News Releases

Boscola Bill Further Protects Children from Convicted Sexual Offenders

HARRISBURG, Feb. 10, 2012 — As the Jerry Sandusky sexual abuse case prepares to go to trial, state Sen. Lisa Boscola today said her legislation to further protect children from convicted sexual offenders is needed.

Sen. Boscola Presses Senate to Clean Up Redistricting Process

HARRISBURG, Feb. 6, 2012 - State Sen. Lisa Boscola today spoke on the Senate Floor urging the Senate to reform the redistricting process. She also called on Senator Chuck McIlhinney (R-Bucks/Montgomery), chairman of the Senate State Government Committee, to...

Senate Democratic Policy Committee Visits Philly to Discuss Campaign Finance Reform

PHILADELPHIA, February 2, 2012 – Focusing on ways to make campaign financing more fair and equitable, a wide range of experts today provided testimony at a public hearing before the Senate Democratic Policy Committee.

Boscola Announces State Funds for Local Construction Projects

HARRISBURG, Jan. 25, 2012 — State Sen. Lisa Boscola today announced over $2 million in state grant funds for six local economic development projects.

Boscola Bill Would Toughen Residency Restrictions for Child Sex Predators

HARRISBURG (January 9, 2012) – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton/Lehigh/Monroe) today introduced legislation that would limit how close registered sex offenders can live to schools, day cares, recreation centers and school bus stops.

Boscola Reminds Seniors of Property Tax/Rent Rebate Filing Deadline

BETHLEHEM (DEC 20, 2011) – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton/Lehigh/Monroe) is urging eligible senior citizens to make sure they file their state property tax/rent rebate application for property taxes or rent paid in 2010 by the December 31,...

Boscola Blasts Partisan Congressional Redistricting Plan that Splits the Lehigh Valley

State Senator Lisa M. Boscola (D-Northampton/ Lehigh/Monroe) tonight blasted the congressional redistricting plan that splits the Lehigh Valley into two congressional districts, the 15th District, represented by U.S. Rep. Charlie Dent (R-Lehigh), and the 17th District, represented by U.S....

Policy Committee Panel Discussion to Focus on Returning Veterans

PHILADEPHIA, DEC. 6, 2011 — The Senate Democratic Policy Committee will hold a roundtable discussion on employment issues facing veterans returning home from military service. This discussion will focus particularly on employment challenges, job training and workforce development...

Boscola Bill Would help State System Colleges Streamline Operating Costs

The Senate Education Committee has unanimously approved state Sen. Lisa Boscola’s legislation (SB 1239) that would strip out antiquated state mandates and enable state system colleges to save money by operating more efficiently.

Free Flu Shot Clinic this Friday, October 28, 2011

State Senator Lisa M. Boscola in conjunction with Lehigh Valley Hospital  Host a Free Flu Shot Clinic Friday, October 24, 2011 12pm to 4pm Look Out Fire Company 44 W Bell Avenue Pen Argyl, PA 18072 For additional information,...

Senate Democrats Seek to Augment ‘PA Works Now’ Plan

HARRISBURG, October 18, 2011 - - Today members of the Senate Democratic caucus unveiled legislation to be introduced this week to supplement the “PA Works Now” job creation plan, which has become the centerpiece of their agenda for the...

Boscola Announces Final Approval of $1 Million in State Funds for Slate Belt YMCA

Bethlehem, Oct. 7, 2011— State Sen. Lisa M. Boscola today announced the final approval of $1million in state funds for the proposed Slate Belt YMCA, which will be located in Pen Argyl. “I am pleased that state dollars will...

Senate Policy Committee Hears Plans for Modernization of State Liquor Sales

Philadelphia, Oct. 6, 2011— The Senate Democratic Policy Committee today heard from various stakeholders in the effort to modernize Pennsylvania’s liquor sales system in a way that will keep up consumer demand while continuing prevention of abuse and underage...

Boscola Launches New Website

BETHLEHEM, October 5, 2011 – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola officially announced today the launch of a new, user-friendly website: SenatorBoscola.com. The website’s new design was developed in an effort to provide a tool for the residents of the 18th...

Boscola Says Citizens Can Now File Notary Applications Online

Bethlehem, Sept. 19, 2011 – Sen. Lisa Boscola today announced that citizens can now apply online to become a notary public. She said the online system will save time and money. “Filling out an application, submitting it, and obtaining...

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