Oct. 24, 2024 /
![Emrick Announces More than $2.2 Million in State Grant Funding for 137th District]()
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.
Aug. 05, 2024 /
![New Complaint Form Available for Pennsylvania Consumers with Airline Issues, Says Emrick]()
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).
Mar. 26, 2024 /
![Emrick Announces $1 Million State Investment into 137th District Transportation Projects]()
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.
Feb. 14, 2024 /
![Emrick Announces Grant Funding to Local Fire, EMS Companies]()
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.
Feb. 12, 2024 /
![It’s Time to Open Opportunities on Main Street, Emrick Says]()
House Republicans launch initiative for entrepreneurs and small business
Jan. 25, 2024 /
![More than $4.3 Million in Funding for Bethlehem Township, Says Emrick]()
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.
Jan. 18, 2024 /
![Emrick Bill Will Give Voters Final Say Over New High-Impact Warehouses]()
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.
Dec. 19, 2023 /
![Emrick Announces Over $2.8 Million in Grant Funding Awarded]()
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).
Sep. 07, 2023 /
![Emrick to Host Free Financial Aid Seminar Sept. 13]()
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.
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).