HARRISBURG – Bipartisan legislation making a commonsense change to Pennsylvania’s physician licensing law has been signed by the governor, announced Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Nazareth), who co-prime sponsored the measure with fellow House Professional Licensure Committee chair, Rep. Frank Burns (D-Johnstown).
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Nazareth) today announced the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission has awarded a $62,500 grant to the Moravian Historical Society for the preservation of the 1740 Gray Cottage in Nazareth Borough. The log building was constructed in October 1740 by Moravians to shelter themselves during the winter.
Bethlehem, May 20, 2025 - State Senator Lisa Boscola and Representative Joe Emrick announced funding totaling $637,857 for projects in Bethlehem Township, Lower Nazareth, Nazareth Borough and Upper Nazareth Township through the Local Share Account – Northampton and Lehigh Counties and the Local Share Account-Monroe County.
HARRISBURG - Grant funding has been awarded to critically important first responder companies in the 137th District under the PA Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, according to Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Nazareth).
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) today announced he will serve as Republican chairman of the House Professional Licensure Committee for the 2025-26 Legislative Session.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) has announced more than $2.2 million in state grant funding to support critical safety and infrastructure improvements in the 137th Legislative District.
HARRISBURG – A new, online complaint form for Pennsylvania consumers encountering hardships with airline travel, ranging from flight delays and cancellations to boarding problems, is now available, according to Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton).
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) announced Tuesday that $1 million in state reinvestment will be coming to the 137th District to support local transportation infrastructure projects as part of multimodal funding grants announced across Pennsylvania.
HARRISBURG – Seven fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in the 137th District were awarded grant funding through the 2023-24 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) announced today.
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HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) announced more than $4.3 million in new funding for a project to construct a new storm sewer system in Bethlehem Township.
HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Upper Nazareth) announced today he has introduced legislation that would give voters the final say over whether new high-impact warehouses and distribution centers should be approved in their community.
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) today announced more than $2.8 million in state grant funding has been awarded to townships and a historical society through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).
BETHLEHEM TOWNSHIP - Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) is inviting parents and students planning to pursue a higher education to his upcoming Financial Aid Seminar on Wednesday, Sept. 13, at 6:30 p.m. in the Freedom High School Auditorium, 3149 Chester Ave. in Bethlehem Township.
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.
PALMER TOWNSHIP- Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) announced his new district office is now open in Palmer Township.
PALMER- Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) today announced $3.4 million in new grant funding for the 137th legislative district.
HARRISBURG- Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) today announced his first committee chairmanship and will serve as the Republican chairman of the House Commerce Committee.
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.
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.
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