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.
Feb. 24, 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.
Jan. 22, 2020 /
![Emrick Announces Dairy Investment Grants to Local Producers]()
HARRISBURG – State Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Nazareth) today announced that two local producers will be awarded $55,281 in state grants from the Commonwealth Finance Authority (CFA) Dairy Investment Program.
Jul. 12, 2019 /
![Emrick’s Bills to Protect Taxpayers and Local Municipalities Signed into Law]()
HARRISBURG – After receiving unanimous support from the General Assembly, two bills drafted by state Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Nazareth) to save taxpayers and local municipalities money were signed into law by Gov. Tom Wolf.
Jun. 25, 2019 /
![Emrick Supports Budget that Controls Spending, Saves and Invests in Education]()
HARRISBURG – Today, Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Nazareth) voted in favor of a $33.9 billion budget that does not raise taxes or borrow for the future. It does make record education funding investments, demonstrating how responsible state budgeting pays off for hard-working Pennsylvanians.
May. 23, 2019 /
![Northampton County Legislators Announce Local Grants Awarded from Gaming Revenue]()
HARRISBURG – Sen. Mario Scavello (R-Northampton/Monroe) and state Reps. Joe Emrick (R-Nazareth), Marcia Hahn (R-Bushkill Township) and Zach Mako (R-Northampton) are pleased to announce a series of grants being awarded to 15 Northampton County entities by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA).
May. 03, 2019 /
![Emrick Applauds Support for Local Senior Center]()
BANGOR – Here’s proof of truth in advertising – the commercial that states “the Pennsylvania Lottery benefits older Pennsylvanians” is true. The Slate Belt Senior Center is receiving a more than $112,000 grant, according to state Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton).
Apr. 18, 2019 /
![Emrick Announces Water Infrastructure Funding for Lehigh Valley Residents]()
NAZARETH - Easton Suburban Water Authority’s (ESWA’s) effort to improve service to its more than 30,000 customers will be aided by new funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), according to state Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Nazareth).
Mar. 26, 2019 /
![Modernization of Local Elementary School to Continue Thanks to State Grant, Says Emrick]()
UPPER MOUNT BETHEL – The effort to renovate Five Points Elementary School in the Bangor Area School District is moving forward as the result of a more than $1 million grant, according to state Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Nazareth). The Commonwealth Financing Authority’s (CFAs) Alternative and Clean Energy Program is the source of the funding.
Mar. 04, 2019 /
![Emrick Announces March Satellite Office Hours]()
NAZARETH – State Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Nazareth) invites residents of the 137th Legislative District to take advantage of satellite office hours he will be hosting in Forks Township during the month of March.
Feb. 22, 2019 /
![Emrick to Host Minsi Lake Information Meeting]()
BANGOR – State Rep. Joe Emrick (R-Northampton) will host an information meeting on Monday, March 4, to provide the latest news on the Minsi Lake Dam project. The meeting will begin at 6 p.m., in the auditorium of Bangor Area Middle School, 401 5 Points Richmond Road. Richmond Road, Bangor, PA 18013.