State Senator Jarrett Coleman (pa)
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Lehigh County stops potential voter fraud with rejected registrations
Senator Jarrett Coleman has expressed his appreciation for the Lehigh County Voter Registration Office after they identified and rejected potentially fraudulent voter registration forms.
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State grant awarded to replace damaged Heidelberg Township bridge
Senator Jarrett Coleman and Representative Ryan Mackenzie have announced the allocation of a state grant amounting to nearly $541,000 for the replacement of a bridge along Buckery Road in Heidelberg Township.
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Senator investigates Allentown NIZ authority after decade-long audit failure
After questioning Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne under oath, Senator Jarrett Coleman is considering further actions following revelations about the Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone Development Authority (ANIZDA). It was disclosed that ANIZDA has not completed audits of the Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ) for over a decade, violating state law.
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Grant awarded for Hamilton Blvd. road safety audit
Senator Jarrett Coleman and Representative Mike Schlossberg have announced a $150,000 grant awarded to South Whitehall Township. The funding comes from the Pennsylvania Local Share Account program and will be used to conduct a road safety audit on Hamilton Boulevard in Lehigh County.
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Grants awarded for public safety projects in Bucks County
Senator Jarrett Coleman and Representative Craig Staats have announced grant funding for several public safety projects in Bucks County. The funding comes from the Pennsylvania Local Share Account (LSA) program, which is supported by gaming revenues distributed through the Commonwealth Financing Authority as outlined in the PA Race Horse Development and Gaming Act.
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Cetronia Elementary receives $900k grant for HVAC improvement
Senator Jarrett Coleman has announced that the Parkland School District will receive a $900,000 Public School Facility Improvement Grant for an HVAC project at Cetronia Elementary School in South Whitehall Township, Lehigh County. The grant aims to support the replacement of the current HVAC system with a more efficient design that includes dehumidification capabilities.
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Telford Borough receives nearly $10 million for drinking water project
Senator Jarrett Coleman has announced a significant financial boost for the water infrastructure in Telford Borough, West Rockhill Township, and Hilltown Township. Nearly $10 million in state funding has been allocated to enhance the Telford Borough Authority's water treatment system.
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Bucks County library receives $500K grant for broadband enhancement
Senator Jarrett Coleman announced that the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) has granted nearly $500,000 to the Bucks County Free Library. The funding is designated for a roof replacement project at the Quakertown branch, aimed at enhancing broadband internet access in the area.
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Senate demands answers from Shapiro cabinet official on Allentown NIZ
The Pennsylvania Senate has approved a resolution to require an explanation from a cabinet official in Governor Josh Shapiro's administration. The resolution, introduced by Senator Jarrett Coleman (R-16), seeks information related to Allentown’s Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ) that was previously requested through a Senate committee subpoena.
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2.1 million grant allocated for roundabout near business park
HARRISBURG – Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) and Rep. Zach Mako (R-183) announced today a nearly $2.1 million state grant will be used to remove traffic signals and install a roundabout on an accident-prone section of state Route 309 near a proposed business park.
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State grant awarded for new breathing equipment at Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department
HARRISBURG – Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) announced today that the Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department will benefit from a nearly $160,000 state grant for new breathing equipment.
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State allocates $5.7 million for West Rockhill Township water project
Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) announced today that $5.7 million in state funding has been allocated for a North Penn Water Authority water main project to connect the Salford Township and Sellersville systems.
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Senator Coleman criticizes Governor Shapiro’s corporate welfare strategy
State Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) issued a statement criticizing Gov. Josh Shapiro's corporate welfare strategy during the governor's visit to Bethlehem. The program, which involves using borrowed funds to clear and upgrade specific sites in Pennsylvania with the aim of attracting businesses, has been expanded from a $10 million pilot program to a $500 million initiative.
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Senator Coleman to unveil Heroes Highway sign honoring fallen firefighters
State Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) will unveil a new sign renaming state Route 143 in Lehigh County as Heroes Highway in honor of local fallen firefighters Marvin Gruber and Zachary Paris on Thursday, July 18, at 5:30 p.m.
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Senate committee subpoenas revenue secretary for Allentown NIZ tax data
HARRISBURG – The Senate Intergovernmental Operations Committee, chaired by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16), voted today to subpoena Revenue Secretary Pat Browne, a cabinet official of Gov. Josh Shapiro, to obtain tax information about the Allentown Neighborhood Improvement Zone (NIZ).
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Senate approves bill requiring parental notification when weapons found in schools
The state Senate today approved a bill introduced by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) that would ensure parents are notified when a weapon is discovered at a school or school-sponsored event their child attends.
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Bill requiring parental notification of weapons in schools advances in Senate
HARRISBURG – A bill introduced by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) that mandates parental notification when a weapon is discovered at schools or school-sponsored events has been approved by the Senate Education Committee.
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Senate approves measure to ensure treatment for incarcerated military veterans
The state Senate has approved a resolution introduced by Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) aimed at ensuring incarcerated military veterans receive treatment for trauma-related conditions. The measure calls for a state commission to study the adequacy of treatment provided to these veterans.
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Coleman appointed to key committee ahead of Pennsylvania budget deadline
With the constitutionally mandated June 30 state budget deadline approaching, Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) has been appointed by Senate President Pro Tempore Kim Ward (R-39) to serve on the Senate Appropriations Committee, which plays a key role in crafting the annual spending plan.
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Professional Differences on Spending Taxpayer Money
State Sen. Jarrett Coleman (R-16) expressed his skepticism towards Gov. Josh Shapiro's proposal to allocate over $1 million for an empty lot in Allentown. Coleman favored returning money to the taxpayers, stating, "This is a clear example of a fundamental difference of opinion about who can best spend taxpayer money and how to grow our economy." Coleman emphasized the importance of reducing the state income tax to benefit working Pennsylvanians.###