentored Youth Trout Fishing Day]()
UPPER MOUNT BETHEL – Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) announced today that he will join Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) Executive Director Tim Schaeffer, local government officials and other community partners in a trout stocking event at Minsi Lake on Monday, March 23.