News Releases

Senator Boscola Announces Introduction of Legislation as a Result of ‘SWAPS’ Investigation by Auditor General

BETHLEHEM (MARCH 16) – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola was joined by Pennsylvania State Auditor General Jack Wagner and State Senator Patrick M. Browne at a press conference today to announce the introduction of two bills based on the...

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Applications Available in Boscola’s Offices

Reintroduces Bill Freezing Senior Citizen Property Taxes Bethlehem – February 16, 2011 – Application forms for rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2010 are now available in Sen. Lisa Boscola’s local offices. “With the property tax burden...

Senator Boscola Elected Chair of Senate Democratic Policy Committee

Harrisburg, January 25, 2011 – State Senate Democrats today unanimously elected Senator Lisa M. Boscola to chair the Senate Democratic Policy Committee. “I am thrilled with this leadership post because it will provide me with the means to advance...

Boscola Reintroduces Bill Requiring Snow Removal from Vehicles

BETHLEHEM — Jan. 21, 2011 – Calling ice on vehicles a “potentially deadly highway hazard,” state Sen. Lisa Boscola (D-Northampton/Lehigh/Monroe) today reintroduced legislation that would require motorists to clear snow and ice off their cars and trucks before driving....

Boscola Tabbed for Senate Democratic Leadership Position

HARRISBURG, November 17, 2010 – - The state Senate Democratic Caucus today selected state Sen. Lisa Boscola to serve as Caucus Administrator for the 2011-12 session. “It is a great honor and privilege to be selected to fill this...

Senator Boscola to Host Free Flu Vaccine Clinic in Monroe County

BETHLEHEM (NOV 10) – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola is proud to announce that she will be hosting a free flu shot clinic in collaboration with Pocono Medical Center. It will be held on Thursday, November 18, 2010 at...

Boscola Reminds Seniors to Submit Property Tax and Rent Rebate Applications

BETHLEHEM (June 16, 2010) – State Senator Lisa M. Boscola today reminds senior citizens, widows and widowers over the age of 50, and permanently disabled individuals over the age of 18 that the deadline to apply for their Pennsylvania...

Boscola Announces $575,000 Awarded to the City of Bethlehem for Renovations to the Bethlehem Area Public Library

BETHLEHEM (Jan 11) – State Senator Lisa Boscola announced today that the City of Bethlehem has been awarded a grant in the amount of $575,000 from the Department of Education to assist the Bethlehem Area Public Library with renovations...

Boscola Announces State Funding for Area Recycling Programs

BETHLEHEM, December 21, 2007 — Local municipalities recently received state funding toward recycling programs, according to state Sen. Lisa Boscola. “Recycling is a simple, yet effective way to reduce waste and help our environment. It also supports jobs and...

Boscola Ammendment Keeps Schools Open as Polling Places

HARRISBURG (December 11) – State Sen. Lisa M. Boscola wants to teach school districts a civics lesson: voting and democracy should “come alive” in schools, not just be taught in history books.  When the Easton Area School District sued...

Boscola Offers Help to PACE/PACENET Cardholders

BETHLEHEM (Oct 13) – State Senator Lisa Boscola today assured area PACE/PACENET cardholders that their benefits are secure and will NOT change as a result of the new Medicare prescription drug benefit that begins in January of 2006. “PACE/PACENET...

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